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Confirmed with Link: Chris Bourque signed by KHL club AK Bars Kazan

mikelvl

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Well, I guess he's not the one to replace Daug-man. Nice of him to wait until his teams playoff run was over...
 
bruins309

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Why is anyone surprised? He quit on BU back in the day so its no surprise he quits on a team that's in the SC Final right now.
 
dredeye

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We'll there's a little more cap space. I hope him walking on his deal doesn't still count against our cap. No one should be upset by this as he's done the Bs a huge favour as he had a one way deal for next year
 
8thRoundPick

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I assume this means Chris will be suspended by the Bruins. I would almost hazard a guess that there was a gentleman's agreement here - the front office and his agent probably got together, and it was determined that Chris can go develop some more in the KHL and return to Boston at a later time.

No immediate loss for the Bruins, and they get to keep his rights. Meanwhile, Chris gets to go play in a more competitive league than the AHL to continue his development. Win-win, IMO.


Edit: From what I've learned through the Thomas and Yeti sagas, it appears to me as though because this is not a 35+ contract, the AAV will not count against the Bruins' cap space as long as he is suspended.
 
stick9

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His window to play pro hockey is closing rapidly. I can see the desire to grab some cash before it's completely closed.
 
Bridges31

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Still never understood the hate he received on these boards. He wasn't great that's for sure but I feel like people here expected his AHL game to transition to the NHL and were left severely disappointed.
 
rickizbruin

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Is this really a big deal ? why are some of you P.Oed at him?.. hes not gonna make the team next year.. kid wants to play and make money... i wish him luck.
 
ReggieMoto

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Bridges31 said:
Still never understood the hate he received on these boards. He wasn't great that's for sure but I feel like people here expected his AHL game to transition to the NHL and were left severely disappointed.
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I thought the hate was directed at those of us who didn't think he was going to be able to stick in the NHL.
 
LouJersey

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rickizbruin said:
Is this really a big deal ? why are some of you P.Oed at him?.. hes not gonna make the team next year.. kid wants to play and make money... i wish him luck.
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Few things here...

1. I don't care what he does...

2. Anytime I have read an encounter with Chris Bourque posted here it never puts him in a favorable position. Many have called him entitled, stuck up, pompous...

3. The timing is stupid. Especially when rightly or wrongly the fan base thinks you are already under contract with their team for next year.
 
Shaun

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Complete plug. He won't make it in Russia either. Good riddens.
 
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