Last night, the Boston Bruins sent defenseman, Nick Boynton and a 4th round pick to Phoenix for Paul Mara and a conditional 3rd round pick.Boynton, who has had numerous hard times with Bruin management in regards to contracts and such is now free in Phoenix to somewhat resurrect his career. Only collecting 12 points in 54 games last season, Boynton hasn't really ever made it to his potential in the league. He was supposed to have a major offensive upside to him, but 30 points is the best he ever mustered.
Mara, on the other hand, has been a little bit more dependable on the back end for the Coyotes for the last four seasons, registering his best 47 points last season in 78 games. Mara, who had found a little more on his upside in his career should fit in well in Boston.
I only wonder how the Bruins got Mara AND a 3rd rounder for Boynton and a 4th rounder. It seems to me that the Bruins got the top end of this deal, unless for some reason the Coyotes were really trying to unload Mara. Mara is the better of the two d-men and a 3rd rounder is better than a 4th rounder, potentially.
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