With only two outstanding offensive vacancies on the Boston Bruins depth chart and the newly-acquired Benoit Pouliot having plugged one of those cavities, sophomore Jordan Caron and veteran import Chris Clark are the most logical finalists.
Whatever happens between now and next week’s regular season opener ought to spawn short-term and long-term benefits for all parties concerned.
Despite his expressed vow to become an established NHLer without delay, it may be in Caron’s best interest to return to AHL Providence and once again split his season between the Spoked-P and the Spoked-B.
If it means seeing more guaranteed, authentic game action on the farm rather than taxiing with the parent club and waiting for an injury-induced vacancy, so much the better.
For his development as a prized first round draft choice, Caron should accept no substitute for playing against other teams on a regular basis.
Conversely, as a 12-year NHL veteran and one who has not been an everyday player since 2006-07, Clark will be easier to keep on standby to supplement an injury or give a fourth-liner the occasional night off. In addition, unl ...
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Boston Bruins: Why A Return To Providence Would Not Be Snubbing Jordan Caron
September 30th, 2011 by Al Daniel Leave a reply »
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