The Dallas Stars might not be the only team scratched off the list of potential trade destinations for Dan Hamhuis. Minutes after the Stars acquired Kris Russell from the Calgary Flames, it was reported by Sportsnet’s Dan Murphy that Hamhuis would be unwilling to waive his no-trade clause to join the Boston Bruins.

Boston was connected to Hamhuis over the weekend, citing a need for experience on their back end as the impetus for such a move. There was a question as to the fit, though, given the Bruins primary need is for right-side defenders and Hamhuis plays the left side.

The Canucks front office has close ties to the Bruins organization, as both general manager Jim Benning and assistant general manager John Weisbrod were both members of their organization for five-plus years a piece. Some of the Bruins prospects and young players are picks made with their counsel and input, and if nothing else, we’ve learned this last season that the Canucks are suckers for familiarity. 

I’m not overly surprised that Hamhuis isn’t thrilled at the prospect of joining the Bruins. As Murphy alludes to, if Hamhuis is to waive his NTC, it’s likely going to be for a shot at the Stanley Cup. In fact, Hamhuis himself has expressed an interest to pull an Antoine Vermette – get traded to the presumptive cup favourite, win it all and return home.

We’ll provide more updates as they’re made available.