The Boston Bruins’ pursuit of another left-shot defenseman continues.
Looking for extra help on their blue line, the Bruins have reportedly spoken with free agent Trevor Daley, per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald.
Conroy added that Daley has also spoke with eight other NHL teams. However, Daley’s agent, Rick Curran, stated that both Boston and Daley have had “positive” dialogue.
Daley, 33, is coming off of his second straight Stanley Cup championship with the Pittsburgh Penguins and just wrapped up a six-year contract that he originally signed with the Dallas Stars which paid him $3.3 million per year.
A left-shot defenseman noted for his skating ability and playmaking, Daley could be a solid bottom-pairing contributor that can push the puck up the ice and log plenty of minutes (20:23 ATOI in 2016-17).
Boston has two steady leftshot defenseman on its roster in Zdeno Chara and Torey Krug, but a veteran player like Daley might fit well with someone like Kevan Miller — but obviously only for the right price.
In 56 games last season with the Penguins, Daley tallied five goals and added 14 assists while posting a plus-7 rating.
Daley is certainly not the first left-shot defenseman that Boston has targeted this offseason. Over the past month, the Bruins have had trade discussions for both Marco Scandella and Jonas Brodin of the Minnesota Wild.
The free agency period for the 2017-18 NHL season will officially begin on Saturday at noon.

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