2009–10 Boston Bruins season
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The 2009–10
Boston Bruins
season
is the Bruins' 86th
season in the National Hockey League
(NHL). Their regular season began with a nationally-televised home game against the Washington Capitals
on October 1, 2009, and ended with a road game against the same Capitals team on April 11, 2010. The Bruins failed to defend their regular-season division and conference titles from the 2008-09 season.
with their first-round pick, 25th over-all. The NHL announced on July 15, 2009, that the Bruins would face the Philadelphia Flyers
in the 2010 NHL Winter Classic
on New Year's Day at Fenway Park
.
Due to salary cap constraints and free agent movement, General Manager Peter Chiarelli made substantial changes to the Bruins' lineup in the offseason. Most notable was the trade of leading goalscorer Phil Kessel
, who declined contract offers and was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs
for three draft picks on September 18. Other departures included longtime Bruin winger P.J. Axelsson, center Stephane Yelle
, defensemen Shane Hnidy
and Steve Montador
, and goaltender Manny Fernandez. These veteran players were considered expendable due to competition from younger, lower-paid players in the Bruins organization.
Chiarelli entered the 2009 offseason with the goal of acquiring an offensive-minded defenseman, in part due to Boston's weakness in that area during the previous playoffs. On July 24, defenseman Derek Morris signed a one-year contract with the team. Gritty forward Steve Begin
was also signed to provide forward depth. In goal, Fernandez was replaced with rookie Tuukka Rask
, who had spent several seasons being developed in the AHL
.
to Minnesota while penalty killing expert Daniel Paille
was brought in from Buffalo in exchange for draft picks, a move that was interpreted as a sign of dissatisfaction with the team's productivity.
In particular, the team struggled offensively in Kessel's absence. Having nearly finished first in scoring the previous season, the Bruins lingered near the bottom of the league in goal production. However, they were able to stay competitive due to their exceptional defense and strong goaltending tandem. While defending Vezina Trophy
winner Tim Thomas
was recovering from an early injury, rookie netminder Tuukka Rask emerged as a potential Calder Trophy candidate. A four-game winning streak in November set the Bruins back on course, and a 5-1-0 home record in December got them back into the divisional race by Christmas.
Perhaps the most memorable game of the season was the Winter Classic
, which the Bruins hosted at Fenway Park
in Boston. Despite trailing for most of the game, they rallied in the final moments and won in overtime before a large national audience. After the game, Thomas was announced as a member of the United States men's hockey team, joining five teammates (Bergeron, Chara, Sturm, Krejci, and Satan) who would represent various countries in Vancouver
.
The Bruins went on a long losing streak lasting from Mid-January to just before the Olympic break.
In the 81st game of the season the Bruins scored 3 short handed goals in a span of 64 seconds giving the 2009-2010 team the nickname "shorty." The 4-2 victory over the hurricanes secured the bruins of a playoff spot.
; A = Assists
; Pts = Points
; +/- = Plus-minus; PIM = Penalty minutes
; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/Shootout Losses
; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots Against
; GA = Goals Against; SV% = Save Percentage
On April 8, prior to the game against the Buffalo Sabres
, the team announced its award winners for the season.
On December 23, Claude Julien
coached his 200th game for Boston, a 6–4 win over Atlanta
.
during the 2009–10 season.
Trades
Free agents acquired
Free agents lost
Player Signings
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2009–10 NHL season
The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010...
Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
is the Bruins' 86th
Boston Bruins seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Bruins have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1924....
season in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL). Their regular season began with a nationally-televised home game against the Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
on October 1, 2009, and ended with a road game against the same Capitals team on April 11, 2010. The Bruins failed to defend their regular-season division and conference titles from the 2008-09 season.
