the ones we've got, and the ones that got away

By now everyone knows that the Bruins' Eastern Conference rivals, the Ottawa Senators, have picked up UFA Jason Smith, who I recommended the B's acquire. The Sens have apparently decided that leadership and proven skill are the attributes they need this year. Huh. Interesting.

For the Bruins, their pre-season development camp continues, and all reports are that Patrice Bergeron and Manny "Four-Game" Fernandez are on the ice, and in full health. This bodes well for the team, given that these two players represent a number one scorer (proven) and number one goalie (debatable) being back in the fold.

In theory, the team can only be better this year than last, right? I mean, that's how it works, yes?

Oh.