The Bruins will hold their annual “State of the Bruins” Town Hall meeting on Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the TD Garden.  Attending this year’s from the Bruins organization will be owner Jeremy Jacobs, principal Charlie Jacobs, GM Peter Chiarelli, VP Cam Neely, head coach Claude Julien, forward Milan Lucic and defenseman Derek Morris. The meeting gives season ticket holders and premium ticket holders a forum to speak directly with Bruins personnel and to ask questions and provide comments about the organization and team.  In addition, everyone present at the “State of the Bruins” will get an exclusive first look and the opportunity to pre-order the Winter Classic jersey, which will be unveiled at the event. Bruins alumni and NESN color commentator, Andy Brickley will serve as the evening’s moderator. The Bruins executives will discuss the current “State of the Bruins” before the question and...

Red Sox reliever Billy Wagner told WEEI.com that his inclination right now is to turn down any arbitration offered by the Sox after this season. "I know they’re going to offer me arbitration and of course I’m probably going to turn it down," Wagner said. "I have a million people telling me why would you turn down the option, or why would you do this or that. Well, I didn’t come in this game looking for money, I was just good enough to make some." Wagner projects to be a Type A free agent, which would mean the Red Sox could receive two draft picks if they offer the pitcher arbitration and he signs with another team. Wagner had said his priority heading into next season is to sign on with a team to be its closer. For more on Wagner's plans for next season see 'The Bradford Files'.