NHL Expansion Draft: Boston Bruins Primer
The Bruins are one of many teams in the NHL who will likely protect seven forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender, since going with eight skaters (which teams with deep defensive corps) will leave one of their top goal scorers…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Pastrnak, First Round Pick and Team Needs
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on contract talks with restricted free agent David Pastrnak: "Moving in right direction...we expect to complete a deal & for him to be a longtime member of the Bruins." Steve…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: If the Maple Leafs are not able to re-sign Brian Boyle and are looking for a short-term fix while Frederik Gauthier recovers from his injury, what about Dominic…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins Offseason Notes and Priorities
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Goaltender Anton Khudobin likely won't be back. Vegas could select him in the expansion draft. Matt Beleskey has three years left on his deal and is a possible…
Eastern Playoff Injuries: Canadiens, Bruins, Senators, Blue Jackets and Penguins
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Arpon Basu: Coach Claude Julien said that defenseman Alexei Emelin is "definitely" out for Game 1. Renaud Lavoie: Defenseman Shea Weber was back at practice yesterday. On the Boston Bruins ... Amalie Benjamin: Defenseman Torey…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Penguins, Flyers, and Kings
On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Have been hearing trade talk involving Bruins Matt Beleskey, Riley Nash, Jimmy Hayes and Anton Khudobin. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jimmy Murphy: A week ago a Penguins source said that it was…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Expansion Draft and Coaching
On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: If the Bruins find a team to take goaltender Anton Khudobin, they can still expose Zane McIntrye or Malcolm Subban in the expansion draft. Both are are pending RFAs and…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins and Players Who Could Be Traded Due to Expansion Draft
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples: Doubtful that the Oilers would be able to move Benoit Pouliot because of his age, production and that he was two year left on his deal at $4 million. On the Boston Bruins…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Notes and Starting Goalies
Clearing Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: Jamie McBain (ARI), Steve Bernier (NYI) and Milan Michalek (TOR) cleared waivers today. Nobody was put on waivers today. Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said yesterday that if Michalek cleared waivers, he would report…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Stars, Bruins, Sabres, Blues and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby of NHL.com: Sidney Crosby returned to full-contract practice yesterday and could return tonight against the Panthers. Crosby's been out since October 7th. "I feel good," Crosby said. "It's good to have some days like…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and the Winnipeg Jets
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: The Los Angeles Kings have about $1.6 million in cap space, so they don't have a lot of room to bring in a goalie while Jonathan Quick is out.…
Rink Rumblings – The Best Bargains Of NHL Free Agency
30 National Hockey League clubs spent over $500 Million signing players on the opening weekend of free agency, but as is usual at this time of year, teams begrudgingly overpay in hopes of finding a difference maker and come to…