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David Krejci doesn’t know who Justin DiBenedetto is 09.23.11 at 10:17 pm ET
By DJ Bean

Bruins first-line center David Krejci received a fighting major late in Friday night’s preseason game, and no, Benoit Pouliot was not involved.

After Krejci hit an Islanders player along the boards, he was jumped by Islanders youngster Justin DiBenedetto, and after a brief tussle in which Krejci never dropped his gloves, both players were handed five-minute majors.

“I had my helmet on, my gloves on. I just got jumped from behind, and that was it,” Krejci said, noting that his hit was clean. “He fell on me, and I didn’t have a chance to do anything. I don’t even want to fight. It’s a preseason game. Come on, it’s the first game back. I want to get my timing. I don’t even know what the — who the guy is, to tell you the truth.

“I don’t know who that kid is,” he added. “I understand he’s battling for a spot on the roster. I understand that, but I don’t want to comment on that. I don’t know that kid. I don’t think I’ve ever played against him before, so we’ll see what happens.”

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  • Bags

    bush league- i understand wanting to impress and earn a roster spot, but you do NOT jump another teams 1st line ctr. unless it is completely warranted (i.e.- had krecji clobbered the guy into the boards head first or something)- preseason injuries do happen, and the league should ban all fighting in these games- hope CJ and the guys remember this when the see the Isles again, whether that kid is there or not, Torts should be made aware that it is not okay to let your players act like morons- so hopefully, McQ or Looch will take it to Tavares or Comeau to make a point (nothing dirty, just a warning shot across their bow)

  • Giesse

    Nice to see Pouliot dive in first to defend Krejci

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