Off-season
At the Entry Draft, the Bruins chose Jordan CaronJordan Caron
Jordan Caron is a Canadian ice hockey player who plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. He was drafted 25th overall by the Bruins during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft out of the Rimouski Océanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.-Rimouski Océanic:Caron played for the Athol...
with their first-round pick, 25th over-all. The NHL announced on July 15, 2009, that the Bruins would face the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the 2010 NHL Winter Classic
2010 NHL Winter Classic
The 2010 NHL Winter Classic, known as the 2010 NHL Winter Classic presented by Bridgestone via corporate sponsorship, was the third edition of the NHL Winter Classic, an annual outdoor ice hockey game held by the National Hockey League , played on January 1, 2010, as a regular season game at...
on New Year's Day at Fenway Park
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball park near Kenmore Square in Boston, Massachusetts. Located at 4 Yawkey Way, it has served as the home ballpark of the Boston Red Sox baseball club since it opened in 1912, and is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium currently in use. It is one of two "classic"...
.
Due to salary cap constraints and free agent movement, General Manager Peter Chiarelli made substantial changes to the Bruins' lineup in the offseason. Most notable was the trade of leading goalscorer Phil Kessel
Phil Kessel
Philip Joseph Kessel, Jr. is an American professional ice hockey forward, and an alternate captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League . Kessel is a product of USA Hockey's National Development Team and became that program's all-time leader for goals and points in his final...
, who declined contract offers and was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
for three draft picks on September 18. Other departures included longtime Bruin winger P.J. Axelsson, center Stephane Yelle
Stephane Yelle
Stéphane Yelle is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He won two Stanley Cups with the Colorado Avalanche, and also played in the National Hockey League with the Calgary Flames, Boston Bruins and the Carolina Hurricanes....
, defensemen Shane Hnidy
Shane Hnidy
Shane Hnidy is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. On August 31, 2011, it was announced that Hnidy would be part of the radio broadcast team for the Winnipeg Jets, formerly the Atlanta Thrashers, which was one of his former teams.-Playing career:Shane Hnidy played junior hockey...
and Steve Montador
Steve Montador
Steve Montador is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, and goaltender Manny Fernandez. These veteran players were considered expendable due to competition from younger, lower-paid players in the Bruins organization.
Chiarelli entered the 2009 offseason with the goal of acquiring an offensive-minded defenseman, in part due to Boston's weakness in that area during the previous playoffs. On July 24, defenseman Derek Morris signed a one-year contract with the team. Gritty forward Steve Begin
Steve Bégin
Stéphan Bégin ; born June 14, 1978) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who most recently played for the Nashville Predators.-Playing career:...
was also signed to provide forward depth. In goal, Fernandez was replaced with rookie Tuukka Rask
Tuukka Rask
Tuukka Mikael Rask is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . Rask was drafted 21st overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs...
, who had spent several seasons being developed in the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
.
Pre-season
| 2009 Pre-season Game Log: 5–2–1 (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 4–0–1) | ||||||||||
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| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Recap | |
| 1 | September 15 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
2 – 1 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
Tuukka Rask Tuukka Rask Tuukka Mikael Rask is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . Rask was drafted 21st overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
11,111 | 1–0–0 | |||
| 2 | September 16 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
3 – 2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Dany Sabourin Dany Sabourin Daniel Sabourin is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently under contract for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
16,872 | 2–0–0 | |||
| 3 | September 19 | New York Rangers | 5 – 2 | Boston Bruins | Tim Thomas Tim Thomas (ice hockey) Timothy James Thomas, Jr. is an American professional ice hockey goaltender with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . Raised in Davison, MI, Thomas played college hockey for the University of Vermont for four years, from 1993–1997, during which he was drafted 217th overall by the... |
15,882 | 2–1–0 | |||
| 4 | September 20 | Montreal Canadiens | 1 – 2 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | 15,399 | 3–1–0 | |||
| 5 | September 22 | Boston Bruins | 5 – 6 | Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
SO | Dany Sabourin | 10,571 | 3–1–1 | ||
| 6 | September 24 | Boston Bruins | 2 – 1 | Montreal Canadiens | SO | Tim Thomas | 21,273 | 4–1–1 | ||
| 7 | September 25 | Boston Bruins | 2 – 1 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Tim Thomas | 18,295 | 5–1–1 | |||
| 8 | September 26 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 4 – 2 | Boston Bruins | Tuukka Rask | 16,711 | 5–2–1 | |||
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Regular season
The Bruins were slow to gain traction with their retooled roster, alternating wins and losses in the early weeks of the season. Chiarelli quickly dealt popular winger Chuck KobasewChuck Kobasew
Nicholas James "Chuck" Kobasew is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League .-Amateur:...
