Boston Bruins
It remains unclear if the Bruins will decide to buy or sell before Friday’s deadline.
Don Sweeney and the Bruins have some decisions to make. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
March 6, 2026 | 11:58 AM
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Don Sweeney and his staff have some decisions to make.
The Bruins might still sit in the playoff picture on Friday ahead of the NHL’s 3 p.m. trade deadline.
But Boston is operating on thin ice. Following Thursday’s ugly road loss to Nashville, just one point separates the Bruins (34-22-5) and the Columbus Blue Jackets — who sit just below Boston in the postseason cut-off line.
Sweeney stressed earlier this week that he’d like to give an overachieving Boston roster a boost before the deadline. But given the state of this seller’s market, could the Bruins pivot and move off assets in hopes of greater returns for the future?
As the clock continues to wind down on the deadline, here’s a look at a few potential trade targets for Boston — as well as a recap of some trade chips that Boston holds on its own roster.
Follow along here as we keep you updated on the latest news leading up to the trade deadline — including quick notes on any deals for Boston, scouting reports on acquired assets, and rumblings around the rest of the NHL.
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11:20: A name to watch is Columbus — who sit just one point behind Boston in the standings.
They were active late Thursday night — acquiring winger Conor Garland from the Canucks for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick.
The Bruins were linked to Garland, who hails from Scituate, is signed for the upcoming six seasons, and would provide some top-six scoring punch.
Still, I argued that Garland — who turns 30 next week — isn’t exactly the player who puts you over the top this season … and doesn’t fit this club’s timeline.
11:15: Sweeney said on Monday that he’d like to give this team a bump — but the players themselves did little over the last few days to reward those comments with points in the standings.
It’ll be fascinating to see which path Boston takes before 3 p.m.
11:00: Greetings from Warrior Ice Arena! Should be an eventful day ahead.
Conor Ryan is a staff writer covering the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has held since 2023.
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