{"id":41773,"date":"2019-02-19T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T14:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=41773"},"modified":"2020-12-21T15:16:18","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T20:16:18","slug":"nhl-trade-rumours-boston-bruins-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/02\/19\/nhl-trade-rumours-boston-bruins-2\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Trade Rumours: Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, and Vancouver Canucks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s Tuesday and it\u2019s another edition of our NHL trade rumours. We\u2019re one week away from the NHL trade deadline and we\u2019re breaking down all the action as we race towards next Monday. Today we look at NHL Trade Rumours surrounding the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/bruins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Bruins<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/rangers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> New York Rangers<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/canucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>NHL Trade Rumours<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><strong>Boston Bruins<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour<\/em>: NHL Trade Rumours starts off with TSN&#8217;s Darren Dreger. Dreger said yesterday that the Bruins are in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/radio\/toronto-1050\/darren-dreger-on-maple-leafs-loss-to-coyotes-trade-deadline-and-more-1.1259490\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">it to win it<\/a> and are willing to part with assets come this year&#8217;s deadline.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NHLBruins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NHLBruins<\/a> &#8220;in it to win it,&#8221; and &#8220;they\u2019re willing to part with the assets&#8221; to add. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HOezYOuEYd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/HOezYOuEYd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NicholsOnHockey\/status\/1097511107181273088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 18, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><em>Analysis<\/em>: The Bruins have a very good team. However, they are also in a very stacked division. The Bruins have 76 points which rank them 6th in the league, despite this, they are still a full 18 points back of the division lead. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/lightning\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> are on a pace we have not seen for a long time in the NHL. As well, the Bruins look to be destined to face off against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/maple-leafs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> in round one again.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, that will be no easy task and neither would Tampa. The Bruins may be in the market for help on the wings. Could they potentially look at a <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stonema01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Stone<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/panarar01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Artemi\u00a0Panarin<\/a><\/strong>? If that price is too high, maybe someone like <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kreidch01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Kreider<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/z\/zuccama01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mats Zuccarello<\/a> <\/strong>would fit better. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kovalil01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ilya Kovalchuk<\/a> <\/strong>is another possible option.<\/p>\n<p>If the Bruins are willing to spend, which Dreger says they are, there will be lots of potential options to load up for a Stanley Cup run.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>New York Rangers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour<\/em>: Speaking of Rangers on the way out, TSN&#8217;s Bob McKenzie says that he believes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/radio\/toronto-1050\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rangers will definitely<\/a> be trading <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcquaad01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adam McQuaid<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#8220;There\u2019s no question in my mind that the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NYR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NYR<\/a> are going to trade him.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Leafs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Leafs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4i2XsieTvn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/4i2XsieTvn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NicholsOnHockey\/status\/1097556319953772544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 18, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><em>Analysis:<\/em>\u00a0McQuaid was a long time player for the Bruins, before moving to the Rangers. He is known as an absolute warrior. There will likely be a list of teams looking to add him at the deadline due to the toughness he brings. A team like the previously mentioned Bruins, possibly the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/islanders\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Islanders<\/a>\u00a0could be suitors. There will also likely be others in on McQuaid.<\/p>\n<p>McQuaid carries a 2.75 million dollar cap hit but is a UFA at the end of the season. Therefore, money shouldn&#8217;t be too much of an issue for any team trying to acquire him. Anyone looking for defensive depth and toughness will likely be giving the Rangers a call.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Vancouver Canucks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour<\/em>: We end NHL Trade Rumours today in Vancouver. Ben Kuzma of the Sun reported that Canucks GM <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/benniji01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Benning<\/a><\/strong> seemed to <a href=\"https:\/\/vancouversun.com\/sports\/hockey\/nhl\/vancouver-canucks\/ben-kuzma-benning-bullish-on-deadline-trades-with-lasting-effects\/wcm\/3a329f78-e2c5-490f-aa0d-ad6d87e55bcc\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shoot down the thought<\/a> of trading <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/goldoni01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nikolay Goldobin<\/a><\/strong> at the deadline.<\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis<\/em>: This is still not to say that it may not happen at a later date. However, it appears Benning doesn&#8217;t plan on shopping Goldobin. This makes sense as Goldobin is just 23 and shows skills of a great NHL player at times. But, the Canucks have been overall disappointed with his play.<\/p>\n<p>Benning has already stated previously the Canucks are not looking for a rental. As well, he mentioned that they won&#8217;t move any picks in this year&#8217;s draft. The only trade that would happen would be player for player to upgrade the team. However, he mentioned that trading Goldobin would mean they can&#8217;t replace what he brings on offence. &#8220;It\u2019s in Goldy\u2019s hands&#8221;, was Bennings comment on Goldobin with respect to his future.<\/p>\n<p>It is safe to say that most people would understand not giving up on Goldobin yet. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean the Canucks won&#8217;t explore what the market is like for him.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo:<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"m9A6tfaAQKJpmBWl5Ehm4w\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/1128354695\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'m9A6tfaAQKJpmBWl5Ehm4w',sig:'mPG7LwyZ49w3BVZuuGp4sYBbqA4dHkRPj4jaPmqP3jY=',w:'594px',h:'420px',items:'1128354695',caption: true ,tld:'ca',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we look at possible NHL Trade Rumours surrounding the Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, and Vancouver Canucks as the deadline approaches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2473,"featured_media":41774,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,2,14,4321,26],"tags":[3870,1569,90,37,48,38,5715,431,158],"class_list":["post-41773","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bruins","category-featured","category-rangers","category-rumours","category-canucks","tag-2019-nhl-trade-deadline","tag-adam-mcquaid","tag-boston-bruins","tag-hockey","tag-new-york-rangers","tag-nhl","tag-nhl-rumors","tag-nikolay-goldobin","tag-vancouver-canucks"],"modified_by":"Ben Kerr","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41773","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2473"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41773"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41773\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41774"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41773"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41773"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}