The Boston Bruins might not be trying to spend massive on a coach
Jimmy Murphy: (on Rick Tocchet signing a five-year contract at round $5 million per season) Had heard from a number of sources that former Bruins coach Jim Montgomery was on the lookout for that sort of contract when he was in talks with the Bruins final offseason.
Unsure how far alongside the Bruins’ talks with Rick Tocchet went. If that was the kind of contract he requested the Bruins for, they clearly didn’t need to go that top for a coach.
Lou Lamoriello in Buffalo to resume Nexus, not discuss to the Sabres
Darren Dreeger: Lou Lamoriello was noticed in a Buffalo airport however he was apparently there to replace his Nexus.
There’s nothing imminent with Lamoriello. is bound the Sabres can be fascinated with including somebody like Lamoriello to their entrance workplace.
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The New Jersey Devils need to enhance their bottom-six and their intangibles
David Pagnotta: On “The Newest” speaking concerning the New Jersey Devils, their pending UFAs and their search to enhance their bottom-six and intangibles.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
Kate Pettersen: “Okay, nicely, in New Jersey, GM Tom Fitzgerald, he mentioned, you realize, we weren’t ok this yr. So anticipate some strikes. Now, what I’m questioning is, are you listening to that these are going to be massive strikes or extra beauty, including some smaller items to only beef up the bunch?
Pagnotta: “It definitely appears Kate, like New Jersey needs to re-adjust, re-jig their bottom-six and their intangible items to this roster.
They’ve acquired quite a lot of free brokers within the decrease stage of the roster when it comes to depth items and high quality depth items. That appears like that’s the world of focus, primarily for Tom Fitzgerald in New Jersey.
They’ve acquired some cap area to play with. They need to be a bit bit extra bodily, add a bit bit extra grit to the lineup, but in addition be accountable at each ends.
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So definitely, the anticipation in New Jersey is that they’re going to make some, some strikes with that in thoughts. And hopefully that, coupled with a wholesome roster subsequent season, will get them again into what they imagine to be cup competition.
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