NHL free agency began yesterday, and while most of the league was eager to make big signings to improve their rosters for the upcoming season, the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins made just one small addition.
The Bruins' only signing on Day 1 was former Montreal Canadiens forward Benoit Pouliot, who Bruins fans likely remember from the playoffs this past season when Bruins play-by-play man on NESN Jack Edwards ripped Pouliot after a cheap shot along the boards.
Pouliot had 30 points last season, and was the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NHL Draft. He's never lived up to his potential, but the Bruins are hoping perhaps a change of scenery might help him.
With average talent making big money yesterday, it was good that the Bruins did not make any big signings and overpay.
Boston let Michael Ryder become a free agent, and he signed with the Dallas Stars for two years at $3.5 million per season.
Ryder was a good player but never gave a consistent effort for an entire season, and it's clear the Bruins were never going to give him the money Dallas did.
The Bruins have over $12 million in salary cap ...
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