NHL Trade Deadline: Best Trades for Atlantic Division

Boston Bruins

The Bruins recently (mistakenly) fired coach Claude Julien, perhaps signaling their intention not to make the playoffs this year. This could be a year for the Bruins to sell pieces at the NHL Trade Deadline, if they decide that getting younger is what the situation requires to make it back to the playoffs.

In fact, selling is very much what the Bruins should be doing this year. After all, the Bruins will require defense eventually. Also, Boston is built to be Claude Julien’s team. We don’t know what style the next coach will have or whether the current roster will meet that style.

So, here’s how the Bruins should start selling.

Boston Gives Up: Dominic Moore

Boston Gets: Calgary 2nd Round Pick

This is a simple one, and one that is not only within the realm of possibility but approaches the realm of probability.

The Flames need depth scoring, and Moore has been adept throughout his career at providing that. The Bruins need to start selling off pieces and fast, and it should start with Moore. His 18 points from the fourth line would be extremely beneficial for a team pushing to make the playoffs, and with the talent that Calgary can surround Moore with, it’s a perfect fit.

Boston should be willing to take whatever they can get for an expiring contract, and it signals the first shift in rebuilding. The Bruins can test the market and their fanbases’ readiness for a rebuild with this signal, and it’ll go over better than if the Bruins sold off a key piece like Zdeno Chara right away.