Boston Bruins 2015-16 Season Primer
Our first look at the Atlantic Division - the Boston Bruins season outlook. Projected 2015-16 Range: 4th in the Atlantic, NHL Playoffs bubble team 2014-15 Record: 41-27-14, 96 points (5th Place in Atlantic Division and 17th overall) 2014-15 Outcome: Missed playoffs Total Cap hit: $66,635,667 Total Salary: $68,279,166…
Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Slater, Richards, Lehtera, Stoll and Werenski
Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Jeremy Smith appears to have the inside track on the Bruins backup position, with Malcolm Subban and Zane McIntyre also in the mix. GM Don Sweeney hasn't ruled out bringing in a veteran. Geoff…
2015-16 Boston Bruins Top 10 Prospects
Rookie GM Don Sweeney has inherited a team that fell well short of Championship aspirations and a salary cap situation that demanded roster moves. At the draft Sweeney made some controversial trades, in particular the trade of Dougie Hamilton, but…
Rumors III: Bruins Mailbag
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) Jeremy Smith ($600,000) is the logical choice as the Bruins backup. Zane McIntyre could be a surprise out of camp, but is a long shot. Malcolm Subban isn't ready yet. There is still a chance…
Rumors and Notes: Blackhawks, Bruins and Predators
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on contract talks with restricted free agent Marcus Kruger. “We’re still talking and trying to get everything worked out,” Bowman said. “Nothing to announce yet, so when we do get to that…
Rumors V: Kessel, Bruins, Penguins, Flyers, Senators and Canadiens
Andy Strickland: The Maple Leafs have told at least one team that they would be willing to retain $2 million of Phil Kessel's contract in a trade. Damien Cox of Sportsnet: The Bruins now have goalies Tuukka Rask, Martin Jones,…
Rumors III: Bruins, Leafs, Stars and Ducks
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Boston Bruins are on Phil Kessel's list of teams that he'd accept a trade too. Would the Bruins be interested? Kneejerk answer is not a chance. Sources saying the Leafs want to quickly move Kessel…
Rumors III: Flames, Bruins, Predators, Stars and Matthews
Craig Custance of ESPN: What the Flames should focus on this offseason. 1. Keep the young talent coming: The Flames have nine draft picks, including three 2nd round picks. They could also entertain the idea of trading Jiri Hudler or…
Rumors III: Oilers, Capitals, Sabres, Devils and Flyers
Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Elliotte Friedman on Mike Babcock, Todd McLellan and the Oilers. “I had a chance to speak to Mike Babcock today, and once again he stressed don’t automatically assume that he is going to leave…
Rumors II: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Sharks and Flyers
Darren Dreger of TSN: If the Oilers don't get Babcock, they could look towards Claude Julien if he's let go, Todd McLellan, Todd Nelson and maybe one more candidate. Not expected to be on the list are Ken Hitchcock, Paul MacLean…
Rumors V: Panthers, Leafs, Ducks, Wings, Flames, Bruins and Canes
TSN: Bob McKenzie: Panthers GM Dale Tallon and Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis haven't held one specific conversation about Phil Kessel. There would be general interest in him if the circumstances were right, but that type of deal is more…
Rumors VII: Friedman’s Thoughts, Devils, Flyers, Hurricanes and Wings
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On Phil Kessel's comments (“I love Toronto. But if it’s not here, it’s not here.”) I always thought Kessel would be immune to these depths, because he can insulate himself from the world. Now, teammates say…