BOSTON - For over a decade, the Bruins have been built on a strong nucleus that has spawned a winning environment and team-first attitude in the dressing room.
Even after the departures of longtime captain Zdeno Chara and blue liner mainstay Torey Krug last offseason, Boston has remained a motivated and cohesive group behind Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, David Krejci, and Tuukka Rask - one that Bruins general manager Don Sweeny believed deserved another shot at a Stanley Cup run.
As such, Sweeney got to work on improving his club, adding three players via two trades ahead of Monday's deadline. The Bruins acquired high-end skill in Taylor Hall, energy and grit in Curtis Lazar, and back-end mobility in Mike Reilly, addressing several areas of need for a team that currently sits four points clear of a playoff spot.
Sweeney: B's Wanted to Add 'Some Juice' to Already Motivated Group
Boston's GM believes club has added complementary pieces in Hall, Lazar, and Reilly