INSIDE HOCKEY

The Boston Bruins trimmed their roster down to the necessary 23-man lineup, releasing forwards Peter Schaefer, Nate Thompson, Jeremy Reich and assigning rookie defenseman Matt Hunwick to their AHL affiliate Providence Bruins.

As a result, rookie and 2004 fifth overall pick Blake Wheeler whom the Bruins signed this past summer, makes the varsity squad, after a very impressive camp.

Schaefer, whom Chiarelli admitted to trying to deal over the last few weeks, will most likely clear waivers because of his $2.1 million cap hit.

Chiarelli, who said his team is still just under the cap, told the assembled media after practice Tuesday that the Bruins still may make another move before the 3 PM ET roster deadline tomorrow. Sources around the league continue to say that Chiarelli has been sending out feelers for defensemen Andrew Alberts and Andrew Ference in hopes of not only creating cap space, but allowing Hunwick to be called up and make the roster.