The Boston Bruins have made their second small signing of the day, this time bringing forward Jeremy Reich back into the mix for his second stint with the organization.
To be honest, this signing really confuses me. Unless Boston has the intention of making Daniel Paille a top-three-liner, this acquisition really makes no sense. So I guess they must be planning to do that with Paille. Because Jeremy Reich has played 99 career NHL games, scoring 2 goals and 4 assists in that span. His plus-minus is -18. He's accumulated 161 penalty minutes. It doesn't take a hockey expert to tell you that this guy won't contribute much on the score sheet. He's a fighter and a checker. A no-doubt fourth-liner. Interesting.
A signing like this, for most likely the minimum salary (minimum level salaries don't go against the cap) suggests to me that Chiarelli might be happy with his team the way it is right now. Yes, clearing cap space would be nice. But for those worried about what happens when Tyler Seguin needs a new contract in three years, the Bruins are still okay with that. Michael Ryder and Tim Thomas will both be off the payroll by that time, and that accounts for a total of $9 million. That will be enough to sign Seguin to the extension. So as for the franchise player, he should be all set.
Does this move mean the Bruins are done dealing? And if so, are you happy with their team? Vote 1 for the B's need to deal more, they aren't cup contenders yet. Vote 5 for this team, as it is, can make a run at Lord Stanley's mug.
All this means is that PC wants a leader for Providence, Reich was the Pro. captain when he was on the team last time so he wants him to serve that role again. Not sure about your worry for Seguin in 3 years because his cap hit becomes over 3 mill next year due to bonuses. Paille is def not a 3rd liner. Next we guta re-sign Wheeler, Campbell, Stuart, and McQuaid in that order.
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