Former Blackhawks First-Rounder Gets New Deal With Bruins

This is the kind of move that barely makes a ripple outside the room, but people around the league notice when a former first-round pick keeps cashing NHL checks. Boston is clearly comfortable enough with the player’s fit to keep the relationship going, and that usually says more than the press release does. For a player once drafted to be more than just a name on a card, this extension is another reminder that NHL careers are often built one prove-it chapter at a time.