to Minnesota while penalty killing expert Daniel Paille
Daniel Paille
Daniel Paille is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He was drafted 20th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.- Early life :...
was brought in from Buffalo in exchange for draft picks, a move that was interpreted as a sign of dissatisfaction with the team's productivity.
In particular, the team struggled offensively in Kessel's absence. Having nearly finished first in scoring the previous season, the Bruins lingered near the bottom of the league in goal production. However, they were able to stay competitive due to their exceptional defense and strong goaltending tandem. While defending Vezina Trophy
Vezina Trophy
The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position". At the end of each season, the 30 General Managers of the teams in the National Hockey League vote to determine the goaltender who was the most valuable to his team...
winner Tim Thomas
Tim Thomas (ice hockey)
Timothy James Thomas, Jr. is an American professional ice hockey goaltender with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . Raised in Davison, MI, Thomas played college hockey for the University of Vermont for four years, from 1993–1997, during which he was drafted 217th overall by the...
was recovering from an early injury, rookie netminder Tuukka Rask emerged as a potential Calder Trophy candidate. A four-game winning streak in November set the Bruins back on course, and a 5-1-0 home record in December got them back into the divisional race by Christmas.
Perhaps the most memorable game of the season was the Winter Classic
2010 NHL Winter Classic
The 2010 NHL Winter Classic, known as the 2010 NHL Winter Classic presented by Bridgestone via corporate sponsorship, was the third edition of the NHL Winter Classic, an annual outdoor ice hockey game held by the National Hockey League , played on January 1, 2010, as a regular season game at...
, which the Bruins hosted at Fenway Park
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a baseball park near Kenmore Square in Boston, Massachusetts. Located at 4 Yawkey Way, it has served as the home ballpark of the Boston Red Sox baseball club since it opened in 1912, and is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium currently in use. It is one of two "classic"...
in Boston. Despite trailing for most of the game, they rallied in the final moments and won in overtime before a large national audience. After the game, Thomas was announced as a member of the United States men's hockey team, joining five teammates (Bergeron, Chara, Sturm, Krejci, and Satan) who would represent various countries in Vancouver
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
.
The Bruins went on a long losing streak lasting from Mid-January to just before the Olympic break.
In the 81st game of the season the Bruins scored 3 short handed goals in a span of 64 seconds giving the 2009-2010 team the nickname "shorty." The 4-2 victory over the hurricanes secured the bruins of a playoff spot.
Game log
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Playoffs
The Bruins clinched a playoff spot for the third consecutive season.Playoff log
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- Scorer of game-winning goal in italics
- *Denotes if necessary
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = GoalsGoal (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, a goal is scored when the puck completely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A goal awards one point to the team attacking the goal scored upon, regardless of which team the player who actually deflected the puck into the goal belongs to...
; A = Assists
Assist (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal. There can be a maximum of two assists per goal...
; Pts = Points
Point (ice hockey)
Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one...
