The Boston Bruins don't appear ready to flip Loui Eriksson on the trade market.
Speaking on the "Felger and Mazz" show on 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston on Thursday, team president Cam Neely admitted a new offer had been made to Eriksson and his camp in recent days.
"There have been recent discussions," Neely said. "(GM Don Sweeney) had sent something (Eriksson's) way the other day. We have not got a response yet, but yes, there's ongoing discussions."
Neely couldn't say whether the two sides are close to an agreement pending Eriksson's response, and was then asked if he was surprised about not yet hearing back.
"Not really," he said. "It's kind of the way it's been going, so not really."
He was then asked if the team is simultaneously taking trade calls on Eriksson while sitting in an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
"I know Don’s talking to teams about a number of different things," he said. "Not specifically Loui, but just, 'How are we going to improve our club today and tomorrow?'"
Meanwhile, word out of Boston is the Bruins may be bending on term for Eriksson's next deal.
Per a source, Bruins are moving on term re Eriksson. Offered three years in December. Most recent offer was longer. Ongoing discussions.
— DJ Bean (@DJ_Bean) February 25, 2016
On Wednesday, however, TSN's Darren Dreger reported there's believed to be a significant gap between team and player in both term and valuation.
Eriksson has appeared in all 61 games for the Bruins this season and sits second on the team in scoring with 23 goals and 48 points.
