{"id":60101,"date":"2019-10-29T08:30:14","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T12:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=60101"},"modified":"2020-12-21T15:01:39","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T20:01:39","slug":"nhl-rumours-boston-bruins-pittsburgh-penguins-new-jersey-devils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/10\/29\/nhl-rumours-boston-bruins-pittsburgh-penguins-new-jersey-devils\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re almost through one month of play in the season, but we have plenty of NHL rumours. Some general managers are trying to salvage their season while others are already thinking ahead to next year. Even next year’s free agent class is being talked about. Today’s NHL rumours focus on the Boston Bruins<\/a>, Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> and New Jersey Devils<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All NHL rumours are taken from the original source and are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n

Boston Bruins<\/h3>\n

Rumour: Craig Custance of The Athletic (subscription required<\/a>) went over a list of the Top 20 unrestricted free agents in the upcoming class of 2020. One of the names that stuck out was Bruins’ defenceman Torey Krug<\/a><\/strong>. The 28-year-old is a native of Royal Oak, Mich. and has a previous relationship with Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill.<\/em><\/p>\n

Custance states that talks between Boston and Krug are continuing as well as his strong play. Krug has a goal and seven assists for eight points in 11 games. He also has great possession numbers with a 57.2 Corsi for and a 5.9 relative Corsi. He makes $5.25 million a season and is in line for a good-sized raise.<\/em><\/p>\n

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How deep is the UFA class of 2020? Where do talks stand with some of the big names? Let's dive in: https:\/\/t.co\/hUMFClyIy7<\/a><\/p>\n

— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) October 26, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n