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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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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 05: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on February 05, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bergeron was playing in his 1,100th NHL game. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 05: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins looks on during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on February 05, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bergeron was playing in his 1,100th NHL game. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /

Which forwards are available from the Bruins?

Let’s start with the obvious ones. Not going anywhere should be Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, Craig Smith, and David Krejci. Anyone else should be in play.

If the Black and Gold are serious about trying to make a postseason run, keeping Krejci is the play to make. There’s a good chance that he walks after the season when his contract expires, but if they are going to make one more run with their core group, then they should keep Krejci. Second-line centers are not available on the market.

Jake DeBrusk could be the best trade chip the Bruins have at forward. At 24 years old, there is still plenty upside to the young left wing. Yes, he’s struggled this season with just three goals in 23 games, but a change of scenery could be what he needs. Most teams would be interested in acquiring him.

Charlie Coyle would not draw much interest because of his contract, but would Anders Bjork draw some interest as a young forward with the potential to be a bottom-six forward on a team looking for depth? Trent Frederic has had a decent start in his first full NHL season, but there could always be a conversation to be had.

The Bruins are thin in the prospect pool for forwards. Jack Studnicka, who seems to be a center in waiting for when Bergeron and Krejci are gone, might be the best prospect trade chip. What about Jakub Lauko or Oskar Steen? They could generate some interest.

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