; +/- = Plus-minus; PIM = Penalty minutes
Penalty (ice hockey)
A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for inappropriate behavior. Most penalties are enforced by detaining the offending player within a penalty box for a set number of minutes, during which, the player can not participate in play. The offending team usually may not replace the player on the ice,...
| Regular season | ||||||
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| Player | GP | | G | | A | | Pts | | +/- | | PIM |
| 73 | 19 | 33 | 52 | 6 | 28 | |
| 79 | 17 | 35 | 52 | 8 | 26 | |
| 80 | 7 | 37 | 44 | 19 | 87 | |
| 81 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 4 | 34 | |
| 82 | 18 | 20 | 38 | -4 | 53 | |
| 76 | 22 | 15 | 37 | 14 | 30 | |
| 41 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 2 | 14 | |
| 82 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 3 | 35 | |
| 76 | 6 | 24 | 30 | -14 | 34 | |
| ‡ | 58 | 3 | 22 | 25 | -2 | 26 |
| 50 | 9 | 11 | 20 | -7 | 44 | |
| † | 74 | 10 | 9 | 19 | -4 | 12 |
| 51 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 43 | |
| 38 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 12 | |
| 77 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -7 | 53 | |
| 76 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -16 | 32 | |
| 74 | 1 | 9 | 10 | -9 | 141 | |
| 61 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -7 | 30 | |
| ‡ | 45 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -9 | 31 |
| † | 17 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| 51 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -7 | 16 | |
| 56 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 80 | |
| (G) | 45 | 0 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 7 | |
| 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 21 | |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 20 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| ‡ | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| (G) | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 |
| Totals | — | 196 | 347 | 543 | -2 | 929 |
- †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Bruins. Stats reflect time with the Bruins only.
- ‡Denotes player was traded mid-season.
- (G)Denotes goaltender.
| Playoffs | ||||||
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| Player | GP | | G | | A | | Pts | | +/- | | PIM |
| 13 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 4 | |
| 13 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 2 | |
| 13 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 6 | |
| 13 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 16 | |
| 13 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 19 | |
| 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | |
| 13 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 29 | |
| 13 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
| 13 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -6 | 6 | |
| 13 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 2 | |
| 13 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 | |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12 | |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2 | |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -10 | 15 | |
| 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -7 | 10 | |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -9 | 18 | |
| (G) | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 4 | |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 6 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 6 | |
| Totals | — | 36 | 63 | 99 | -34 | 167 |
Goaltenders
Note: GPI = Games Played In; MIN = Minutes played; GAA = Goals Against AverageGoals against average
Goals Against Average is a statistic used in ice hockey, water polo, lacrosse, and soccer that is the mean of goals allowed per game by a goaltender....
; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/Shootout Losses
Overtime (ice hockey)
Overtime is a method of determining the winner and loser of an ice hockey match when the scores are tied after regulation. The two main methods are the overtime period and the shootout.-Overtime periods:...
; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots Against
Shot on goal
In ice hockey, a shot on goal is a shot that will enter the goal if it is not stopped by the goaltender. A shot on goal must result in either a goal or a save....
; GA = Goals Against; SV% = Save Percentage
Save percentage
Save percentage is an ice hockey and lacrosse statistic that represents the percentage of shots on goal a goaltender stops...
| Regular season | ||||||||||
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| Player | | GPI | | MIN | | GAA | | W | | L | | OT | | SO | | SA | | GA | | SV% |
| 45 | 2562 | 1.97 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 1221 | 84 | .931 | |
| 43 | 2442 | 2.56 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 1221 | 104 | .915 | |
| Combined | — | 5004 | 2.25 | 39 | 30 | 13 | 10 | 2442 | 188 | .923 |
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| Player | | GPI | | MIN | | GAA | | W | | L | | OT | | SO | | SA | | GA | | SV% |
| 13 | 829 | 2.61 | 7 | 6 | — | 0 | 409 | 36 | .912 |
Awards
| Regular season | |||||||||
| Player | Award | Date | |||||||
| Tuukka Rask Tuukka Rask Tuukka Mikael Rask is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . Rask was drafted 21st overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
NHL Third Star of the Week | April 5, 2010 | |||||||
| Tuukka Rask | Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award The Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award, officially billed as the MBNA/Mastercard Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award, is an award in ice hockey given annually to the goaltender who finished the regular season with the best save percentage in the National Hockey League . Only goaltenders who played 25... |
Awarded to the goaltender who finished the season with the best save percentage. | |||||||
| Mark Recchi Mark Recchi Mark Louis Recchi is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 22 years in the National Hockey League , most notably for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens... |
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. The winner is selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association after each team nominates one... nominee |
Nominated by the Writers' Association for league-wide recognition. | |||||||
On April 8, prior to the game against the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
, the team announced its award winners for the season.
