Free Agent Profile: Drew Stafford
2017/07/agent-profile-stafford.htmlThe Bruins are known to still have some interest in him although they want to get through David Pastrnak’s new contract before getting something done here. … However, some extra depth on the wing in Winnipeg, as well as a tough start to the season, set the stage for a year to forget.
Overseas Notes: Gilbert, Koppanen, Camper
2017/07/overseas-gilbert-koppanen.htmlDespite signing his entry-level deal with the Boston Bruins back in April and putting on a good showing at the team's development camp recently, Joona Koppanen will honor his contract with Ilves of the Liiga and return to Finland for the 2016-17 season via loan. … Gilbert is far removed from his early days as a high-scoring blue liner for the Edmonton Oilers, but can still play reliable defense and was thought of as enough of an asset that the Washington Capitals traded for him from the Los Angeles Kings this February as a depth option down the stretch and in the playoffs.
Top Ten Remaining UFAs
2017/07/top-remaining-ufas.htmlStafford is most recently connected to the Boston Bruins, but the team is prioritizing RFA David Pastrnak's contract first. … He's a depth option, but a good one that can help defensively as well.
Boston Bruins Sign McIntyre, Subban To Two-Year Deals
2017/07/boston-bruins-mcintyre.htmlThe Boston Bruins have locked up their goaltending depth for a couple more seasons, signing both Zane McIntyre and Malcolm Subban to two-year, two-way contracts.
Penguins Sign Defenseman Kevin Czuczman
2017/07/penguins-defenseman-czuczman.htmlTrotman, who played in large chunks of the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons with the Boston Bruins, and Tinordi, who was a spot starter for the Montreal Canadiens for years, are then next up on the depth chart. … Last off-season, the Pittsburgh Penguins went on a signing spree, inking a whole bunch of defenseman with even the slightest NHL experience to two-way deals in hopes that bolstering their defensive depth would pay off.
PHR Mailbag: Duchene, Kessel, Hurricanes, Bruins
2017/07/mailbag-duchene-hurricanes.htmlDespite rumors that the Bruins have been looking into acquiring a top-four left-handed defenseman and a top-six winger, GM Don Sweeney has also made it clear that he doesn't want to acquire players that will block Boston's talented young prospects. … All-Star Justin Faulk leads a group that includes 2015 #5 pick Noah Hanifin, 2012 fourth-rounder Jaccob Slavin, 2013 third-rounder Brett Pesce, 2014 #7 pick Haydn Fleury, 2014 second-rounder Roland McKeown, and now the recently-acquired Trevor van Riemsdyk, not to mention dependable depth defender Klas Dahlbeck and 2016-17 AHL surprise Jake Chelios.
Bruins Re-Sign Tim Schaller
2017/07/bruins-sign-schaller.htmlThe Boston Bruins have re-signed depth forward Tim Schaller to a one-way contract worth $775,000, per the team's beat writer Ty Anderson of WEEI.
Minor Transactions: 7/1/17
2017/07/minor-transactions-7117.htmlThe Providence Journal's Mark Divver reports that Jordan Szwarz signed a two-way deal with the Boston Bruins. … Postmedia's Wes Gilbertson tweets the move is for organizational depth.
Minnesota Wild Add Murphy, Ferraro, O’Reilly, Grant
2017/07/minnesota-ferraro-oreilly.htmlGrant, a 28-year-old defenseman, is coming off a one-year deal with the Boston Bruins, but never played for the NHL club. … The Minnesota Wild have gone depth shopping on the first day of free agency, adding four players on two-way deals.
Boston Bruins Sign Paul Postma
2017/07/boston-bruins-postma.htmlThe Boston Bruins have finally entered the free agent frenzy, inking right-handed defenseman Paul Postma to a one-year deal. … If he can make the roster, he should provide Boston with much-needed depth, especially with veteran John-Michael Liles not expected…
Free Agency Notes: Miller, Liles, Witkowski
2017/06/agency-miller-witkowski.htmlThe Boston Bruins are likely to move on from their trio of free agents, with John-Michael Liles already being told he would not return. … Beyond the top few names of the free agent period—Kevin Shattenkirk, Alexander Radulov and others—there are many depth players who will switch teams and provide quite a bit of value for their new squads.
PHR’s 2017 Top 50 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
2017/06/phrs-unrestricted-agents.htmlShane Doan — Boston Bruins — 1 year, $1.5MM An unceremonious exit from Arizona aside, Doan's options on the open market are probably very few. … Even so he put up a really solid season and even received some Selke love, making him an important depth option for many teams around the league.
Atlantic Division Offers Scoring, Depth Players
2017/06/atlantic-division-scoring.htmlThe Boston Bruins have one of the weakest lists of the lot, but there are still a few names which could help the Golden Knights organization. … Some teams offer very little, such as Buffalo, because of their lack of depth, and Toronto, because of good planning.
