Brewin Flames Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Krejci leaving Bruins, to play in Czech Republic After 14 years with the Boston Bruins, David Krejci is returning home to play in his native Czech Republic. TSN.ca Staff After 14 years with the Boston Bruins, David Krejci is returning home to play in his native Czech Republic. “Since the end of the season, as I have thought about my future, it has become clear that I need to make a difficult decision for my family and I,” Krejci said in a statement. “At this point in my career and life I need to return to the Czech Republic and play in front of my family who sacrificed so much to help me achieve my NHL dreams. I want to play in front of my parents, brother and friends. I want my children to live where I grew up, spend time with so many Czech family members who love them and create lifelong memories.” In 51 games last season, the 35-year-old recorded eight goals and 44 points, averaging 17:08 of ice time. In 962 career NHL games, Krejci has 215 goals and 730 points, all with Boston. He won the Stanley Cup with the Bruins in 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Dammit....i respect his decision, esp after the many awesome years he gave the black and gold. Poor Taylor Hall is gonna be pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Krejci, IMO, was always one of the more underrated top six centers in the league. Even as he got older, his skillset seemed to stay about the same, even as injuries mounted and got in his way. When it looked like the Bruins weren't going to bring him back, I thought for sure some playoff contender would swoop in and sign him to be their 2C....yes, I still think he can be a 2C in this league, even at age 35. I certainly wouldn't have minded him on the Minnesota Wild for instance! At any rate, it looks like Krejci would rather spend his remaining playing years at home, and well, he has earned that right. Consistent playmaker, playoff performer, a couple Eastern Championships, a Stanley Cup, and an overall class act. Good luck back home! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Sounds like the Bruins may need to swing a deal for JVR to get some of the offense left behind by krejci leaving 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 In re reading his statement...nowhere does it say he is retiring from the bruins or the nhl, and the czech season ends in march, just in time for the bruins to sign him to a deal, for it would put the bruins over the cap (which we all now know is legal) And it allows him to return to the bruins for a post season run... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, Brewin Flames said: season ends in march, just in time for the bruins to sign him to a deal, for it would put the bruins over the cap (which we all now know is legal) LOL ....right ... the precedent has now been set. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, pilldoc said: LOL ....right ... the precedent has now been set. Yup...i 100% feel this is going to happen. He wanted to play a season in Czech, so now he will, then when that season ends, i can almost guarantee he'll be back. Read his statement again, leaves himself wide open for a playoff return. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icechipper Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Good for him. Best of all to his family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Brewin Flames said: Yup...i 100% feel this is going to happen. He wanted to play a season in Czech, so now he will, then when that season ends, i can almost guarantee he'll be back. Read his statement again, leaves himself wide open for a playoff return. Ok....he sounds like Frosty the Snowman then... Krejci the Bruin Had to hurry on his way As he waved goodbye He said don't you cry I'll be signed again someday 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 25 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: Ok....he sounds like Frosty the Snowman then... Krejci the Bruin Had to hurry on his way As he waved goodbye He said don't you cry I'll be signed again someday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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