"Boston enters Friday just one point ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets for the second wild card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bruins were very busy last season when they went into full sell mode and blew up their roster at the trade deadline. They aren't expected to be anywhere near that busy this year, but general manager Don Sweeney typically makes at least one trade ahead of the deadline."
The Boston Bruins unexpectedly find themselves in playoff contention this season, entering the trade deadline just one point ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets for the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. This positions the team at a crossroads regarding their trade deadline strategy. They must decide whether to acquire additional roster pieces to bolster their playoff push or adopt a seller's approach to capitalize on the current favorable market conditions. Unlike last season when the Bruins executed a complete roster overhaul through trades, general manager Don Sweeney is expected to be less active this year, though at least one trade remains likely.
Read at NBC Sports Boston
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