""Did we come in this morning knowing that we were making every one of these moves? No, but we were prepared if things that we would like presented. ... We didn't burn it down. "We have a lot of guys. Now a couple of those guys in particular are injured that are big, big players and pieces for our group. Now we have to do a better job of building around it and charting the course that says we're back. And that's the job.""
"Sweeney's confidence in Boston orchestrating a retool on the fly as opposed to a larger overhaul felt like a hopeful musing - especially given the amount of players that Boston shipped out over the span of a few days. By the time the NHL trade deadline finally passed on March 7, the Bruins had reeled off seven trades in the span of four days - trading away lineup regulars like Trent Frederic, Justin Brazeau, Charlie Coyle, Brandon Carlo, and captain Brad Marchand."
Don Sweeney and the Bruins executed a rapid multi-day trade spree in early March to restore draft capital and replenish a depleted prospect pipeline. The team completed seven trades in four days, moving regulars such as Trent Frederic, Justin Brazeau, Charlie Coyle, Brandon Carlo and captain Brad Marchand. The strategy prioritized a step-back retool rather than a total teardown while addressing injuries to key pieces. The standings decline produced a top-10 pick used on BC center James Hagens (11 points in 11 games), adding to an influx of promising young talent.
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