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Bruins potentially interested in these veteran forwards

By Zander Manning

Dec 8, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) skates up ice against the Boston Bruins in the third period at Rogers Arena. Vancouver won 2-1 in Overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) skates up ice against the Boston Bruins in the third period at Rogers Arena. Vancouver won 2-1 in Overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports /
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Trade Option 1: Elias Lindholm (Calgary Flames)

On August 23, Boston Hockey Now reported that the Bruins may potentially be interested in trading for Calgary Flames’ center Elias Lindholm despite the Flames making a concerted effort to sign him to an extension.

The 28-year-old center is currently signed through the 2024-25 season with a cap hit of $4.85 million.

If Boston were to trade for him, he would, not only bring with him some veteran presence with him, but also an uncanny ability top-line, right-handed center abilities to the team – something the Bruins severely are lacking in with the losses of Patrice Bergeron, and David Krejci.

Lindholm would slot right in as the first line center easily. In 10 years in the league, he has played in 743 games where he has tallied 203 goals and 310 assists (513 points).

In the 2021-22 season, Lindholm set career-highs in all categories except for penalty minutes. He played in all 82 games, scoring 42 goals and racking up 40 assists (82 points) for an average of one point per game. He also scored five goals and picked up four helpers (nine points) in 12 playoff games.

The trade would reunite also reunite Lindholm with Milan Lucic, but the asking price may be high. Not to mention the cap hit if Boston were to take on some of the salary.

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