For years, some fans have been calling for Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney to make a move involving Vezina Trophy winning goalie Tuukka Rask, an unprecedented transaction. Those fans truly could not be more in the wrong. Here is why.
The Finnish Workhorse
Over the past three seasons, nobody on the Bruins (well, besides Patrice Bergeron) has been more important to the team’s success than #40 himself. Although his save percentage has been around league average for the past three seasons, one must consider the workload he has taken on his Finnish shoulders, and the defense in front of him.