A new development reveals the Boston Bruins may be looking to make a trade

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Joshua Deeds
October 6, 2024 (10:42 PM)

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The Boston Bruins will play another preseason game tonight against the Washington Capitals.

The opening night game will take place against the Florida Panthers, on October 8th as the rivalry is renewed once more.

As Jim Montgomery has to finalize the lineup by Monday, 5 PM to submit to Gary Bettman and the NHL, he'll have to figure out who belongs where.

Which could see the Bruins utilize a trade for one of the open spots?

While Matthew Poitras has solidified himself as a good option for the 3C in Boston, they could still find some help in the meantime.

Matt Poitras is day-to-day because of an undisclosed injury. According to coach Jim Montgomery, Poitras' condition does not necessarily affect whether he stays with the team or starts in the AHL. Montgomery said he did not know whether Poitras will be available for the opener.

If Poitras cannot play, Tyler Johnson will be the No. 3 center between Trent Frederic and Justin Brazeau. Johnson, currently on a professional tryout agreement, will most likely be a low-wage one-year signing.

They will have to utilize Tyler Johnson's services in the meantime, to see if he can make it as the Bruins 3C.

What should happen if he doesn't?

With Max Jones out as well, the red flags should be going off for Don Sweeney, and he should look to Pittsburgh for their solution.

A veteran NHLer in Lars Eller, played a fullseason for the Penguins, scoring 31 points( 15 G, 16 A) in 82 games.

The Penguins were looking to "upgrade" the position, and the Bruins could ship out a high-round pick and Mark Kastelic to upgrade at either 3 or 4C, as it's arguable whether Jones or Johnson can move the needle for the Bruins.

There' are still red flags surrounding the Jeremy Swayman situation, and given that neither side wants to budge could lead to something drastic happening.

Could we see Don Sweeney and the Bruins make a drastic change in net, for a prospect like Yaroslav Askarov, or someone like Pyotr Kotchetkov, or Artur Silovs?

The return will have to be good, but it's doubtful that Korpisalo is ready for another season with the high pressure of Bruins hockey.