Justin Brazeau has been traded from the Boston Bruins to the Minnesota Wild, with forwards Jakub Lauko and Marat Khustnidinov moving to Boston in exchange. Brazeau, who has shown his capability as a gritty scorer with 20 points in 57 games, was a pending unrestricted free agent, making his departure anticipated. Lauko returns to the Bruins after a previous trade, although struggling with injuries this season. Khustnidinov, a promising 22-year-old center, represents future potential for the Bruins, as the team looks to solidify its roster moving forward.
Brazeau was a streaky player as a Bruin but certainly gained some footing as a gritty, big-bodied forward who could score more than just in front of the net.
Lauko, a noted lover of green grapes, was a bit of a fan favorite at his departure, so that probably works well for the locker room.
Marat Khustnidinov is a 2020 2nd round pick from the Wild, only 22 and still needs some seasoning. His scouting reports have him as a very strong 200-foot center.
Regardless, it certainly seems like the Bruins aren't done.
Collection
[
|
...
]