Former Boston Bruins fan favourite defenseman surprisingly remains a top available free agent
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Former Boston Bruins fan favourite defenseman, Matt Grzelcyk is somehow still available on the free agent market.
Following the 2023-24 season, Matt Grzelcyk ended up leaving the Boston Bruins organization, which did not surprise many people.
Grzelcyk had a troubling last couple of years with the Boston Bruins mainly because of injuries, and many believed that he was going to be on his way out.
The former Bruins defenseman ended up leaving the organization in free agency, https://www.bruinsinsider.com/nhl-team/boston-bruins/pittsburgh-penguins-officially-steal-remember-of-the-bruins-mid-contract-talks where he had a career year.
Grzelcyk appeared in all 82 games for the Penguins, scoring one goal, but setting new career highs with 39 assists and 40 points.
Grzelyck remains a top free agent on the market
The Pittsburgh Penguins opted to not take Grzelyck back after he had a career year, and shockingly he is still one of the top available free agents.
There are still a handful of free agents on the market as training camp is right around the corner.
After having one of the best years in his career, you would think a team would have signed him already, but that's not the case.
Recently, Grzelcyk's agent, Peter Fish issued a statement to ESPN last month, stating that he doesn't believe this is a bad thing:
"Sometimes, it's not the worst thing to do. It's a little bit uneasy at times, but when you sit down and you can see exactly what teams have now," Fish said. "When you wait a little bit and can say, 'Well, this is definitely going to be a good spot for me.''
A lot of teams could use a player like Grzelcky entering the new season, and it seems like it's just a matter of time until he gets signed.
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