Figured it was time to make a thread on this board's favorite compliance buyout candidate.
Top Reasons to keep Chris Kelly:
1. Unique Skillset:
Will give you 12+ goals per season in a checking role
#2 PKer on team. Is on 1st unit with Patrice Bergeron
Only Bruin who can successfully play all 3 forward positions up and down the lineup
Solid at the faceoff dot. Maintains a FO% of 50 or better throughout the season.
2. Leadership:
Alternate Captain in Boston since 2011.
Alternate Captain in Ottawa when injuries arose
2 Seasons as Captain in Binghamton (AHL)
3. Experience:
10 years in NHL - Drafted 94th (4th round) overall in 1999
3 Stanley Cup Finals appearances – 2007 (Ottawa, L in 5 games), 2011 (Boston, W in 7 games), 2013 (Boston, L in 6 games).
5 years in OHL
3 Years in AHL
Top Reasons to keep Chris Kelly:
1. Unique Skillset:
Will give you 12+ goals per season in a checking role
#2 PKer on team. Is on 1st unit with Patrice Bergeron
Only Bruin who can successfully play all 3 forward positions up and down the lineup
Solid at the faceoff dot. Maintains a FO% of 50 or better throughout the season.
2. Leadership:
Alternate Captain in Boston since 2011.
Alternate Captain in Ottawa when injuries arose
2 Seasons as Captain in Binghamton (AHL)
3. Experience:
10 years in NHL - Drafted 94th (4th round) overall in 1999
3 Stanley Cup Finals appearances – 2007 (Ottawa, L in 5 games), 2011 (Boston, W in 7 games), 2013 (Boston, L in 6 games).
5 years in OHL
3 Years in AHL