UPDATE: Hossa to the Bs
According to hockeybuzz.com,
the Bruins have interest in veteran Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Dan
Boyle. The Lightning had been working hard to re-sign Boyle, but
apparently the two sides are having trouble arriving at a compromise,
similar to the Marian Hossa-Thrashers situation. As a result, TB has
been talking to the B's, Flyers, and either the New York Rangers or
Islanders in an attempt to move Boyle before the deadline.
Update to the Update (11:05 PM): TSN.ca is reporting that the Lightning have re-signed Boyle for 6 years and $40 million. The B's are likely still in the market for a veteran, offensive-minded defenseman, and they've got about another 15 hours or so to acquire one
In other B's trade rumors, TSN.ca is reporting that the Flames will not be trading left winger Alex Tanguay. GM Darryl Sutter made this much clear when he said I am not trading Tanguay earlier today. The B's reportedly had interest in Tanguay, so Sutter's proclamation slightly diminishes the Bruins' options for acquiring an established goal-scoring forward. Another option may have opened up recently, however, as winger Martin Havlat seems to have worn out his welcome in Chicago. The Blackhawks have said they will not be sellers at tomorrow's deadline, but if it is indeed the case that Havlat could be moved, expect the B's to be a big player. Havlat is just 26 years old and would presumably come at a cheaper price than Marian Hossa.
With things really heating up with under a day to go to the trade deadline, we'll keep you updated as all the details unfold. Peter Chiarelli: our thoughts and prayers are with you, don't screw this up.
More encouraging Bruins news: Patrice Bergeron skated for 20 minutes today. While he's still not likely to return to game action this season, and in spite of the fact that he's lost about 15 pounds since going down, it's very encouraging news that he's progressing in his recovery. It's certainly an improvement over the 5 minute bike rides we were hearing about just a few weeks ago. Keep your head up, Berg; can't wait to see that #37 back out there on the TD Banknorth Garden ice.
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UPDATE (2.23.2008, 7:14 PM) / PitchMaster
More on the prospective Hossa deal - according to multiple sources, Phil Kessel's name has popped up in the trade rumors as the "keystone piece," if you will. I have to say that this is a surprising development given Kessel's rapid ascent as an offensive playmaker. There are many naysayers who raise the case that he is incredibly inconsistent.... my response is simple: HE IS ONLY 20!! The kid has barely scratched the surface of his potential, and who knows if Hossa will stick around past this season?
The benefit of adding Kessel to this trade is that it will give players like newly drafted Zach Hamill, and longtime Baby B's like David Krejci, Vlad Sobotka and the like, the space to show their stuff in his absence... Now if Hossa can be signed to a longterm deal a la Savard and Big Z, this deal might have some legs, but we don't want another rental like Sergei Gonchar who is going to jet a year after the trade; we need longterm momentum for this franchise. So Mr. Chiarelli you have a choice: will you mortgage the future to build for the present? We will know in only two days.
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ORIGINAL POST (2.21.2008) / PitchMaster
Word is that the Montreal Canadiens are attempting to put their stamp on the trade market for Marian Hossa by offering left winger Michael Ryder and blue-liner Mark Streit. The Bruins still have the very competitive offer of two prospects and an established everyday player on the table, so the B's and Habs appear to be in a deadlock.
The Thrashers would still prefer to re-sign Hossa to a long term deal, and it is GM Don Waddell's intention to try to do so one last time before the trade deadline. Should he fail, Hossa will almost certainly be moved by February 26th. One would assume the way negotiations have been curtailed in recent days, Hossa is primed to be moved...stay tuned.
The Bruins also appear to have their hands in the cookie jar for defensive help; Colorado's John-Michael Liles and Nashville's Ryan Suter are rumored to be on the B's radar. It is currently uncertain what packages would be needed to pry either of them away from their teams, but one can be assured it would be less than the price of Hossa.
More as we know it.
Update to the Update (11:05 PM): TSN.ca is reporting that the Lightning have re-signed Boyle for 6 years and $40 million. The B's are likely still in the market for a veteran, offensive-minded defenseman, and they've got about another 15 hours or so to acquire one
In other B's trade rumors, TSN.ca is reporting that the Flames will not be trading left winger Alex Tanguay. GM Darryl Sutter made this much clear when he said I am not trading Tanguay earlier today. The B's reportedly had interest in Tanguay, so Sutter's proclamation slightly diminishes the Bruins' options for acquiring an established goal-scoring forward. Another option may have opened up recently, however, as winger Martin Havlat seems to have worn out his welcome in Chicago. The Blackhawks have said they will not be sellers at tomorrow's deadline, but if it is indeed the case that Havlat could be moved, expect the B's to be a big player. Havlat is just 26 years old and would presumably come at a cheaper price than Marian Hossa.
With things really heating up with under a day to go to the trade deadline, we'll keep you updated as all the details unfold. Peter Chiarelli: our thoughts and prayers are with you, don't screw this up.
More encouraging Bruins news: Patrice Bergeron skated for 20 minutes today. While he's still not likely to return to game action this season, and in spite of the fact that he's lost about 15 pounds since going down, it's very encouraging news that he's progressing in his recovery. It's certainly an improvement over the 5 minute bike rides we were hearing about just a few weeks ago. Keep your head up, Berg; can't wait to see that #37 back out there on the TD Banknorth Garden ice.
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UPDATE (2.23.2008, 7:14 PM) / PitchMaster
More on the prospective Hossa deal - according to multiple sources, Phil Kessel's name has popped up in the trade rumors as the "keystone piece," if you will. I have to say that this is a surprising development given Kessel's rapid ascent as an offensive playmaker. There are many naysayers who raise the case that he is incredibly inconsistent.... my response is simple: HE IS ONLY 20!! The kid has barely scratched the surface of his potential, and who knows if Hossa will stick around past this season?
The benefit of adding Kessel to this trade is that it will give players like newly drafted Zach Hamill, and longtime Baby B's like David Krejci, Vlad Sobotka and the like, the space to show their stuff in his absence... Now if Hossa can be signed to a longterm deal a la Savard and Big Z, this deal might have some legs, but we don't want another rental like Sergei Gonchar who is going to jet a year after the trade; we need longterm momentum for this franchise. So Mr. Chiarelli you have a choice: will you mortgage the future to build for the present? We will know in only two days.
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ORIGINAL POST (2.21.2008) / PitchMaster
Word is that the Montreal Canadiens are attempting to put their stamp on the trade market for Marian Hossa by offering left winger Michael Ryder and blue-liner Mark Streit. The Bruins still have the very competitive offer of two prospects and an established everyday player on the table, so the B's and Habs appear to be in a deadlock.
The Thrashers would still prefer to re-sign Hossa to a long term deal, and it is GM Don Waddell's intention to try to do so one last time before the trade deadline. Should he fail, Hossa will almost certainly be moved by February 26th. One would assume the way negotiations have been curtailed in recent days, Hossa is primed to be moved...stay tuned.
The Bruins also appear to have their hands in the cookie jar for defensive help; Colorado's John-Michael Liles and Nashville's Ryan Suter are rumored to be on the B's radar. It is currently uncertain what packages would be needed to pry either of them away from their teams, but one can be assured it would be less than the price of Hossa.
More as we know it.
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