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Some readers have wondered whether P.J. Axelsson, entering the final year of his current contract ($1.85 million annually), might be on the trade block. My...

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Fluto's 10 games to watch

It'll be more than two months before the Bruins return to game action. But worry not -- while you wait, the Globe's Fluto Shinzawa takes a look at the recently-released 2008-09 NHL schedule and gives you ten Bruins games that bear watching.

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Murray clears waivers

As expected, Glen Murray, who was placed on unconditional waivers by the Bruins Wednesday, was not claimed by yesterday's noon deadline. If a team had claimed Murray, it would have assumed the $4.15 million remaining on his contract. (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)

Bruins lock up Wideman; Murray waived

The Bruins locked up one of their younger players in 25-year-old Dennis Wideman yesterday, signing the defenseman to a four-year, $15.5 million extension that translates to a $3.875 million annual cap hit. (Boston Globe, 7/24/08)

Suit leads TD Banknorth to assume new identity

Changing course in the face of a lawsuit, TD Banknorth picked a new new name to use following its merger with Commerce Bancorp Inc. of New Jersey - TD Bank. (Boston Globe, 7/24/08)

For Predators, time to pounce

Let the record show that constructing a core around young defensemen can take half a decade. (Boston Globe, 7/20/08)

Planted seeds of hard work

WHITBY, Ontario - His summer job in the steel mill was hard, physically challenging, and sometimes brutally hot. Molten steel rods, some 60 feet long and 780 pounds, would arrive at his spot in the warehouse at temperatures of around 800 degrees, so hot, Shawn Thornton recalled the other day, that one day the soles of his boots dissolved while ... (Boston Globe, 7/20/08)

Bruins hit the road early in preseason, too

The Bruins, who play an NHL-high eight regular-season games on the road in October, will be spending significant time away from home during the exhibition season as well. (Boston Globe, 7/19/08)

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Sports Log Lecavalier gets an 11-year extension (Boston Globe, 7/14/08)
Hockey notes Jacobs: For sale sign not up on Bruins (Boston Globe, 7/13/08)
Hockey Notes Jacobs: For sale sign not up on Bruins (Boston Globe, 7/12/08)
Regan trying to pull out stops for Bruins (Boston Globe, 7/12/08)
Hamill adjusting to Bruins' camp (Boston Globe, 7/11/08)
Colborne grows on you (Boston Globe, 7/10/08)
Early returns of Bergeron, Fernandez good for Bruins (Boston Globe, 7/9/08)
Bruins notebook Bruins prospect Arniel regrets arrest (Boston Globe, 7/9/08)

latest hockey news from the wires

Bruins get F St. Pierre in trade from Blackhawks (AP, 7/24/08)
Bruins re-sign defenseman Dennis Wideman (AP, 7/23/08)
Ducks coach Randy Carlyle signs 2-year extension (AP, 7/23/08)
Sabres sign goaltender Miller to 5-year extension (AP, 7/19/08)
Penguins, coach Therrien agree on 3-year contract (AP, 7/19/08)

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