Mainehockey33
Powerplay Specialist
He’d definitely be sitting most of the year. I like Mcquaid more than Miller but I don’t think the organization does. I don’t know, I just don’t think losing a guy that would be sitting most of the year is a big deal. Add to that the chance for a rookie to get some games in the NHL and it makes sense to me from the Bruins point of view. Now they have more flexibility at the deadline to bring in someone decent if they decide to. It gives them options.I didn’t think he was a critical part of the team. The Bruins don’t live or die on his presence.
But I do believe he brought positive things to the table. I do think he is a presence that will be missed. And I think he has more value than $2.75M in unused cap space.
Like others have said, it’s better for Mcquaid to be able to play so maybe he asked for the trade. The writings been on the wall for awhile.