For the Boston Bruins it would have been simple to sit back and hope for a better 2010-'11 NHL hockey season after losing in a Game 7 to the Philadelphia Flyers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
But that's not how general manager Peter Chiarelli envisioned his offseason.
Chiarelli got busy on the phones making trades, letting unrestricted free agents walk, and having a certain vision for this season.
Chiarelli deserves credit for trading Dennis Wideman, along with a first and a third round pick for Nathan Horton and Greg Campbell. Two of the most integral parts of Boston's post season success this year.
Even more impressive was the turnover in players between last season and this season.
Out were players like Vladimir Sobotka, Miro Satan, Blake Wheeler, Marco Sturm and Mark Stuart. Most were quality trades acquiring pieces to the puzzle that have worked out perfectly in the eyes of Bruins fans.
In were some quality depth players like Rich Peverley and Chris Kelly, along with puck-moving defenseman Tomas Kaberle, acquired though another trade by Chiarelli.
In the last two seasons roughly 14 players have either been added or removed from the Bruins roster. Some seriously bold moves by Chiarelli have been made.
Fortune has favored the bold this time.
As the Bruins look forward to their Stanley Cup Finals appearance versus the Vancouver Canucks, one thing is for certain.
Chiarelli has done a masterful job of building a winning team for years to come.
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