I wasn’t too keen on Kaberle from the beginning. His stats have been on the downside year in and year out. BUT….the true test will be come playoff time, a place that he is not accustomed to being in. I dont know why everything is about him since the deadline, the B’s also traded for Chris Kelly. WTF was that about?!?

Chiarelli obviously thinks (or thought) the Bruins could win the Stanley Cup. I don’t (and didn’t). Hence I think the Bruins overpaid for Kaberle. Not only will they not win the cup, they are not a lock to resign Kaberle.

Kaberle is only one piece of a puzzle that is still missing pieces. When Ference is healthy we will get a better look at the D. Kaberle has always been pass first. I don’t know why we are analyzing his shooting. Get some consistent scoring out of the forwards and Kaberle’s assist #’s will look good.

I was against it then, and I am against the trade now. Kaberle was talked up like he was going to be the power play savior, and it was if he alone would suddenly transform our defense into an offensive weapon.

We gave up too much for someone who will simply never live up to the expectations Bruins fans built up for him, due to Chiarelli acting like he was the only offensive-defensman in the league.

Kaberle can’t be judged solely on points production, but is it not the main reason he was brought in – to jump start the power play? It hasn’t happened. While the break outs look better from the defensive end, it hasn’t translated into wins.

I’d take it back in a heartbeat.

I second that!