Confirmed Signing with Link: David Krejci returning to the Czech Republic

[1specter]

I think Coyle will get the first shot. I would like to see how he would do with some good wingers and playing healthy. If Coyle fails then Haula will likely get the next shot. Some Bruin fans are calling for Studnicka for the #2C spot but I would prefer he gets at least one full NHL season as the #3C or even the #4C.

Right I forgot about Coyle. That makes sense

 

[HabsQC]

As a leafs fan: Lucic, Chara, Krejci gone.

bergeron and Marchand are next

I think the Habs just showed you don't need no good players like that to eliminate the Leafs

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

Thats literally all we have.

I mean you are definitely adding your 1st, how about Vaak, he's kinda screwed behind your LD depth now

 

[Paul4587]

This is a huge blow to the Bruins. In the POs this guy consistently outplays Bergeron, the Bs depth down the middle is now shot.

 

[The don godfather]

This is a huge blow to the Bruins. In the POs this guy consistently outplays Bergeron, the Bs depth down the middle is now shot.

Studnicka will surprise many. Kids good.

 

[Bruhin]

Farewell sweet prince

 

[Mestaruus]

That's very respectable. He could've made a lot of $$$.

 

[PromisedLand]

As a leafs fan: Lucic, Chara, Krejci gone.

bergeron and Marchand are next

I guess you can add Krug and potentially Rask to it too

Leafs fans everywhere breathing a little easier LOL

 

[PromisedLand]

So is Boston now in on Eichel? Haha

I dont think they have the cap space, i think they also need a backup goalie on top of 2C

 

[T_Cage]

I think the Habs just showed you don't need no good players like that to eliminate the Leafs

Sadly this is true

 

[T_Cage]

I dont think they have the cap space, i think they also need a backup goalie on top of 2C

Isn't their combo Ullmark/Swayman? (with maybe Rask down the line)

 

[PromisedLand]

Isn't their combo Ullmark/Swayman? (with maybe Rask down the line)

I am not sure they are gonna rely on Swayman even for a backup role. But in the cap world anything is possible LOL

 

[Eggtimer]

Studnicka will surprise many. Kids good.

Ya he was always seen as Krejci ‘s replacement . Sucks that Krecji is retiring from the NHL . I always liked him as a player . Wish he would of considered moving on with another team

 

[MasterDecoy]

Is the Taylor Hall signing the kiss of death for the Bruins?

lmao hall can't catch a break

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Sad to see him go but completely understandable and admirable.

Looking forward to the next time I get to see 46 in the Garden, hanging high above the ice.

 

[LeapOnOver]

Class exit!

 

[BHD]

One my favourite players of this era. Best of luck to him back home.

 

[Ol' Jase]

he could say he's not reporting if claimed.

He still couldn’t just sign with the Bruins then.

 

[ricky0034]

feels like a weird time to call it quits on his NHL career

he had a good season last year feels like he's still got a lot left in the tank

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

Poor Taylor Hall.

 

[Chet Manley]

Has there ever been a guy in Krejci's position that just signs a contract every year at the trade deadline? Like just work 3 or 4 months out of the year and keep the mileage off of an aging body. Plus live the rest of the time living anywhere in the world with family.

 

[Montecristo]

As a leafs fan: Lucic, Chara, Krejci gone.

bergeron and Marchand are next

as a bruins fan tavares matthews marner rielly. Never let them go toronto. Hold on tight. Nothing brings me more joy then to watch how they play the game for those 5-7 playoff games they are in each year. I was saddened to learn we couldn’t play each other in round one again this past year. But i look forward to once again meeting up with you next. Its my christmas

 

[Chevx]

As a Czech I feel like I may contribute to this thread a little bit.

Krejčí was/is one of the most enjoyable player to watch. His recent cooperation with Pastrňák really cheered us in the Czech Republic as we are constantly hearing about a downgrade of our ice hockey status. I also loved Krejčí's cooperation with Hemský, both very talented players with high hockey sense (though I must confess their on-ice combination and lack of shooting have brought me some receding hairline, haha).

In our country, Krejčí is one of the most underrated players, hands down. I guess it is mainly because of his down-to-earthness, lack of scandallous behaviour and successes with the Bruins (thus, not playing at the World Hockey Championship annually). But his statistics, especially the ones from play-offs, are next level.

As of now, he is still our 1C so I have a bad stomach about his shape regarding the Olympics. The nearest future will tell us more. I believe he will sign in Olomouc (team from his neighbourhood playing the highest league in the Czech Republic), but I can also see him signing with Sparta Praha, Brno or Třinec (which are teams with the highest goals and ambitions). It would be extremely painful for me to cheer for those teams, but Krejčí alone is a player that is impossible (edit: NOT) to cheer for.

Thanks for the ride, you have made us Czechs proud over the ocean. I hope I will be able to see your hockey art on my own eyes at least once more.

 

[Chevx]

And let me just add that if Bruins fail to deliver next season, this might be the major reason.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

I mean you are definitely adding your 1st, how about Vaak, he's kinda screwed behind your LD depth now

We have DeBrusk to work with. Though his value is at an all time low due his bad seasons during Covid. I would be surprised if he does not rebound in the coming normal season.
Studnicka is our only center prospect that is NHL capable right now in a franchise that needs some center hope in the next few years.
Vaakaneinen and Zboril are NHL level D that will be buried as depth on the team due to UFA acquisitions and are acceptable loses in any package. Boston has more D behind them coming up that will at least be just as good.
Next year is supposed to be a deeeeep draft, and Boston needs to rebuild their prospect cupboard due to risky drafting that has not produced as much as it should have in the way of NHL players so far.
Studnicka, Beecher, Curtis Hall, Lauko, Lysell, Achan, & Lohrei are our top level prospects. Lysell being JUST drafted is probably worth the most, sadly. Studnicka had a down year so he has slipped as a prospect in most eyes(Fans are fickle), but I expect him to be a player in Boston this year.

Boston does not have a lot of eyebrow raising options for a trade package. The few that should be had down performances during Covid and are not worth as much as they should be right now.

I don't see any package for a 2C that would wow fans on the other end of the trade here on HFBoards. If Boston is going to empty the cupboards and mortgage their future by trading picks then it needs to be for a young proven solution now to make up for it. That would be Eichel. I don't think Buffalo would even consider trading to Boston for any package that Don Sweeney would offer at this point.

With Krejci now officially out of the lineup for next season their are 30 GMs who know what Boston desperately needs and are raising their prices on their assets accordingly.

Donny will not get thrown a life raft, only an anchor at this point.