Peter Chiarelli spoke with the media on Tuesday, mainly about the signing of Derek Morris, However, Chiarelli also talked about the fact that he planned on enjoying the next month before hockey stokes back up."I am going to take a couple of weeks off and we'll get back at it at the end of August and early September," he said.
So, with that being said, does that mean he is taking a break from all hockey activity? With Phil Kessel sitting out there as a restricted free agent one has to wonder whether Kessel will have to wait at least another month for an offer.
It also begs the question of, why has another team not come in with an average offer and sweep Kessel away? If Kessel were given an offer sheet, the Bruins would have a week to match it.
Boston would have to dump a forward in order to do so and it would be tough to find a fit with a deadline in place. With Kessel likely out at least a quarter of the season that may restrict bidders. Anyone who were to sign Kessel would have to give Boston a future first, second and third round draft pick.
So if you're tired of the Kessel situation, sorry, but it doesn't look like he and the Bruins organization are even close to signing a deal.
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