Give Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli credit for at least one aspect of trading defenseman Johnny Boychuk on Saturday. In his subsequent press conference, his remarks conveyed an understanding of the risks that come with relinquishing a proven pillar prior to the season.
The move was akin to thrusting the puck at an oncoming opponent amidst an attempted breakout. The trick now is to recover, hold one’s ground, loosen the puck and restore control.
Per Caryn Switaj of the team’s website, Chiarelli offered a multifold rationale, telling the New England hockey press corps the following:
This deal was born out of couple things: one, our cap situation, two, as I said, trying to be proactive on team planning. I look at this a little bit globally. This may be one in the series of two or three steps throughout the course of the year, and I wish I could do everything at once.
To pre-empt repercussions, he must establish and maintain a grasp on what those steps are going to be. He will also need a multitude of favorable elements to fall into place.
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Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli Brings Pressure Upon Himself with Boychuk Trade
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