Boston Bruins Sign Tommy Cross To One-Year Contract
2017/06/boston-bruins-contract.htmlThe Boston Bruins have re-signed a depth option, signing Tommy Cross to a one-year, two-way contract worth the league minimum of $650K in the NHL. … Morrow played just 17 games for the Bruins this season, but could be a valuable depth option if they can…
Expansion Primer: Boston Bruins
2017/06/expansion-primer-boston.htmlWhile the Boston Bruins have a legion of talented young players pushing for major roles, they are still a team that is defined by a veteran core: 2011 Stanley Cup winners Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, David Krejci, Zdeno Chara, and Tuukka Rask. … Subban has been passed up by Zane McIntyre on Boston’s organizational depth chart and simply doesn’t appear destined to be an NHL regular with the Bruins at any point.
Offseason Keys: Boston Bruins
2017/06/offseason-boston-bruins.htmlHere is a closer look at what lies ahead for the Boston Bruins. … However, their depth on the left side isn’t particularly strong with only Torey Krug having proven himself as a top four defender.
Free Agent Focus: Boston Bruins
2017/06/agent-boston-bruins.htmlThe Bruins will be penciling him in as a top line winger for the foreseeable future but they’ll have to reach an agreement on a new deal first. … While the team has several youngsters on the cusp of making an NHL impact, bringing Stafford back shouldn’t affect things too much and would provide them with some extra scoring depth on the wing.
Snapshots: Spooner, Islanders, Berube, Russell
2017/06/snapshots-spooner-islanders.htmlBruins forward Ryan Spooner is coming off a bit of a down season but despite that, “the interest is out there” for his services around the league, reports CSN New England’s Joe Haggerty. … Haggerty adds that the Bruins gave prospect Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson some indications that he is in their immediate plans for next season and the youngster would likely fit in nicely in Spooner’s spot on the depth chart.
Side Deal Dilemma: Beleskey vs. Hayes
2017/06/dilemma-beleskey-hayes.htmlOn Sunday, the Boston Herald's Steve Conroy suggested that the Bruins attempt to sway the Vegas Golden Knights into selecting Matt Beleskey in the Expansion Draft by offering up a third or even second-round pick. … Conroy lists Boston's depth in young left wingers - Frank Vatrano, Jake DeBrusk, Peter Cehlarik, Danton Heinen, and Anders Bjork to name a few, Beleskey's drop-off in production and injury problems in 2016-17, and simply the three years and $11.4MM remaining on his contract as reasons why the Bruins should push to have the veteran power forward leave town.
Boston Bruins Taking Offers On Ryan Spooner
2017/05/boston-bruins-spooner.htmlAccording to Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News, the Boston Bruins are listening to offers on Ryan Spooner. … In Vancouver, the team is looking for a quick rebuild and could use some center depth once Henrik Sedin finally leaves.
Atlantic Notes: Price, Carlo, Krug, Acciari
2017/04/atlantic-notes-acciari.htmlHead coach Bruce Cassidy noted that the Bruins are hoping to have him back in the lineup “sooner than later”. … With Colin Miller (lower body) also out and Adam McQuaid (upper body) being banged up today, the blueline depth for the Bruins is really getting tested.
Bruins Notes: Krejci, C. Miller, Morrow, Subban
2017/04/bruins-krejci-miller.htmlFresh off a 2-1 Game One win against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night without three starters in David Krejci, Torey Krug, and Brandon Carlo, it appears that the Boston Bruins will have to line up for Game Two with an even more short-handed roster. … With John-Michael Liles in the fold this season, Morrow was bumped down to eighth on the depth chart and has not played in almost three months.
Snapshots: Tolvanen, Lowry, Senators
2017/04/snapshots-tolvanen-senators.htmlAs Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports, a decision will be made on the defenseman tomorrow morning ahead of their game 2 tilt with the Boston Bruins. … Adam Kimelman of NHL.com goes in depth on draft prospect Eevi Tolvanen in his latest article, detailing the move from Finland to the USHL for the undersized forward.
Steven Kampfer Signs Two-Year Extension With New York Rangers
2017/04/kampfer-extension-rangers.htmlThe University of Michigan product appeared to have a bright future in front of him playing for the Boston Bruins right out of college. … This time around, Kampfer will provide some experienced depth for the Rangers, but seems likely to still see significant AHL minutes throughout 2016-17.
Injury Updates: Blackhawks, Methot, Stastny
2017/04/updates-blackhawks-stastny.htmlBruins centers David Krejci and Dominic Moore missed practice today and while the team is hopeful that both will be ready to take on Ottawa tomorrow, head coach Bruce Cassidy told CSN New England's Joe Haggerty that it's not a guarantee that either will be available. … The veteran was a depth player for Chicago for most of the season, getting into 22 games while averaging 15:30 per night in ice time.