A Slovakian newspaper is reporting the Bruins are on the verge of signing free agent winger Miroslav Satan to a contract. the paper reports the deal could be completed within the next week.

Satan, 35, last played in the NHL last season with Pittsburgh, scoring 17 goals in 65 games. Satan has 354 goals over his NHL career that began in 1995 and has included stints with Edmonton, Buffalo, the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh. The Bruins are looking to bolster an offense that ranks near the bottom of the NHL in scoring.