It appears Krug never received an offer from Boston. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

After signing with Blues, Torey Krug says he 'didn't have an offer' from Bruins

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 10/10/20

Torey Krug signed a massive seven-year, $45.5 million deal with the St. Louis Blues on Friday. While many Bruins fans were upset with the news, it appears Krug never received an offer from Boston.

The undrafted defenseman frequently said in the past he would take a discount to remain with the Bruins, but it seems like the club didn't want to keep him around.

Torey Krug on the Bruins' offer: "It was pulled from me. I didn’t have an offer. When they offered me a year ago and then it’s gone, I don’t know what I’m expected to do. Just being blunt and being honest with you. Most people don’t share that side of it but it is what it is."
— Amalie Benjamin (@AmalieBenjamin) October 10, 2020

Contract negotiations between Krug and the Bruins began about one year ago after the club's trip to the Stanley Cup Final, but the two sides couldn't agree to a deal before the 2019-20 campaign began. Bruins general manager Don Sweeney hoped he'd be able to keep Krug around for the long haul, but something obviously changed once Boston was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.

The Bruins originally signed Krug out of Michigan State University in 2012. He blossomed into a brilliant defenseman with the Bruins and became a staple in their lineup during the 2013-14 campaign. During the playoffs that season, Krug tallied 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in 12 games, proving his worth to the Bruins management.

Through 523 career games with the Bruins, he's amassed 67 goals and 337 points. His playoff numbers are even more impressive, with 52 points in 75 career playoff games.

With Krug now officially in St. Louis, the Bruins have $15.4 million in projected cap space to potentially sign a marquee free agent such as Taylor Hall or Alex Pietrangelo. The club also has to sign restricted free agents Matt Grzelcyk, Jake DeBrusk and Karson Kuhlman.

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