2009–10 Boston Bruins season

The 2009–10 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 86th season of operation. The Bruins finished 3rd in the Northeast Division and lost in the Conference Semi-finals to the Philadelphia Flyers 4 games to 3. 
==Off-season==
At the Entry Draft, the Bruins chose Jordan Caron with their first-round pick, 25th over-all. The NHL announced on July 15, 2009, that the Bruins would face the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2010 NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Day at Fenway Park.NHL To Make History at Fenway Park
Due to salary cap constraints and free agent movement, General Manager Peter Chiarelli made substantial changes to the Bruins' lineup in the offseason. Most notable was the trade of leading goalscorer Phil Kessel, who declined contract offers and was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for three draft picks on September 18. Other departures included longtime Bruin winger P.J. Axelsson, center Stephane Yelle, defensemen Shane Hnidy and Steve Montador, and goaltender Manny Fernandez. These veteran players were considered expendable due to competition from younger, lower-paid players in the Bruins organization.
Chiarelli entered the 2009 offseason with the goal of acquiring an offensive-minded defenseman, in part due to Boston's weakness in that area during the previous playoffs. On July 24, defenseman Derek Morris signed a one-year contract with the team. Gritty forward Steve Begin was also signed to provide forward depth. In goal, Fernandez was replaced with rookie Tuukka Rask, who had spent several seasons being developed in the AHL. 
==Pre-season==
2009 Pre-season Game Log: 5–2–1 (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 4–0–1)	2009 Pre-season Game Log: 5–2–1 (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 4–0–1)	2009 Pre-season Game Log: 5–2–1 (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 4–0–1)	2009 Pre-season Game Log: 5–2–1 (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 4–0–1)	2009 Pre-season Game Log: 5–2–1 (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 4–0–1)	2009 Pre-season Game Log: 5–2–1 (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 4–0–1)	2009 Pre-season Game Log: 5–2–1 (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 4–0–1)	2009 Pre-season Game Log: 5–2–1 (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 4–0–1)	2009 Pre-season Game Log: 5–2–1 (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 4–0–1)	2009 Pre-season Game Log: 5–2–1 (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 4–0–1)	2009 Pre-season Game Log: 5–2–1 (Home: 1–2–0; Road: 4–0–1)
# 	Date 	Visitor 	Score 	Home 	OT 	Decision 	Attendance 	Record 	Recap 	
1 	September 15 	Boston Bruins 	2 – 1 	New York Rangers 	 	Tuukka Rask 	11,111 	1–0–0 	 	
2 	September 16 	Boston Bruins 	3 – 2 	Toronto Maple Leafs 	 	Dany Sabourin 	16,872 	2–0–0 	 	
3 	September 19 	New York Rangers 	5 – 2 	Boston Bruins 	 	Tim Thomas 	15,882 	2–1–0 	 	
4 	September 20 	Montreal Canadiens 	1 – 2 	Boston Bruins 	 	Tuukka Rask 	15,399 	3–1–0 	 	
5 	September 22 	Boston Bruins 	5 – 6 	Columbus Blue Jackets 	SO 	Dany Sabourin 	10,571 	3–1–1 	 	
6 	September 24 	Boston Bruins 	2 – 1 	Montreal Canadiens 	SO 	Tim Thomas 	21,273 	4–1–1 	 	
7 	September 25 	Boston Bruins 	2 – 1 	Ottawa Senators 	 	Tim Thomas 	18,295 	5–1–1 	 	
8 	September 26 	Columbus Blue Jackets 	4 – 2 	Boston Bruins 	 	Tuukka Rask 	16,711 	5–2–1 	 	
*Match played at Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City. 	
*Match played at Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City. 	
*Match played at Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City. 	
*Match played at Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City. 	
*Match played at Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City. 	
*Match played at Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City. 	
*Match played at Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City. 	
*Match played at Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City. 	
*Match played at Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City. 	
*Match played at Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City. 	
*Match played at Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City.
==Regular Season==
The Bruins were slow to gain traction with their retooled roster, alternating wins and losses in the early weeks of the season. Chiarelli quickly dealt popular winger Chuck Kobasew to Minnesota for gritty Daniel Paille, a move that was interpreted as a sign of dissatisfaction with the team's productivity. 
