A collection of quick twitter notes as the 2019 NHL draft gets underway. Maple Leafs and Kasperi Kapanen getting closer Chris Johnston: “It sounds like Kasperi Kapanen and the #leafs are getting closer on an extension.” Maple Leafs and Andreas Johnsson’s camp meet Darren Dreger: “Told Leafs gm Kyle Dubas met with Jarrett Bousquet, agent
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© Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports The Boston Bruins open to anything with their first-round pick, and they have an interest in NY Rangers Chris Kreider Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney is open to trading his first-round pick, or moving up or down. “I’ve had conversations over the last
© Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports The Golden Knights might be looking to trade an unexpected player @Accout4Hockey: Chris Johnston said on Sportsnet 960 that from his knowledge and gut feeling is that the Vegas Golden Knights will trade one of Max Pacioretty or Paul Stastny in the next couple days to clear out some salary
© Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports Karlsson signing fallout Frank Seravalli: The San Jose Sharks now have $26.5 million committed to three defensemen for six seasons – Erik Karlsson, Brent Burns and Marc-Edouard Vlasic. Arpon Basu: The Sharks have about $13 million in salary cap space but have UFAs Joe Pavelski and Joe Thornton, as well
report this ad In today’s News & Notes, the Boston Bruins could use seven defenders in Game 5 against the St. Louis Blues if both Matt Grzelcyk and Zdeno Chara are unable to play, Dan Lambert has been hired by the Nashville Predators and the Florida Panthers have announced their coaching staff. Bruins Could Dress
report this ad BOSTON — There won’t be a third championship parade through the Back Bay, and it seems so long ago that people in the city were dreaming of a Boston Slam. Boston Falls Short of Title Sweep After back-to-back wins by the Red Sox and the Patriots, the never-satisfied fans in this town
report this ad In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on what the Boston Bruins will do now that they’ve been ousted from the Stanley Cup Finals, the Carolina Hurricanes may choose to move on from defenseman Dougie Hamilton, the Edmonton Oilers may have interest in an Anaheim veteran and there are some potential
report this ad The St. Louis Blues forfeited a chance to hoist the Stanley Cup on home ice by losing 5-1 in Game 6 to the Boston Bruins. The game was closer than the score indicates, as the two teams were neck and neck before an early third period goal by Brandon Carlo rocked the
report this ad Rookies (or “first-year players” as captain Zdeno Chara prefers) figured to play an integral role this season for the Boston Bruins. Eschewing the big-name free agent signings of years past and opting instead to ride the youth wave, success was to be largely predicated on the readiness of several promising prospects within
© Shawn Coates-USA TODAY Sports Bruins talking Johansson internally Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: One source has said that the Boston Bruins have talked internally about bringing Marcus Johansson back next season. He stock has increased of late and he might have priced himself out of Boston. He’s dealt with injuries the past two seasons
report this ad In today’s News & Notes, Erik Karlsson and Tomas Hertl will miss Game 6 of the Western Conference Final for the San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins’ forward Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson is going to play in Sweden for the 2019-20 season and both Calvin de Haan and Jordan Martinook have undergone medical procedures.
report this ad ST. LOUIS — Bruce Cassidy figures sometime before the puck drops for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Boston Bruins’ first line will get together. Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak will talk about what hasn’t gone right so far in the series against the St. Louis Blues and
report this ad In today’s News & Notes, Matt Grzelcyk is in concussion protocol and is day-to-day, Oskar Sundqvist has a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety and some minor transaction news around the NHL. Related: NHL News & Notes: Dave Tippett, Sheldon Keefe & More Grzelcyk Day-to-Day The Boston Bruins will likely
report this ad BOSTON — Sean Kuraly scored to break a third-period tie and assisted on another goal to help the Boston Bruins rally from a two-goal deficit and beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Tuukka Rask stopped 18 shots for Boston, which fell
report this ad The St. Louis Blues have a tall task ahead of them if they are going to defeat the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final. Their opponent has looked better, stronger, and more unbeatable with each passing round, and the Blues have had three tough series in a row. Still, no one
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have a successful history against their first-round playoff opponent — but they’re hardly dwelling on it. For the second straight season, the Bruins will open the Stanley Cup playoffs with a first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Boston hosts Game 1 on Thursday night. Bruins Won the Last Matchup
Home NHL Rumors NHL Rumors: Torey Krug, Chicago Blackhawks Offseason, and Phil Kessel Torey Krug: A victim of the numbers squeeze? Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic: How many salaries can the Boston Bruins fit under the salary cap? That begs the question. With Charlie McAvoy expected to get paid along with several other restricted free