| Bruins annual awards | |||||||||
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| Tuukka Rask Tuukka Rask Tuukka Mikael Rask is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . Rask was drafted 21st overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
NESN Seventh Player Award | Awarded to the player who exceeded the expectations of Bruins fans during the season. | |||||||
| Mark Recchi Mark Recchi Mark Louis Recchi is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 22 years in the National Hockey League , most notably for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens... |
Eddie Shore Award | Awarded to the player who exhibits exceptional hustle and determination. | |||||||
| Patrice Bergeron Patrice Bergeron Patrice Bergeron is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League... |
Elizabeth C. Dufresne Trophy Elizabeth C. Dufresne Trophy The Elizabeth C. Dufresne Trophy is awarded by the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League every season to the "Boston Bruins player considered most outstanding in home games."... |
Awarded by the Boston Chapter of the PHWA Professional Hockey Writers' Association The Professional Hockey Writers' Association is a North American professional association for ice hockey journalists writing for newspapers, magazines and websites... , for outstanding performance during home games. |
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| Shawn Thornton Shawn Thornton Shawn Thornton is a Canadian professional hockey forward for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. He is known to be an enforcer.-Playing career:... |
John P. Bucyk Award | Awarded to the Bruin with the greatest off-ice charitable contributions. | |||||||
| Patrice Bergeron David Krejci David Krejcí David Krejčí is a Czech professional ice hockey center currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... Tuukka Rask |
Three Star Awards | Awarded to the top performers at home over the course of the season. | |||||||
Milestones
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| Brad Marchand Brad Marchand Bradley Kevin Marchand is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing left wing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . Marchand was selected by the Bruins, 71st overall, at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He played his junior hockey in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
October 21, 2009 | |||||||
| Mark Recchi Mark Recchi Mark Louis Recchi is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 22 years in the National Hockey League , most notably for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens... |
1,500th Career NHL Game | October 24, 2009 | |||||||
| Mark Recchi | 900th Career NHL Assist | November 10, 2009 | |||||||
| Shawn Thornton Shawn Thornton Shawn Thornton is a Canadian professional hockey forward for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. He is known to be an enforcer.-Playing career:... |
400th Career NHL PIM | November 16, 2009 | |||||||
| Tuukka Rask Tuukka Rask Tuukka Mikael Rask is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . Rask was drafted 21st overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
November 20, 2009 | |||||||
| Marc Savard Marc Savard Marc Savard is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently under contract to the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League , but who has not played since late in the season because of post-concussion syndrome... |
200th Career NHL Goal | December 2, 2009 | |||||||
| Johnny Boychuk Johnny Boychuk John Paul Boychuk is a professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He was a member of the Bruins' Stanley Cup Championship team in 2011.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point |
December 5, 2009 | |||||||
| Johnny Boychuk | 1st Career NHL Assist | December 10, 2009 | |||||||
| Adam McQuaid Adam McQuaid Adam McQuaid is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game | December 19, 2009 | |||||||
| Vladimir Sobotka Vladimír Sobotka Vladimír Sobotka is a Czech professional ice hockey center currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Game | December 23, 2009 | |||||||
| Matt Hunwick Matt Hunwick Matthew Hunwick is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.-Amateur:... |
100th Career NHL Game | December 27, 2009 | |||||||
| Adam McQuaid | 1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point |
February 7, 2010 | |||||||
| Jeffrey Penner Jeffrey Penner Jeffrey Ryan Penner is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing within the Minnesota Wild organization of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Game | March 9, 2010 | |||||||
| David Krejci David Krejcí David Krejčí is a Czech professional ice hockey center currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Assist | March 25, 2010 | |||||||
| Steve Begin Steve Bégin Stéphan Bégin ; born June 14, 1978) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who most recently played for the Nashville Predators.-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Point | April 10, 2010 | |||||||
| Zach Hamill Zach Hamill Zachary Robert Hamill is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League .... |
1st Career NHL Game 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
April 11, 2010 | |||||||
On December 23, Claude Julien
Claude Julien (ice hockey)
Claude Julien is Canadian professional ice hockey head coach of the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He previously served as the head coach for the Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils...
coached his 200th game for Boston, a 6–4 win over Atlanta
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
.