In particular, the team struggled offensively in Kessel's absence. Having nearly finished first in scoring the previous season, the Bruins lingered near the bottom of the league in goal production. However, they were able to stay competitive due to their exceptional defense and strong goaltending tandem. While defending Vezina Trophy winner Tim Thomas was recovering from an early injury, rookie netminder Tuukka Rask emerged as a potential Calder Trophy candidate. A four-game winning streak in November set the Bruins back on course, and a 5-1-0 home record in December got them back into the divisional race by Christmas.
Perhaps the most memorable game of the season was the Winter Classic, which the Bruins hosted at Fenway Park in Boston. Despite trailing for most of the game, they rallied in the final moments and won in overtime before a large national audience. After the game, Thomas was announced as a member of the United States men's hockey team, joining five teammates (Bergeron, Chara, Sturm, Krejci, and Satan) who would represent various countries in Vancouver.
The Bruins went on a long losing streak lasting from mid-January to just before the Olympic break.
In the 81st game of the season the Bruins scored 3 short handed goals in a span of 64 seconds giving the 2009-2010 team the nickname "shorty." The 4-2 victory over the hurricanes secured the bruins of a playoff spot.
===Divisional Standings ===
===Conference Standings ===
 
===Game Log===
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October: 6–5–1 (Home: 4–4–0; Road: 2–1–1)	October: 6–5–1 (Home: 4–4–0; Road: 2–1–1)	October: 6–5–1 (Home: 4–4–0; Road: 2–1–1)	October: 6–5–1 (Home: 4–4–0; Road: 2–1–1)	October: 6–5–1 (Home: 4–4–0; Road: 2–1–1)	October: 6–5–1 (Home: 4–4–0; Road: 2–1–1)	October: 6–5–1 (Home: 4–4–0; Road: 2–1–1)	October: 6–5–1 (Home: 4–4–0; Road: 2–1–1)	October: 6–5–1 (Home: 4–4–0; Road: 2–1–1)	October: 6–5–1 (Home: 4–4–0; Road: 2–1–1)	October: 6–5–1 (Home: 4–4–0; Road: 2–1–1)
# 	Date 	Visitor 	Score 	Home 	OT 	Decision 	Attendance 	Record 	Pts 	Recap
1 	October 1 	Washington Capitals 	4 – 1 	Boston Bruins 	 	Tim Thomas 	17,565 	0–1–0 	0 	
2 	October 3 	Carolina Hurricanes 	2 – 7 	Boston Bruins 	 	Tim Thomas 	16,592 	1–1–0 	2 	
3 	October 8 	Anaheim Ducks 	6 – 1 	Boston Bruins 	 	Tim Thomas 	16,158 	1–2–0 	2 	
4 	October 10 	New York Islanders 	3 – 4 	Boston Bruins 	SO 	Tuukka Rask 	17,113 	2–2–0 	4 	
5 	October 12 	Colorado Avalanche 	4 – 3 	Boston Bruins 	 	Tuukka Rask 	16,393 	2–3–0 	4 	
6 	October 16 	Boston Bruins 	3 – 0 	Dallas Stars 	 	Tim Thomas 	17,811 	3–3–0 	6 	
7 	October 17 	Boston Bruins 	1 – 4 	Phoenix Coyotes 	 	Tim Thomas 	9,162 	3–4–0 	6 	
8 	October 21 	Nashville Predators 	2 – 3 	Boston Bruins 	 	Tim Thomas 	16,715 	4–4–0 	8 	
9 	October 22 	Boston Bruins 	3 – 4 	Philadelphia Flyers 	SO 	Tuukka Rask 	19,303 	4–4–1 	9 	
10 	October 24 	Boston Bruins 	4 – 3 	Ottawa Senators 	SO 	Tim Thomas 	20,154 	5–4–1 	11 	
11 	October 29 	New Jersey Devils 	2 – 1 	Boston Bruins 	 	Tim Thomas 	17,565 	5–5–1 	11 	
12 	October 31 	Edmonton Oilers 	0 – 2 	Boston Bruins 	 	Tuukka Rask 	17,565 	6–5–1 	13 	
