Boston Bruins forward Daniel Paille is no stranger to top-nine duty when it entails a short-term emergency promotion.
With the official dismantling of the familiar Merlot Line, now may be the 30-year-old’s time to limber up for a permanent elevation. While offseason transactions have dealt some sentimental slaps, he should be keen on reaping a resultant upgrade in his symbiotic cycle.
The Hockey News lists Paille as Boston’s third left wing, behind Milan Lucic and Brad Marchand and ahead of a host of rookies. Although there were times when center Chris Kelly plugged that slot in 2013-14, there is ample cause to believe it is now Paille’s to lose.
Under that arrangement, the Bruins can use more of Paille’s exemplary, multifaceted seasoning in action. Paille can pounce on a chance to stick to his ceiling and maybe make the case for better pay later on.
Earlier this week, Paille addressed the potential promotion to multiple members of the New England hockey press corps. Appropriately enough, he tackled the topic amidst a de facto going away party for longtime linemate Shawn T ...
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