Bruins general manager Don Sweeney needs to conduct a going-out-of-business sale at the NHL trade deadline because his team is going nowhere. That’s true this season and beyond if he and the Bruins refuse to come to grips with their shortcomings.

A trade pitch has the Boston Bruins trading Brandon Carlo to the Dallas Stars in a blockbuster deal ahead of the deadline. The post Trade Pitch has Bruins Dealing $24 Million Star Defenseman in 4-Player Blockbuster appeared first on Heavy Sports.

With the acquisition of Trent Frederic and the Evander Kane situation still hanging over their heads, it's probably safe to assume the Edmonton Oilers' forward corps is set.

When Don Sweeney met with the media on Feb. 23 to talk about the health of Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy, the Bruins general manager used the opportunity to soften the ground a little bit to prepare people for what was likely coming not far down the road.

The Bruins finished up their final Warrior Ice Arena practice on Wednesday before heading off for a two-game road trip to Carolina (Thursday) and Tampa (Saturday). It’s anyone’s guess how many of the players will not be returning with the team once the deadline is past.

Riley Tufte, Vinni Lettieri, Patrick Brown, and Ian Mitchell, all called up from AHL Providence in the morning, should play in Raleigh.