Bruins defenseman sends message to ‘day one’s’ after they left Boston
The Bruins lost two longtime players on Day 1 of free agency when Jake DeBrusk signed with the Vancouver Canucks and Matt Grzelcyk signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Charlie McAvoy, who was teammates with both players since coming into the league during the 2017-18 season, took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message to two of his close friends.
“My day one’s right here,” McAvoy captioned the post which included photos of the trio. “From 2017 to now, I can’t believe how fast time flies. Never took for granted getting the chance to play with two of my best friends.
“This game brings so many people into your life and although that may not last forever, the friendships always do,” the post continued. “Grateful for all the memories that will last a lifetime. I know you both with do incredible things in this next chapter! Two incredible bruins. #Bino #GeorgeThanos @matt.grzelcyk @jdebrusk
Grzelcyk and McAvoy also played at Boston University together, so the two had nearly a decade of playing time before they went their separate ways.
DeBrusk signed a seven-year deal with the Canucks after spending his first seven seasons with the Bruins. Grzelcyk, meanwhile, signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh. The defenseman had the worst season of his career in 2023-24, and will now look to bounce back and help the Penguins return to the playoffs.
McAvoy did get a new teammate on the blue line, though, after Boston signed Nikita Zadorov to a six-year deal this week.
