Confirmed Signing with Link: [OTT] Senators sign Chris Kelly (1 year, $900k)

[Alicat]

That's really sad...

He was the Bruins board whipping boy for the last few years. Many only saw his cap hit and let it cloud their view of what he brings to the table night in and night out, on and off the ice.

He was criminally underrated by many here in Boston and while it was time to move on, he is a big loss for the guys in the room.

He's my favorite player and I am going to miss him but I am glad he's going home. He deserves to go out on his own terms. Take care of him up there.

Thank You Kells for everything you brought to the Bruins!

Viva La Cage!!!

 

[Nordic*]

Why though? This trade makes no sense.

Or perhaps they want to start Lazar in Bingie. If so I approve, since his development has stood still for quite a while now.

 

[Alicat]

Why though? This trade makes no sense.

Or perhaps they want to start Lazar in Bingie. If so I approve, since his development has stood still for quite a while now.

Not a trade. He was UFA

 

[nmbr_24]

Nice addition to the 4th line. Hopefully he can still kill penalties.

That is still his strength. It is still going to be wait and see how he is when the season starts, but at less tha $1 million he could be a very good pick up.

I wish him good luck back in Ottawa and I wish I could personally thank him for his time in Boston.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Not a trade. He was UFA

That's right! Don't let it be said that the Sens did not make a UFA splash the summer of 2016.

 

[pierre gagnon*]

For 900k, I really don't see why so many Bruins fans are so happy about it, unless they were afraid of Sweeney overpaying him on a multi-year deal...

If Sweeney let him play for free we would not be happy. Its his time on ice vs letting anyone else preferable a young guy take it. After 2 horrendous injuries he may have been better off retiring. Nothing at all about his heart or effort or locker room presence. A favourite player that is taken away from the coach who cannot help himself. He would play Kelly over Ovie, Patrick Kane and Crosby. Wish him all the best and he was an awesome Bruin. Its not that we lost Kelly its that we gained whoever will take over for him.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Oh yeah what a relief!!!! 900 k for defensively responsible left handed center that can play wing and has 3 cup final appearances that is decent in the dot. Good lord I wouldn't want to break the bank on a player like that.

Yes it is! I wouldn't pay Kelly $500,000. He's done and has been done for two years and that was BEFORE his injury.

Was a great Bruin, time to move on with younger options.

 

[leaflover]

I have no problem applauding this move by Ottawa, it's a good one.

 

[Pinto Bean]

low risk-low reward. Has an opportunity to be the experience we needed on the Sens bottom line. Has been slowed down by injuries and age but if he can provide the experience and defensive instincts we know he has then he'll be a minor but nice piece imo

 

[Neiler]

Can't hurt... at least it's not Gomez

 

[pierre gagnon*]

I was hoping he would accept a position at Providence as a player coach if he wanted to play again. I think he is going make an excellent coach one day as he is already groomed for that.

 

[jason1919spezza]

Was one of the key depth players alongside guys like Volchenkov and Vermette when the sens were in their hey-days.

 

[Jerry Aldini]

900K, awesome, liking this too:

“I started skating at the beginning of March, and from March through May, before I took a break,†said Kelly. “I was fully cleared (to return) in June and I was on the ice again (Wednesday) and back working out. Everything feels great.â€

 

[HuGo Sham]

good signing. In 2011

 

[Nordic*]

Not a trade. He was UFA

Yes, I know?

 

[The Assclown]

Yes, I know?

You wrote trade in the post that he quoted...

 

[Do Make Say Think]

If he can be effective then it's a solid signing for Ottawa.

This could allow us to have our solid prospects like Paul and Dzingel start the year in the AHL which is probably for the best unless Paul impresses at camp.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDoo]

good signing. In 2011

Battleship Kelly was one of my all time favourite Sens.

We'll see how I feel about Tugboat Kelly.

 

[SenzZen]

Battleship!!!

 

[Burt Reynolds]

Battleship Kelly was one of my all time favourite Sens.

We'll see how I feel about Tugboat Kelly.

I'm guessing by the end of October you'll be calling him Chris 'The Dingie' Kelly.

 

[Number8]

Good luck and great thanks to Kelly. Hope his leg has healed up well. Wish him nothing but the best. He'll be an awesome addition to Sens room -- particularly for the young guys.

 

[armani]

This is the best news the Bruins have had all Summer.

Depressing times for the Bruins organization these days.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Yikes CK taking a lot of flack from Bruins fans, what's with the hate, didn't the guy help you folks bring home a cup in 2011?

 

[Burt Reynolds]

Yikes CK taking a lot of flack from Bruins fans, what's with the hate, didn't the guy help you folks bring home a cup in 2011?

I'm pretty sure every Bruin fan in this thread has thanked Kelly for what he did for this team. If you read back, the reason we all wanted him gone was to protect against Claude using him in extra situations(ie. down a goal with a minute late, on top lines when a young player makes a single mistake etc).

Maybe some actually hated the player, but I'd say the overwhelming majority(98,99%?) hated the contract 3M/4 Years infinitely more than they disliked Kelly himself.

 

[Stuzchuk]

at this price we can take our old PK specialist back

welcome back!