Elliotte Friedman Drops A Bomb Regarding The Boston Bruins.

According to Sportsnet NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman's recent column, the Bruins are actively exploring various avenues to ensure Bertuzzi remains a part of their roster.

The speculation surrounding Bertuzzi's next contract took an interesting turn when James Stewart, a producer for 98.5 The Sports Hub, reported that the talented forward could be seeking a hefty sum of up to $7 million per season. However, some industry insiders, like Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now, believe that Bertuzzi's market value may not reach those astronomical heights. Murphy opined,

Interestingly, the same source that suggested Bertuzzi's desired salary also indicated that the Bruins could potentially address their financial situation by actively shopping defenseman Hampus Lindholm. The 29-year-old blueliner finds himself in the second year of an eight-year, $52 million contract, carrying a substantial $6.5 million cap hit. It appears the Bruins are experiencing some buyer's remorse in regards to this deal.

In their pursuit to retain key assets, the Bruins are not solely focused on Bertuzzi. Rumors have surfaced that they are open to trading Taylor Hall, an experienced forward who could provide significant value to any interested party. However, their desire to keep their core intact extends beyond Bertuzzi and Hall. Dmitry Orlov, another talented player, seems to be a major point of obsession for the Bruins organization.

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