We are four days out from the NHL trade deadline and one of the teams that could make a splash in terms of some type of selling is the Boston Bruins. Between injuries to key players and the schedule getting smaller and smaller with each passing game, the Black and Gold find themselves on the outside looking in at the postseason with several teams to jump.

The odds are shrinking with each passing day as it is just not in the cards for the Bruins in 2024-25. They are not contenders and the front office needs to not avoid what needs to be done, a retool at the deadline and this off-season.

Some of Don Sweeney’s free agents this summer are getting some interest from other teams, but which players moved, if any, remains to be seen. However, two players with term remaining on their contract are reportedly drawing interest, forward Charlie Coyle and defenseman Brandon Carlo. It would be surprising to see them moved, but if Sweeney was blown away by a deal, it would have to be seriously considered.

The Bruins won’t trade Brandon Carlo or Charlie Coyle, and the reason why is very risky

On his latest 32 Thoughts podcast, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said without coming out and saying it that Trent Frederic is likely to be moved and the jury is still out on Morgan Geekie. However, there is interest in Brad Marchand, Carlo, and Coyle, but Sweeney may hold onto those players and run it back next season.