"One of the final roster questions for the Bruins was answered last night in a most unfortunate manner, as young defenseman Steven Kampfer suffered a left knee injury and had to be helped off the Garden ice.

Kampfer will have an MRI today to determine the extent of the damage, but it's safe to say that, even with great news, he won't be ready for the start of the season next Thursday.

During the 2-1 loss to Ottawa last night, Kampfer and Matt Bartkowski waged their own battle, trying for the final blue line spot. It seemed likely that, a few days from now, one would still be a Boston Bruin, the other a Bruin in Providence."