Bruins Re-Sign Chris Kelly and Greg Campbell

The Boston Bruins have announced that they have re-signed center Chris Kelly to a four-year contract worth $12 million and center Greg Campbell to a three-year contract worth $4.8 million.  Kelly's deal will average out to $3 million per season, while Campbell's contract will average out to $1.6 million per year.  Both players would have been unrestricted free agents on July 1.  In 82 games last season, Kelly had 20 goals and 19 assists for 39 points, while Campbell had eight goals and eight assists for 16 points and 80 penalty minutes in 78 games.  These are excellent signings for the Bruins, as both players will add plenty of offensive depth to the club.  Kelly plays hard on the ice and has some two-way ability, as well as some offensive skill.  Look for him to bring plenty of skill to the checking lines over the next four years.  Campbell plays with lots of energy and toughness, has sound defensive skills, and is excellent on the penalty kill.  Like Kelly, look for Campbell to bring plenty of skill to the checking lines over the next three seasons.

Bruins Acquire Chris Kelly from Senators

The Boston Bruins announced late Tuesday evening that they have acquired center Chris Kelly from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a second round pick in the 2011 Entry Draft. He still has one more year left on his current contract. In 57 games so far this season, he has 12 goals and 11 assists for 23 points. In 463 career NHL games, all with the Senators, he has 75 goals and 101 assists for 176 points. Not a bad move for the Bruins, as Kelly has some two-way skill, works very hard on the ice, is good on the penalty kill, and is also versatile enough to play on the wing. He will bring some much needed depth at center with Marc Savard currently sidelined with a concussion. Kelly will likely become the Bruins' third-line center, which will also likely push rookie center Tyler Seguin further down the depth chart and lead to a reduction in his ice time for the rest of the season.