Milligan Expected to Lead Bruins

Connor Milligan was acquired by the Bruins last October from the Camrose Kodiaks and instantly had an impact in the Bruins lineup playing alongside Dominic Perrault. Milligan strong start was sidetracked with a concussion injury he suffered in Melville. After being sidelined for nearly six weeks Milligan returned to the Bruins lineup and reestablish himself as one of the top d-men for the Bruins.

Even before the departure of Captain Josh Jelinski, Milligan seemed like a lock to be wearing an A on jersey with the Bruins this year. Now with the Bruins looking for a Captain for the 2012-13 season. Milligan says it would be an honor to wear the C or an A for the Bruins this season but says he is going to continue to provide leadership in the locker room for the Bruins and even if he doesn't get a letter the only letter he's worried about is the B on the Bruins jersey.

Milligan noted one of the strengths of the Bruins is the leadership. He said while he's a vocal leader, there are guys like Cole Olson who lead by an example. Milligan said with the Bruins having so many leaders inside their locker room, there shouldn't be a need to rely on one person to be the lone leader.

Last season Milligan was counted on for his defensive play with the Bruins. This year shouldn't be any different, but he added that he would like to jump up in the rush and chip in offensively with the odd goal.

The Bruins defence should be a strength for the team this season with the combination of veterans and rookies. Milligan said he would love to play with Tyler Poskus again after the two developed some chemistry in the second half of the season. Throughout training camp, Milligan was paired with Patrick Hurley and he added that would have no problem playing with him as well.

So far Milligan hasn't played in a preseason game for the Bruins as the coaching staff has been taking a look at the other defenceman. The Bruins finish the preseason tonight at home against the Notre Dame Hounds at 7:30.

I had the chance to speak with Milligan last week about the upcoming season.