Justin Williams
This may be the best option on the table at this point. Justin Williams has proven year after year that no matter the age, he will show up. His presence in the playoffs has become legendary, and his veteran status makes him a cheaper option than most for the amount he will give you.
Williams scored 23 goals while adding 30 assists on a team that he took the role as captain for this past season. As the leader of Carolina, he helped lead his team all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Bruins. The Bruins managed to get Williams off his game in route to sweeping him and the Hurricanes. Is there a chance he could come to this team in Free Agency?
Yes. Williams is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion and is for sure to want another before his time is up. The role that he can fill for this team is one that may come off as shocking, but would prove to be very effective.
In 2011 when the Bruins won the Cup, they had two phenomenal lines that managed to help them win the series. One being David Krejci, Milan Lucic, and Nathan Horton. The other? Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, and Mark Recchi. Justin Williams could be this seasons Mark Recchi if the team could manage to get Williams to sign a contract.
Breaking “The Perfection Line” up may be scoffed at by fans, but it could prove to be the best move possible. Giving Krejci the skills of Jake DeBrusk and David Pastrnak on his line could be the perfect fix to get back to the Cup, with Bergeron and Marchand staying together, playing with Williams.
Justin Williams could be the perfect fit for this team if the Boston Bruins and Williams could reach a deal. We shall see if it is possible.