Julien Says Seguin Will Be In Lineup For Game 3
BOSTON (CBS) - Even when Patrice Bergeron comes back, Tyler Seguin is not going anywhere for the Bruins.
"He's going to be in the lineup tomorrow, that's for sure ," coach Claude Julien said of the 19-year-old who has six points in his first two playoff games. "You don't pull a guy like that out of your lineup that's been very good. He's earned it."
Claude Julien Says Seguin Is In For Game 3
"I think we'll find a spot for him," Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli said of Seguin on 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich Wednesday morning.
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"Both games he showed us what he had," Chiarelli continued. "And we saw those flashes throughout the year. It was certainly terrific to see him contribute the way he did."
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All signs are pointing to Patrice Bergeron's return from a concussion in Game 3 as well. If Seguin is staying put, someone else will have to go.
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"In the event Patrice comes back, it's only going to help our depth the way Tyler is playing," said Chiarelli. "I guess in the category of good problems to have, it'll be a difficult decision but it will be a good decision."
Forwards Shawn Thornton and Daniel Paille are candidates to sit when Bergeron returns.
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