BHN Puck Links: Roster Logjam For Bruins, Sweeney Contract Update

There aren’t too many roster spots open for the Boston Bruins.

What’s the latest on the contract status for Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney as he enters his walk year?

Two more players from the 2021 free-agent splash the Boston Bruins made this offseason will make their debut for the Bruins Tuesday night in New York.

2021 first-round pick Fabian Lysell will also be in the lineup for a second straight game. 

Are the Boston Bruins still a potential landing spot for Tomas Hertl on the NHL trade market?

Nazem Kadri wants a ‘second chance’; isn’t he on his fourth or fifth?

That and more in the latest BHN Puck Links:

Boston Bruins

Goalie Linus Ullmark and forward Tomas Nosek will make their debuts for the Boston Bruins Tuesday in New York. (BHN)

Fabian Lysell will also be in the lineup again Tuesday as the Boston Bruins rewarded their 2021 first round pick with another game before he eventually heads to Vancouver Giants in the WHL. (BHN)

Did the NHL Department of Player Safety get it right with a two-game suspension for his hit on Bruins forward Steven Fogarty? (BHN)

Based on what Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy said recently, Ullmark and rookie Jeremy Swayman will battle it out until one of the Bruins goalies earns the starter’s job. (BHN)

As my BHN partner-in-crime, Joe Haggerty, wrote Tuesday, there are not too many roster spots open on a veteran-laden Boston Bruins training camp roster. (BHN)

National Hockey Now

With all due respect to my friends at Colorado Hockey Now, is it really news that Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri is looking for a second chance? How many times have we read that story and how many times will Kadri botch another chance to show he’s too immature to be in the NHL? (Colorado Hockey Now)

Like the Boston Bruins, the New York Islanders don’t have a lot of roster spots open, and despite his gritty play last season and in the playoffs, Ross Johnston is an uphill battle to make the cut. (NYI Hockey Now)

Pittsburgh Penguins and former Boston Bruins head coach Mike Sullivan was mincing words on one roster hopeful and praying another after the team’s first preseason game. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

The center depth for the Washington Capitals is dwindling in the early days of training camp. (Washington Hockey Now)

A Florida Panthers prospect is hoping his time in the KHL helps him make the Panthers roster. (Florida Hockey Now)

Where do the San Jose Sharks stack up in a stacked Pacific Division? (San Jose Hockey Now)

Travis Hamonic is the latest NHL COVIDIOT to put his selfish and misguided beliefs ahead of his family and team. (Vancouver Hockey Now)

NHL

Are the Boston Bruins still a potential landing spot for San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl on the NHL trade market? (Bleacher Report) *Shoutout to FOBHN, Spector, for the shoutout to Haggs!

If the Ukraine Hockey League doesn’t throw the book at Andrey Denyskin for his despicable racist gesture at Jalen Smereck, then any player looking to play in Europe should boycott the league. In fact, Denyskin should be banned from any league in the world for now! (Sportsnet)

Toronto Maple Leafs star center Auston Matthews was back at Leafs practice Tuesday. (TSN)

Will Matthews be ready for Opening Night? What’s the latest on Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney and his contract status? Same with Marc Bergevin and the Montreal Canadiens? Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julian BriseBois got extended on Tuesday and women referees are coming to the AHL. (Insider Trading)

Former NHL referee Tim Peel spoke publicly for the first time since being banned by the NHL last season. (DFO)

Murph’s Music Pick Of The Day

Gotta admit that yours truly isn’t up-to-date on the top DJs these days but a few months back, I stumbled upon the Fonki Cheff on YouTube, and honestly he’s become the soundtrack for work, fun, and chilling out these days. Check him out!