Transactions
The Bruins have been involved in the following transactions2009–10 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2009–10 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable.-Retirement:-Free agency:Note: This...
during the 2009–10 season.
Trades
| July 24, 2009 | To Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... : Aaron Ward |
To Boston: Patrick Eaves Patrick Eaves Patrick Campbell Eaves is a professional ice hockey forward, currently a member of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Born in Calgary and raised in the United States, Patrick holds Canadian and American citizenship and has represented the United States in international ice hockey... 4th-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
| September 18, 2009 | To Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... : Phil Kessel Phil Kessel Philip Joseph Kessel, Jr. is an American professional ice hockey forward, and an alternate captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League . Kessel is a product of USA Hockey's National Development Team and became that program's all-time leader for goals and points in his final... |
To Boston: 1st-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... 1st-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... 2nd-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
| October 18, 2009 | To Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... : Chuck Kobasew Chuck Kobasew Nicholas James "Chuck" Kobasew is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League .-Amateur:... |
To Boston: Alexander Fallstrom Craig Weller Craig Weller Craig Weller is a professional ice hockey defenseman/right wing.-Playing career:Weller was the St. Louis Blues 5th round choice, 167th overall, in the 2000 NHL Draft... 2nd-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
| October 20, 2009 | To Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... : 3rd-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... conditional 4th-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To Boston: Daniel Paille Daniel Paille Daniel Paille is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He was drafted 20th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.- Early life :... |
| March 2, 2010 | To Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... : Conditional 4th-round draft pick |
To Boston: Steven Kampfer Steven Kampfer Steven Kampfer is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League... |
| March 2, 2010 | To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... : Matt Marquardt Matt Marquardt Matt Marquardt is a Canadian ice hockey left winger. He was originally a 7th Round Columbus Blue Jackets draft pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.-Major junior:... |
To Boston: Cody Wild Cody Wild Cody Wild is a professional ice hockey defenseman, who has played 127 regular-season games in the American Hockey League for the Springfield Falcons, and Providence Bruins. Wild was born in Limestone, ME, however, he grew up in North Providence, Rhode Island and attended North Providence High... |
| March 3, 2010 | To Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... : Derek Morris |
To Boston: conditional draft pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
| March 3, 2010 | To Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... : Byron Bitz Byron Bitz Byron John Bitz is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League . A third- or fourth-line forward, he is known for his size and physicality.... Craig Weller Craig Weller Craig Weller is a professional ice hockey defenseman/right wing.-Playing career:Weller was the St. Louis Blues 5th round choice, 167th overall, in the 2000 NHL Draft... 2nd-round draft pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To Boston: Dennis Seidenberg Dennis Seidenberg Dennis Seidenberg is a German professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League... Matt Bartkowski Matt Bartkowski Matt Bartkowski is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Steve Begin Steve Bégin Stéphan Bégin ; born June 14, 1978) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who most recently played for the Nashville Predators.-Playing career:... |
Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
1 year, $850,000 |
| Drew Fata Drew Fata Drew Richard Fata is a professional hockey defenceman for the Sparta Sarpsborg of the GET-ligaen. He is the younger brother of Rico Fata, who has played for several NHL teams over the course of his career.... |
Binghamton Senators Binghamton Senators The Binghamton Senators are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . Nicknamed the B-Sens, they play in Binghamton, New York at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. Along with the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL, the B-Sens are minor league affiliates of the Ottawa Senators... |
1 year |
| Dany Sabourin Dany Sabourin Daniel Sabourin is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently under contract for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League... |
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
1 year |
| Rob Kwiet Rob Kwiet Rob Kwiet is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the American Hockey League.-External links:... |
Windsor Spitfires Windsor Spitfires The Windsor Spitfires are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The franchise was granted for the 1975–76 season and revived a previous OHA Jr. A Spitfires team which moved to become the Hamilton Tiger Cubs in 1953.-History:The... |
