The Boston Bruins have some decisions to make sooner than later. Assuming they head into the trade deadline this season with all of their current assets, they may have an extra trade partner at the trade deadline.
Before the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft, the Vegas Golden Knights might get a chance to take part in the trade deadline this season. If Vegas pays the final installment of the $500 million fee for expansion by March 1, then they will be able to take part in trade negotiations with teams. The caveat to this is that they would not be allowed to trade for active roster players.