BOYCHUK TO BOSTON

The Boston Bruins acquired defenseman Johnny Boychuk from the Colorado Avalanche for forward Matt Hendricks.

What does it give the Boston Bruins
Boychuk should add depth to the Bruins blueline corps, and he has an outside shot at earning the No. 7 defenseman role in training camp. If not, he'll play in the AHL.

What does it give the Colorado Avalanche
Hendricks adds depth to the Avalanche's AHL affiliate and nothing more. This deal was made more to give Boychuk a better opportunity, since his development had stalled in the Avs orga nization.

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Colorado Avalanche

Matt Hendricks LW/C

Boston Bruins

Johnny Boychuk D