Kemppainen is a candidate to earn a spot on the Bruins' fourth line, the Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the report suggests that the 27-year-old could end up seeing some action in AHL Providence out of the gate to in order to help him adjust to the North American brand of hockey, the 6-foot-3, 223-pounder's blend of size, experience and face-off prowess could end up earning him a spot with the Bruins to start the season. Kemppainen recorded 11 goals and 32 points in 59 games for SM-liiga's Karpat last season.