Recent Examples on the WebSweeney has hits like blue-chip blue liner Charlie McAvoy and goalie Jeremy Swayman. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2022 There isn’t a blue liner in today’s game who can match Makar’s Orr-like quickness and boldness with the puck in the offensive zone. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 The Bruins will sit out the Day 1 proceedings, having flipped their first-rounder (and second-rounders in 2023 and ‘24) to Anaheim in a March deal for big blue liner Hampus Lindholm. Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2022 On some nights, big blue liner K’Andre Miller looks like a rising star. Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2022 Rangy Stars blue liner John Klingberg sat out with a lower-body injury . . .BostonGlobe.com, 17 Oct. 2021 Wilson, 64, was among the league’s most talented defensemen after short-time teammate Bobby Orr displayed skill that redefined the position, and led to an era of dual-threat skaters on the blue liner. Ross Mckeon, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Nov. 2021 The club recognized Edler with a video tribute during early in the first period, and the veteran blue liner hopped over the boards to wave to the cheering crowd.Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2021 Rookie defenseman Jacob Middleton provided a highlight in the second period by fighting Jets blue liner Logan Stanley after Lowry boarded Balcers with a dangerous hit in front of the penalty boxes at 6:44. Ross Mckeon, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2021 See More