Here are all the links from around the hockey world as NHL trade deadline day is upon us with no promise of fireworks in Boston.
*As referenced above, there’s a good chance the Bruins won’t be doing much today and they’re perfectly okay with that.
*Craig Custance grades every move made ahead of the trade deadline with plenty of action out of the way early.
*The Vancouver Canucks will not be trading Ryan Miller, which is smart given the normal market for No. 1 goaltenders.
*The New York Rangers lost out on the Kevin Shattenkirk rental sweepstakes at the deadline, so they’ve opted for Brendan Smith instead.
*The Florida Panthers may make a move at the deadline (which they did in acquiring Thomas Vanek) but they will not make or break their team with deadline deals.
*Doug Armstrong says that Shattenkirk was frustrated by his role with the St. Louis Blues, and that played into his trade to the Capitals.
Boston Bruins
*For something completely different: It’s a national holiday in Canada as Jay and Dan will be returning to their natural habitat.