Two Boston Bruins Forwards Emerge as Top Trade Targets, per Elliotte Friedman
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Two Boston Bruins forwards emerged as top trade targets, according to the renowned insider Elliotte Friedman.
With General Manager Don Sweeney hinting at the possibility of making major changes to the team's roster after Jim Montgomery's dismissal, experts are sharing their take on which players could be traded out of the organization.
The Bruins' disappointing season start forced him to fire Montgomery. And even if players took accountability, they'll need to turn their season around if they don't want to go through a wave of changes.
With all the rumors going around, it's hard to keep track of who could be traded, leaving many people to believe no players are safe.
Some reports are even suggesting that Brad Marchand could end up on the trade block.
According to Elliotte Friedman, two other players could be identified as trade assets.
In the latest written edition of 32 Thoughts, the insider revealed that Trent Frederic and Morgan Geekie should be seen as two prime trade targets:
"It's not a surprise, but we're already hearing that forwards with «an edge» will be coveted by contenders.
So, when the Bruins are being scouted, that's Trent Frederic. Obviously, his as-yet-undetermined contract status looms large.
There was some Morgan Geekie talk, but that may have been when he was out of the lineup.
Teams generally understand that if someone in the final season of his contract is not in their plans, they should find that player another situation."
So, when the Bruins are being scouted, that's Trent Frederic. Obviously, his as-yet-undetermined contract status looms large.
There was some Morgan Geekie talk, but that may have been when he was out of the lineup.
Teams generally understand that if someone in the final season of his contract is not in their plans, they should find that player another situation."
Frederic and Geekie both struggled this season and should feel called out when Sweeney and Joe Sacco, the new interim head coach, say that some players are performing underwhelmingly.
Geekie was limited to 16 games this season and scored only one goal and three assists.
As for Frederic, he tallied six points, including three goals through 21 games.
If they end up on the block, they're likely to generate interest from some teams, especially considering their values aren't at an all-time high.
It'll be interesting to see what Sweeney decides to do in the coming months leading to the March 7th trade deadline.
Stay tuned for all the latest developments.
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