Tag: Boston Bruins

Free Agent Hits II: Lecavalier, Zubrus, Briere, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Flyers

L.A. Lariviere: The Ducks are said to be out of the Vincent Lecavalier sweepstakes as they are not willing to pay that much. Tom Gulitti: Dainius Zubrus signed a 3-year, $9.1 million deal with the Devils. Arthur Staple: The Islanders…

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Morning Hits: Avs lines, Kostitsyn, Sabres, Coyotes and Seguin

Adrian Dater: Patrick Roy told Dater what their top three line for next season could be: Ryan O’Reilly-Matt Duchene-P.A. Parenteau, Gabe Landeskog-Paul Stastny-Alex Tanguay, Jamie McGinn-Nathan MacKinnon-Steve Downie. Josh Cooper: Predators GM David Poile said there is nothing finalized yet…

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Quick Hits: Bobrovsky close on deal, Blackhawks, Ducks, Kane, Seguin and Leafs

Pierre LeBrun: The Blue Jackets are close to signing Sergei Bobrovsky to a new deal. Pierre LeBrun: One team executive: "I bet you we see 10 trades today at least." Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on trades: "We're not…

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Trade Hits: Seguin, Edler, Letang, Schneider, Skinner, Myers, Halak, Williams and Flames offer No. 6 to Flyers

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: A source said it would take a "king's ransom" to get the Bruins to trade Tyler Seguin. It would have to include a top 10 pick and include an All-Star level roster player. Pierre LeBrun: The…

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Draft Hits: Leafs talking No. 5, Bruins and Flames talking, Panthers, Hurricanes and Devils

TSN Radio: Darren Dreger is reporting there is a strong chance that the Maple Leafs could move into the top 5. They've been talking with the Hurricanes. Bob McKenzie: If there is no movement in the top 4, the Hurricanes…

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Evening Hits: Bergeron, Horton, Seguin, Lecavalier, Miller, Coburn, Blue Jackets and Senators

Bob McKenzie: Patrice Bergeron is likely to get an 8-year contract extension worth about $6.5 million a season. Bob McKenzie: Nathan Horton has informed the Bruins that he's moving on and will be exploring the free agent market. The Bruins…

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Free Agent Hits: Rask, Smith, Letang, Clarkson, Bickell, Mikkelson, Red Wings and Pietrangelo

Bob McKenzie: McKenzie figures Tuukka Rask's new deal will be in the $7 million range. Pierre LeBrun: Positive talks between the Coyotes and Mike Smith. Could be a 6-year deal. The franchises future is still a factor. Pierre LeBrun: Kris…

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Lecavalier Hits: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Bruins, Panthers and Stars

Pierre LeBrun: Vincent Lecavalier could have a shortlist of teams drawn up tonight or tomorrow morning and could be down to 1 or 2 teams buy draft time. Josh Rimer: Not a surprise that the Leafs have spoken with Lecavalier.…

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Afternoon Hits: Seguin being discussed, Horton, Ference, Coburn, Clutterbuck and Perron

Josh Rimer: The Bruins may be making Tyler Seguin available. Bob McKenzie: The Bruins are talking trade and Tyler Seguin's name has been discussed. Looking like Nathan Horton won't be back. Joe Haggerty: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said that several…

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NHL Rumor Roundup from LeBrun and Garrioch

Tim Panaccio: A GM: "Vinny will make up what he lost. I'm glad I sat out 3-plus months for this. What a scam. It's gonna be a bidding war for him." Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Teams are allowed to talk…

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Free Agent Hits: Alfredsson, Lecavalier fits, Bruins and the Maple Leafs

Marie Lehmann: Daniel Alfredsson: "I needed a few weeks to see if the necessary urge for summer training and precamp was there. And it is." Bruce Garrioch: The Senators will make news official later and contract negotiations will start this…

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Free Agent Rumors: Letang, Bobrovsky, Panthers, Bruins, Lecavalier, Lundqvist, Bickell, Wild, Stars and Ott

Will DePaoli: Kris Letang talks haven't been shut down and the team will circle back one more time. Rob Rossi: The Penguins are willing to go "around" $7 million a season for 8 years. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo…

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