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So here’s an idea of the forwards that still fit the bill for the Black and Gold with Ryder scratched off the list:
JAROME IGINLA
The dream candidate on Boston’s list because he has played with a Bruins-style mentality throughout his entire career. The belief is that a winning situation could spark the 35-year-old’s game. He’s got power-forward size, a mean streak that will fit in well with the Black and Gold and enough offensive ability to post 32 goals and 67 points last season. There’s little doubt that he’s slowed down in the morass that is the Calgary Flames, and he’s got only three goals along with a minus-3 rating in 18 games.
Teams interested in Briere?
According to sources, Armstrong has been asking for forward Danny Briere. He isn’t the only one. Boston inquired about Briere last week, among others.
Briere, 35, is one player who isn’t going anywhere. The Flyers have not asked Briere to waive his no-trade clause, and it isn’t clear whether they’re interested in moving him, but he provided an answer Tuesday.
Pens and Bruins will target Alfredsson
Bruce Garrioch Bruce Garrioch @SunGarrioch
As reported by the Sun Saturday, Alfredsson will be targetted by the Bruins and Penguins is Sens fall out of playoff race. #Sens
https://twitter.com/SunGarrioch/statuses/304623565486047232
Source: Chiarelli chats with Flyers GM Holmgren
While it’s difficult to zero in on exactly what Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli is looking for, sources indicated to CSNNE.com that the B’s GM was in Pittsburgh last night to watch the highly entertaining Penguins-Flyers game.
Chiarelli chatted with Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren for the entire intermission between the second and the third period before the Flyers held on for a 6-5 victory at the CONSOL Energy Center.
INSIDER TRADING: COULD THE SENATORS MOVE ALFREDSSON?
If the Ottawa Senators slide in the absence of both Jason Spezza and Erik Karlsson, what should they do in regards to the future of captain Daniel Alfredsson?
LeBrun: It’s going to be really sensitive for sure. There has been no player as popular in the history of the Senators. Senators GM Bryan Murray can’t control other teams calling him and that’s going to happen if the Senators fall off because of those injuries.
The Leafs, Bruins, Rangers and Penguins have all had talks about O’Reilly
The 22-year-old O’Reilly, the last restricted free agent who remains unsigned, is demanding more than $3.5 million than Matt Duchene is making with the Avs. It should be noted O’Reilly made $900,000 last year on an entry-level deal.
O’Reilly 18 goals and 37 assists for 55 points in 81 games last season. With centre Jason Spezza gone until at least the start of the playoffs after back surgery, the Sens could use that point production.
But if the Senators are going to make a deal for O’Reilly, Murray would be required to give up more than he’s prepared to give. The Avs are looking for a roster player who can help right now, a prospect and a draft pick.
Expect O’Reilly to land somewhere as the Avs try to clear up this sour relationship. The Leafs, Bruins, Rangers and Penguins have all held talks with Sherman, who would like to send him to an eastern conference team.
B’s don’t have any interest in Jarome Iginla?
For Boston fans who keep asking me, I do not believe the B’s have any interest in Jarome Iginla. I don’t think they’ll go there.
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) February 13, 2013
Martinek rejoins the Islanders, The latest on Thomas and What is going on with the Canucks Centers
Check out these three NHL news tidbits
Radek Martinek rejoins Islanders
Thomas wants to play … next season
Gallagher: Canucks need to settle the second line centre question
Eager Krejci shrugs off trade rumors
David Krejci was back on the ice Friday with his Bruins teammates for the first time since heading over to his native Czech Republic to play for HC Pardubice during the lockout, and the 26-year-old pivot said he was aware of the persistent rumors about a possible trade to Phoenix or Anaheim. But he made it clear, as he did last season when the rumors started, that he wants to remain a Bruin.
“I’ve seen it and I have time to go on the Internet, so I know what’s going on,” Krejci said. “I went through lots of things and saw my name there, but there’s nothing I can control. I am happy here, and I hope I haven’t given them any reasons to trade me. So I can’t control it, and I just want to go out there and play my best.”
Seguin wants contract extension before CBA expires
On Monday, the Boston Bruins held their 9th annual golf tournament in Bolton, Mass. — the perfect place for reporters to ask players about the looming lockout.
One of the players queried was Tyler Seguin, who led the Bruins in scoring last season and will become a restricted free agent at the end of 2012-13.
Unsurprisingly, Seguin wants a new deal before the CBA expires on Sept. 15.
From WEEI:
Seguin said he wants to get a deal done before the 15th. Said they’ve had good talks. #bruins
DJ Bean @DJ_Bean Seguin didn’t seem worried about the contract at all. Don’t be surprised if that happens soon
Seguin, 20, is set to make $3.55 million in the final year of his entry-level contract and, in terms of an extension, is likely eying the seven-year, $42 million extension fellow 2010 draftee Taylor Hall recently signed in Edmonton.
Looking beyond Seguin, the Bruins could face a similar circumstance with Milan Lucic, another young forward that’s set to become a RFA after next season.
Lucic is in the final year of a deal that pays $4.08 million annually, and his situation is compounded by the fact Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli just gave Brad Marchand a four-year, $18 million extension (like Lucic and Seguin, Marchand was set to become a RFA in 2013).
Bruins made significant offer to Parise
Zach Parise, one of the two most sought-after NHL free agents on the market, signed a 13-year, $98 million contract with the Wild Wednesday. Before that, however, Parise received a “significant offer” from the Bruins, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.
Prior to the opening of free agency, general manager Peter Chiarelli expected he would remain on the sideline.
The Bruins have less than $3 million in cap space, which was recently set at $70.2 million for 2012-13, although it could decline when the league and players’ union introduce the next collective bargaining agreement.
Had the Bruins signed Parise, the ex-Devils captain would have become the club’s most dynamic left wing, joining Milan Lucic and Brad Marchand. This past season, Parise scored 31 goals and had 38 assists in 82 regular-season games while averaging 19:51 of ice time. During the playoffs, he added eight goals and seven assists in 24 games. Parise could have skated alongside Patrice Bergeron and Tyler Seguin with the Bruins, dropping Marchand to a third-line role.
http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/articles/2012/07/06/bruins_pursued_zach_parise/
NHL Draft Day – Early Afternoon Update
NHL draft: Luongo trade chatter heats up as Canucks insist they’ll wait for the right deal
Tampa Open to trading their first round pick
Brophy on NHL: Luongo likely for Leafs
Strategy Room: Trade talk taking over
Nash deal unlikely, should Sharks turn to JVR?
Could the Bruins trade Thomas?
Could Yakupov fall to 3rd?