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Assessing Which Bruins Are Trade Chips

By Scott Roche

Mar 3, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) during the second period against the Washington Capitals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) during the second period against the Washington Capitals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 23, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins goaltender Dan Vladar (80) warms up before game one of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 23, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins goaltender Dan Vladar (80) warms up before game one of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

With four days until the trade deadline in the National Hockey League, several teams are looking to upgrade their roster for the late regular season push for the postseason. One of those teams that should be active in the trade market is the Boston Bruins.

As usual, the Bruins have several needs at the deadline to upgrade their roster. A middle-six forward, preferably a right wing, for secondary scoring could be an addition, as well as a top-four defenseman, preferably a left-shot defenseman.

Recently, even the injury bug has hit the Bruins goaltenders. There are rumors that Sweeney could be surveying the trade market for a goalie. Tuukka Rask is dealing with a back injury and there are a lot of questions surrounding whether or not he returns next season after his contract expires this summer. Jaroslav Halak is currently on the NHL COVID-19 protocols list.

Rookies Dan Vladar and Jeremy Swayman have impressed in their appearances this season in Boston. There is a lot to like so far with their performances.

Wednesday night, Kyle Palmieri was dealt by the New Jersey Devils to the New York Islanders for two prospects, a first-round pick this summer and a fourth-round conditional pick in 2022. Not exactly a great haul in return for New Jersey.

That trade has kicked off the trade deadline and set the market for the other teams. With that said, what would it take for Bruins general manager Don Sweeney to make a trade and upgrade his current roster? Let’s take a look at who could be used as trade pieces.

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