No shocker here folks.

Glen Murray, who was placed on unconditional waivers Wednesday, was not claimed by any NHL team prior to today’s 12 p.m. deadline.

The Bruins will most likely complete Murray’s buyout tomorrow.

Bruins just got better.

Pelletier Gone

In a deal of two AHLers, the Bruins traded slick forward Pascal Pelletier to Chicago for forward Martin St. Pierre.

I think the Hawks won this deal, but for Pelletier , it will give him a much better shot at seeing NHL duty in 08/09.

Don’t expect St. Pierre to see any valuable minutes in Boston this season. He’ll start the season in Providence and will only see ice with the big club if the injury bug hits hard.

The dollar figures as in for Dennis Wideman.

Glen Murray should start packing now - news of his buyout will be coming within the next few days.

BTB

My sources have told me that Bruins have locked up defenseman Dennis Wideman to a 4-year deal today.

This may not hit the air waves until late this evening or tomorrow morning.

More details to come.

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Wish I had more exciting news to share - such as the release of a certain right winger whose first name rhymes with hen.

Sorry.

The 2008-2009 Schedule is hot off the press.

The Bruins start their 2008-2009 campaign with a four game road trip where they will visit Colorado (Oct 9th), Minnesota, Montreal and Ottawa.   Well, we won’t have to wait long for Lucic vs Laraque Take I - they’ll be dropping the gloves in game 3 - so check off your calander now.

Boston’s home opener goes Monday, October 20 against Sid the Kid’s Pittsburgh Penguins.

See full B’s sched at NHL.com site.

That’s the best I can do for you transaction hungry fans.

BTB

Is it just me - or is this waiting around for news of Glen Murray’s buyout kinda turning into a yawn fest?

JUST GET IT DONE CHIA

Ever hear of the saying “Addition by Subtraction” ?

BTB

Patrice Bergeron was cleared today for full contact practice - and joined his team on the ice.

As to when he will return to game action - that remains all speculation. I’m going to guess we MIGHT see him by game 5 of the Montreal series. That will give Bergy another 1.5 weeks of contact practice and gym work to get his body ready.

Savard Update

Still no word on when Marc Savard will return to action. We might be looking at Game 4 before he returns - giving him another full week of recovery time.

David Krejci will shoulder the offensive load until the B’s top forwards return to action. Let’s hope the rook is ready for it.

BTB

Here it is:

Thu, Apr 10, 2008, Bruins @ Canadiens, 7:00 PM EST

Sat, Apr 12, 2008, Bruins @ Canadiens, 7:00 PM EST

Sun, Apr 13, 2008, Canadiens vs. Bruins, 7:00 PM EST

Tue, Apr 15, 2008, Canadiens vs. Bruins, 7:00 PM EST

Thu, Apr 17, 2008, Bruins @ Canadiens, 7:00 PM EST

Sat, Apr 19, 2008, Canadiens vs. Bruins, TBD

Mon, Apr 21, 2008, Bruins @ Canadiens, TBD

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Broken back is the word on the street.

Sounds bad right?

Well, Savvy could be back on ice this upcoming weekend. The broken bone is called a transverse process - and isn’t thought to be too serious.

He’s definitely OUT tomorrow night versus the Leafs.

Bruins Center Marc Savard, victim of a nasty Steve Begin cross-check on Saturday night, did not practice with the team this morning and his status for tomorrow nights game in Toronto is uncertain.

Savard left Saturday nights game just before the final buzzer went off in regulation time in their 3-2 OT loss to Montreal. He looked to be in significant pain as he left for the bench. He did not participate in overtime - nor the game deciding shootout.

If Savvy can’t go, expect David Krecji to take over as the pivot on the top scoring line.

Great news for Bruins fans today.

Coach Claude Julien announced Patrice Bergeron will skate with the team tomorrow morning - and participate in non-contact drills.  He’ll skate and take shots throughout the AM session.

Bruins could really use a jolt in their lineup with the playoffs coming quickly.   If Bergy continues to progress - I wouldnt be shocked to see him in the lineup in early-mid April.  Give him about 5 games to ready himself for a tough playoff series.

Andrew Alberts and Manny Fernandez are also expected to join the team for practice.  With the Bruins recent struggles between the pipes, Fernandez could find himself in a starters role if he can shake the rust off quickly.

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