David Krejci’s Czech team, HC Olomouc, was eliminated from the playoffs, but he’s choosing to remain overseas rather than rejoin the Bruins for the playoffs.
“He’s decided to stay with his family in the Czech Republic,” Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said.
Krejci, 35, had 215 goals and 515 assists in 962 games with the Bruins from 2006-2021. He loved his time in Boston but elected to move home to play where he grew up.
“At this point in my career and life I need to return to the Czech Republic and play in front of my family who sacrificed so much to help me achieve my NHL dreams,” Krejci said in July.