With a rich history stretching back to 1924, the Boston Bruins have had hundreds and hundreds of players pass through its ranks, some good and some not-so-good.
As we continue to mourn the end of the 2019 season, let’s take a trip down memory lane and check in on some past players to see how they’re doing. It’s more or less simple to pick out a couple of bygone stars that once donned the Black and Gold, simply because the Boston Bruins have been lucky enough to have so many suit up for them.
Stars like Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito and Ray Bourque made legends of themselves skating at the old Boston Garden and have the hardware to prove it. And it’s pretty hard to forget that Joe Thornton and Tyler Seguin started their careers in the best sports city in the world (especially when we play the ‘what if’ game).
Arguably the most interesting past players, however, aren’t in those two categories. Everyone remembers their time in Boston, whether it was marked by success or scandal. I’ve always found that the journeymen and grinders have more interesting stories to tell – because Boston is one of many steps on their NHL paths.
For this alumni update, I wanted to dig deep in the historical coffers of Boston Bruins history to bring you all three of the most fascinating past players of the last decade. We’ll be looking at a retired player, a two-time Cup winner and an iconic journeyman.