Bruins Won’t Replace Mark Recchi’s Wisdom and Experience, But There’s No Lack of Leadership on Squad

In his 22nd and final NHL season, Mark Recchi found plenty of ways to contribute to the Bruins’ run to the Stanley Cup. Recchi proved he was still capable of contributing on the scoresheet, finishing fifth on the team with 48 points in the regular season and sixth in playoff scoring with 14 points. He even threw his 43-year-old body around with abandon, racking up 81 hits in the regular season and 44 more in the playoffs. But Recchi’s greatest contribution to the Bruins’ first championship in 39 years was the leadership, experience and wisdom he brought to the club...