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Bruins’ Campbell may be moving from center to wing

Boston Bruins v Detroit Red Wings - Game Three

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 22: Riley Sheahan #15 of the Detroit Red Wings and Gregory Campbell #11 of the Boston Bruins face off during the third period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Joe Louis Arena on April 22, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. The Bruins defeated the Wings 3-0. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

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Boston Bruins forward Gregory Campbell has been known for his faceoff prowess on the fourth line, but he could be moving to the wing next season and he’s OK with that.

As D.J. Bean of WEEI in Boston shared, Campbell discussed his possible move off the pivot and he said he’s willing to do whatever it takes to keep going.

“I’ve been a center for the last four years, but I’€™m not going to [demand anything]. I want to be in a spot where I can complement other guys,” Campbell said. “If they throw me with whoever it is and I have to play wing and we'™re a successful line, then so be it. That'€™s where I want to be. I have played center for a long time, so it may take me a few games, but I'™m sure I can do it.”

The Bruins haven’t done anything drastic this offseason aside from losing Jarome Iginla to the Colorado Avalanche and Shawn Thornton to the Florida Panthers. They have young guys that will likely have to jump into the lineup and fill out ranks and that includes centers Ryan Spooner and Alexander Khokhlachev.

If they force their way into the Bruins lineup, having Campbell slide over to the wing will help them adapt.

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