Bruins Sign Center Begin to One-Year Contract

The Boston Bruins added some depth to their lineup on Wednesday by signing center Steve Begin to a one-year contract worth $850,000. Begin split last season with the Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars after the Stars acquired him in February for defenseman Doug Janik. In 62 games last season with the Canadiens and Stars, Begin scored seven goals and five assists for 12 points. In 409 career games over 10 seasons with the Canadiens, Stars, and Calgary Flames, he has 47 goals and 39 assists for 86 points and 482 penalty minutes. Not a bad depth signing for the Bruins, as Begin brings plenty of toughness and veteran depth to their checking lines. This signing, though, means that Stephane Yelle likely won’t be back with the Bruins next season as both he and Begin play similar styles of hockey.