Matej Blumel's healthy scratch was the correct decision

Matej Blumel didn't seize the opportunities he has been given, which is an all-too-familiar trend for the Czech-born player.

Boston Bruins v Washington Capitals | Patrick Smith/GettyImagesMatej Blumel has never been able to lock down a full-time spot in an NHL lineup. Despite being one of the Dallas Stars' best players at the AHL level, something didn't click when they recalled him to the big club. When the Boston Bruins signed him this past offseason, the hope was that they could unlock that final level. However, Blumel squandered every opportunity he got, despite Marco Sturm giving him plenty of runway.

It started in training camp, when Sturm adopted the strategy of pairing players to build…