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Hossa to the Hub?

Print | Comments () Posted by Kevin Paul Dupont, Globe Staff July 1, 2009 01:17 PM

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The Bruins, expected to be spectators rather than players today with the start of NHL free agency, have been talking this afternoon with agent Ritch Winter about bringing star winger Marian Hossa to Boston, according to two sources familar with the negotiations.

The two sides tried to strike a deal last July 1, but Hossa's price escalated far beyond Boston's budget, leading GM Peter Chiarelli instead to bring in Michael Ryder for a contract worth $12 million over three years.

Hossa, hoping to win a Cup, signed a one-year deal last July 1 with the Red Wings that paid him just less than $7.45 million. The Wings lost to the Penguins in Game 7 of Cup final.

According to a source familiar with Hossa's suitors, the Blackhawks also have been formulating a bid for the Czech-born right winger who twice in his 10-year career has broken the 40-goal plateau. In '95-'96, playing much of the time in Atlanta with Marc Savard his center, he scored 39 goals and collected 92 points.