Often paired with the legendary Eddie Shore, Lionel Hitchman was a stay-at-home defenceman even for an era where that was considered normal.  As such, he did not put up impressive offensive statistics, but he was a highly respected hockey player who once finished second in Hart Trophy balloting and would six times finish in the top ten in Defensive Point Shares.  He would make history right after his playing career ended in 1934, when the Bruins retired his #3, making him the first player tonor from receive that ho the Bruins.

While Tim Thomas was often controversial, the fact remains that he had a lot of success when he backstopped the Boston Bruins.

A finesse player who probably did not get his proper due, Don McKenney had his most successful seasons as a member of the Boston Bruins.  McKenney would win the Lady Byng in the 1959/60 season and would also lead the National Hockey League in Assists that campaign.  The slick player was a welcome contrast to the players that Boston usually had, but he was a consummate team player and was named the team captain in 1961.

One of the few players in franchise history to have played more than 1,000 Games, Don Sweeney was a player who was content to stay out of the spotlight and bring his lunchpail-like work ethic to the defensive side of the ice, a job he performed very well.  Sweeney would actually lead the NHL in Defensive Point Shares in the 1992/93 season.