Bruins Acquire 3X Cup Champ To Replace Milan Lucic
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With veteran forward Milan Lucic sidelined indefinitely, the Boston Bruins are reportedly exploring options for his potential replacement. Bruins reporter Jimmy Murphy has hinted at a growing possibility that the team could turn to Minnesota Wild enforcer Pat Maroon.
While there's no official confirmation of the Bruins actively pursuing Maroon, Murphy suggests that there's a sense of interest. The speculation is fueled by comments from an unnamed NHL executive who believes that Maroon might not align with the playing style preferred by recently appointed Wild head coach John Hynes.
"I'm starting to hear his name out there," noted the source. "He doesn't fit in with [John] Hynes' up-tempo style and hasn't brought everything they wanted when they traded for him."
Beyond potentially filling Lucic's shoes, Maroon could add a layer of toughness to the Bruins' lineup—an aspect that head coach Jim Montgomery has been vocal about lacking recently.
What adds to the allure for the Bruins is Murphy's belief that they could secure Maroon at a relatively low cost, possibly with just a 7th round draft selection. This makes the prospect of acquiring Maroon an enticing and low-risk option for the Bruins.
In the current season, Maroon has played 26 games for the Wild, accumulating 3 goals and 8 assists, totaling 11 points with a plus-minus rating of 0. As the Bruins explore alternatives in the absence of Lucic, the potential addition of Maroon could bring both skill and grit to the team.
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DECEMBRE 11 | 1965 ANSWERS Bruins Acquire 3X Cup Champ To Replace Milan Lucic Do you think the Bruins should try and trade for Maroon? | ||
| Yes | 1344 | 68.4 % |
| No | 621 | 31.6 % |
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