3 Weapons the Bruins Should Add to Their Arsenal at the Trade Deadline

3 years ago  /  The Hockey Writers  /  Read Time: 4 minutes 9 seconds

• The team is continuing to look solid throughout this season; however, there are some noticeable gaps just like every other team.
• A perfect team is unachievable in this unpredictable yet beautiful game, but there is no shame in striving to be a perfect team. Here’s a look at three players the Bruins should look to acquire this trade deadline to continue to play dominant hockey through the latter part of their season.  .
• His durability makes up for his age and could be a perfect fit. The Dallas Stars’ forward is on a very friendly $3.25 million contract that will come to an end this offseason.
• On a modestly priced $1.4 million contract that will come to an end this season, there is little reason as to why Sweeney wouldn’t look to add this two-way threat as a short-term rental for playoffs, especially with the nagging injuries the Bruins’ blue line has seen this season.
• The 26-year-old seems to be on pace to be the best goalie to come out of that league after posting five shutouts and a .923 save percentage in 33 games last season.
• It is even more concerning the fact of how friendly the Latvian’s contract is at just $4 million a season for another year.
• However, that is all worth it if it brings a new, young starting goalie capable of amazing things to an aging Bruins team, which may have endurance issues between the crease towards the latter part of the season and playoffs
• Although, if they can improve the team even by a tiny amount before playoffs, there’s no reason not to acquire some extra help. Who do you think is most likely to join the Bruins this trade deadline? 

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