Persistent trade rumors continue to circulate involving the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames, with a significant deal potentially in the works featuring Flames forward Elias Lindholm and defenseman Noah Hanifin.
During a recent appearance on the Jeff Marek show, Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now shared insights on the likelihood of a deal materializing between the two teams. Murphy acknowledged the Bruins' limited draft picks in the upcoming years, emphasizing the challenge of maintaining depth in prospects and picks due to the team's perennial push for success. To make a significant trade, Murphy suggested that the Bruins might have to explore involving current roster players like Matt Grzelcyk or Jakob DeBrusk in potential trade talks for either Hanifin or Lindholm, both of whom are pending UFAs.
Renowned hockey insiders have previously linked Hanifin to the Bruins, and considering the Bruins' center depth, Lindholm emerges as a logical trade target. Both Flames players, Lindholm and Hanifin, are pending unrestricted free agents who have recently halted contract extension negotiations in Calgary.
The potential acquisition of both Lindholm and Hanifin would demand a substantial offer from the Bruins, making any resulting deal a blockbuster that could involve a mix of players, picks, and prospects.
