Marcus Johansson And Don Sweeney Comment On The Possibility Of Signing New Contract.
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June 18, 2019 (3:31 PM)
Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney doesn't have too many headaches to deal with this summer.�
At the top of the list for the B's GM is getting new contracts done with restricted free agents Charlie McAvoy, Brandon�Carlo and Danton Heinen.�
He might be a little tight against the salary cap but a decision regarding David Backes could free up some space.�
That space could be used to keep pending free agent�Marcus Johansson around.�
"We found that Marcus was a really good fit for our hockey club," Sweeney said. "Was proud of how he had gotten injured, came back, elevated his play and was really invested. I thought he fit in really well with Charlie (Coyle) and (Danton) Heinen. (Johansson) gave us some options on the power play. He was a really good fit. A good person, great teammate; got us to a certain point. Wish we could've finished it off." Johansson definitely sounds like he's open to sticking around.�
"I loved it here. It's been unbelievable. We'll talk and see what happens and work something out. This has been an unbelievable place to play. I really loved it."
"Whatever is best for me and my family," Johansson said. "I've got time to talk to Boston here first before that happens. I'm hopeful. We'll see what happens, it's tough to say. I want to see what Don has to say, and I'll definitely consider whatever we talk about and take it from there. I don't know much, yet, but I really loved it here and (it's) definitely a place I see myself staying."
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