Boston’s Glen Murray, right, battling Tampa Bay’s Mike Lundin last February, is claiming the Bruins underpaid him when they bought out his contract in July.

AP / Mike Carlson

Glen Murray is challenging the legality of the Boston Bruins’ buyout of his contract last July.

According to the Boston Herald, Murray contends that he was injured at the time of the buyout and should receive the full $4.1 million that he would have been paid if he had played for the Bruins this season.

Under the terms of the NHL collective bargaining agreement, the Bruins bought out Murray for $2.76 million, two-thirds of his salary, spread over two years, saving the team $1.38 million on the salary cap this season.

Murray’s agent, Anton Thun, reportedly says that an ankle injury suffered by Murray last season was not healed at the time of the buyout on July 26, which could mean that Murray was not eligible to be bought out.

According to TSN.com, Murray is expected to file a grievance with the National Hockey League Players Association, and Thun says it is possible an arbitrator could award Murray full payment.

But Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli said the Bruins abided by NHL rules.

“I haven’t seen all the facts on what they’re claiming, but they are claiming we bought him out improperly,” Chiarelli told the Herald. “Outside of one letter from his agent, that’s all I’ve heard. We’ve done everything according to the CBA and the standard player’s contract, so I don’t think there’s going to be an issue.”

According to the Herald, “The problem for the Murray camp may be this: He reportedly was telling prospective teams that he was healthy and ready to play this season, which would undermine his contention that the B’s improperly bought out an injured athlete.”

Murray is scheduled to have surgery on the ankle on Nov. 11.

Leafs sporting a terrific line

Expectations were low for Ron Wilson’s Toronto Maple Leafs this season, but the team is off to a solid 5-4 start heading into tonight’s game with the Bruins at the TD Banknorth Garden.

One bright spot has been the Euro line of Mikhail Grabovski, Niklas Hagman and Nikolai Kulemin, which combined for seven points in Tuesday’s 5-4 loss to Carolina. Grabovski, who was acquired from Montreal in the offseason, has four goals in the past two games.

“The line is unbelievable right now,” Wilson said. “They dominated every time they were on the ice [Tuesday night].”

Hnidy’s status up in the air

Shane Hnidy, last seen tuning up Matt Niskanen of Dallas in the third period on Saturday night, was absent from yesterday’s practice. There was no word on his status for tonight. The Bruins are carrying an extra defenseman, Matt Hunwick.

A sure bet not to discuss injuries

NHL teams are not required to disclose much about injuries. They must acknowledge that a player is injured and will be out for a certain length of time. Giving out false information is prohibited.

“This isn’t football,” the always quotable Wilson told the Toronto Sun. “You know why they publish injuries –– Las Vegas. It’s all about betting and hockey is not that kind of sport. Guys are warriors, and I don’t think their injuries should be discussed the way everyone wants.”

Ott admits he’s looking for a battle

Steve Ott told The Dallas Morning News that he regrets yapping with the fans and referees in Boston on Saturday night but he’s not backing off his style.

“My job is to try to bring guys along into battle, and if guys don’t want to be in the battle, then they’re obviously in the wrong sport,” he said.

“To me, what I do is I battle. Does it make other people mad? Well, yeah. But am I going to change my style? No.” Tonight

Bruins vs. Maple Leafs

7 p.m.