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Peter Chiarelli says Bruins are looking to add some 'heaviness'

Greg M. Cooper / USA TODAY Sports

On a day dedicated to packing on the pounds, Peter Chiarelli is interested in taking on weight in a far different sense.

The Boston Bruins' general manager told reporters Thursday that the team is looking to acquire some "heaviness," and he's actively pursuing players who can provide size and strength on the puck. 

By design, the Bruins shed big bodies in the offseason, letting noted enforcer Shawn Thornton walk via free agency as the team shifted its emphasis toward speed and skill. 

A name the Bruins may be interested in acquiring is 221-pound Los Angeles Kings forward Jordan Nolan, who is reportedly attracting interest from Eastern Conference teams looking to bulk up. 

- With h/t to ProHockeyTalk

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