Boston Deal Could Get Bigger, Lecavalier Deal? September 26, 2014, 12:22 PM ET [155 Comments] Eklund

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As of this writing the Bruins still sit with Reilly Smith and Torey Krug UNSIGNED and with no cap spaced to make a deal happen. There are no shortage of teams out there right now trying to "help" Boston out. The Oilers, Jets, Devils, Islanders, and Predators are just the ones I have heard of. Many teams are asking about Krug...who the Bruins want to keep in an ideal world, but they either have to trade an already signed player and hope a deal gets done or trade Krug.



The Preds signing of Ryan Ellis last night is a very good comparable for Torey Krug and Ryan's deal of 12.5 over 5 years is about where the Bruins would like to be.



"They are going to need to clear at least 5M in cap space per year to get both under contract," a source said.



If you remember this past summer wham I wrote how Loui Eriksson could become available...this is why. I am still told that while he is not being shopped there is little doubt they are listening to offers. The Coyotes LOVE Louie Eriksson and are stocked nicely with future talent...The Flames also will be in on Eriksson if the Bruins prove willing.



Lecavalier Still Could be Moved...



There was a point this summer the Flyers had essentially moved Vinny, but the deal fell apart at the last minute. With all the NHL Centers going down to injury I am told it is once again possible Vinny could be moved. The good news is either way the Flyers look like they could be ok here. Vinny has looked much better (and much healthier) in this training camp.



While it is NOT a rumor I have heard, just fun speculation, how about the unthinkable...a Flyers/Rangers Deal. The Rangers have lost Stepan and need a center to play with...Marty St Louis.....hmmm... (If these two teams make this deal prepare for the seven horseman..)