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Bruins GM Chiarelli on CBA negotiations: “I think there will be no time missed”

Peter Chiarelli

Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli talks on his phone while watching NHL hockey training camp in Boston Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

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With just 92 days left until the current NHL CBA expires, many are already fretting about the possibility of a work stoppage.

Peter Chiarelli is not one of those people.

The Bruins GM spoke with CSNNE.com today and seemed optimistic that negotiations would allow for the 2012-13 season to start on time.

“Maybe I’m an eternal optimist on this stuff, but I think there will be no time missed,” said Chiarelli. “I hope we’ve learned from our last go-round. We always try to improve it, but I think the [NHL] product is pretty good.”

Unlike most, Chiarelli sees the presence of NHLPA head honcho Donal Fehr as a good thing. While many look back at Fehr’s history with dread -- most notably his time with Major League Baseball players association -- Chiarelli sees his experience as a positive factor.

“I don’t know Fehr aside from what I’ve seen of him in the past, but I think he’s a deal-maker,” said Chiarelli. “I know he does his job. I hope the two sides get together soon, but I’m an optimist.”