Former Bruins David Krejci announces retirement.

[TD Charlie]

While others can debate if a healthy, productive David Krejci still exists (I certainly believe he does), this team was missing him last night.

The bruins were very assertive in the offensive zones for long stretches, the shot disparity shows this, but I also saw a lot of the team gripping the stick and almost anxious to score. McAvoy for instance had at least 3 very impressive moves to the net/behind the net that all sort of died on his stick at the end. Everyone was bringing the effort but they were missing a dose of finesse at the end.

To me, Krejci shines in these situations as he lowers the collective blood pressure/pulse of the team in these moments, and brings a bit more finesse to those last 1 or 2 touches on scoring opportunities. I think his presence in some of those o-zone moments last night would have been worth one more goal for the Bruins.

Jack Edwards called this out last night too actually. The Bruins had that game by the balls for the final 60 minutes of play, they just needed somebody to reel them in and slow it down for a moment.

 

[BMC]

Good news- he's traveling with the team to Florida. I hope he's ready to go tomorrow.

 

[Coach Parker]

Good news- he's traveling with the team to Florida. I hope he's ready to go tomorrow.

This was actually looking like bad news with the way he played.

 

[Yeti34]

I thought he played ok last night. He looked better to me than Bergy.

 

[Oates2Neely]

I thought he played ok last night. He looked better to me than Bergy.

We watched a different game apparently. I can’t remember a single play he made last night. Wait…….nope not one

 

[LSCII]

We watched a different game apparently. I can’t remember a single play he made last night. Wait…….nope not one

That's because despite getting nearly 18 minutes of TOI, he did nothing. Not a single thing. If I'm Monty, I bench him for game 7 and put in anyone else. At least you'll get someone to give an effort. And I get the fanbois will say he's hurt, but he's looked like this for 4 months now.

 

[CDJ]

I don’t think it’s an effort thing, it’s a “he’s rly old and also now coming off an injury” thing. That’s just an objective fact. Like he got knocked down and had a hard time getting off the ice last game. He shouldn’t be playing over Trent Frederic.

 

[dafoomie]

If Pastrnak scores on the breakaway that came off a Krejci steal to go up 5-3 in the 3rd, we're having a different conversation. Pastrnak played better and Krejci was part of the reason why.

 

[KnightofBoston]

If Pastrnak scores on the breakaway that came off a Krejci steal to go up 5-3 in the 3rd, we're having a different conversation. Pastrnak played better and Krejci was part of the reason why.

Absolutely, didn’t have a problem with Krejci’s play and he was moving his feet on rushes

Bruins just need to be way more hard on the puck, that’s been a huge difference

Many games this season they either take the body or get right in on pucks, this past game they’ve been reaching but being hesitant, using their stick to guard rather than take away

 

[NDiesel]

Absolutely, didn’t have a problem with Krejci’s play and he was moving his feet on rushes

Bruins just need to be way more hard on the puck, that’s been a huge difference

Many games this season they either take the body or get right in on pucks, this past game they’ve been reaching but being hesitant, using their stick to guard rather than take away

I noticed this especially in the D zone. They were just standing there a few times waiting for the Panthers to do something instead of forcing them to do something. Not sure why they've become so passive in the defensive zone.

 

[Mamrd]

Thank you DK46, you'll be missed.

 

[Bradely]

DK with a very good game. Thanks for everything

 

[13Hockey]

My fav Bruin of all time

1G
2A
3P
Tonight

He went out giving it his all

46 forever

Most important forward on that 2011 cup team

Prime playoff Krejci was magical

 

[Over the volcano]

My fav Bruin of all time

1G
2A
3P
Tonight

He went out giving it his all

46 forever

Most important forward on that 2011 cup team

Prime playoff Krejci was magical

If he's going to go that's one hell of a way to say goodbye.

Still hope he stays

 

[LouJersey]

Was awesome to see "play-off" Krejci for the deciding game.

 

[DaStinger]

Goodbye my prince. There will never be another like you. DK46 forever!

 

[KrejciMVP]

Mr Game 7, just such a disappointment they couldn't get another crack at overrated Toronto

 

[trenton1]

If this is it, I'm glad he had such a strong performance to go out on. He's been an awesome Bruin.

 

[Ratty]

Krech will be hard to replace. There are not many available with his hockey IQ and playmaking ability to find to open man like he. Zacka, I suppose will be first up. But he's no 46.

 

[The don godfather]

If this is it, I'm glad he had such a strong performance to go out on. He's been an awesome Bruin.

Hope Dk returns we have unfinished business. One of the best all time bruin.

 

[Reds4Life]

Krejci brought his best in game 7. Such a shame many of the other Bruins didn't. Or couldn't. Whatever the reason was.

Krejci has been a good player, but at this point, he can't play a full NHL season. He should retire, or play a limited role with period downtime throughout the season.

 

[Hamilton Brian]

On mobile so not sure how to quote tweets. Ty Anderson reported that DK said: It’s Bruins or retirement. No return to the Czech league.

 

[LouJersey]

I think he comes back.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I don't know how to feel about Krejci and 37. If they come back then okay, I still don't have faith that both won't be cashed by this time next year once again.

 

[KnightofBoston]

I think he comes back.

I think they should both sign on whatever day during the season is the last day they can sign.