The Boston Bruins failed to trade Loui Eriksson prior to the NHL Trade, but they did make a transaction to acquire defenseman John-Michael Liles from the Carolina Hurricanes.
John-Michael Liles currently has two goals and 20 assists for 22 points in 57 games with the Carolina Hurricanes in his 10th NHL season. Liles is in the final year of a contract that comes with a cap hit of $3,875,000. The 35 year old defenseman is a far-cry from a player that the Bruins needed to become legitimate Stanley Cup contenders, but the Bruins did make a move to acquire veteran winger Lee Stempniak as well, which means they may very likely believe they have a legitimate chance for the playoffs and a Stanley Cup run.