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Boston Bruins: Could the Winnipeg Jets be a willing trade partner?

By jc

WINNIPEG, MB - MARCH 14: David Backes #42 of the Boston Bruins and Dmitry Kulikov #5 of the Winnipeg Jets watch as goaltender Connor Hellebuyck #37 makes a first period save at the Bell MTS Place on March 14, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Jets defeated the Bruins 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)
WINNIPEG, MB - MARCH 14: David Backes #42 of the Boston Bruins and Dmitry Kulikov #5 of the Winnipeg Jets watch as goaltender Connor Hellebuyck #37 makes a first period save at the Bell MTS Place on March 14, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Jets defeated the Bruins 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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WINNIPEG, MB – MARCH 14: David Backes #42 of the Boston Bruins and Dmitry Kulikov #5 of the Winnipeg Jets watch as goaltender Connor Hellebuyck #37 makes a first period save at the Bell MTS Place on March 14, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Jets defeated the Bruins 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images) /

The Bruins and Jets appear to be likely trade partners. What are some trade options?

The Winnipeg Jets entered training camp with two big question marks in the forward group. Fortunately, the Jets answered both questions with new contracts for Kyle Connor and Patrick Laine.

Now, the Jets must solve another issue: a depleted defense corps. This one, however, requires more than a stroke of the pen to fix.

The Jets prepared for a season of change for the defense. They didn’t do much to retain Tyler Myers, who signed as a free agent with the Canucks. Also, the Jets traded Jacob Trouba to the Rangers for a first round pick.

What the Jets didn’t prepare for was the loss of Dustin Byfuglien. Byfuglien took a leave of absence from the team at the start of training camp as he contemplates retirement. As a right now, there’s no timetable for a final decision.

Then, Josh Morrissey, who suddenly became Winnipeg’s top defenseman, went down with an upper body injury. He missed the last game against Pittsburgh along with fellow d-man Dmitry Kulikov.

With Byfuglien out and Morrisey injured, the Jets’ defense is nothing short of a mess at the start of the season. This isn’t good news for a team with Stanley Cup aspirations.

According to Mike McIntrye of the Winnipeg Free Press, the Jets may need to consider outside help to solidly the defense. A trade seems like the only way for the Jets to bring in an impact defender who can help the team win right now.

Enter the Boston Bruins, who could be a great trade partner for the Jets.

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