Boston Bruins‘ 11th year right wing Drew Stafford(19) was picked up on trade deadline day to help the team’s chances to make the postseason for the first time in three attempts.
In 18 games he connected for 4 goals and 4 assists, then added another two tallies in 6 playoff contests.
The former Buffalo Sabres‘ 1st round pick in the 2004 draft (#13 overall) has played an outstanding 725 NHL games scoring 400 points (183-217).
The fairly big 6’2″ 214 lbs. power forward spent his first 9 years in upper state New York before being dealt to Winnipeg Jets, where he spent parts of the last three seasons before the recent transaction.
He’s scored 20+ goal 4 times plus recorded 20+ assists on 5 occasions.
The 31-year old’s 2-year deal signed before free agency was to begin in 2015 is up, so he becomes unrestricted once again and is likely looking for a good, long contract that will at least match what he was last given.
The Black N’ Gold would be well-suited to keep him in the fold but might not have the space under their salary cap.