Boston Bruins Trade Rumors...Are They Real?

[@johnbrowne2170]

There's no doubt the Bruins are looking for a major trade. Marchand will never be traded.

[@tempo529]

I doubt he will, but after the Gretzky trade back in the day anyone can be traded.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@johnbrowne2170 yeah Marchand would have to ask for a trade

[@TheFoolintherainn]

They better not trade our lil ratt. He's our son We brought him up, Had to cringe through all those puberty moments on ice! Both fans and Marchand deserve to have him retire in Black and Gold. Don't poke the bears!

[@bostonwarrior4824]

We have to be reasonable with ourselves. If the Bruins continue to have a bad season, come trade deadline, and if Brad Marchand is not signed to an extension, there is no doubt many teams would be interested. He’s a UFA next summer, I know it doesn’t seem like a possibility at all he could leave but considering he’s a UFA and the Bruins aren’t doing well we have to keep that in the back of our minds. Because after Steven stamkos left Tampa anything can happen. Plus you have to consider the contract negotiations, Don could screw that up and not give him what he thinks hes worth

[@Mike___Honcho]

@@bruinsdiehards it would be devious, but could marchand be traded for a draft pick and then return as a UFA ? sweeney oughta look into that, considering all the draft picks he gave up for two month rentals recently.

[@DIY_Don]

Thanks for your insights, with all the other headline grabbing crap out there swirling around about the Bruins it’s nice just to be able to tune into your spots and get actual honest information. Thanks for what you do and please keep up the great work.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Thank you so much. It means a lot

[@paulym5814]

Maybe they can get something for Sweeney the Weeney. Remember that shit always rolls downhill so let go straight to the top and blame who’s really responsible for such a horrible start. Both Neeley and Sweeney need to go to get this team back to a contender. They are the ones who created this mess so it’s open them to take responsibility for it. They keep naming scapegoats to be responsible for the shitty start but they created the problem and they should be held responsible.

[@christopherlydon-sr1gu]

@paulym5814 ya know, trading away all the assets in the final days of bergeron, has proven to be difficult. But, if a cup was won, you wouldn't be badmouthing newly or Sweeney. That being said, they gambled and lost but they had to gamble.

[@pjfpuck8]

thanks for the updates Trade Sweeney and Neely these rumor mills do not help anyone, especially on the team. if the locker room is confused they will not compete as well, but that is an internal issue, not for the talking heads to decide. why do the Bruins front office only go by expectations of players as opposed to projected value based on actual stats and other known metrics?

[@bruinsdiehards]

I would love to be in their war room to know

[@bvrod]

Beating a dead horse, but when one or two players don’t perform it is on the player. When it’s the whole team, it’s on the coach. Is Monty a good coach? Yes, but he wasn’t shining this season and mgmt moved on it. That is what mgmt does. Bradley is not leaving anytime soon. My guess is to see how the team looks as the smoke clears and make decisions from there. I think B’s issue is more mental than about skill. Lots of proven talent and good young prospects - if you can spark it. Good luck Joe.

[@bruinsdiehards]

I'm with you

[@rowzdwr]

I loved the spirit the Bruins showed against UHC. More of that, and I don't see the point of a shake-up trade. If it goes back to what it was, I'd say even Blades should be on the block.

[@bruinsdiehards]

We can't trade blades. He is far too valuable

[@dp.7616]

If you can get something for marchand ....take it ....he's on the back 9 . This is a business . Sell high

[@bruinsdiehards]

They won't trade him

[@Mike___Honcho]

this team of bottom 6 forwards and ADHD defensemen isn't going to improve unless through the draft. not with this GM that created this frankenstein of a team. they've got no picks in the cupboard, no cap space, too many no trade clauses with too many players, underachieving players, and a GM that overpays stiffs. add 'em up together and you've got years of stupefying mediocrity. all they can do is move whoever they can for draft picks. i'd rather take a rebuild than perpetual mediocrity. even if this team rights itself and plays up to its' potential, they are a one and done team. that's all they are. move whoever is wanted elsewhere and have sweeney drive them to the new city. change the locks on the garden while he is gone.

[@bruinsdiehards]

I have been waiting for years for a rebuild and I dont think its ever coming

[@Mike___Honcho]

@@bruinsdiehards in a way, opting for a rebuild is admitting you did a crummy GM job in the first place. it is unlikely to happen unless jammed down sweeney's throat.

[@joshuarodriguez9896]

How do I do the mock drafts on puckpedia????

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@joshuarodriguez9896 trades. Not drafts but I believe you can do a four nations roster there

[@bill8885]

They are definitely looking for trades but I don't think Marchand would have much of a return, Frederick could at least bring back good assets

[@Joel-gh3qn]

This is why I ask you questions. Because you will find out the “real” what’s-what. “If” Fredrick is traded, I’m seriously worried on what Sweeney gets in return. Something tells me he would get another “Zadarov” but as a winger.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yeah I heard those rumors with Utah and I rolled my eyes. I’m glad I could answer your question

[@christopherrobinson767]

I firmly believe BM63 would rather retire a Bruins before going to another club to finish his career.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Right there with you

[@charleschurch5397]

Elliot doesnt know anything everyone else already knows. He's wrong like 80% of times he opens his mouth.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@charleschurch5397 he still know more than most bit yes he can be wrong

[@bruinsdiehards]

What do you think of all these rumors?

[@Mike___Honcho]

i have come to never pay attention to trade rumors because of the low, low, low percentage of accuracy. i'd rather go watch the golden girls.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ Man the Golden Girl were in their 40s when theh did that show. Makes me feel old

[@hockeytalk6084]

I don’t really get it. There’s only a small handful of decent players who aren’t anchored to the ground by a 700 year NTC (Frederic). I fear that there is not much value in terms of pieces they can move without causing a bigger problem than it solves…..I worry about Don Sweeney making moves just for the sake of proving a point and extending his job. Gotta be careful. I guess many are ready to get rid of Frederic but I’m scratching my head. He’ll be cheap, fits the DNA and quite literally EXPLODED the past 2 seasons. This is a slump. I hate it. I predict he’ll move him out for a bad return just to make a move……and trading Marchand would be horrific for the culture. I agree. Don’t let Sweeney BLOW UP the team if he’s not even going to be here. Dangerous position to be in.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@hockeytalk6084 yeah there truly isn't much they can do

[@TheFoolintherainn]

The trading Brad Marchand would be poking too many bears... I think Sweeney knows better.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ yeah it only happens if Brad asks for it

[@hockeytalk6084]

I think so too. I should’ve clarified I think there’s smoke to the Frederic rumors but the Marchy thing is just media gaslighting for clicks😂. Not 100% impossible, but like you guys say, it would be his decision

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ oh there is smoke on Freddy but it only happens if they don't make the playoffs

[@edsmall3725]

It would be a big mistake to trade Marchand he is the heart and soul of the team now and if they trade him they might as well trade pretty much all and start a huge rebuild rather than a partial let’s not think a rebuild is coming

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yeah I doubt he is traded. They would have to be much worse than they are now

[@wingshockeyfan]

Marchand is still a player that people hate to play against and people must love to play with. I don't see that changing for a few more years at least. That being said I would love to see him in a winged wheel, but I'm sure that will never happen.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yeah I would think if he leaves it would be to cup contender

[@williamkenney2954]

Never say never if things don't show signs of improvement

[@bruinsdiehards]

Fair

[@davidphillips4706]

Marchy has been a Bruin for his entire career.....he isn't going anywhere.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Good

[@kurtwpg]

From now until the new year, the only trades Boston might make it to make the team immediately better. If they're several points out of a playoff spot in January, then there might be something.

[@bruinsdiehards]

I agree and said as much in the video

[@TheFoolintherainn]

Well then, you might be looking at trading Jeremy swayman... But we might have to eat part of his bonuses. If you want to make an immediate impact on the team and salary cap space? #1 I'm not saying whether I would agree with it or not. That's the biggest chunk removing one of the biggest underperforming players, who has no say over his contract... right now.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ i think they would rather Swayman ay better. I just don't see ownership blowing this team up. They fire Cam and Don first and then blow it up

[@TheFoolintherainn]

@@bruinsdiehards agree. Trading swayman is not my first choice. It looks the most logical on paper between the number$ and stats I want this kid to prove everyone wrong. I will happily eat crow out of a Stanley Cup! That type of personality gets teams places. If Goalie Bob Could deal with Tim Thomas? Jeremy should be a breeze!

[@curiousbrowza]

Ideally, the B's keep Freddy on the team one way or another. I wonder if the Swayman situation makes soft contracts with a lot of personal courtesies (eg we let our other goalie go ahead of time because we knew you were it) more difficult?

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@curiousbrowza Freddy doesn't have much leverage. If they make the playoffs they resign him but if they don't they trade him

[@MikeCho]

The captain is absolutely the guy you don’t trade . Marchy is intense ,on his worst day he tries harder than anyone else on the bench . Trent as much as I like this guy is replaceable , but so are Zadorov and a handful of others who should be gone .

[@believingintheblood8540]

I think we need 64 million flushes!

[@bruinsdiehards]

Are we using the Blue stuff?

[@believingintheblood8540]

@@bruinsdiehards I don’t know if it actually keeps things clean, but I like the color so yeah, I’ll agree with you

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ I think blue dye is there so you can see it in the water and nothing else

[@believingintheblood8540]

@@bruinsdiehards maybe, but if its award winning you need a clear photo so it could hinder :)

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ I will make sure to take one on the next flush

[@umpinmass]

I don't see them making a move before the trade deadline unless Sweeney feels he has to do something to possibly save his job. That's when teams tend to pay a little more and get a little more desperate. That's the time to shop Freddy and Carlo. But for assets, not more tagalongs. Does everyone get a NMC in their contract now? Crazy!

[@bruinsdiehards]

If Sweeney makes a trade to save his job that spells disaster. Majority of long term deals around the league get NMC

[@naosstulos]

Way too many media people make smoke where there is no fire in the hope they gamble right and can claim they are an insider to further their career. Thats not responsible media and most of us fans are sick of these "Throw something at the wall" content trying to mask themselves as legitimate information. A trade rumor is NOT something you just made up yourself or you saw on reddit.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Right now I personally think they seeing scouts at games and thinking who are they looking at. Frederic’s name is easy to throw out there because of his expiring contract

[@BillD1307]

I am of the opinion that Brad Marchand will retire a Bruin, whenever he decides to retire. I could see him going into the coaching/management ranks as well when he does retire. What he does over and above his positional/captains duties is immeasurable. I do believe if you cut off his arm he'd bleed Gold & Black !

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@BillD1307 i agree

[@tpor1206]

Trade Frederic and get either draft choices or prospects. Same really for any other trades they make. Restock what we are missing Great video again! 👍👍👍

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@tpor1206 yeah if they’re out you trade. Thank you

[@user-mf4pl8tl9z]

Frederic is on pace to score a measly 23 pts if he plays all 82 games. Last year he scored 40 pts. Almost a 50% reduction. We would get peanuts for him because a smart GM would throw his current production in our (or Boston’s) face.

[@SK-WPG]

My Winnipeg Jets would LOVE to have someone like Frederic. I would LOVE to have either Frederic or Cozens out of BUF to center the Jets 2nd line. The Jets NEED grit, someone who can fight, put up a few points and has some size and speed. Those 2 players are ideal for WPG.

[@c-rex]

By all means, please take Dylan Cozens off our hands! -A Sabres fan

[@SK-WPG]

@c-rex Really? What am I missing? Granted he's not Tage Thompson but he has quite the skillset

[@c-rex]

@@SK-WPG He's got lots of potential upside, but look at his contract.

[@SK-WPG]

@@c-rex $7.1 / year until 2030!?!?!??! What kind of bleep signed him to that?!??! Thanks for the heads up. Damn.

[@zoso4rune504]

The problem. The Bruins do not have the cap space to bring in a top 6 Forward. As much as I would love the Bruins to trade Coyle, it is not very likely. Reason, What team would want to trade for a player making 5.25 million a year who has averaged 15 goals a season for the last 5 seasons. Unless you package him with assets like they had to do with Backus a couple of years back. Maybe that is why the Bruins were showcasing Merkulov for a couple of games, and then send him back down even though he was successful in his three games.

[@user-mf4pl8tl9z]

Coyle is on pace to score 20 points if he plays all 82 games a drop off from 60 points the yr. before. He’s going to turn 33 next March and gives the buying team an easy low ball offer or argue that last year was a fluke. otherwise it would take a team overpaying for him as a best case scenario.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yeah they need to move salary to bring anything in

[@LucicPower]

Swayman has caused a lot of dysfunction in the locker room, Swayman for Gibson and Zegras please

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@LucicPower the players say he hasnt though. The only person saying otherwise is Cam

[@user-mf4pl8tl9z]

@@bruinsdiehards With a coach firing the players aren’t going to give up the goods to a reporter. They’ll tell the reporter what they want to hear. Inaccurate intel. You may be right - but you may be wrong. Was listening to a STB podcaster who was at dinner overhearing 2 blues players at another table talking about they need to get rid of Berube (before he got fired). But it’s something they would never admit to a reporter unless they want it intentionally leaked.

[@LucicPower]

@bruinsdiehards neely needs to do an Andrew peters vs ray emery on swayman

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ I would agree that they wouldn't tell everything but I believe this player on this one. I grew around NHL locker rooms. I have a pretty good bullshit sniffer

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ Neely needs to be fired

[@robertwells6724]

The rumors are just that , rumors!!

[@XCal1bur23]

I love the idea of shaking things up by trading Carlo. He reminds me of Hal Gill without the offense. Big dude who plays like a kitten 😂. Hell, throw Frederic in for a better return.

[@bruinsdiehards]

I think Carlo is a good defender but I do call him Bambie

[@christopherlydon-sr1gu]

Marchy is not getting traded.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Agreed

[@Hydra-Yoga-Chicago]

Please trade Zadorov back to Chicago for … & a couple 2025 first round picks✅

[@bruinsdiehards]

He has a no move clause

[@Two_Buck]

The Marchand thing total BS looking for clicks.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@Two_Buck exactly what I said in the video. He aint going anywhere

[@TheFoolintherainn]

👍👍👍

[@christophercossette9776]

Screw Sweeney - unload this guy

[@bruinsdiehards]

I would rather not

[@007-k1l]

Why did they send Merkulov down I thought he looked as good as anyone?

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@007-k1l I truly dont get it because he was playing well. The hockey side I get because he doesn't have to clear waivers

[@TheRat617]

I think they should bring Poitras back up he’s the most skilled puck over we have imo

[@original6hockey402]

There’s talk out there that have Crosby going to Rangers, so why not the same about Brad. Bruins might not make the playoffs this year. If Marchand wants another Cup it won’t happen here in Boston. d

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ anyone can be traded but Crosby has said publicly he won't be. If Brad asks to leave the Bruins will trade him

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ like that kid

[@SherryNiles1312]

The capt is gonna die a Bruin he’s not going nowhere

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@SherryNiles1312 well I hope he doesn't die

[@LASQUAD51]

umm, this is why they are called rumors and not facts

[@bruinsdiehards]

Well I would disagree. Rumors to me are based on information or sources. Saying a player is in play based on a hunch is not a rumour its a guess.

[@LASQUAD51]

@@bruinsdiehards rumors are also what people make up and spread, disinformation.

[@LASQUAD51]

@@bruinsdiehards A rumor is a story which may not be true. Everyone may be talking about the rap superstar who stopped for ice cream in your town, but until there's proof that it really happened, the whole thing is just a rumor. from Google

[@darcywest8140]

Chris Johnson should take off his tinfoil hockey helmet and give it a rest!

[@mike8099m]

It is not completely wild to think of trading Marchand. Letting him get a payday next season and give him a chance for another cup . Then sign him for a one day contract to retire.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@mike8099m anyone can be traded but it would be his decision if he is

[@charleschurch5397]

Nobody wants Marchand. He's a dirtbag and everyone hates him. Players, Hockey fans, people in Hammonds Plains........we all hate Brad.

[@Seeker22000]

Ouch. You brought up losing DeBrusk for nothing. That one still stings. I did like him on the team and was sad to see him go. Having said that, it irk's me they let him go for nothing. Specially since it was mentioned he had sold his home before the season ended. They knew he wasn't coming back and still didn't move him. The only thing I can see is they hung on to him as a rental for a playoff run. Marchand is retiring a Bruin, just like Patrice did. Frederic will be a deadline move if he's traded. I would not shed a tear if Carlo left. He is not the elite player management seem to think he is. Between him and Lohrei it looks like the Keystone Cops out there. The other rumour is Zadorov back to Vancouver. They miss him, we hate him. If there's any truth to this one you'd have to move him for someone at his price point. How about Zadorov for DeBrusk. Can you imagine? It would actually help both teams and NHL pundits would lose their minds. 🤣 While we're at it, how about Swayman for Ullmark? This is why listening to trade rumours can be silly.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Yeah Zadorov has a no move clause so they can’t trade him.

[@Seeker22000]

@@bruinsdiehards Let's hope he gets his head in the game because he's been a liability so far.

[@bruinsdiehards]

@ well he has for two straight games but yes they need him to play better

[@stevequesnel3775]

Marchy will retire a bruin.

[@bruinsdiehards]

Hope so

[@robg2084]

Start with McAvoy! He is the most overrated player in the league. Pasta is also a candidate for trade!

[@bruinsdiehards]

@@robg2084 no move clause for both of them

[@bruinsdiehards]

No trade clauses for both

[@christopherlydon-sr1gu]

Your nuts. I bet you thought the ullmark trade was bad. Korpisalo is playing better than swyman and ullmark and kastelic is a stud. Who would fill the minutes mack plays? Who would be our top scorer if pasta got traded? You've gotta be joking

[@TheFoolintherainn]

​​@@christopherlydon-sr1guno I agree with you on most points but we don't know how the Ullmark trade is going to work out. I was the biggest fan of korpisalo coming in, did not appreciate Bruins fans trashing him before he took the ice. Yeah he's only proven himself as a backup or tandem goalie, at best. I do think he has another level to show us - he's getting better with more play. Yet I wouldn't put Linus and Joonas in the same category right now. I think linus tracks the puck better than korpisalo. Linus has a size and strength that is rarely matched by other goalies His goalie goal is actually quite unique - demonstrates a strength and power that's not easily replaced His size allowed him to fill that net, leaving only posts. Those Ping! Ping! Pings! Should've counted as shots on goal for Linus because he knows how to only leave the post! I like how Joonas keeps his blue paint clean, he's tracking the puck better with more play... I don't even know that Linus can be that same linus again - or if he can surpass his own records. We don't know. So I'm not going to compare those two. Jeremy is younger, he doesn't belong in their category comparing either. I wish we could have all three goalies! But two of them would not be happy!

[@christopherlydon-sr1gu]

@TheFoolintherainn have you seen ullmarks numbers in ottawa? You know he's still injured. I don't think Linus will play 4 years with ottawa. His injury keeps coming back. Ullmark is not playing well in ottawa, when he's playing. Swaymans a dud. And he's cancer in the room. Teams not playing like a team because they don't feel like a team. The swayman making the goalie market was more important thst swayman playing with his team. Gross held the bruins hostage for swayman.

[@ralphhicks3322]

Shop him!! He isn’t captain material anyway !! Patrice was a true leader and captain !! Class act . Just like the legend Ray Bourque !! Trade Marchand fire Sweeney !!

[@bruinsdiehards]

Marchand is a good captain. No one can compare to Bergeron

[@ralphhicks3322]

Can you justify your ticket prices with that shit team ??? You choke 2 years in a row in the playoffs like they always do ,Thid team don’t care maybe the fans should stop going to the games and send a message to them they will wake up !! Come on Neely fire Sweeney !!

[@bruinsdiehards]

Well the Jacobs would care if they stop getting money