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Boston Bruins: 3 right wingers to consider trading for

By Jack Long

VANCOUVER, BC - JANUARY 20: Jake Virtanen #18 of the Vancouver Canucks skates with the puck during NHL hockey action against the Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Arena on January 20, 2021 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BC - JANUARY 20: Jake Virtanen #18 of the Vancouver Canucks skates with the puck during NHL hockey action against the Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Arena on January 20, 2021 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) /
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 28: Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Prudential Center on January 28, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 28: Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Prudential Center on January 28, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

1. Kyle Palmieri

The New Jersey Devils winger has been an analyst and fan likened trade target for the Boston Bruins.

It seems like Kyle Palmieri has been mentioned in trade rumours since he signed with the New Jersey Devils in 2016.

One has to wonder what the Devils winger could do if he was placed in a winning group after posting five straight 20-goal seasons. This season looks as likely as any that Palmieri could be moved after New Jersey already seems to be out of the playoff running in the beast of the East Division.

The Boston Bruins shouldn’t struggle to formulate any Palmieri deal with his modest $4.65 million cap hit for a player of his caliber. Like Phil Kessel, Kyle Palmieri would be able to slide in as immediate reinforcements for David Krejci’s right side.

How badly do the Boston Bruins need a right winger?

This year’s Boston Bruins team should be Stanley Cup or bust with all the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming offseason.

Other than a move for a left defenseman, the right wing depth could be improved and ideally, a top-six guy would be a monumental get by the Boston Bruins front office.

Craig Smith has been solid beside David Krejci, but his minutes with Charlie Coyle on the third unit were more impressive. Smith and Coyle displayed instant chemistry during their short time together.

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All of the aforementioned players could play a big part in adding that offensive punch and secondary scoring.

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