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Welcome aboard, Zane!
- We're all insano for Zano! Goalie prospect Zane McIntyre has opted to leave UND to play for the Bruins. [Boston.CBSLocal]
- His decision will have repercussions all the way from Boston to Providence... and beyond? [HockeyBuzz]
- And the number is... $71.4 million dollars. The NHL salary cap is now the enemy the Bruins know. [TheBostonGlobe]
- Brace yourselves for that Oilers offer sheet to Dougie Hamilton, because they have nothing to lose by pursuing him. [HockeyBuzz]
- Hamilton's magic number appears to be near $7 million per year, and the Bruins are not reported to be close to re-signing him yet. [TSN]
- Patrice Bergeron checked in with Caryn Switaj from Las Vegas on media day... (Video, 1:30) [Bruins.NHL]
- ... as did GM Don Sweeney, who spoke about the General Managers' meeting. (Video, 4:08) [Bruins.NHL]
Elsewhere around the rink:
- Thanks to the quality of this year's NHL draft candidates, teams have been dealing their picks. Seven such trades involving first-round picks have alrady occurred. [USAToday]
- Former Bruin Kevin Stevens' son (local lad Luke Stevens) hopes to follow his father's footsteps into the NHL. [PatriotLedger]
- The NHLPA can be satisfied with their victory, as the NHL agrees to move to a 3-on-3 overtime with the shootout as the last resort. [TSN]
- Nothing screams "OFF-SEASON" like the news of two new women to be featured on "Hockey Wives." [NHL]