does murray linger on?

Former Bruin forward, Glen Murray, bought out by the Bruins this past summer, may be entitled to his full contract value after all, sources are saying.

The issue will revolve around whether Murray left the club with a pre-existing ankle injury (in which case he's entitled to full contract value), or whether he told the Bruins (and other clubs) that he was perfectly healthy.

The whole scenario seems reminiscent of that of Alexei Zhamnov, who signed to the B's for big money in 2005-2006, played a total of 24 under-whelming games, and still received his full contract over several seasons. A situation that (coupled with some dubious management decisions) hamstrung the Bruins' salary cap for two seaons.

Now finally free of the Zhamnov contract, and seemingly free of a rapidly-aging former sniper and his full contract, the Bruins may be forced to pay up, despite apparently operating in good faith with Murray.

It is an especially tricky situation, given that the Bruins currently sit with only about $680, 000 in cap space....and the persistent rumour that they are pursuing free-agent Brendan Shanahan.

The Bruins play the Leafs this evening.