Torey Krug elevated his reputation around the league with his playoff performance (2-16—18), playing what he called “the best hockey of my career.” Both he and the Bruins know the elite, puck-moving defenseman, who is 28 and has one year left on his contract with a team-friendly $5.25 million cap hit, has never been more valuable.
Krug would like to be part of the future in Boston.
“I would personally love to get something done quickly,” Krug said. “This is an important place in my heart, a place I’ve wanted to play my whole career. Ideally it would be something that gets done.
“I want to be here. I’m sure they feel the same way. Hopefully they feel the same way.”
As Krug conceded, general manager Don Sweeney could also reshape his roster by dealing Krug for a premium package, in advance of reupping him to a long-term deal. A top power-play quarterback who proved himself to be a stout defender would bring a hefty return.
“It’s the business, and anything is possible,” Krug said. “Whatever they decide, they’re doing it in the best interest of the team.
“The flip side of that — how many guys in the league can do what I do? I’m going to bring that wherever I go, whatever happens. I think all my teammates want me here. I think they [management] want me here. Hopefully that’s the case. I’m definitely aware of the situations and scenarios that could play out.”
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