Morris Signs One-Year Deal with Boston

TSN was in fact correct, and the deal is now official. On Saturday afternoon, the Boston Bruins announced that they have signed defenseman Derek Morris to a one-year contract. The financial terms weren't disclosed by the team, but the information from TSN states that the deal is worth $3.3 million.Derek Morris' path to the NHL began during the summer of 1996, when he was taken with the 13th overall pick in the Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames. Following the draft, Morris returned to juniors with the Regina Pats, before playing in seven regular season games and five playoff games with the AHL's Saint John Flames at the end of the 1996-97 season.Morris' stay in the minors was a short one, as he went on to make Calgary's starting roster at the age of 19. The Edmonton, AB native played in all 82 games that season, recording nine goals, 20 assists, 29 points and 88 penalty minutes. Following his rookie season, Morris spent each of the next four seasons with the Flame...