The Boston Bruins have fired general manager Peter Chiarelli. No word yet as to his potential successor.
The Boston Bruins today fired general manager Peter Chiarelli.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: Over a month ago I wrote the Bruins shouldn’t be hasty in firing Chiarelli, acknowledging his recent mistakes but also pointing out how he built the club into a champion and a perennial Cup contender. Given his accomplishments in such a short period, I believed that he deserved an opportunity to turn things around with the Bruins.
But instead, in a knee-jerk reaction, the Bruins ownership fired him only one year after they won the President’s Trophy as the top regular season team, two years after they reached the Stanley Cup Final and four years after winning their first championship in nearly 40 years.
This could be a big mistake by the Bruins brain trust. It’s the sort of move which calls into question the ownership’s patience and character. It’s also the sort of move a team can end up regretting.
As for Chiarelli, I doubt he’ll be unemployed for long. Several teams will be looking for an experienced general manager with a championship on his resume. A certain club in Southern Ontario could come calling.
While I have no doubt Chiarelli would be an excellent GM for any team,Shanahan’s idea of a GM seems to be more about a team of people with Shanahan overseeing things.Chiarelli may or may not embrace that concept.
It’s also possible that Chiarelli could end up back in Ottawa if Murray decides to step down due to health reasons.
Well, I’ve always been a supporter of Peter Chiarelli. However, I do feel it’s time for a change. One of the things I didn’t like, was his increasing focus on European talent and his tendency to draft small U.S. college players. Having said this, i feel his selection of David Pastrnak, was a stroke of genius. So, I’ve mixed feelings about it. i actually thought Claude ulien would be fired before Chiarelli. The Bruins will likely wait until they’ve hired a new GM and get his input on Julien’s future and on the future of his coaching staff.
Neely is a moron for firing Chiarelli. 9yrs, 7 trips to the playoffs, 2 SC appearances & 1 Cup. He made a few trades to help with cap issues but as everyone knows you don’t have the upper hand when your trying to get under the cap. Bad move & it will cost The B’s for the foreseeable future.
I like Chiarelli for Leafs GM for one reason only, he knows how to get a lot for Kessel
This move was clearly Charlie Jacobs, after his mid season call out of the team he had to show his power. This is a bad move, PC is a good GM and I don’t see him joining Toronto’s mess but rejoining Ottawa after Bryan Murray steps down at seasons end. PC done a great job in Boston making them a cup contender, it’s easy to be critical of some of his trades after the fact.