Bruins set to sign most hated player in the league? unexpected turn of events
It is now almost August and former Stanley Cup champion, https://www.markerzone.com/hockey/stats/nhl/player/Nick-Cousins-25555 remains unsigned. Even after accomplishing the journey of winning a Stanley Cup, it did him no favors.
Unlike teammates Brandon Montour and Oliver Ekmann-Larsson, he may have to wait longer for a deal in the NHL.
This, all the while teams continue to finalize their rosters and negotiate deals with RFAs. Cousins is in a precarious spot.
Which is why the Boston Bruins and GM Don Sweeney could afford to swoop up this agitator on the cheap.
Cousins did in fact draw ire from fans and players for his play this season, and understandably so.
Kneeing and slamming the opposition into the boards won't garner you much favor. However, it is good to throw your opponents off their game.
His play would draw attention from former NHL player Kevin Bieksa:
Going as far as to call him cowardly, and a rat during the NHL Broadcast he wouldn't hold back.
"Somebody has to hammer this guy from the department of justice and put an end to these crappy hits because I hate em and that's a rat to me," said Bieksa. "I'm sorry it is."
The rant would cause a stir in the NHL community causing an echo of this sentiment.
However, Cousins is still a good bottom-six contributor scoring 15 points(7 G, 8 A) in 69 games with the Panthers, and an assist in 12 Playoff appearances.
Source: Hockey FeedThe most hated man in the NHL is still unsigned.
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