The Boston Bruins bested the Florida Panthers last night.
- The game synopsis. Jordan Caron and Kevan Miller ended their point droughts. [NewEnglandHockeyJournal]
- The win means the Bruins remain within three points of the Penguins, and they appear to have regained pre-Olympic form. [WorcesterTelegram]
- An unlucky, late deflection cost Chad Johnson a shutout, he has 6 wins in his last 7 games. [MassLive]
- Loui Eriksson was held from the game for a "minor issue." Caron was able to play, and is trying not to think to hard about his future. Adam McQuaid 's status is uncertain. [TheBostonGlobe]
- There are still acquisition options, ones that won't cost the farm. All kidding aside, Caron has been solid as the 13th forward. [WEEI]
- Players mentioned as possible Bruins trade targets are moving, but to other teams. Despite the talent of the young players stepping up, the Bruins need to replace their lost veteran defensemen. [TheBostonGlobe]
- Here's a quick list of morning trade rumors. Pierre LeBrun names Nick Shultz, Henrik Tallinder, and Andrej Meszaros as possible Bruins options. [MyNHLTradeRumors]
- This trade day blog includes a brief reminiscence of the details regarding last season's failed trade for Jarome Iginla from Jay Feaster's perspective. [TheSportingNews]
Elsewhere around the rink:
- Had enough yet? The NHL's Trade Center is available for your real-time viewing pleasure...[NHL]
- Here's a live blog and easy-to-read trade tracker list to help keep you on top of trades. [TheFourthPeriod]
- Martin St. Louis is off to the New York Rangers and Ryan Callahan is now a Bolt. [NHL]
- Tim Thomas and Roberto Luongo are going to be teammates... but the real story is how the deal finally came about, and what this says about both the Canucks and the Panthers ' visions of the future. [CBCSports]
- The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed Anton Khudobin. Well, duh! [CanesCountry]
- Here's an amusing look at Bernd Bruckler’s KHL experience and his Russian "culture shock," complete with pictures. His book is titled "This is Russia." [TheHockeyNews]