1 year |
| Drew Larman Drew Larman Drew Robert Larman is an American ice hockey player for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Rochester Americans Rochester Americans The Rochester Americans are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and a top affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres. The team plays its home games in Rochester, New York, at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial... |
1 year |
| Zach McKelvie Zach McKelvie Zach McKelvie is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing with the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League .- U.S. Military service :... |
Army Black Knights Army Black Knights Army Black Knights is the name of the athletics teams of the United States Military Academy. They participate in NCAA Division I-A as a non-football member of the Patriot League, a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision independent school, and a member of Atlantic Hockey, the Collegiate Sprint... |
1 year |
| Trent Whitfield Trent Whitfield Trenton Grant Whitfield is a Canadian ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
St. Louis Blues | 2 years, 2-way contract |
| Derek Morris | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
1 year, $3.3 million |
| Andy Wozniewski Andy Wozniewski Andrew Pera Wozniewski is a professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for EV Zug in the Swiss National League A.-Playing career:... |
Wilkes-Barre Penguins | 1 year |
| Guillaume Lefebvre Guillaume Lefebvre Guillaume Lefebvre is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League... |
Springfield Falcons Springfield Falcons The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the... |
1 year |
| Miroslav Satan Miroslav Satan Miroslav Šatan is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger for HC Slovan Bratislava of the Slovak Extraliga.-Pre-NHL:In 1991–92, he played for the local HC Topolcany and did remarkably well, as he scored 30 goals and had 22 assists in just 31 games. He then graduated to the senior division... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
1 year, $700,000 |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Steve Montador Steve Montador Steve Montador is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
2 years, $3.1 million |
| Shane Hnidy Shane Hnidy Shane Hnidy is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. On August 31, 2011, it was announced that Hnidy would be part of the radio broadcast team for the Winnipeg Jets, formerly the Atlanta Thrashers, which was one of his former teams.-Playing career:Shane Hnidy played junior hockey... |
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
1 year, $750,000 |
| Martin St. Pierre Martin St. Pierre Martin St. Pierre is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. St. Pierre currently plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL.- Playing career :... |
Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, 2-way contract |
| P. J. Axelsson | Frölunda HC Frölunda HC Frölunda Hockey Club, also known as the Frölunda Indians, are a Swedish professional ice hockey club based in Gothenburg. They are currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Elitserien, where they have played the majority of the seasons during its existence. The last time they played in the... |
4 years |
| Patrick Eaves Patrick Eaves Patrick Campbell Eaves is a professional ice hockey forward, currently a member of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Born in Calgary and raised in the United States, Patrick holds Canadian and American citizenship and has represented the United States in international ice hockey... |
Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Stephane Yelle Stephane Yelle Stéphane Yelle is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He won two Stanley Cups with the Colorado Avalanche, and also played in the National Hockey League with the Calgary Flames, Boston Bruins and the Carolina Hurricanes.... |
Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
1 year, $550,000 |
Player Signings
| Player | Contract terms |
| Jamie Arniel Jamie Arniel Jamie Gregory Arniel is a Canadian ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League... |
undisclosed |
| David Krejci David Krejcí David Krejčí is a Czech professional ice hockey center currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
3 years, $11.25 million |
| Byron Bitz Byron Bitz Byron John Bitz is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League . A third- or fourth-line forward, he is known for his size and physicality.... |
1 year, $675,000 |
| Johnny Boychuk Johnny Boychuk John Paul Boychuk is a professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He was a member of the Bruins' Stanley Cup Championship team in 2011.-Playing career:... |
1 year |
| Mark Recchi Mark Recchi Mark Louis Recchi is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 22 years in the National Hockey League , most notably for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens... |
1 year, $1 million |
| Matt Hunwick Matt Hunwick Matthew Hunwick is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.-Amateur:... |
2 years, $2.9 million |
