Peverley Adds More Than Just Cap Space for Bruins
The following article featuring former St. Lawrence standout Rich Peverley appeared February 18 on the New England Sports Network (NESN) Web site.
By Douglas Flynn
BOSTON -- It was a deal as much about off-ice finances as on-ice production, but the impact that Friday's first domino to fall could have on the Bruins shouldn't be overlooked.
The big prize of the day was landing puck-moving defenseman Tomas Kaberle from Toronto. But to fit him into their cap, the Bruins first needed to clear out some space. They did that by sending forward Blake Wheeler and defenseman Mark Stuart to Atlanta in exchange for forward Rich Peverley and defenseman Boris Valabik.
The deal accomplished the biggest objective in creating cap room, as $3.875 million went out with Wheeler ($2.2 million) and Stuart ($1.675 million) and just $1.325 came back with Peverley. Valabik was assigned to Providence, and his $762,500 salary will only count toward the cap if he is called up, which is unlikely this year.
Complete article can be accessed via the NESN Web site by clicking here.
