At the time of this writing, the Boston Bruins have a 21-4-1 record and are tied with the New Jersey Devils for the most points in the NHL. Naturally, this means that they will be buyers at the trade deadline, and one team that they should consider doing business with is the San Jose Sharks. It was reported earlier this season (Oct. 27) by Pierre LeBrun that the Sharks are willing to hear offers for anyone but Tomas Hertl, so they are surely set to be sellers. Thus, let’s now look at three trade targets that could make sense for the Bruins.
Timo Meier
Timo Meier is the big fish that the Bruins should consider making a push for. The 26-year-old winger is once again having a very good season with San Jose, as he has 14 goals and 27 points in 30 games. Adding another player with point-per-game potential would be massive for the Bruins, so it would be wise for general manager (GM) Don Sweeney to have Meier on his radar as we inch closer to the deadline.
If the Bruins acquired Meier, he would make their top nine truly unstoppable. He could replace Pavel Zacha at the second-line left wing spot or even take over Trent Frederic’s right wing role on the third line. Either way, he would make the Bruins’ offense significantly more dangerous, and it could be enough for them to be labeled as legitimate favorites for the Stanley Cup. Furthermore, he would be guaranteed to receive power-play time because of his elite offense and solid net-front presence ability.
With the Bruins’ core getting older, they must go all-in to try and bring the Stanley Cup back to Boston. Acquiring Meier could be exactly what helps them do that. Yet, he certainly would not come at a cheap price, and this is especially true when noting that the Sharks would likely need to retain some of his salary. As a result, a package of Frederic, Craig Smith, Brett Harrison, and Boston’s 2023 first-round pick could be enough to make this move come to fruition.
Jaycob Megna
The Sharks haven’t had too many things to cheer about this season, but one player who has been a pleasant surprise for them is Jaycob Megna. After spending several seasons split between the NHL and American Hockey League (AHL), his solid defensive play has earned him a spot on the Sharks’ top pairing with star Erik Karlsson. Although he wouldn’t have that large of a role with the Bruins, he certainly would be a decent player to pick up. This is especially true when…
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