There have been no visible developments with regard to the contract situations of Smith and Torey Krug, according to the Boston Herald.

There have been no visible developments with regard to the contract situations of Smith and Torey Krug, according to the Boston Herald.

Analysis:

While we expect that the restricted free agents, who remain away from training camp, will be back with the team in time, the Bruins may need to make a trade in order to free up the salary cap room necessary to make that happen. Once Smith (who recorded 20 goals and 51 points in 82 games last season) does rejoin the Bruins, he'll presumably skate on a line with Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron.