The Boston Bruins tried for him last season, and could use him again for the 2024 playoffs.
Although Jakob Chychrun is pricey, the Boston Bruins’ front-line defense would benefit greatly from having him.
With no first-, second-, or third-round picks in 2024 and as the best club in the Eastern Conference, they might seek to seize a favorable trade chance.
The Bruins’ defense has been difficult to penetrate lately; in the last ten games, they have given up only 2.4 goals on average.
When combined with front-line defenseman Charlie McAvoy, his outstanding defensive ability might be very beneficial to the Bruins.
The problem – he’s expensive.
Before last season’s trade deadline, there were already rumours of star defenseman Chychrun being traded to the Bruins – at a high price. This season, his cap hit is a whopping $4.6M.
He went to Ottawa instead, in exchange for a first-round pick and two second-round picks. Averaging over 20 minutes per game on the ice this season, he has yet again demonstrated his two-way defenseman abilities with seven goals and 20 assists.
The Bruins have a tight deadline cap space at $862,500, but freeing up some cap space by trading somewhat expensive players may help.
Matt Grzelcyk is in the last season of his expensive, $3.687M contract with the Bruins. As a struggling, first-line defenseman who’s struggled offensively with only two goals and five assists this season, trading him in a good deal may help their financial situation.
Striking good deals for players such as Jake DeBrusk, Trent Frederic, and Morgan Geekie – all of whom have been hot and cold this season – may help.