Bruins all-centennial team: How it was picked, who the locks and snubs were

The Boston Bruins, who are celebrating their 100th anniversary, released the 20 players on their all-centennial team Thursday. It is comprised of 12 forwards, six defensemen and two goalies.
Here’s the team and insight into how it was picked.

Patrice Bergeron, Johnny Bucyk, Wayne Cashman, Bill Cowley, Phil Esposito, David Krejci, Brad Marchand, Rick Middleton, Cam Neely, Terry O’Reilly, David Pastrnak, Milt Schmidt

Ray Bourque, Zdeno Chara, Dit Clapper, Bobby Orr, Brad Park, Eddie Shore

Frank Brimsek, Gerry Cheevers

The selection committee met at TD Garden on Sept. 7 to vote on the…