From the Ottawa Sun’s Bruce Garrioch:
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The Tampa Bay Lightning are toying with the idea of acquiring D Dan Boyle's rights from San Jose before he becomes a UFA. #NHL
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) June 5, 2014
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Boyle, of course, will not be back with San Jose next season. The Sharks made the decision to cut ties with the 37-year-old defenseman, despite his preference to stay with the club.
Tampa Bay could make sense for Boyle if the Lightning decide to cut their own ties with a veteran right-handed blue-liner -- 39-year-old Sami Salo, who’s a pending unrestricted free agent.
Why might the Lightning be willing to give up an asset to acquire Boyle’s negotiating rights before July 1? Read this to find out.
Boyle won a Stanley Cup as a member of the Lightning in 2004. He was traded to San Jose in 2008.
Update:
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Boyle's agent, George Bazos, says defenseman plans to test market, but open to reunion with #TBLightning. "I know he loves it down there."
— Joe Smith (@JoeSmithNHL) June 5, 2014
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