Former Bruins David Krejci announces retirement.
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BruinDust
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Hands up whoever thought at age 36 that David Krejci would be on pace to obliterate his previous season-high for goals (23 was his highest). He won't get to 30 I don't think especially having missed some games but right now over 82 games he would be on pace for 31.
I was hoping for 15 to 20. His production, leadership, and defensive play is looking pretty good for $3M!
DKH
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He’s stands at the intersection of matrix and assassin
I've never doubted his ability to produce on this team. My question has always been durability, especially at 36. Hopefully he stays healthy and we get Playoff Krejci for on more season. But that's far from a sure thing.
That's why I'm hoping we add some Center depth at the deadline. I think we are gonna need it.
DKH
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He gets lost out there they have so much skill I don’t notice he’s even on the ice and ‘wham’
It’s a ridiculous group of talent
DKH
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I go get Toews
They get him they are a monster
All those centers aren’t playing 80 games
Throw Toews on this team and it rivals the Red Wings pre cap team
Chicago can retain 50% and has a zillion in cap space and could take Smith an expiring deal - they would be close
They get him they are a monster
All those centers aren’t playing 80 games
Throw Toews on this team and it rivals the Red Wings pre cap team
Chicago can retain 50% and has a zillion in cap space and could take Smith an expiring deal - they would be close
The Hockey Tonk Man
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Maybe just cuz he didn't play last year. But guy seems to be taking a lot more slappers than in previous years
I for one, Love it
JRull86
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Krejci has always been a guy I wish would shoot a bit more. Hes got a good shot.
Monday vs. Philly. I will be there.
So happy he came back and so happy he's going to hit this milestone
BOSTON – The Boston Bruins announced today, January 16, that the team will honor David Krejci for reaching the 1,000 career NHL games milestone on Monday, February 20, when the Bruins host the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden at 1 p.m.
Krejci, who was originally drafted by the Bruins in 2004 and has spent his entire NHL career in Boston, appeared in his 1,000th career NHL game on Monday, January 16 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The 6-foot, 192-pound forward has spent 16 seasons in the NHL, accumulating 226 goals and 535 assists for 761 points through 1,000 games. Krejci is the third active Bruin to hit the 1,000-game milestone, joining teammates Patrice Bergeron (1,259) and Nick Foligno (1,064).
In addition to his career in Boston, Krejci spent the 2021-22 season with HC Olomouc in Czechia. The Sternberk, Czechia native appeared in 51 games, leading the team in goals (20) and points (46).
Fans can purchase tickets to the February 20 game against the Ottawa Senators online at www.nhl.com/bruins/tickets.
Krejci, who was originally drafted by the Bruins in 2004 and has spent his entire NHL career in Boston, appeared in his 1,000th career NHL game on Monday, January 16 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The 6-foot, 192-pound forward has spent 16 seasons in the NHL, accumulating 226 goals and 535 assists for 761 points through 1,000 games. Krejci is the third active Bruin to hit the 1,000-game milestone, joining teammates Patrice Bergeron (1,259) and Nick Foligno (1,064).
In addition to his career in Boston, Krejci spent the 2021-22 season with HC Olomouc in Czechia. The Sternberk, Czechia native appeared in 51 games, leading the team in goals (20) and points (46).
Fans can purchase tickets to the February 20 game against the Ottawa Senators online at www.nhl.com/bruins/tickets.
Ciccarelli
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Probably something thats been talked over many times, but why did Krejci spend a year in Czechia? So that he could go to the olympics?
he always stated that he wanted his young children to see where he grew up. Get to spend time with his family. Learn the culture and language of their heritage.
He had the opportunity and seized it. It wasnt a total surprise to many.
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He's stated that he wanted to return to play in Czechia for a long time. His reasons? To play in front of his parents and so his kids can learn the culture.
meliz112
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Here's a good article about his return to Czechia last year: Krejci grateful for season in Czech Republic before returning to Bruins
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Ciccarelli
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Thank you guys. Just something I dont think we see too often. Usually they stay for the rest of the career if they decide to go home.
22Brad Park
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don't forget bonus cash coming that will hurt later. check that the 1 mil + 2 mil gets it done sorry
That made it easy for himCassidy
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22Brad Park
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Great read ty.Kids and wife in South Carolina screams he walks away .As he said we will see.
ODAAT
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not me, just shows, even in a speed game, if you can think the game at a high IQ like DK/Bergy, you can still play in this league, shocking how seamless he`s made the transition back, not that he was gone long but still
I hope him and Bergy play for another 10 years. It’s looking like Krejci could play another thousand just fine. So glad we got the chance to see him in black and gold again.
