Boston Bruins forward Chris Kelly has had a colorful six seasons with the Boston Bruins. During his tenure, Kelly earned a reputation as a solid secondary support player who was excellent for the Bruins special teams, especially while on the penalty kill. The 35-year old ended up earning himself an alternate captain’s position as a member of the Black and Gold.
Last November, Chris Kelly broke his leg in a game against the Dallas Stars. The break seemed to be symbolic of his eventual break with the Boston Bruins organization. He was in the final year of his (overpriced) $ 3 million dollar a year contract, and he was spending his time primarily on the Bruins fourth line.