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Keep hearing Jamie McGinn linked to Bruins.
Keep hearing Jamie McGinn linked to #Bruins. Also, #Isles and #Blues. #TradeCentre #TradeDeadline
— Jimmy Murphy (@MurphysLaw74) February 29, 2016
Clock is ticking on Loui Eriksson
What to do, what to do, if you’re the Boston Bruins and pending unrestricted free-agent winger Loui Eriksson remains unsigned into Monday, as the clock ticks down to the 3 p.m. ET trade deadline?
Bruins shouldn’t force a deal at trade deadline
When it comes to reinforcing this team for the stretch run and for the next few seasons, the Bruins are best served with hockey trades, such as the one that brought Brett Connolly last year for a pair of picks. Connolly is young, under control, and has room to improve. At the moment, he is not a go-to No. 1 right wing. But he is playing a good grind game next to Marchand and Bergeron, even if he doesn’t develop into the sharpshooting snapper that Lightning scouts once projected him to be.
Bruins looking to trade big names
The Bruins should do everything to keep building for the future while still attempting to remain competitive for a playoff spot. If Loui Eriksson isn’t going to sign a team-friendly extension, then move him for whatever the highest bidder wants to spend for him at the Feb. 29 trade deadline.
A Loui Eriksson reunion is just what the Stars need, but I doubt it’ll happen through a trade with Boston
Could Loui be in the mix to make return to Dallas to play alongside Spezza? We desperately need a true second line winger.
Heika: I would love Loui Eriksson to return. He is exactly what the Stars need. But I can’t imagine Boston trading him back after the Seguin deal. Maybe if he hits free agency.
Bruins seem certain to deal Eriksson by deadline
But, seeing as he’ll be one of the NHL’s premier free agents when the market opens July 1, that’s a double-edged sword. Especially since it’s never felt like he’s has any allegiance to Boston and won’t be inclined to give the B’s a hometown discount. Not only that, but his agent — J.P. Barry — has a history of getting maximum compensation, both in terms of money and years, for his clients in free agency.
What Boston’s Loui Eriksson could fetch in a trade
You’re only worth what they’ll pay for you. And if the Swede hits the trade rental market in February, he could fetch the Boston Bruins a heftier return than any other movable forward eyeing unrestricted free agency this summer.
What will Boston do with Loui?
GM Don Sweeney on NESN’s pregame show: “We’ve been in discussions with Loui and the first priority will be to try and get him signed."
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 21, 2016
Could the Stars target Ericksson or Edler?
If Boston is open to it and hasn’t re-signed Loui Eriksson, I think he would be a player that would be a good fit as a rental. (although making that deal after the Seguin trade might be tough to pull off). If San Jose or Vancouver is struggling, I’d inquire about Brent Burns or Alex Edler and put up some of the young guns as bait. That’s just barstool talk, but now I can say that I said it first if it ever happens.
Pressure on Bruins to make deal
With Krejci down, pressure on Bruins to make deal
Boston Bruins are in a position to make an impactful deal or two
Joe McDonald | ESPNBoston.com writes … The Boston Bruins are in a position to make an impactful deal or two prior to Monday’s NHL trade deadline.
Boston GM Peter Chiarelli on the hotseat?
Bruce Garrioch, Ottawa Sun writes … Hard to believe Boston GM Peter Chiarelli is in trouble but it sure sounds like he’s on the hotseat unless the Bruins make the playoffs — and go deep, as well.
Bruins won’t ask Chara to waive no-trade clause
Mike Johnston of Sportsnet.ca wrties … Bruins won’t ask Chara to waive no-trade clause
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