Stuart, Hunwick could solidify Bruins’ back end
Chiarelli might not be able to get Dennis Seidenberg or Johnny Boychuk to return as unrestricted free agents, and he might have problems importing sufficient replacements via trade or free agency because of the salary cap and other factors. Longer strides in their development by Stuart and Hunwick would protect the Bruins from being shorthanded on the back end due to personnel defections. Based on some glimpses they’ve provided the last couple seasons, the two 20-something D-men might be able hold down the fort.
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Bruins defense is solid, sign Boychuk, Seidenberg, Stuart.Keep Wideman ,Hunwick. No problem on defense.
Need improvement up front, need wingers. Draft will help
Trade Ryder if possible, forget about Begin
Both players said they wanted to stay, as did every Bruins free agent. Obviously Chiarelli won’t be able to sign them all and I’d expect Seidenberg could get a better deal on the open market. Boychuk probably will be back.
Boychuk was a Chiarelli trade, so maybe he’s more apt to re-sign the rookie. Hopefully. If he lets Boychuk walk while re-signing Hunwick, and Ference, to overpayment extensions, then PC himself should be shown the door.
Matt, Care to elaborate on why Chiarelli might not be able to sign Boychuck and Seidenburg? I now Side’s is looking for $$$ , but he did say he would like to stay in Boston. I thought it was a “no brainer” that Boychuck would be back in Boston.
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