| Milan Lucic Milan Lucic Milan Lucic is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger of Serbian origin currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He played major junior with the Vancouver Giants in the Western Hockey League for three seasons and captured a Memorial Cup, while being named... |
3 years, $12.25 million |
| Tuukka Rask Tuukka Rask Tuukka Mikael Rask is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . Rask was drafted 21st overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
2 years, $2.5 million |
| Marc Savard Marc Savard Marc Savard is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently under contract to the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League , but who has not played since late in the season because of post-concussion syndrome... |
7 years, $28 million |
| Andrew Ference Andrew Ference Andrew James Stewart Ference is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League... |
3 years, $6.75 million contract extension |
| Jordan Caron Jordan Caron Jordan Caron is a Canadian ice hockey player who plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. He was drafted 25th overall by the Bruins during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft out of the Rimouski Océanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.-Rimouski Océanic:Caron played for the Athol... |
entry-level contract |
| Joe Colborne Joe Colborne Joe Colborne is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the first round, 16th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
entry-level contract |
| Michael Hutchinson Michael Hutchinson (ice hockey) Michael Hutchinson is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing with the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League . He was selected by the Boston Bruins in the 3rd round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.Hutchinson grew up playing minor hockey for the Barrie Icemen of... |
entry-level contract |
| Steven Kampfer Steven Kampfer Steven Kampfer is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League... |
entry-level contract |
| Matt Bartkowski Matt Bartkowski Matt Bartkowski is an American professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
entry-level contract |
Final roster
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Boston's picks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
in Montreal, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
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| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/junior/club team (league) |
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| 1 | 25 | Jordan Caron Jordan Caron Jordan Caron is a Canadian ice hockey player who plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. He was drafted 25th overall by the Bruins during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft out of the Rimouski Océanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.-Rimouski Océanic:Caron played for the Athol... |
Right Wing | Rimouski Océanic Rimouski Océanic The Rimouski Océanic are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The franchise was granted for the 1969–70 season... (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... ) |
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| 3 | 86 | Ryan Button | Defense | Prince Albert Raiders Prince Albert Raiders The Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert... (Western Hockey League Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 4 | 112 (from Philadelphia) | Lane MacDermid Lane MacDermid Lane MacDermid is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He is currently playing for the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League... |
Forward | Windsor Spitfires Windsor Spitfires The Windsor Spitfires are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team is based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The franchise was granted for the 1975–76 season and revived a previous OHA Jr. A Spitfires team which moved to become the Hamilton Tiger Cubs in 1953.-History:The... (Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 6 | 176 | Tyler Randell | RW | Kitchener Rangers Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted... (Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 7 | 206 | Ben Sexton Ben Sexton Benjamin David Sexton is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Footscray and Carlton in the Australian Football League during the 1990s.... |
Center | Nepean Raiders Nepean Raiders The Nepean Raiders are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team from Nepean, Ontario, Canada. They are a part of the Central Canada Hockey League. The town of Nepean was granted expansion after the Cornwall Royals and the Hull Hawks left the CJHL for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League... (Central Junior A Hockey League Central Junior A Hockey League The Central Canada Hockey League is a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey league operating in eastern Ontario, Canada. The league is sanctioned by the Ottawa District Hockey Association and Hockey Canada and is a member of the Canadian Junior Hockey League... ) |
Farm teams
American Hockey LeagueAmerican Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
- Providence Bruins
Providence Bruins
The Providence Bruins are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are the primary development team for the NHL's Boston Bruins. They play in Providence, Rhode Island at the Dunkin' Donuts Center.-History:...
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