Exelby has always been a tough defenseman and is always willing to drop the gloves.
The Boston Bruins have signed veteran defenseman Garnet Exelby to a one year contract. This move will help Providence more than Boston, but Exelby is an adequate option to put into the lineup if an injury occurs to a starting defenseman. Exelby is a very tough, nasty defenseman who will add much needed toughness to a Providence team that was down right soft last season. Exelby made a name for himself in the NHL as an Atlanta Thrasher, but has since drifted from team to team and played mostly in the AHL. I like this move a lot as a fan of the Providence Bruins because of his willingness to fight and play physically. Providence lacks toughness on the back end, with the exception of Nathan McIver and Kevan Miller, they are very soft. Exelby will be fun to watch when I go to the games; certainly better than Colby “Cream Puff” Cohen, who is 6’2 210 lbs, but plays like someone half his size. He barely lays a hand on anyone; Cohen is the wimpiest defenseman I have ever seen in Providence. I wish all the best to Garnet as a Bruin and I hope to see a lot him this season, hopefully sometimes with his gloves off.
- Jonathan Duncan
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July 11, 2012
