Bruins Resign Sturm

The Boston Bruins made it official today, as they announced that Marco Sturm has resigned with the team to a four year $14 million contract. The cap hit over the four years will be $3.5 million, but I'm not sure if that affects the team in any way this year. This deal was leaked to the public a few days ago, and yesterday Chiarelli and Sturm confirmed that a deal was in place contingent on Sturm's decision. With Sturm the Bruins get a speedy, offensively gifted forward that could score 30 goals in the right circumstances. He has the ability to play either the first or second line with comfort, and works well on the power play.

Sturm has been tagged as having an off year but as of late has turned it on. The new deal may help him relax enough so he can go up another notch. He has been saying for weeks that he wanted to stay here and he reiterated it again yesterday. I am very happy with this signing, and of the three from the Thornton trade, Sturm is the one I wanted to keep this year. Now here is a video of all of Sturm's goals from last year.

In other news, the Bruins claimed goalie Joey MacDonald off waivers form the Detroit Red Wings. While this will only cost the Bruins a little over $100,000 dollars I am not sure why they claimed him. The good thing is he seems to be a solid prospect and he is a restricted free agent at the end of this year. I am sure Heather will comment on this in the near future.

Well since we have a game tonight I may as well write on it now and save myself another post. The Bruins are taking on the Florida Panthers tonight in Florida. While this SHOULD be an easy win, Florida seems to have our number this year. Look for Tim Thomas and Ed Belfour to face-off in nets, and out on injury are; Bergeron, Alberts, Murray, and Tenkrat. This means that the Bruins will need to call up a warm body from Providence, and I hope it is Ben Walter.

***Update*** Fluto just posted that the Bruins are not recalling a forward meaning that Bergeron might be ready to go tonight.