==Playoffs==
The Bruins clinched a playoff spot for the third consecutive season.Bruins clinch playoff spot, set SH record 
===Boston Bruins 4, Buffalo Sabres 2===
===Philadelphia Flyers 4, Boston Bruins 3===
===Playoff log===
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Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs #3 Buffalo Sabres: 4–2 (Home: 3–0 ; Road: 1–2)	Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs #3 Buffalo Sabres: 4–2 (Home: 3–0 ; Road: 1–2)	Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs #3 Buffalo Sabres: 4–2 (Home: 3–0 ; Road: 1–2)	Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs #3 Buffalo Sabres: 4–2 (Home: 3–0 ; Road: 1–2)	Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs #3 Buffalo Sabres: 4–2 (Home: 3–0 ; Road: 1–2)	Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs #3 Buffalo Sabres: 4–2 (Home: 3–0 ; Road: 1–2)	Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs #3 Buffalo Sabres: 4–2 (Home: 3–0 ; Road: 1–2)	Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs #3 Buffalo Sabres: 4–2 (Home: 3–0 ; Road: 1–2)	Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs #3 Buffalo Sabres: 4–2 (Home: 3–0 ; Road: 1–2)	Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs #3 Buffalo Sabres: 4–2 (Home: 3–0 ; Road: 1–2)	Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs #3 Buffalo Sabres: 4–2 (Home: 3–0 ; Road: 1–2)	Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs #3 Buffalo Sabres: 4–2 (Home: 3–0 ; Road: 1–2)
# 	Date 	Visitor 	Score 	Home 	OT 	Boston goals 	Buffalo goals 	Decision 	Attendance 	Series 	Recap
1 	April 15 	Boston Bruins 	1 – 2 	Buffalo Sabres 	 	Recchi 	Vanek, Rivet 	Rask 	18,690 	0–1 	
2 	April 17 	Boston Bruins 	5 – 3 	Buffalo Sabres 	 	Ryder (2), Chara (2), Recchi 	Myers, Ellis, Pominville 	Rask 	18,690 	1–1 	
3 	April 19 	Buffalo Sabres 	1 – 2 	Boston Bruins 	 	Wideman, Bergeron 	Grier 	Rask 	17,565 	2–1 	
4 	April 21 	Buffalo Sabres 	2 – 3 	Boston Bruins 	27:41 	Krejci, Bergeron, Satan 	Kennedy, Montador 	Rask 	17,565 	3–1 	
5 	April 23 	Boston Bruins 	1 – 4 	Buffalo Sabres 	 	Boychuk 	Mair, Pominville, Grier, Ennis 	Rask 	18,690 	3–2 	
6 	April 26 	Buffalo Sabres 	3 – 4 	Boston Bruins 	 	Krejci (2), Recchi, Satan 	Kaleta, Gerbe, Vanek 	Rask 	17,565 	4–2 	
* Scorer of game-winning goal in italics
* *Denotes if necessary
==Player Stats==
===Skaters===
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus; PIM = Penalty minutes
Regular Season</small>	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"	Player	GP 	G 	A	Pts	+/-	PIM
 	73	19 	33 	52 	6 	28 	 	 	 	
 	79	17 	35 	52 	8 	26 	 	 	 	
 	80	7 	37 	44 	19 	87 	 	 	 	
 	81	18 	25 	43 	4 	34 	 	 	 	
 	82	18 	20 	38 	-4 	53 	 	 	 	
 	76	22 	15 	37 	14 	30 	 	 	 	
 	82	18 	15 	33 	3 	35 	 	 	 	
 	41	10 	23 	33 	2 	14 	 	 	 	
 	76	6 	24 	30 	-14	34 	 	 	 	
 	58	3 	22 	25 	-2 	26 	 	 	 	
 	50	9 	11 	20 	-7 	44 	 	 	 	
 	74	10 	9 	19 	-4 	12 	 	 	 	
 	51	5 	10 	15 	10 	43 	 	 	 	
 	38	9 	5 	14 	8 	12 	 	 	 	
 	76	6 	8 	14 	-16	32 	 	 	 	
 	77	5 	9 	14 	-7 	53 	 	 	 	
 	61	4 	6 	10 	-7 	30 	 	 	 	
 	74	1 	9 	10 	-9 	141	 	 	 	
