Following a humiliating 5-2 defeat against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Montgomery conveyed his exasperation by saying:
Seeking the desired toughness, defenseman Derek Forbort and winger Trent Frederic demonstrated it by retaliating against a hit on Bruins captain Brad Marchand.
Since the arrest of winger Milan Lucic, some fans and media suggest the Bruins lack his intimidating presence. Although not confirmed, there's speculation that Bruins GM Don Sweeney might target a player like Pat Maroon, a rugged winger and three-time Stanley Cup champion.
An NHL executive source mentioned:
As per the aforementioned source, it's indicated that Pat Maroon, currently in the last year of a two-season, $2 million contract, would probably require no more than what the Wild paid, a 2024 seventh-round pick, to acquire.
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5 DECEMBRE | 487 ANSWERS Could the Boston Bruins trade for Pat Maroon? Do you desire the Boston Bruins to engage in a trade for Pat Maroon? | ||
Yes | 223 | 45.8 % |
No | 264 | 54.2 % |
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