Saturday marks a Bruins gameday, as it will until the end of the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s contest comes from Philadelphia, where the Bruins will take on a team looking to make up some ground in the playoff race. The Bruins have points in their last eight games (5-0-3). Outside of the NHL game, there are plenty of Bruins prospects taking to the ice tonight, including seven in the 302nd Battle of Comm. Ave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Around the league, there are trade rumors \u2013 including a good amount surrounding the Bruins. The Flyers, today\u2019s opponent, are also in trade talks. In Dallas, Tyler Seguin is out for the season, and because of it, the Stars will receive cap relief. And in Nashville, Steven Stamkos will not waive his trade protection.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Also, a Panthers goalie was unhappy about an unsuccessful challenge last night.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Happy Saturday, here is today\u2019s Daily Bean:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Boston Bruins<\/p>\n
BRUINS GAMEDAY<\/a>: It is an afternoon game in South Philadelphia today. The Bruins (33-20-5) are taking on the Flyers<\/a> (26-21-11) for the national TV audience to see. The B\u2019s have fared much better on home ice, but a struggling Flyers team could help them get back to .500 on the road.\u00a0<\/p>\n TRADE RUMORS<\/a>: The trade deadline is on Friday. With that, the Bruins have been in plenty of trade talks leading up to the deadline. If you haven\u2019t, check out the latest on the B\u2019s trade talks.\u00a0<\/p>\n Prospects Update<\/p>\n If you are looking for some more hockey after the Bruins game, plenty of prospects are in action tonight:<\/p>\n AHL: Providence vs. Bridgeport \u2013 7:05 PM, Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, RI \u00a0<\/p>\n North Dakota (1) vs. Western Michigan (1) \u2013 6:00 PM \u2013 Lawson Ice Arena, Kalamazoo, MI \u00a0<\/p>\n USHL: Youngstown (1) vs. Green Bay \u2013 7:05 PM, Resch Center, Green Bay, WI BC Men\u2019s Hockey (video via \ud835\udd4f)<\/a>: Dean Letourneau finds the back of the net again. His team-leading eighth power play goal of the season is also his 19th of the year. BC fell to BU 3-1 last night. Letourneau\u2019s goal was BC\u2019s lone tally.\u00a0<\/p>\n NHL News & National Hockey Now<\/p>\n ESPN<\/a>: Tyler Seguin<\/a> has been ruled out for the rest of the season. He has a torn ACL, which he suffered on December 2 against the Rangers. With the Stars declaring Seguin out for the rest of the season and playoffs, they will receive immediate cap relief.\u00a0<\/p>\n San Jose Hockey Now<\/a>: They just acquired him, but could the Sharks look to flip Kiefer Sherwood<\/a>? Recent reports suggest it is possible. If they cannot get him signed, they could turn the pending UFA into a return. The Sharks paid two seconds for Sherwood; he has only played two games for the Sharks. Sheng Peng has more on the report.\u00a0<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports<\/a>: Steven Stamkos<\/a> is not going to waive his no-trade clause, per Alex Daugherty of the Nashville Tennessean. He added that he has not talked to GM Barry Trotz about it, but that there is \u201czero\u201d chance he waives.\u00a0<\/p>\n Philly Hockey Now<\/a>: The Flyers, today\u2019s opponent, have also been in trade rumors. Some are with the Bruins, but they have more targets besides the ones the Bruins are looking for. Will James has more on the rumors in Philadelphia, including some B\u2019s prospects he has his eyes on.\u00a0<\/p>\n Florida Hockey Now<\/a>: \u201cWhat are these guys smoking?\u201d questioned Daniil Tarasov<\/a> after the referees upheld a goal after the Panthers challenged for a goalie interference call<\/a>. George Richards has more on the postgame reaction in Sunrise.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Sabres beat the Panthers 3-2 last night.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pittsburgh Hockey Now<\/a>: It was a busy summer for the coaching carousel. In Boston, Marco Sturm has worked out so far. So has Dan Muse in Pittsburgh. It started with an early relationship with free agent signing (and former Bruin) Justin Brazeau<\/a>. Dan Kingerski has more on Muse\u2019s success in Pittsburgh to this point.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Bruins play Pittsburgh on Tuesday night at the TD Garden.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nECHL: Maine at Worcester \u2013 6:05 PM, DCU Center, Worcester, MA<\/p>\n
\nBoston College (6) vs. Boston University (1) \u2013 7:00 PM, Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA
\nCornell (1) vs. Clarkson \u2013 7:00 PM, Lynah Rink, Ithaca, NY
\nQuinnipiac (2) vs. Harvard (1) \u2013 7:00 PM, Bright-Landry Hockey Center, Allston, MA
\nMiami Ohio (1) vs. Omaha \u2013 8:00 PM, Baxter Arena, Omaha, NE<\/p>\n
\nQMJHL: Shawinigan (1) vs. Val-d\u2019Or Foreurs \u2013 4:00 PM, Centre Agnico Eagle, Val-d\u2019Or, QC<\/p>\n