Boston Bruins Defenseman Threatens Upper Management In A Recent Statement
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During the end of year media availabilities, Nikita Zadorov ended up sending a clear warning to the Boston Bruins front office.
The Bruins had a team this year that was filled with a lot of talent. Looking at their team on paper at the beginning of the year, no one expected them to be missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year.
No one also expected them to be sellers at the NHL trade deadline, and finish the year as the 5th worst team sitting 28th in the league.
Just last year the Bruins ended up winning 47 games, and making it to the second-round of the playoffs, this year they finished with a 33-39-10 record.
Jeremy Swayman was a big reason for the Bruins struggles this year as he had a hard time finding his game, but the team also did not help him out one bit either. Not only that, but the Boston Bruins were down a bunch of key players like Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy.
Zadorov during his media availability told reporters that the Boston Bruins already have their core together, and the front office needs to make moves and add the right players to help them out.
«I mean, what - are they going to be wasting (David Pastrnak) Pasta's years?» Zadorov scoffed. «I mean, I don't have many years left. Both Lindys [Hampus and Elias Lindholm] C-Mac [Charlie McAvoy]. So obviously, it's a win or nothing in here.»
The Boston Bruins have never had a hard time bringing in top free agents.
Over the years, the Bruins have been known for icing gritty, tenacious, and competitive teams.
Nikita Zadorov also made his own pitch to potential free agents this offseason:
«Why would they not want to come here?» Zadorov asked. «I mean, it's an Original Six team. It's a great city to play in. We have one of the best players in the world (Pastrnak). We have one of the best goalies in the world. We have two really good defensemen who were out pretty much for a whole year. We have all the pieces for the future.
« And that was a clear message today. So I thinkit's going to be an exciting summer, and it's going to be exciting for us to see our new teammates, whoever is going to come and join us.»
« And that was a clear message today. So I thinkit's going to be an exciting summer, and it's going to be exciting for us to see our new teammates, whoever is going to come and join us.»
The Bruins have to make a choice, and be honest with their players about which direction they are going to go.
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