Do the Bruins have what it takes to trade for Leon Draisaitl?
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo answer Bruins fan questions, including whether the B’s have what it takes to executive a trade for Leon Draisaitl.
The hosts reflect on past roster decisions, the challenges of acquiring elite players like Draisaitl, and the strategic player development approach of the Bruins. They analyze trade scenarios involving key players and emphasize the importance of assessing team needs and competitive landscapes.
Join the conversation as they explore the complexities of player valuations, team strategies, and the impact of recent trades on player contracts. Stay tuned for insights on player contracts, negotiation tactics, and the dynamic nature of team building in the NHL.
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Former Bruins defenseman ready to start fresh with new team
The 2023-24 NHL season was the worst of Matt Grzelcyk’s career between injuries that left him on long-term injured reserve and not finding a groove for much of the year.
But now the defenseman, who revealed he tore his oblique in the beginning of the season, is looking forward to a fresh start after leaving the Boston Bruins in free agency for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
“It was a pretty frustrating season,” Grzelcyk told reporters last week. “It was kind of a ticky-tacky injury that kept me out. I was forced to go on LTIR so I had to miss 10 games. It was a little tough just getting back and to the speed again.
“I wouldn’t attest it all to the injury. I think I just lost a bit of confidence along the way,” he continued. “As a player, it can be tough to regain that mid-season. I’m just trying to put that behind me now. I’ve had a really good summer so far. I’m definitely motivated to prove myself again as a player.”
Despite being from Charlestown and going to Boston University before spending eight seasons with the Bruins, Grzelcyk has a few ties to Pittsburgh. He was drafted in the city, made his debut against the Penguins and scored his first career goal against them.
“It’s a full-circle moment, and just talking with people, it just kind of feels like something that was meant to be,” Grzelcyk said.
The 30-year-old will now get a chance to bounce back and play a key role for the Penguins and help them return to the playoffs after being eliminated for two straight seasons.
