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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Bruins hit jackpot in Wideman trade

By Jim Ingram
Fan Fanatic Sports Staff
I don't know how Chiarelli did it, but he actually got another team to take Dennis Wideman. Not only was he able to get rid of one of the worst defenseman in the NHL, but he was able to get amazing value in return. Nathan Horton, the 3rd overall pick in the 2003 draft, has scored at least 20 goals each of the past 5 seasons, and scored 31 in 2007. He had 57 points in 65 games last season. By the way, that would have lead the Bruins in points!
While some people may say Horton has been an underachiever thus far in his career, I am not worried about his production at all. In 6 seasons, he's played for five different coaches and has been a part of a terrible organization. He's also a great fit for the Boston Bruins. He's big, powerful and can score. That's exactly the type of player the B's need right now. I am going to go on the record and say he scores 35 goals next season.
In addition to Horton, the Bruins also received 4th line forward Gregory Campbell. Campbell, son of NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell, may not even suit up for the Bruins as he is a pending free agent this off season. The sticking point for Bruins fans may be the addition of their other fist round pick, 15th overall, in the 2010 draft. I have absolutely no problem with them using this as part of the package, and here's why. It's very rare a mid first round pick will make an immediate impact in his first two seasons. I know it's a small sample size, but look at Zach Hamil. Hamil was drafted 8th overall by the Bruins in the 2007 draft. In his first two pro seasons, he played a grand total 1 game. There is no guarantee the young 21 year old center will make the team this year with the depth at the position. The Bruins were able to get a proven goal scoring Right Winger who is under contract for the next three seasons. That is a much better use of the #15 pick in the draft.
Make sure to check back to the site for all of your Boston Bruins off season and draft news and analysis. It looks like it's going to be a busy few days leading up to the draft. There are a ton of rumors flying around, and it would be ideal if they could also unload Tim Thomas.