Andrew Ference could become an unrestricted free agent this summer, but he hopes to re-sign with the Boston Bruins. "There's a lot invested emotionally into this team," Ference said. "We've accomplished a lot. Beyond that, the city is obviously home for us and our family. So it weighs heavily to know where things are at. The team has their numbers with what their budget is. They probably have a good idea of where I'm at. It's a matter of me waiting patiently, I guess." Negotiations haven't started yet, but the Bruins are thought to be interested in retaining the long-serving defenseman. Ference has been with the team since part of the 2006-07 campaign when was acquired from Calgary.