This season, the Boston Bruins had no intention of selling off any members of their roster. However, there is increasing worry that the Bruins will miss out on this spring’s playoff picture during the first month of the season.
Some of the Bruins’ players have been linked to trade speculations across the league as a result of their troubles. NHL insider Kevin Weekes has reported on a growing interest in 26-year-old forward Trent Frederic, making him the latest target of rumors. Let’s examine four possible trade destinations for the Bruins winger if those rumors turn out to be accurate.
The organization is hopeful that the Devils will make up for their poor 2023–2024 campaign because they are off to a stronger start this year than they were previously. They should be considered for Frederic in the upcoming weeks and months, though, as they might fill another need by adding another middle-six forward.
With the Devils, Frederic could play with the third line and move up and down the lineup as necessary. The team would transition from having concerns about their third and fourth lines to seeing them as a strength when he was in their bottom six.
James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now recently wrote about how intriguing an option Frederic is for the Devils, adding to the speculation that they may Show interest.
The prospect of a deal between the Vancouver Canucks and the Boston Bruins excites me. Since their 2011 Stanley Cup Finals matchup, the teams have been cross-conference rivals. However, the Canucks would be wise to consider Frederic as a trade candidate.
Although the Canucks are a good team, their middle-six could use more scoring. Their depth scoring struggled in the biggest stages of the postseason, but adding a player like Frederic would be a salve to their issues. He can contribute nearly 20 goals annually and withstand the rigors of a physical playoff series, which the Canucks need more of.
A talent like Frederic fits in well with the Stars, who many people consider to be the Western Conference favorites. Frederic’s versatility would enable him to fit into any of their offensive groups, and they roll all four lines in a well-balanced manner.
Dallas’ flexibility with regard to the salary cap is another factor that makes this seem like a good fit. The Stars have a bit under $1.5 million in available cap space according to PuckPedia, which should give them just enough space to make a deal happen.
Minnesota Wild
The Wild are a sneaky contender this season. They have one of the best scorers in the league in Kirill Kaprizov, a rising superstar in Matthew Boldy, and have only one regulation loss so far this year.
Adding a player like Frederic could be the piece that puts this team over the edge in the Western Conference. Their general manager Bill Guerin, is eager to push the right button that will propel them to a long postseason run.
Guerin would be well advised to acquire a 15–20 goal scorer who can play up and down the lineup, fight, and check.
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