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Who The Boston Bruins May Target At The Trade Deadline

01/19/2019 at 1:53pm EST

from Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe,

While some Bruins fans might dream of the stars shipping Tyler Seguin back to the Hub, that’s not happening. But don’t rule out Sweeney and Gorton again swapping assets, as they did this time a year ago and then again on the eve of the new season when Adam McQuaid went down the Amtrak rails for Steven Kampfer.

All but assured they’ll miss the playoffs, the Rangers, in Boston Saturday with a 20-20-7 mark, likely will be active traders, which could mean McQuaid again will be on the move. He will be an unrestricted free agent July 1, and while his services have been appreciated on Broadway, he might bring back a mid-round draft pick and still be there to sign in July, if the Blueshirts so desire.

Two potential Rangers on the move who likely would be of greater interest for Sweeney: forwards Kevin Hayes, an ex-Boston College center, and Mats Zuccarello, a Norwegian right winger. Zuccarello is a proven scorer in the 55-60-point range with speed and a skill set that speak to an ideal fit for Krejci. Hayes, 6 feet 5 inches and 215 pounds, would be in a reduced role slotted behind Patrice Bergeron and Krejci, but his size and experience could help wring out more production from kids such as Danton Heinen and Ryan Donato. Like McQuaid, Hayes and Zuccarello are on course to be July 1 UFAs.

Elsewhere, the Hurricanes are said to be entertaining offers on ex-Flame Micheal Ferland, who came to Raleigh with Dougie Hamilton in the June 2018 swap that sent Noah Hanifin and Elias Lindholm to Calgary.

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