 	45	4 	5 	9 	-9 	31 	 	 	 	
 	17	2 	6 	8 	9 	6 	 	 	 	
 	51	0 	8 	8 	-7 	16 	 	 	 	
 	56	2 	5 	7 	1 	80 	 	 	 	
 	45	0 	3 	3 	— 	2 	 	 	 	
 	19	1 	0 	1 	-5 	21 	 	 	 	
 	1 	0 	1 	1 	1 	0 	 	 	 	
 	7 	0 	1 	1 	-2 	2 	 	 	 	
 	16	0 	1 	1 	-2 	7 	 	 	 	
 	20	0 	1 	1 	-3 	20 	 	 	 	
 	1 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	 	 	 	
 	1 	0 	0 	0 	-1 	0 	 	 	 	
 	2 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	 	 	 	
 	2 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	 	 	 	
 	4 	0 	0 	0 	-1 	0 	 	 	 	
 	5 	0 	0 	0 	-2 	2 	 	 	 	
 	43	0 	0 	0 	— 	8 	 	 	 	
Totals 	— 	196	347	543 	-2 	929	 	 	 	
*†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Bruins. Stats reflect time with the Bruins only.
*‡Denotes player was traded mid-season.
*(G)Denotes goaltender.
Playoffs</small>	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"	Player	GP 	G 	A	Pts	+/-	PIM
 	12	4 	7 	11 	5 	2 	 	 	 	
 	12	1 	10	11 	4 	4 	 	 	 	
 	12	5 	5 	10 	4 	14 	 	 	 	
 	12	6 	3 	9 	1 	6 	 	 	 	
 	9 	4 	4 	8 	3 	2 	 	 	 	
 	12	3 	4 	7 	1 	19 	 	 	 	
 	12	2 	4 	6 	1 	29 	 	 	 	
 	12	0 	6 	6 	0 	2 	 	 	 	
 	12	1 	5 	6 	-6 	6 	 	 	 	
 	12	2 	3 	5 	0 	4 	 	 	 	
 	12	3 	1 	4 	-4 	2 	 	 	 	
 	6 	1 	2 	3 	3 	10 	 	 	 	
 	12	0 	2 	2 	-2 	2 	 	 	 	
 	12	0 	2 	2 	-10	15 	 	 	 	
 	12	1 	0 	1 	-6 	10 	 	 	 	
 	12	0 	1 	1 	-8 	18 	 	 	 	
 	12	0 	1 	1 	— 	0 	 	 	 	
 	3 	0 	0 	0 	-3 	6 	 	 	 	
 	3 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	 	 	 	
 	7 	0 	0 	0 	0 	4 	 	 	 	
 	9 	0 	0 	0 	-4 	6 	 	 	 	
 	11	0 	0 	0 	-3 	4 	 	 	 	
Totals 	— 	33	60	93 	-5 	167	 	 	 	
===Goaltenders===
Note: GPI = Games Played In; MIN = Minutes played; GAA = Goals Against Average; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/Shootout Losses; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots Against; GA = Goals Against; SV% = Save Percentage
Regular Season	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"	Player	GPI	MIN	GAA	W 	L 	OT 	SO	SA	GA	SV%
 	45	2562	1.97	22 	12 	5 	5 	1221	84 	.931	 	 	 	
 	43	2442	2.56	17 	18 	8 	5 	1221	104	.915	 	 	 	
Combined 	— 	5004	2.25	39 	30 	13 	10 	2442	188	.923	 	 	 	
Playoffs	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"	Player	GPI	MIN	GAA	W 	L 	OT 	SO	SA	GA	SV%
 	12	770	2.49	7 	5 	— 	0 	382	32	.916	 	 	 	
==Awards and Records==
===Awards===
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Player 	Award 	Date 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Tuukka RaskHalak, Saku Koivu, Rask named 'Three Stars'	NHL Third Star of the Week 	April 5, 2010 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Tuukka Rask 	Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award 	Awarded to the goaltender who finished the season with the best save percentage.	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Mark RecchiRecchi Nominated for Masterton 	Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee	Nominated by the Writers' Association for league-wide recognition. 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
On April 8, prior to the game against the Buffalo Sabres, the team announced its award winners for the season.
