Boston Bruins‘ 9th year defenseman John Moore(27) signed a nice new deal worth $2.75M AAV as an unrestricted free agent to spend the next 5 seasons of his pro career in black & gold.
He was coming off a solid three years in New Jersey Devils‘ system.
The former Columbus Blue Jackets high draft pick looks to eclipse the 500 NHL game mark with his new club by the end of the current campaign.
He currently sits at 465.
Drafted after a very strong 2nd tour for Chicago Steel of the USHL, he was sent up to the OHL signing with Kitchener Rangers before turning pro.
At 27-years old he may be on his last big league contract but has surely seen some good times at the highest level of hockey.
John Moore (7)
2nd year 2009 Columbus Blue Jackets 1st round draft pick (#21 overall) defenseman John Moore(7) receives his first NHL call-up of the young season.
He played in just 2 games with the team last year registering no points.
In 5 games with Springfield Falcons this season he’s already notched a goal and an assist.
Through his rookie year, he played 73 games (5 goals, 19 assists) but was a horrible -27 plus/minus.
To say he’s still growing into his game pretty much tells the whole story.
At 6’3″ 202 lbs. it’s just a matter of time before he becomes a full-time blue liner in the show.