Five good fits for 2018 NHL trade deadline deals

New Jersey Devils forward Brian Boyle, Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo and Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal were named as the three finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, the NHL announced Saturday. The award goes to “the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance

The Bruins and Celtics both experienced a rarity for Boston sports this season: They finished without championships, yet their fanbases were mostly satisfied.  Neither the B’s nor the C’s entered the season expected to win titles. For the Bruins, it was to make the playoffs. For the Celtics, it was to be a conference finalist. Both benchmarks were met, even if the seasons ultimately ended with a banged-up Bruins blue line limping to a first-round exit and the C’s getting eliminated by the Cavs in five games.  All that either fanbase could have expected was growth, and that’s what each team displayed. So which one grows into a champion first?  BRUINS Working for them: Promising young players,

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