Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey NOW: Several options exist for the Boston Bruins if they cannot land any of the big fish. Here are just a few.
Wayne Simmonds became available at last year’s trade deadline but the Boston Bruins missed out. His cost lessened considerably this time around with just 19 points in 51 games. Boston won’t have to pay a hefty price (mid-round pick or so perhaps).
Craig Smith declined the same way as Wayne Simmonds and only more so. He went from 51 points a couple of seasons ago to 22 points in 51 games this year.