Bruins Sign Free Agent Center Yelle

The Boston Bruins announced today that they have signed free agent center Stephane Yelle to a one year contract worth $750,000. Yelle scored three goals and added nine assists for 12 points last season with the Calgary Flames. Yelle has played in 12 NHL seasons with the Colorado Avalanche (1995-2002) and the Calgary Flames (2002-2008). I mentioned in my Boston Bruins 2008-09 Outlook that the Bruins needed to add a veteran forward or two for depth, experience, and to mentor the young forwards. The Bruins get all of that in Yelle, who will likely play on their 3rd or 4th line.