Bruins Great Assesses Team, Personal Legacy During Centennial Celebrations

BOSTON — Brad Park played eight seasons with the Bruins and settled in after a trade when he found comfort living in Lynnfield, Mass.

He scored 100 goals during that tenure with the Bruins and added three-more All-Star selections in his first three seasons with Boston. He flourished with an incredible atmosphere at Boston Garden that made the difference both with the Bruins and as a visitor.

“I was more interested in winning hockey and trying to win a championship,” Park told reporters before “The Tradition” last Wednesday night at TD Garden. “Never really thinking about the legacy. I always said that would take care of itself.”

Park also responded to the recent decision to fire Jim Montgomery as the Bruins elevated Joe Sacco to interim head coach, which led to back-to-back wins. Park coached the Detroit Red Wings for 45 games during the 1985-86 season and recalled that run for comparison.

“He lasted longer than I did, I only got three months coaching,” Park joked.

Park will celebrate his own legacy and that of the Bruins one more time when Boston hosts its centennial game on Dec. 1 against the Montreal Canadiens.

“The Tradition” airs Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. ET on NESN.