After the sixth game of the series, in which the Florida Panthers managed to level the score, the Boston Bruins' impressive 135-point season took an unexpected turn, prompting a frantic scramble to secure victory and maintain their historic performance.
In response, Head Coach Jim Montgomery made a crucial decision to exclude seasoned player Nick Foligno from the lineup, believing it would yield optimal results and ultimately leading to Foligno's absence from the Bruins' final game of the season.
When questioned about his omission from game 7, Foligno openly expressed his discontent. In a frank and sincere statement, he revealed his dissatisfaction and vowed to utilize this experience as motivation to never find himself in a similar predicament again.
Considering the limited salary cap space of the Bruins, the likelihood of Foligno returning to the team seemed doubtful. However, the events of game 7 may have provided Foligno with a fresh perspective on his NHL career.
If he couldn't contribute to contending teams during critical games, perhaps he could redirect his focus and become a mentor and leader for a young rebuilding team like the Chicago Blackhawks. On July 1st of this year, Foligno finalized a one-year, $4M contract with the Blackhawks
