Bruins Daily: Bruins Push Back; NHL Trade Chatter

The Boston Bruins answered the bell behind some team toughness and Linus Ullmark in a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers.

That, NHL news, the latest NHL trade rumors, and more in the latest Boston Hockey Now Bruins Daily:

Boston Bruins

Boston Hockey Now: Count this puck scribe as absolutely baffled – and quite honestly tired of – all the media and fans saying the Boston Bruins aren’t tough enough, even though they won 3-1 and answered the bell every time the Panthers targeted Charlie McAvoy.

Boston Hockey Now: Is Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery taking the tough love approach now with rookie center Matt Poitras?

Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins, as they should, continue to be supportive but should they choose to, they can free themselves from just under a million against the salary cap and terminate the contract of Milan Lucic.

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Atlantic Division

Florida Hockey Now: Here’s the Florida Panthers’ view of the Bruins’ 3-1 win from the lads at Florida Hockey Now.

Detroit Hockey Now: Don’t look now, but here come the Detroit Red Wings!

Montreal Hockey Now: Will the Edmonton Oilers acquire a goalie from the Montreal Canadiens?

Toronto Sun: Is UFA winger Patrick Kane really a good fit for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

TSN: How will the new President of Hockey Operations, Steve Staios, fix the blue line for the Ottawa Senators?

Athletic: Are the Buffalo Sabres taking the right approach with former Northeastern goalie Devon Levi?

NHL

NYI Hockey Now: Can a win over the Flyers turn things around for the New York Islanders?

New Jersey Hockey Now: The New Jersey Devils are reportedly interested in Calgary Flames defenseman Chris Tanev.

Vegas Hockey Now: The Vegas Golden Knights closed off their road trip with a gritty 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars.