"The trade deadline is typically where Sweneey does some of his best work. He has been a buyer in most of those years, but in 2025, the B's took a sledgehammer to their roster and dealt veterans such as Brad Marchand, Brandon Carlo, Charlie Coyle, Trent Frederic and others. It was the right move because the B's were headed toward finishing with the fifth-worst record in the league and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016."
"The B's have scored about 18 more goals (197) than expected (179.59) in all situations, per Natural Stat Trick. No other team has scored more than 12 goals above expected. Regression could be coming for a Bruins team that lacks high-end offensive talent. Therefore, adding a forward would be a meaningful upgrade ahead of the deadline."
"The B's rank 30th in shots allowed, 26th in scoring chances allowed and 31st in high-danger chances allowed in all situations, per Natural Stat Trick. Improving the blue line, particularly the right side, would be a smart move."
The Boston Bruins, under GM Don Sweeney's leadership since 2015, have consistently made trade deadline moves. In 2025, they executed a significant sell-off, trading veterans like Brad Marchand, Brandon Carlo, and Charlie Coyle due to a projected fifth-worst record and playoff miss. This strategy yielded quality assets including NHL players, prospects, and draft picks. Currently holding the Eastern Conference's second wild card spot, the Bruins have exceeded expectations through offensive overachievement, scoring 18 more goals than expected. However, regression looms given their lack of high-end offensive talent. Combined with the league's second-toughest remaining schedule and defensive vulnerabilities ranking 30th in shots allowed, strategic additions before March 6 could prove crucial.
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