The Bruins released their list of protected players for the Expansion Draft today, and there wasn’t really a ton of drama.
We had a pretty good idea of who would be protected, with the only real question being which Miller would be locked down: Kevan or Colin?
Kevan Miller’s play this season is what made this even a remotely tough decision, as he elevated his game over the course of the year. Combine the improved play with a cheap contract, and it’s not hard to see why Don Sweeney protected him.
Colin Miller is a bit of a polarizing player: some people think he’s overrated and can’t put all of his skills together, while others point to the advanced stats and say he’s horribly underused by the Bruins.