Anlayst Urges Bruins To Check Trade Availability On $57M Star Forward

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk

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The Boston Bruins could look to try to pull off a blockbuster trade this offseason.

Boston made the playoffs this season and exceeded expectations as the Bruins weren’t projected to be a playoff team entering the year. However, the Bruins suffered a first-round playoff exit, and Boston will now look to bolster the roster.

Ahead of the offseason, Bruins insider and analyst Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic urges Boston to pursue a trade for Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk.

“The Ottawa Senators’ left wing is signed for two more seasons,” Shinzawa wrote in an article published on Tuesday. “But given Ottawa’s first-round exit and Tkachuk’s zero-point postseason output, the Senators may be concerned about whether he wants to stay upon the conclusion of his contract.

“There would be a line at the U.S.-Canada border of parties interested in acquiring the power forward. Whether the Bruins would have enough assets to catch Ottawa’s eye is unknown. But the 26-year-old can impact games with his physicality, high-danger presence and spirit like few others can.”