DAVID KREJCI - Center - 32 - $7.50MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2021-2022
LAST UPDATED 1/30/19
Since debuting for the B’s in the 2006-2007, Krejci has been the team's long-term 2C. A strictly finesse center who works well with power forward wingers, Krejci offers great skating, vision, and passing abilities, as well as the ability to create his own shots from time to time. After Krejci, Milan Lucic, and Nathan Horton formed one of the most exciting lines in hockey for several seasons (including the Bruin’s cup run in 2011 and finals appearance in 2013), the Bruins have deployed Krejci in more of a leadership role, pairing him with younger forwards such as Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen, and Ryan Donato, where he has performed admirably. Despite his consistent success, there are several red flags for Krejci. For one, he hasn’t aged well. At 32, Krejci isn’t at the point where his production has begun to decline, but injuries have become more frequent in the past three seasons. As Krejci begins to age out of his prime, the accumulating wear and tear could have disasterous effects his body given his “skill-player” makeup. Despite being a valuable member of the Bruins, his hefty extension could prove to be a burden to the team's financial flexibility as Krejci ages. All in all, Krejci is an above average second line center who works well with younger players and can fill in as a 1C for Bergeron in case of injuries, and is thus an invaluable member of the Bruins squad. It remains to be seen, however, how long Krejci can continue to play at this level.
Since debuting for the B’s in the 2006-2007, Krejci has been the team's long-term 2C. A strictly finesse center who works well with power forward wingers, Krejci offers great skating, vision, and passing abilities, as well as the ability to create his own shots from time to time. After Krejci, Milan Lucic, and Nathan Horton formed one of the most exciting lines in hockey for several seasons (including the Bruin’s cup run in 2011 and finals appearance in 2013), the Bruins have deployed Krejci in more of a leadership role, pairing him with younger forwards such as Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen, and Ryan Donato, where he has performed admirably. Despite his consistent success, there are several red flags for Krejci. For one, he hasn’t aged well. At 32, Krejci isn’t at the point where his production has begun to decline, but injuries have become more frequent in the past three seasons. As Krejci begins to age out of his prime, the accumulating wear and tear could have disasterous effects his body given his “skill-player” makeup. Despite being a valuable member of the Bruins, his hefty extension could prove to be a burden to the team's financial flexibility as Krejci ages. All in all, Krejci is an above average second line center who works well with younger players and can fill in as a 1C for Bergeron in case of injuries, and is thus an invaluable member of the Bruins squad. It remains to be seen, however, how long Krejci can continue to play at this level.
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