Confirmed with Link: Dennis Seidenberg on buyout waivers

[RoccoF14]

A true professional. I wish him all the best, but it was time.

Thanks for the memories.

 

[TMac21]

We win the Cup in 2014 if he didn't get hurt IMO.

 

[missingchicklet]

I have massive respect for Seids. Still to this day bothers me that injury issues struck him right as he was playing some dominant shut down defense. Man was he ever doing a great job before the injuries, then afterwards was a shell of his former self on the ice. Nothing but love for Seids and his time here in Boston. This was the right move to make and I was hoping it would happen if a trade couldn't be made. I wish Seids nothing but the best.

 

[weaponomega]

Best wishes to a guy who was a huge reason we won the cup. Warrior

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Ugh, probably the right move but man this hurts. Seids' injuries in 2010 and 2014 probably cost us two more deep runs. Going to be tough to replace what he brought at his best.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Seidenberg was a beast. His best days are behind him. Was hoping Sweeney could've moved him rather than buyout

 

[Patrice Krejci*]

Was the perfect Bruin in his prime, thank you Seids, best of luck. Would make a great conditioning coach.

 

[sarge88]

Thanks Seids, for everything you gave to this team and us fans. A sad part of professional sports, but I think it's best for the team.

 

[Danton Heineken]

The real question is: what is all this cap space going to be used for? When we see that, we can determine whether this was a necessary move.

 

[Mione134]

He was a warrior for us. Thanks for everything Dennis! Sucks but it has to happen.

 

[BruinDust]

Ugh, probably the right move but man this hurts. Seids' injuries in 2010 and 2014 probably cost us two more deep runs. Going to be tough to replace what he brought at his best.

At one point, you could of made the argument that Chara-Seids was the best pairing in the game. Suter-Weber was probably the only one at the time that was better.

That knee injury was the beginning of the end.

Best of luck Mr. Seidenberg. Your efforts were appreciated.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Seidenberg averaged 27:32 time on ice during the 25 game Stanley Cup Playoff run in 2011. Big part of that team's success.

 

[bossfan]

Really hard to see this happen. There is no 2011 Cup without him and this feels like the end of an era. I hope he ends up on a team that could play him limited minutes where he can still be useful.

 

[Number8]

Thank You for everything Seids!!

+1000

Seids -- you are the man. It's probably time, but that does nothing to overshadow all you did for us!!! Many thanks!!!!

 

[OldScool]

Seids was a great bruin and will be missed...

Who are the top 3 players in next years draft? Just asking…..

 

[Altamira]

Even now, is he worse than Miller/McQuaid?

I believe after the knee injury he's worse. If that didn't happen he would probably have still been better than those two. I can't imagine this move happens without them believing a free agent is coming in.

The Chara/Siedenberg pairing at some points was as good as any in the NHL. he's really one of those players that you just didn't want to see the back end of his career happen because of how solid he was.

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

The real question is: what is all this cap space going to be used for? When we see that, we can determine whether this was a necessary move.

Ding, ding, ding.

 

[Hali33]

At one point, you could of made the argument that Chara-Seids was the best pairing in the game. Suter-Weber was probably the only one at the time that was better.

That knee injury was the beginning of the end.

Best of luck Mr. Seidenberg. Your efforts were appreciated.

Yep.

Just friggin' spoiled when Chara/Seids were in their primes on the ice and TT in nets.

 

[JRull86]

The real question is: what is all this cap space going to be used for? When we see that, we can determine whether this was a necessary move.

Regardless if it's used or not, it was a move that needed to be made. The guy simply isn't a great player anymore unfortunately. Having Seids, McQuaid, and K Miller in the line up is just not even close to being adequate.

As much as people here dump on McQuaid and Miller, at least both of them can be effective guys, Seids just isn't that anymore, and would only have continued to decline with age/injury.

 

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

You'd have to assume they're going to USE the cap space, right? Or is to open up a spot for a youngin?

I guess we'll see.

 

[chrisab123]

The real question is: what is all this cap space going to be used for? When we see that, we can determine whether this was a necessary move.

Well the Bruins didn't make the playoffs. Jacobs needs to get that "gate money" from somewhere...

 

[Trap Jesus]

As much as he's fallen off, I'm not sure if he was buyout-bad. I guess you can save some money there though. Yet another D-spot to fill now. Probably my 2nd favorite Bruin behind Bergeron from when the team was good. A lot of respect for what he did in his prime.

 

[Gee Wally]

Well the Bruins didn't make the playoffs. Jacobs needs to get that "gate money" from somewhere...

really?

were season ticket sales off? seriously, I didn't know that.

 

[bossfan]

Really hard to see this happen. There is no 2011 Cup without him and this feels like the end of an era. I hope he ends up on a team that could play him limited minutes where he can still be useful.

I just read something where Seidenberg apparently said that if he were to be bought out then he will be done playing hockey. So I guess that he will not be ending up on another team unless he changes his mind.

 

[Ladyfan]

Bitter sweet. Hope for nothing but the best for him.

^ This. Love the guy. Seems like a nice man and has given much to us B's fans.

I get it but am sad to see him go