The loss was tough, but the biggest story is the rapidly approaching trade deadline. 15 hours and counting.
The names still floating with Bruins interest are Chris Pronger, Derek Morris, Keith Tkachuk, Tomas Kaberle, Jordan Leopold, Nik Antropov and Chris Neil. A dark horse could be Bill Guerin who looks to be on the way out on the Island. Washington is the most interested in the Guerin sweepstakes.
Chris Pronger:
I was listening to the Dale and Holley show this afternoon on WEEI and fans calling in were certainly most interested in Pronger. The big message, do not trade Phil Kessel.
According to Pierre LeBrun, a solid hockey insider, the talks regarding Pronger are next to nothing at this point. It looks as though the Ducks will keep Pronger until the off season and try to trade him there.
Derek Morris:
An above-average, puck moving defenseman who is likely headed out of Phoenix. Morris will likely cost a mid-round draft pick.
Keith Tkachuk:
Next to dead. The Blues think they can make the playoffs this year. The Blues are only four points out but they are in 12th place in the West. Will the 4-0 loss to Detroit tonight make them become sellers again?
Tomas Kaberle:
The Leafs like Kaberle and he is likely not going anywhere unless a great offer comes their way. Kaberle would except a trade to Boston but don't expect anything here.
Jordan Leopold:
This puck-moving blue liner was a hot name a week ago. However, his named has slowly disappeared. The Avalanche are certainly out of the mix at this point with absolutely no goal tending (Andrew Raycroft) so it may be that Leopold's name is back in the mix tomorrow. I would expect Leopold to go.
Nik Antropov:
Antropov is almost certainly out of Toronto. Brian Burke said he has received offers for Antropov and the Bruins have been said to have had interest.
Chris Neil:
Neil and Ottawa talked about a contract extension yesterday but nothing could be worked out. It looks as though Neil will be heading out of time by 3 PM on Wednesday. The Red Wings would like to get Neil but they are right up on the cap.
Others:
There are so many other names out there and I'm sure even others that will come out of the wood work tomorrow. The Bruins will try to do something to create a spark. It is not known what may be done but we shall soon find out.
I will check in tomorrow night with a Vlog talking about what did or did not happen on deadline day for the Bruins and what it means the rest of the way. You can check that out at www.youtube.com/bruinspace
Tick, tick, tick.....
The Bruins media availability tomorrow:
From BostonBruins.com--
BOSTON - The Boston Bruins announced their schedule and media availability for the NHL Trade Deadline Day. The NHL Trade Deadline is Wednesday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
The team will practice at Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington, MA from 11:30 - 12:15 p.m., with Bruins players available at approximately 12:20 p.m. and Head Coach Claude Julien available at approximately 12:50 p.m.
Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli will hold a press conference in Legends at TD Banknorth Garden at 4:30 p.m. ET (Legends is located on level three at TD Banknorth Garden on the West End of the building). The press conference will be held as scheduled regardless of whether or not the team makes a trade.
Following the press conference, Chiarelli will participate in a 30-minute "Rinkside Chat," presented by Covidien, with Bruins fans online at BostonBruins.com from 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET.
The Will McDonough Press Room at TD Banknorth Garden will be open to working media beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. Light snacks and refreshments will be served from 2:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m.
Fans will be able to follow all of the day's action on BostonBruins.com, NESN and the NHL's three media platforms. BostonBruins.com will provide behind-the-scenes access in to the Bruins War Room, with minute-by-minute updates and exclusive interviews throughout the day from Bruins Hockey Operations personnel including Chiarelli, Assistant General Manager Jim Benning, Vice President Cam Neely, and Director of Hockey Operations Don Sweeney.
NESN will broadcast a live NHL Trade Deadline Special from their fifth floor Garden Studio from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m, with analysts Andy Brickley, Naoko Funayama, Mike Milbury, and Kathryn Tappen breaking down all of the trades from around the league. The show will re-air at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening.
The NHL Network, NHL.com and NHL Radio will dedicate six hours of programming to Trade Deadline Day. The NHL Network will be having a free preview on March 4, making their three-hour NHL Trade Deadline Special show available in more than 34 million homes. The NHL Network's Trade Deadline Special will provide interviews from General Managers from around the league, as well a glimpse into the NHL's Central Registry trade office, enabling viewers to watch as transactions become finalized through trade calls among the participating General Managers and league officials. The NHL Network's Trade Deadline Special will air from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET.
The Bruins continue their six-game homestand tonight when they host the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:00 p.m at the TD Banknorth Garden.
Karsums back to Providence:
Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has assigned forward Martins Karsums to the Providence Bruins.
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