Hunwick Re-Ups, Kessel Not yet

Mark Easson

15 years ago

The Boston Bruins locked up one restricted free agent today. Matt Huntwick signed a 2 year contract extension. Hunwick showed promise this past season recording 27 points (6 goals and 21 assists) in 53 games. He probably would have had more points had I not picked him up for my fantasy team.
The Bruins are having trouble coming to terms with Phil Kessel, they are talking but not really getting anywhere. Kessel was originally offered something along the lines of a David Krejci deal (3 years, $11.25 million), but he’s apparently looking for a lot more. I think I remember reading over a month ago that the 21 year old was looking for over $5 million, that’s way too much for kid that young. Sure he potted 36 goals last season, but there’s not many players who’ve only been in the NHL for a couple years that deserve more than $5 million, and Kessel isn’t one of them. Nothing new to report on Kessel heading to the Leafs for Thomas Kaberle