McQuaid Proving Worth to Bruins
If you haven't already noticed, Adam McQuaid has cemented himself as one of the top middleweights in the NHL this season. He's also earning himself a consistent spot in the Bruins lineup courtesy of his efforts.
McQuaid picked up a pair of assists and then dropped the gloves with 'Canes winger Troy Bodie late in Monday's game. It was a wild bout with some hard punches thrown. McQuaid was coming to the defense of Mark Stuart, who got into it with Bodie and is returning from a broken finger. Stuart appreciated it:
“We all know Stewie, and it’s been a little while since he’s been out there. So in that situation you kind of have to jump in there for your teammate,” McQuaid said. “We all know Stewie’s not going to back down, so it was just something you need to do. It kind of puts him in a tough spot, so I guess somebody had to jump in there for him.”
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“I felt bad because I didn’t want to put Adam in that situation,” Stuart said. “It’s frustrating, but I thanked Adam for doing that for me. I just have to remember that I can’t do that, and I don’t want to put him in a tough spot.”
