Article Bruins ink D Stuart to multiyear extension - The Postgame Pub

**Phistar** · 06-25-2008, 02:33 AM

BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins signed defenseman Mark Stuart, who played every game for the team last season, to a multiyear extension Tuesday.

Stuart, the Bruins' first-round draft pick in 2003, had career highs of 82 games, four goals, four assists and eight points. He also played in the team's seven postseason games against Montreal.

Terms of the deal were not released.

The Bruins also announced they had obtained defenseman Johnny Boychuk from Colorado for forward Matt Hendricks.

Boychuk played four games for the Avalanche in 2007-08 and 60 games with Lake Erie of the AHL where he had eight goals and 26 points.

Hendricks had 22 goals and 52 points for Providence of the AHL last season but did not play for Boston.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

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Phistar Scream My Name! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,540 vCash: 102514 Donate PSN Gamertag: phister Rep Power: 129 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Bruins ink D Stuart to multiyear extension BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins signed defenseman Mark Stuart, who played every game for the team last season, to a multiyear extension Tuesday. Stuart, the Bruins' first-round draft pick in 2003, had career highs of 82 games, four goals, four assists and eight points. He also played in the team's seven postseason games against Montreal. Terms of the deal were not released. The Bruins also announced they had obtained defenseman Johnny Boychuk from Colorado for forward Matt Hendricks. Boychuk played four games for the Avalanche in 2007-08 and 60 games with Lake Erie of the AHL where he had eight goals and 26 points. Hendricks had 22 goals and 52 points for Providence of the AHL last season but did not play for Boston. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press __________________