Jim Montgomery Officially Reveals What The Bruins Are Doing With Poitras
Matt Poitras, the emerging rookie center for the Boston Bruins, is on the brink of making Boston his permanent home. This confirmation was made by Bruins' head coach, Jim Montgomery, in a Tuesday morning announcement. Poitras is reaching a significant milestone in his NHL journey as he prepares to play his tenth game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, signifying his departure from the Guelph Storm, his former OHL team. This also marks the start of the first year of his three-year, $2.6 million contract with an $870,000 cap hit.
Coach Montgomery expressed strong confidence in the 19-year-old center, who has made a significant impact since joining the Bruins' roster on October 9. In his nine games, Poitras has impressed with three goals and two assists.
When asked about the decision to keep Poitras on the Bruins' roster, Montgomery acknowledged the young player's contributions, emphasizing that this doesn't rule out a return to the Storm during the season. However, he stressed that Poitras has earned his place with his performance.
Montgomery also acknowledged Poitras's achievements, despite his relatively smaller size at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, and hinted at the possibility of load management in the future. However, he noted that the current health situation is a constraint.
For now, Jim Montgomery and the Boston Bruins are optimistic about Poitras' ability to handle the demands of the NHL, highlighting his determination and resilience as the key factors behind his impressive rise in the league. Poitras's gritty performance has been a crucial element in his success and continued presence in the Bruins' lineup.
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