7 Worst Trades in Boston Bruins History
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The Hockey Writers
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The Boston Bruins have had their share of trades that have not gone as planned, leading to a history of regret for fans and management alike. Among the most notorious trades is the one involving Joe Thornton, who was dealt to the San Jose Sharks in 2005. Thornton became an elite player and a Hart Trophy winner, while the Bruins received an underwhelming return, leaving fans to ponder what could have been.
Another infamous trade was sending Phil Kessel to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2009. Kessel developed into a prolific scorer, while the Bruins acquired a mix of draft picks that didn't pan out as expected. Kessel's success in Toronto only magnified the mistakes made by the Bruins front office.
The trade involving Tyler Seguin remains a sore point, as he was traded to the Dallas Stars in 2013. Seguin quickly blossomed into a top offensive talent, winning a Stanley Cup and becoming a point-per-game player. The return for Seguin failed to make an impact for the Bruins, highlighting the risks of trading away young talent.
These trades illustrate the challenges of decision-making in the NHL, where teams must weigh immediate benefits against potential long-term gains. For the Bruins, these trades serve as cautionary tales of how the wrong moves can lead to lasting regret in a passionate hockey market.
Another infamous trade was sending Phil Kessel to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2009. Kessel developed into a prolific scorer, while the Bruins acquired a mix of draft picks that didn't pan out as expected. Kessel's success in Toronto only magnified the mistakes made by the Bruins front office.
The trade involving Tyler Seguin remains a sore point, as he was traded to the Dallas Stars in 2013. Seguin quickly blossomed into a top offensive talent, winning a Stanley Cup and becoming a point-per-game player. The return for Seguin failed to make an impact for the Bruins, highlighting the risks of trading away young talent.
These trades illustrate the challenges of decision-making in the NHL, where teams must weigh immediate benefits against potential long-term gains. For the Bruins, these trades serve as cautionary tales of how the wrong moves can lead to lasting regret in a passionate hockey market.