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Player 	Award 	Notes 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Tuukka RaskRask Named 7th Player 	NESN Seventh Player Award 	Awarded to the player who exceeded the expectations of Bruins fans during the season. 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Mark Recchi 	Eddie Shore Award 	Awarded to the player who exhibits exceptional hustle and determination. 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Patrice Bergeron 	Elizabeth C. Dufresne Trophy	Awarded by the Boston Chapter of the PHWA, for outstanding performance during home games.	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Shawn Thornton 	John P. Bucyk Award 	Awarded to the Bruin with the greatest off-ice charitable contributions. 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Patrice BergeronDavid KrejciTuukka Rask	Three Star Awards 	Awarded to the top performers at home over the course of the season. 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
===Milestones===
Regular Season 	Regular Season 	Regular Season 	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season	Regular Season
Player 	Milestone 	Reached 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Brad Marchand 	1st Career NHL Game1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point	October 21, 2009 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Mark Recchi 	1,500th Career NHL Game 	October 24, 2009 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Mark Recchi 	900th Career NHL Assist 	November 10, 2009	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Shawn Thornton 	400th Career NHL PIM 	November 16, 2009	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Tuukka Rask 	1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point 	November 20, 2009	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Marc Savard 	200th Career NHL Goal 	December 2, 2009 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Johnny Boychuk 	1st Career NHL Goal1st Career NHL Point 	December 5, 2009 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Johnny Boychuk 	1st Career NHL Assist 	December 10, 2009	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Adam McQuaid 	1st Career NHL Game 	December 19, 2009	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Vladimir Sobotka	100th Career NHL Game 	December 23, 2009	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Matt Hunwick 	100th Career NHL Game 	December 27, 2009	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Adam McQuaid 	1st Career NHL Goal1st Career NHL Point 	February 7, 2010 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jeffrey Penner 	1st Career NHL Game 	March 9, 2010 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
David Krejci 	100th Career NHL Assist 	March 25, 2010 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Steve Begin 	100th Career NHL Point 	April 10, 2010 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Zach Hamill 	1st Career NHL Game1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point	April 11, 2010 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
On December 23, Claude Julien coached his 200th game for Boston, a 6–4 win over Atlanta.
==Transactions==
The Bruins were involved in the following transactions during the 2009–10 season.
;Trades
July 24, 2009 	To Carolina Hurricanes: Aaron Ward 	To Boston: Patrick Eaves4th-round pick in 2010
September 18, 2009 	To Toronto Maple Leafs: Phil Kessel 	To Boston: 1st-round pick in 20101st-round pick in 20112nd-round pick in 2010
October 18, 2009 	To Minnesota Wild: Chuck Kobasew 	To Boston: Alexander FallstromCraig Weller2nd-round pick in 2011
October 20, 2009 	To Buffalo Sabres: 3rd-round pick in 2010conditional 4th-round pick in 2010	To Boston: Daniel Paille
