While nothing is set in stone, it seems more likely than not that Torey Krug will be playing hockey elsewhere next season.
It wouldn’t be a complete shock if the Bruins managed to bring him back.
However, Krug is looking to cash in on what’s probably his last best chance at a mega deal, and the Bruins are likely facing some hard truths that there may be some lean years ahead.
Krug’s a great player, but he’s not the kind of player you reshape (let’s not utter the dreaded “rebuild” word) a franchise around.