From Tsn.ca -- Boston has waived winger Peter Schaefer, who spent all of last season with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League, scoring 26 points and putting up a plus-5 rating in 47 games. The soon-to-be 32-year-old was scheduled to make $2.1-million in 2009-2010.My Take: Now, we all know what will happen here. Nobody is going to pick up Schaefer and his $2.1 million contract for this season. However, will Boston buy out the forgotten forward? Bruins GM, Peter Chiarelli was quoted as saying, "Maybe."
I hope Boston doesn't buy out Schaefer. If Schaefer is bought out, his number against the cap will be $700,000 this season and next. If Schaefer ends up back in Providence, he counts for nothing against the cap. Boston is already tight on the cap and can't afford that $700,000 for a nobody. Remember, they will already have a Glen Murray cap hit of $1.383,333 this season. Having over $2 million in cap hits is a tough thing to swallow.
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*The Kessel for Kaberle trade is apparently not dead. The Bruins may try to work something out with the Maple Leafs tomorrow before the free agency period will begin on July 1. There could also be a sign and trade that may occur later in the week.*Apparently the New York Rangers were interested in acquiring Phil Kessel at the trade deadline. After the Rangers made their first round draft pick of, Chris Kreider, the Bruins offered Kessel for Kreider, their second round pick and their third round pick (eventually Ryan Bourque, son of Ray).
About 26 hours until free agents will start signing with clubs. It's going to be fun.
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