So yesterday seems to have kicked off the marathon of shenaniganery and movement within the NHL that runs up until July 1st. It was a big day for the Bruins, as Cam Neely was named president (basically he'll be doing what he's been doing as VP, with slightly more responsibility; there was no president preceeding him as the last president, Harry Sinden, left that position a few years ago), the Draft Day party was announced, and, in minor league land, the
AHL restructuring will directly affect the Bruins' AHL affiliate Providence Bruins.
By the way, big screen at Quincy Market? Heck yeah. Just what everyone needs, Taylor Hall's face in stunning, giant high-definition. I can't want.
So that's all yesterday, and today - today, young goalie Jaroslav Halak is gone from the Northeast Division, traded from Montreal to St. Louis for some prospects. For Bruins fans, this trade is reason to be pleased - facing Carey Price always seems less daunting than facing the Slovakian Superstar. Here's hoping he does well in St. Louis - Halak vs. Niemi ought to be a fun matchup next year. From a neutral perspective (sort of), on the surface, the trade seems a bit one-sided, with the Blues winning out spectacularly. However, if you think about previous young goalies in the past few years - Steve Mason, Semyon Varlamov - it's just as likely that Halak might flame out next year after his extremely impressive playoff run this year.
Draft in a week. Let the trading shenanigans begin!
To close out, check out this awesome
mock-up of Tuukka's pads done for
The Goalie Guild's padstracker. Yep, those look about right.
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