Torrey Krug Thursday said he is looking for a long-term contract and will not take less years or less money to stay with the Boston Bruins before becoming a free agent.
“I strongly oppose it,” the defenseman said of signing a one-year contract. “I’ve staked myself. Now I’ve taken short-term deals all my career, this time at the peak of my value. I have the potential, I’m in a position now where I need to use it the most.”
The 29-year-old, who reiterated that he wants to stay with the Bruins, could become an unrestricted free agent with a four-year contract, with an average annual value of up to 25 5.25 million. He had previously signed two consecutive one-year contracts worth $ 1.4 million for 2014-15 and 3. 3.4 million in 2015-16.
With a flat NHL pay cap (.5 81.5 million) next season, and Krug in line for a significant increase, it’s not certain Boston will find a place for him. He said contact between his agent and the Bruins was “very rare and in between.”
“I’m not really sure what the future holds.” “I’m ready to sit back and see what happens here.”
Krug has 337 points (67 goals, 270 assists) in seven NHL seasons since joining the Bruins as an uncertified free agent. He scored 49 points (nine goals, 40 assists) this season, and six assists in 13 postseason games. Bomton was eliminated in the second round of the Eastern Conference by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
“I’ve spent my entire adult life, my entire professional career, here at this institution, in the city,” Krug said. “I’ve done everything they asked for me. I’m proud of it. I’ve given up. All my strength in helping this team win games and win the championship.… There is an emotional connection. “
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