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Boston Bruins to complete an official move with a goal scoring winger
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Recent reports revealed that the Boston Bruins could complete a move with a goal scoring winger they recently signed.
Ever since losing Jake DeBrusk, the Boston Bruins have been looking for a player that could replace him in the top six.
This off-season, Don Sweeney went out and signed the leading goal scorer in the AHL, and he has shown a lot of potential to be that player for the Bruins.
Matej Blumel was signed to a one-year, one-way, $875,000 contract with the Boston Bruins during free agency.
Matej Blumel to Boston $875,000 one way.
The 25-year-old lead the American Hockey League in goals with 39, and was tied for second in points with 72.
25-year-old Czech winger. Led the AHL in goals and tied for second in points last season with 39-33-72 in 67 games. Has played 13 NHL games for Dallas with 2 goals.
Blumel expected to make the Bruins roster out of camp
Boston Bruins reporter Brett Howard believes that Blumel will make the Bruins roster out of camp, and he could be the answer they are looking for.
Unless his game completely falls off, I have Blümel on this opening night roster. really like what I've seen and no use losing him on waivers for anyone else on the bubble. Aspirot sneaky good game. liked Locmelis game overall other need to show more.
If Blumel can transfer his goal scoring game from the AHL to the NHL, it will help the Bruins transfer back into being a competitive team.
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SEPTEMBRE 26 | 150 ANSWERS Boston Bruins to complete an official move with a goal scoring winger Do you think Blumel can be the Boston Bruins answer for a goal scoring winger? | ||
| Yes | 97 | 64.7 % |
| No | 53 | 35.3 % |
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