While no details were given, Bruins' bench boss Claude Julien assured beat reporters that Erikkson's absence was a minor issue and that Eriksson would be back in the lineup on Thursday - but with the trade deadline looming on Wednesday, he said nothing to dispel the inevitable rumors that it may be another team's lineup.
A source close to the team told WEEI.com that his absence has nothing to do with an imminent deal, and with a very manageable cap number coupled with him rounding into form after injuries derailed his season early, there's no reason to believe that Eriksson is headed to a new area code...
...Jordan Caron, his replacement in the lineup may be a different story is another story.
Caron a speedy yet seldom used young winger may be in the offing and being displayed for potential suitors who could accommodate the Bruins' need for a rugged defenseman to solidify their blue line for a Cup run. Caron has played in 25 games for Boston this season - mostly in relief of Eriksson while he dealt with concussion issues - and has but one goal while averaging 12 minutes of ice time.
On the other hand, Eriksson, who was dealt to Boston from Dallas in the Tyler Seguin deal, has come on of late, scoring six goals and dishing 16 dimes in 40 games played - struggling with his new environment and dealing twice with concussions before he really got untracked.
Regardless, the rumors swirling around the Bruins seems to be trending around the Columbus Blue Jackets' defenseman Jack Johnson and, to a lesser extent, forward Marian Gaborik, as several reporters have mentioned spotting scouts from both teams at the others' arenas in the past week.
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