Boston's Loss: 25-Year-Old Center Bolts to Colorado on New Deal

The Bruins watched a young center in his prime walk out the door and sign with the Avalanche, a move that signals either a contract dispute or a philosophical difference about the player's future in Boston. At 25 years old, this center is supposed to be entering his peak earning and production years, making his departure a significant loss for a franchise that's been counting on internal development.