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cshea said:
Yeah. They almost did this a year ago, it is too bad Felger and Mazz didn't remember or as about it. Seidenberg was going to play if they got past Montreal last year, and I believe they were using his LTIR for Meszaros.
 
I think Seidenberg had maybe a  5% chance of returning at some point during the playoffs when they made the Meszaros deal.   He was ruled out for the year December and had major surgury.    There were rumors he might come back during the playoffs, but honestly my understanding is he was nowhere close.   Good grief the guy is still trying to get back up to speed.
 
That is a whole different case than, putting a player who the long end of his recovery chart has him returning a week before the regular season ends,  on LTIR and replacing him.
 
That would be the ultimate kick in the nuts.    I can just imagine.
 
Bruins trade Koko, and the Boychuck #2's to Phoenix for Vermette and michalak.   Krejci is forced to deal with a small relapse.   Then Krejci dresses for game one of the playoffs.    Bruins get beat first round anyway,  and then in June are assessed a 5 million dollar cap penalty for the 2015/2016 season for cap circumvention.    So next year becomes a complete shitshow as well
 

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I can't find definitive proof but I'm 90% certain PHI has done this at least once if not multiple times.  Fairly certain they have stashed players for when the playoffs start.  They are always up against the cap but with capgeek gone it is tough to find historical cap info.
 

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Chicago could be in the same boat. Kane went down last night, and the early Twitter chatter is that it's a clavicle and the hope is he's back by the playoffs.

I agree that it is too risky for the Bruins. Not only for league punishment perspective, but also in case Krejci is ready early. It'd suck to be in a fight the last 2 weeks,
have Krejci ready but unable to play him because a guy like Vermette is here.
 

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Some B's chatter out there today....

Haggs says Lupul's name has popped up of late. Dreger replies saying, yeah they talked with Toronto about him but it's likely too risky for the Bruins. Dreger and LeBrun say we're still in on Vermette, Stewart and others.
 

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cshea said:
Some B's chatter out there today....

Haggs says Lupul's name has popped up of late. Dreger replies saying, yeah they talked with Toronto about him but it's likely too risky for the Bruins. Dreger and LeBrun say we're still in on Vermette, Stewart and others.
 
Lupul? An oft-injured underachiever?
 
Great.
 

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That seems unlikely, but you never know. Toronto is paying Horton $26 million a essentially so they can have an extra $5 million in cap space each year. Not sure they'd be up for eating more money for a player to not play for them.
 

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@_TyAnderson: Entire Bruins front office down from the ninth level VERY late. Usually on elevator with media down. Something could be going down.
 

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@MikeMiccoli: Bruins are targeting speed. Think mgmt tried/is trying to get it done tonight.
 

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Mike Miccoli ‏@MikeMiccoli 1m1 minute ago
If trade is completed tonight, wouldn't expect anything to be announced until the Providence Bruins game ends. 3rd period about to start.
 

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Shawn Hutcheon ‏@ShawnHutcheon 1m1 minute ago
#NHLBruins have not acquired Antoine Vermette nor Anthony Stewart.
 

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burstnbloom said:
I'm betting on Cam Atkinson. 
 
My gut feeling as well. Feel like the B's need a 2nd pairing D more than a forward at this point, hopefully he's bringing someone like Tyutin with him
 

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David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod · 6m 6 minutes ago
Still told Bruins have some news coming. #waitinggame
 

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Joe Haggerty ‏@HackswithHaggs 15s16 seconds ago
Checked in with a Bruins source. Nothing to report right now.
 

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Aaron Portzline ‏@Aportzline 23s23 seconds ago
Rumors surrounding #CBJ Cam Atkinson have certainly intensified tonight. GM Jarmo Kekalainen burning midnight oil. Nothing official
 

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If that's the going rate for Vermette, they better be re-signing or trading Soderberg. Being a buyer in this market is just irresponsible for the franchise in the long term.
 

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Any insights into why?  Seemed like a serviceable little player.  Obviously the timing suggests the need for the roster spot but am I getting ahead of myself? 
 

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right here
https://twitter.com/PensInsideScoop/status/572162493486895104
 
that'd certainly change his trade value...
 

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RedOctober3829 said:
Erik Cole crossed off the list. Might as well do nothing now.
2 prospects and a 2nd for Cole.
 
honestly with how much it's costing I hope Chia holds firm. I'd be okay with him looking to move a couple guys to be perfectly honest. If someone wants to overpay for Campbell or Paille or Carl or Kelly or or or...? Sold. They've had a good run, they're allowed a stinker year now and then.