Ever since the departure of Nathan Horton, and subsequently Jarome Iginla, the Bruins have been in need of a shoot-first right wing to skate alongside David Krejci. The acquisition of the 6’2, 181lbs right-handed shot Connolly at the trade deadline was meant to bolster the Bruins top-6, which was in desperate need of scoring in the 2014-15 season. Connolly’s injury in his first Bruins practice limited his first season in a Bruins uniform to five games, and while he didn’t score a goal, the statistics were impressive.
Can Brett Connolly Replace Nathan Horton and Jarome Iginla?
