The Boston Bruins initiated their NHL trade deadline strategy by trading forward Trent Frederic to the Edmonton Oilers in a complex deal. They received a 2025 second-round pick, a 2026 fourth-round pick, and defenseman Max Wanner. Experts offered mixed reviews of the trade; some praised the acquisition of valuable draft picks for a player likely heading to free agency, while others noted the team's struggles and suggested a need for a reset. Overall, there is consensus that the trade positions the Bruins for future success while addressing current challenges.
"The Bruins picked up two valuable draft picks for a player who was likely to walk in free agency and was having an offensive down year."
"As close as Boston may seem to the playoff picture right now - sitting two points outside of the second wild card seed - the reality is that this team is not strong enough to do real damage in the postseason."
"The second-round pick belongs to the St. Louis Blues, meaning it will end up towards the middle of the round... It's tough to see how Bruins fans could have expected any better from this move."
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