The Boston Bruins are heading into uncharted territory this week.
For the first time in more than a decade, the Bruins and Don Sweeney are ready to prioritize the future over short-term gains — with Boston poised to sell ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline.
As Boston’s playoff odds continue to dwindle (MoneyPuck has them at just a 9.2 percent chance of making the postseason), the Bruins would be wise to make the most of a lost year by recouping assets on players not part of their long-term plans.
Pending UFAs like Trent Frederic and Justin Brazeau could be moved in the coming days, while lineup regulars with term like Brandon Carlo or Charlie Coyle could also be dealt for the right price.