Jeffrey Viel earned his spot for opening night, but that says more about the Bruins' roster than the player.
It might not get the Boston Bruins any closer to Stanley Cup contention or at least getting out of the rebuild, but Jeffrey Viel making the opening night roster is undoubtedly a good story. He has been toiling away in the minors for eight years, picking up for his teammates and chipping in the odd goal. However, the narrative that Viel getting the place on the roster is some charity case doesn't make any sense.