Matt Porter: Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney said that when he had contract talks with Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo they discussed long-term deals “and it just didn’t work.”
He said that the uncertain financial landscape had impacted similar talks with Jake DeBrusk.
Bruins waiting on Chara
Connor Ryan: Bruins GM Sweeney when asked if there are any updates on UFA defenseman Zdeno Chara.
“Nope. Same status quo. Waiting to reconnect. … Zee continues to evaluate what the landscape of the league looks like.