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View all CFB Sites. More College Basket Ball News ». More College Basket Ball Draft ». View all CBB Sites. So a lot of that credit really goes to the other lines that are really doing their job. It kind of all falls into place. As two undrafted free agents Acciari, Schaller and a fifth-round pick Kuraly , all three had to claw for attention and their shot at the big time. Follow him on Twitter MattKalman. CBSN Boston. He managed to get it into the passing lane and, with 13 seconds left in the kill, got into a position to block a Kris Letang shot from the point.

Campbell suffered a broken right fibula on the play. This one shift captures so much of what Campbell brought to the Bruins and the Merlot Line.

He brought grit, toughness, and a sheer passion for the game to the rink night after night. He was willing to do anything to win and inspired his teammates to do the same. However, while still protecting his teammates, he did what he could to protect his opponents as well: Thornton wore old-school shoulder pads throughout his career.

According to an ESPN. While remaining a very physical player, Thornton did his part in trying to make the game safer during an era in which concussions were just beginning to turn heads. Thornton dropped the gloves a whopping times during his seven seasons as a Bruin, accumulating penalty minutes. Instead, Thornton did the dirty work. Aside from the physical aspects of his playing style, the pound winger was great along the boards and was well-versed on defense.

Paille joined the Bruins during the season in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres. During his time in Boston, Paille did everything but underachieve. With his stick work, Paille was capable of winning puck battles more often than not and firing a pass to one of his open teammates. His speed and active stick made him a great penalty killer, and these attributes helped him score eight shorthanded goals as a Bruin.

Paille also put his body on the line, blocking shots during his time wearing black and gold. Despite the limited time, he potted three goals one shorthanded and three assists in 25 games to help the Bruins hoist the Cup. In the team fell just short of a second championship in a three-year span. However, Paille contributed in that run as well. He averaged in ice time and tallied five goals and nine assists in 22 games.