GLEN MURRAY No takers
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.
The Bruins can buy out the right wing today, shaving two-thirds of Murray's salary off their 2008-09 cap number. They must complete the transaction before the buyout window closes Sunday.
The team also announced it acquired center Martin St. Pierre from Chicago for left wing Pascal Pelletier, a swap of high-producing AHL forwards.
The 25-year-old Pelletier had a breakout season in 2007-08, setting career highs with 37 goals and 38 assists as Providence's first-line left wing. Pelletier appeared in six games for the big club, going pointless. Pelletier, a restricted free agent, would have had difficulty cracking the Bruins' lineup out of training camp. St. Pierre, 24, totaled 21 goals and 67 assists last season for Rockford. He played in five games for the Blackhawks in 2007-08 and didn't score. He most likely will start the season in Providence.
"Martin is a talented offensive player who will provide us depth at the center position," general manager Peter Chiarelli said in a statement. "We are glad that he will have the opportunity to grow in our system and play with all of the young wingers that we have added to our club."
FLUTO SHINZAWA
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