March 2, 2010Bruins Acquire Rights to Kampfer 	To Anaheim Ducks: Conditional 4th-round draft pick 	To Boston: Steven Kampfer
March 2, 2010B's Acquire Wild from Edmonton 	To Edmonton Oilers: Matt Marquardt 	To Boston: Cody Wild
March 3, 2010B's Acquire Draft Pick for Morris 	To Phoenix Coyotes: Derek Morris 	To Boston: conditional draft pick in 2011
March 3, 2010B's Acquire Seidenberg, Trade Bitz	To Florida Panthers: Byron BitzCraig Weller2nd-round draft pick in 2010 	To Boston: Dennis SeidenbergMatt Bartkowski
;Free Agents Acquired
Player 	Former team 	Contract terms
Steve BeginBruins Sign Steve Bégin 	Dallas Stars 	1 year, $850,000
Drew FataB's Sign Fata and Sabourin 	Binghamton Senators 	1 year
Dany Sabourin 	Edmonton Oilers 	1 year
Rob KwietBruins Sign Four Players 	Windsor Spitfires 	1 year
Drew Larman 	Rochester Americans 	1 year
Zach McKelvie 	Army Black Knights 	1 year
Trent Whitfield 	St. Louis Blues 	2 years, 2-way contract
Derek MorrisBruins Sign Derek Morris 	New York Rangers 	1 year, $3.3 million
Andy WozniewskiBoston Bruins Sign Defenseman Andy Wozniewski to a One-Year Contract	Wilkes-Barre Penguins	1 year
Guillaume LefebvreB's Announce Roster Moves 	Springfield Falcons 	1 year
Miroslav SatanBRUINS SIGN MIROSLAV SATAN FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON 	Pittsburgh Penguins 	1 year, $700,000
;Free Agents Lost
Player 	New team 	Contract terms
Steve MontadorMONTADOR AGREES TO TERMS 	Buffalo Sabres 	2 years, $3.1 million
Shane HnidyWild signs defenseman Shane Hnidy 	Minnesota Wild 	1 year, $750,000
Martin St. PierreBulletin: Senators sign centre Martin St. Pierre	Ottawa Senators 	1 year, 2-way contract
P. J. AxelssonAXELSSON SIGNS 4-YEAR DEAL WITH SWEDEN'S FROLUNDA 	Frölunda HC 	4 years
Patrick EavesWings sign Eaves to one-year deal 	Detroit Red Wings 	1 year, $500,000
Stephane YelleCanes Agree to Terms with Stephane Yelle 	Carolina Hurricanes	1 year, $550,000
;Player Signings
Player 	Contract terms
Jamie ArnielBruins Sign Center Jamie Arniel 	undisclosed
David KrejciKrejci Signed to a Multi-Year Extension 	3 years, $11.25 million
Byron BitzBruins Re-sign Byron Bitz 	1 year, $675,000
Johnny BoychukBruins Ink Johnny Boychuk 	1 year
Mark RecchiMark Recchi Re-signs with Boston 	1 year, $1 million
Matt HunwickB's Re-sign Defenseman Matt Hunwick 	2 years, $2.9 million
Milan LucicBruins Re-sign Milan Lucic 	3 years, $12.25 million
Tuukka RaskRask Signed to Contract Extension 	2 years, $2.5 million
Marc SavardSavard Signs Contract Extension 	7 years, $28 million
Andrew FerenceBruins Sign Andrew Ference to Three-Year Extension	3 years, $6.75 million contract extension
Jordan CaronBoston Bruins Sign Four to Contracts 	entry-level contract
Joe Colborne 	entry-level contract
Michael Hutchinson 	entry-level contract
Steven Kampfer 	entry-level contract
Matt BartkowskiBruins Sign Bartkowski 	entry-level contract
==Personnel==
===Roster===
===Staff===
==Draft Picks==
Boston's picks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, Quebec. 
Round	# 	Player 	Position 	Nationality	College/junior/club team (league)
1 	25 	Jordan Caron 	Right Wing	 	Rimouski Océanic (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League)
3 	86 	Ryan Button 	Defense 	 	Prince Albert Raiders (Western Hockey League)
4 	112 (from Philadelphia)	Lane MacDermid	Forward 	 	Windsor Spitfires (Ontario Hockey League)
6 	176 	Tyler Randell 	RW 	 	Kitchener Rangers (Ontario Hockey League)
7 	206 	Ben Sexton 	Center 	 	Nepean Raiders (Central Junior A Hockey League)
==Farm Teams==
;American Hockey League - Providence Bruins (Standings)
==See Also==
* 2009–10 NHL season
==References==
==External Links==
*2009–10 Boston Bruins season at ESPN
*2009–10 Boston Bruins season at Hockey Reference
Category:Boston Bruins seasons
Category:2009 in hockey
Category:2010 in hockey