Boston Bruins 2017 NHL Trade Deadline: Three Players That Could Be Traded

Boston Bruins 2017 NHL Trade Deadline – Possible Players That Can Be Traded to Recoup Draft Picks

When people talk about the trade deadline, it typically circulates about who teams could be looking to acquire. For the Boston Bruins, making a trade to add to the current team may not be the best plan of action. As it stands, the team simply doesn’t look like they’re ready to compete for a Stanley Cup – regardless of their recent surge.

As Stephen Harris mentioned recently, Don Sweeney has already expressed an interest to stay the course. With that in mind, the Bruins could keep their current group together and see what they actually have in terms of talent. Rather than adding veterans or rentals to the team for a short-term playoff push that may or may not pay off, the team can use their in-house players and let them play meaningful hockey. It’s only then that the Bruins will be able to truly evaluate their players and make a plan of action for the future.

Though the Bruins may be better off using what they currently have on their roster, there’s also the potential to be sellers at the deadline. When selling off players, the return is often higher than it should be around the trade deadline. Teams looking to separate themselves from the pack will overpay to acquire a player that could help them do so. The acquired players aren’t usually stars, but rather, depth pieces that will complement a current group. The Bruins could have some of these depth pieces to offer competing teams at the trade deadline. If they can recoup some draft picks or future assets in the process, they should definitely consider.