Hossa to Boston?

Boston Globe
As the weekend approached, Marian Hossa sounded more and more as if he wouldn't get a deal done with the Thrashers, which should only intensify the offers Atlanta GM Don Waddell receives this week. As the weekend approached, Marian Hossa sounded more and more as if he wouldn't get a deal done with the Thrashers, which should only intensify the offers Atlanta GM Don Waddell receives this week.

The Bruins will be among the many to reiterate interest in Hossa, the depth of their offer depending on whether they would be taking him as a rental or could tie him up long term in what would amount to a sign-and-trade with the Thrashers. The latter scenario almost certainly would cost the Bruins assets such as Phil Kessel and Mark Stuart, Boston's top picks in 2006 and 2003. A steep price, for sure, but Hossa's age (29) and career goal count (296 in 687 games) would justify the payment.