Boston Bruins emerge as trade target

The Boston Bruins might have saved their season after a bad start. They’ve picked up a pair of wins to bring their record to 6-6-1, giving the organization hope that they can still compete in the Atlantic Division.

Despite the improved play, the Bruins find themselves on the trade market. But it’s not because they’re trying to add to their lineup. Contrary to their offseason spending, the latest rumors claim that the Bruins have a highly coveted forward that multiple teams are trying to acquire.

Bruins forward Trent Frederic has been popping up more and more on trade calls, according to NHL insider Kevin Weekes and his league sources. He shared the latest news via his X account.

Frederic has had an up and down career in the NHL thus far. The Bruins selected him 29th overall in the 2016 NHL Draft. A coveted mix of size and skill, Frederic projected him to be a tough and physical power forward who would fit seamlessly into the mold of a Bruins forward.

At 26, he has become an everyday middle-six forward, but he still hasn’t fulfilled his first-round potential. That could be the reason for the new trade rumors. He played in 293 NHL games, all for the Bruins, collecting 48 goals, 49 assists and 97 points.

Last season was the best season of his career so far. He scored 18 goals and added 22 assists for 40 points. He scored 17 goals the season before, opening the door for more in 2023-2024.

He is off to a slow start this season. He’s playing top-six minutes, but through 11 games he has just one goal, two assists and three points. Maybe the trade chatter will make for better play up front, or maybe it will spark more trade discussions from the Bruins. One thing is certain: the 26-year-old winger’s trade status will certainly be the subject of more rumors as this season progresses.

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