When the Bruins signed John Moore on July 1st, they didn’t just see him as a temporary depth defenseman like Paul Postma and Matt Irwin were. Signing him to a five-year contract just short of fourteen million dollars in total is a sign that the Bruins see him in Boston for years to come.
Later that day, when asked about the decision to sign Moore, GM Don Sweeney claimed that Moore’s skating skills played a big part in their evaluation of him.
John Moore’s Potential
Moore’s skating abilities should help him succeed both offensively and defensively.