from Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe,

With the $2.75 million cap relief the Bruins picked up in the McQuaid swap, they are right on the cusp of being able to handle the $6 million owed Columbus superstar Artemi Panarin this year. They also have the young roster assets and prospects to woo Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen into making a deal. The question becomes: Would Panarin sign in Boston long term and would the Bruins pony up the $8 million a year to keep him happy? As for compensation, Columbus might want both Jake DeBrusk and Ryan Donato. Painful, but big deals most always include some hurt. Panarin, 26, has averaged nearly 80 points over his three NHL seasons, virtually in lockstep with fellow left winger Brad Marchand.

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