The Bruins must decide how much they want to invest in the market before the NHL trade deadline in a few weeks.
Boston’s roster is almost complete, and several players have stepped in to cover for injuries during the season. The Bruins are the best club in the Atlantic Division, but a strong addition might be enough to give them a chance to contend for the Stanley Cup.
The Bruins had a remarkable regular season thanks in large part to deals made by general manager Don Sweeney for Tyler Bertuzzi, Dmitry Orlov, and Garnet Hathaway; nonetheless, they were defeated by the Florida Panthers in the first round. However, the transactions demonstrated that Sweeney is aware that the team is in a win-now mode and is prepared to go above and beyond to support the team in achieving its objectives.
NHL insider Pierre LeBrun connected Boston with Elias Lindholm on Friday, acting as a “matchmaker” for the top-ranked targets at the deadline.
Lebrun posted, “It makes too much sense,” on The Athletic. “While Patrice Bergeron cannot be replaced, a right-handed center with a 200-foot game shouts Bruins.” The Bruins lost their 2024 first-round pick in the trade deadline for Tyler Bertuzzi, which is the source of the acquisition cost. However, there are additional approaches to construct a deal that can close with Calgary. More significantly, I could see Don Sweeney, the general manager of the Boston Bruins, attempting to prolong Lindholm in an effort to justify the expense. Recall that two years prior, at the deadline, he had done the same with defenseman Hampus Lindholm.
With eight goals and 15 assists for 23 points in 31 games, the Flames center is enjoying a strong season. Elias Lindholm, who is unrelated to Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm, would undoubtedly contribute to the team’s success by finding the ideal balance between scoring goals and supporting Boston’s goaltending duo.
Although it would be a bold addition and would rely on what Calgary wanted in exchange, the Bruins might be a team to keep an eye on as the NHL trade deadline draws closer.