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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 29, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) shoots the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game four of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 29, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (48) shoots the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game four of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Which defensemen and goalies could be available.

Again, starting with the obvious, Charlie McAvoy, Matt Grzelcyk, and Brandon Carlo should not be going anywhere. After that, just about everyone else could be in play.

Jeremy Lauzon has played well lately and has shown some upside, while rookie Jakub Zboril started the season well, but his play has been inconsistent lately. Kevan Miller won’t be moved with his injury history as no team would be willing to take him on. Steve Kampfer, Jarred Tinordi, and Connor Clifton? Talk to me.

Urho Vaakanainen is a young prospect that could be used in a deal like Zboril. Boston’s front office seems to value their young blueliners, so prying one from Sweeney might be easier said than done.

As far as goaltending goals, Vladar and Swayman should not be going anywhere. Nothing could pry them from the Bruins. Nothing.

Kyle Keyser and Callum Booth in the minors have been added as goaltedning depth in the minors and they would be available. It’s unlikely either is moved.

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Time is ticking for Sweeney. The Bruins are not blessed with many trade chips and dealing a first-round pick for a rental player who can walk at the end of the season seems silly, but we have seen Sweeney send that first-round pick in seasons past. It’s also not out of the question that Sweeney’s stand pat and does nothing.

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