Thursday, November 5, 2009

Krejci diasnosed with swine flu; Rask signed to two-year extension

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Boston Bruins. Today, Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced that the club’s medical staff has confirmed a diagnosis of H1N1 for David Krejci.

Based on Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations, Krejci will be isolated from the rest of the team until he is symptom and fever free for 24 hours.

The spread of the virus to other players and coaches is a concern for the Bruins, but the team is confident that the virus will not spread.

Look for Krejci to miss a few games due to the illness. This of course is coming at a time where the Bruins are already minus Marc Savard, Milan Lucic and Byron Bitz.
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If you want to see a video of Peter Chiarelli discussing the Krejci case, check out the blog at http://www.myspace.com/bostonbruinspace
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There was, however, some good news that came out today. The GM for Boston was busy, announcing that the club has signed goaltender Tuukka Rask to a two-year contract extension through the 2011-12 season.

Chiarelli told reporters today that Rask's final cap figure, beginning next season, will be $1.25 million. Rask will make $1 million next season, and jump to $1.5 million in 2011-'12.

This is a solid deal for the Bruins, that will get another one of their young and talented players signed past this season. There is no doubt that Chiarelli wants to get these young guys signed before they hit free agency this July; see Phil Kessel.

One would have to speculate that Blake Wheeler may be the next to talk terms with the Bruins. Wheeler, will also be a restricted free agent at seasons end, like Rask and Lucic would have been.

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