Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli took the necessary steps in securing one of the league's top playmakers Tuesday morning, as he signed 32-year-old center Marc Savard to a seven-year extension, as reported by TSN. Full Article at Bleacher Report

The fact that the Bruins are even entertaining the notion of taking a gamble on gimpy Peter Forsberg speaks volumes about their internal desperation over adding more offense to the struggling team. Full Article at Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Cam Neely, like a lot of people in hockey, can’t positively identify the root of the problem, but the Bruins’ Hall of Fame winger figures he would begin by scrutinizing the equipment. “These,’’ said Neely, pointing emphatically to his right elbow. Full Article at Boston Globe

TORONTO -- While much of Wednesday's session of the NHL General Managers Meeting was focused on keeping skaters safe by addressing blindside hits to the head, there also was a fair amount of time focused on keeping goalies safe despite a desire to... Full Article at National Hockey league | NHL.com

Roberto Luongo’s cracked rib is a significant thorn in Vancouver’s side, but it’s also a window of opportunity for Andrew Raycroft, the ex-Bruin netminder (and 2004 NHL Rookie of the Year) who went shopping for a new hockey home as a free agent in July. Full Article at Boston Globe

Soon after the Bruins’ 2-0 loss to Detroit Tuesday at Joe Louis Arena, David Krejci complained of flu-like symptoms. Yesterday, the team confirmed that Krejci was diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, making him the first Bruin to contract the illness. Full Article at Boston Globe