Former Bruins Thank You, David Krejci: Returning To Czech Republic

[Spoked-B]

As a Krejci fanboy there's one thing I'm hopeful for and that once he gets some time to play back home he realizes how much he misses NHL hockey and comes back because I really think there's a lot more mileage left in him than some other folks here (who aren't the fanboys some of us are). One the other hand I'm sad/disappointed that we might never get a chance to send him out with the standing/rousing ovation he deserves for being one of the best players of certainly my lifetime! (a fan since '84)

 

[Bruinfanatic]

But he says he will be back in the Gardens soon,I don’t think we can rule him coming back this season after he is done his season in the Czech,depending when that is obviously.

 

[Midship]

Bruins need to blow it the f*** up, total fire sale. This team is going NOWHERE without Krejci. Probably weren't with him either, which no doubt factored into his choice to bolt. He would have stayed if he thought the Bruins had a legit shot at another cup.

 

[3B]

Congrats David on an outstanding career in Boston! A true Bruin through and through. Best wishes in your future endeavors! Thanks for the memories.

 

[22Brad Park]

David was nothing but a class act the entire ride.He is a family man and has to respect how his wife feels as she has sacrificed alot as well.I am sure it was a hard decision but in the end they did what they thought was right. I wish them nothing but the best.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Not a Bruins fan or a hater, Bergeron is one of my 5 favorite non-Shark or Blue Jacket players....and Krejci was always top 20 as well. Playoff cash.

 

[KnightofBoston]

So if Sweeney offered a better package, Buffalo says no because of Hall trade?? That’s business savvy? Your logic makes zero sense

he’d have to offer a massive overpayment, robbing Peter to pay Paul. Do me a favor since this is a Krejci thread - quote my post, bring it over to the off season trade thread, and reply with what you think Buffalo would have accepted

 

[HumBucker]

I'll always love Krejci and he'll go down as one of the greats in Boston.

But I have to scratch my head about the timing of all this.
Did Sweeney really not know what DK would decide when the free agency period opened? Or did DK really not make up his mind until the last few days, after it opened? In which case, could he have not made his decision a little sooner for the good of the team, so they could target a 2C?

 

[rocketdan9]

guess Im going tongk wander around Florida in shock the rest of the day. maybe a boat ride

Damn. Sorry man

 

[TD Charlie]

guess Im going to go wander around Florida in shock the rest of the day. maybe a boat ride

I feel like that Narcos show meme of Pablo Escobar standing alone and staring off into the distance.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

But he says he will be back in the Gardens soon,I don’t think we can rule him coming back this season after he is done his season in the Czech,depending when that is obviously.

I wouldn't count on that.

 

[TD Charlie]

OK, I prepared myself and read the statement from Krejci. Still very upset, but happy for him...and technically he didn't retire...and technically he said he would be back at TD Garden. Soooooooo?

 

[22Brad Park]

Bruins need to blow it the f*** up, total fire sale. This team is going NOWHERE without Krejci. Probably weren't with him either, which no doubt factored into his choice to bolt. He would have stayed if he thought the Bruins had a legit shot at another cup.

GET A GRIP and this thread is a Krecji appreciation thread not a I quit on my team already thread.Hopefully mods move this post and yours.

 

[Riverfront]

krejci class act. Will be missed , one of the most underrated centremen to play in the NHL. 14 years of great service as a boston bruin.

 

[BAD BOY]

Best of luck 46. We all witnessed a great player for a long time. I respect the decision. He owes the bruins nothing. He’s a free agent he could do what he wants.

 

[Ladyfan]

I don't know why but I am not surprised.

I wonder if some of his team mates knew ?

Best of everything to you and your family David.

 

[Johnny4778]

Makes me sad but I understand wanting to do what’s right for his family. Wish he would have giving it one more season, but I respect his decision.

 

[323 Krejci 7]

Goodbye sweet prince. Guy always showed up huge in the playoffs … even if he was frustrating for a stretch during regular seasons games you knew he was going to show out in playoff runs.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I wouldn't count on that.

Oh I’m not ,not even sure if possible.

 

[Oates2Neely]

he’d have to offer a massive overpayment, robbing Peter to pay Paul. Do me a favor since this is a Krejci thread - quote my post, bring it over to the off season trade thread, and reply with what you think Buffalo would have accepted

You’re completely speculating & passing it off as fact. Nobody knows for certain what happened/ didn’t happen, but considering that Buffalo traded Reinhart within the division, and considering the package FL sent, it fair to suggest had Sweeney wanted Reinhart a Bruin, he could’ve bested that package. You’re speculating they’d be petty and decline a trade because Hall used his NTC to his advantage. Which theory sounds more far fetched?

 

[HumBucker]

Maybe he'll pull a Kucherov and come back for the playoffs?

 

[rocketdan9]

Bruins need to blow it the f*** up, total fire sale. This team is going NOWHERE without Krejci. Probably weren't with him either, which no doubt factored into his choice to bolt. He would have stayed if he thought the Bruins had a legit shot at another cup.

Bro.. they just signed a bunch of vets... not going to blow it up. Cmon now

 

[Gee Wally]

Dude, why not go for it one more time? We finally got you a winger. C'mon man.

yeah…..it sucks.
But like I said earlier he has been signaling this for awhile. He also publicly had a difficult time deciding on playing in a bubble because of his family.
My uninformed guess is that worldwide things of the past 18 months may also been a piece of the puzzle.

 

[KnightofBoston]

Bruins need to blow it the f*** up, total fire sale. This team is going NOWHERE without Krejci. Probably weren't with him either, which no doubt factored into his choice to bolt. He would have stayed if he thought the Bruins had a legit shot at another cup.

I really don’t think that’s why, because with him they *did* have another legit shot at the cup. I think for Krejci, family and his experience is worth more than another cup or more money tbh. He wanted to go home, not do another 82 game grind not near his family. Pretty simple

 

[roflstomper]

Bruins legend and one of my favorites. Sad face.