Rask: It'd be a 'shame' to chase money, trophies elsewhere

Unrestricted free-agent goaltender Tuukka Rask once again reiterated his desire to stay with the Boston Bruins.

Rask said Wednesday during the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon that he has "no reason to chase the money anymore and go somewhere else."

"I've been so lucky to be a part of one team in the NHL. For me, it's about that pride of playing for one team and one team only," Rask said. "It's going to be one of those things that I feel the Bruins is my home, Boston's my home. I've always wanted to play here and wanted to stay here."

With an estimated $61.6 million of career earnings, according to CapFriendly, Rask said he isn't looking for a "$7-million contract" and that he'd be a "cheap goalie" for Boston.

"I just like to help the team out," he said. "I'm a veteran goalie and there's some young guys coming in, so whatever I can do to help the guys out, I would do it and end my career as a Bruin."

He added: "There's a few guys now, like (Patrice Bergeron) and (Brad Marchand) ... we've played entire careers together. I feel like it would be a shame to go somewhere and try to chase something dollar-wise or trophy-wise when you have a chance to finish your career with the same group that you started (with)."

The longtime Bruins goaltender won't be able to suit up until January regardless of where he plays. The 34-year-old is rehabbing from offseason hip surgery, which he said went "perfect." Rask estimates that he can begin skating in about a month and a half.

"We'll see how my rehab goes and then we'll hopefully sign a contract," he said.

The Finnish netminder said his camp isn't in active talks with Bruins general manager Don Sweeney, but he believes they are on the same page.

Jeremy Swayman, 22, and new addition Linus Ullmark are expected to share goaltending duties for the Bruins to begin the season.