Spider-Man NL Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The Boston Bruins added some blue-line depth on Saturday. Jiri Slegr had seven points in 16 games for the Canucks this season. (CP Photo) The NHL club acquired little-used defenceman Jiri Slegr from Vancouver in exchange for future considerations. "Jiri is a good, solid experienced defenceman," said Boston general manager Mike O'Connell. "We believe that he will help our team, particularly on the power play." The 32-year-old Slegr had two goals and five assists in 16 games for the Canucks this season after signing as a free agent on Sept. 4. Slegr joins a Bruins defence that includes Nick Boynton, Dan McGillis, Hal Gill, Sean O'Donnell, Jeff Jillson and Shaone Morrisonn. Originally drafted by the Canucks in the second round - 23rd overall - in the 1990 Entry Draft, the six-foot, 215-pound Slegr has also played with Edmonton, Pittsburgh, Atlanta and Detroit. In 554 career NHL games, he has 47 goals and 167 assists for 214 points. with files from Canadian Press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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