Now that the trade deadline is over, we can reflect on the small acquisition of Drew Stafford, not the flashiest grab but a success in what Sweeney’s philosophy and expectations of this team show. However, the Bruins were connected to Arizona Coyotes forward Radim Vrbata and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (or as Jack pronounces it, kul-YI-kov). According to Sportsnet’s Elliot Friedman, Sweeney seemed to be very close to acquiring the veteran forward.
Bruins reportedly tried to land Vrbata, Kulikov
