Boston Bruins given the chance to acquire 2x Stanley Cup Champion Conor Sheary for free

The Tampa Bay Lightning have given the Boston Bruins the perfect opportunity to acquire a 2x Stanley Cup Champion for free, as they have placed Conor Sheary on waivers today. The Lightning have been off to a good start, sitting second in the Atlantic Division, but they haven't been impressed in Sheary's play so far.

Sheary has had a successful career, including two Stanley Cup wins with Pittsburgh, but his production has slowed down. Last season, he managed only 15 points, and with younger players like Conor Geekie emerging within the organization, Sheary was pushed down the lineup to the fourth line. Now, with his $2 million annual salary and a contract that runs through next season, the Lightning have decided to waive him. There's a chance he could be sent to the AHL if no other teams claim him.

Sheary, 32, has had a respectable NHL career, scoring 267 points in 561 games. Despite his recent struggles, Tampa Bay gave him a three-year contract in the summer of 2023, worth $2 million annually. The team will remain responsible for his contract unless another team picks him up, but it seems likely that Sheary will stay within the organization as a depth option moving forward.

The Boston Bruins offence has been struggling, and maybe claiming someone like Sheary with his experience might be a good idea for the Bruins, especially since it wouldn't cost them anything.

Do you think the Bruins should claim Conor Sheary off waivers?