2025 is officially underway and NHL teams are entering into the second half of the regular season. The Boston Bruins currently sit in third place in the Atlantic Division with a 20-17-4 record and are six points behind the second-place Florida Panthers. They are currently clinging to a playoff spot, but it will be much more of a fight to get into the postseason than it has in recent seasons.
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While my predictions for the first half of the 2024-25 season were pretty off the mark, it’s never too late to give it another go. Make sure to comment and share your own predictions down below!
Roster Player Gets Traded at Deadline
While it is very possible the Bruins will be in a playoff position at the deadline, this isn’t the season to be big buyers. They are realistically not one or two players away from being a real contender for the Stanley Cup and should exercise caution.
The Bruins do need to start really looking at their roster and making some bigger changes over the course of the next calendar year, and the deadline is a good time to start making some of those rather than waiting for free agency. There are a couple of guys who are looking like they could use a change of scenery, and could garner a decent return at the deadline.
Trent Frederic is a prime example and a name being tossed around a lot as a potential trade piece. The 2016 first-round pick has certainly had his highs and lows in Boston, but after a career year last season, he’s struggled in 2024-25 and may need a change of scenery to get back to his former glory. Additionally, he’ll be a free agent this summer and it doesn’t sound like he and the Bruins are close to an extension. The interest seems to be there for him, despite a rough stretch, and could be sent to a legitimate contender before exploring free agency this summer.
Depending on how the next two months go, more guys could be on the chopping block for the Bruins. Even if they play better, changes need to be made and the deadline is a good time to start putting that in motion.
Bruins Extend Justin Brazeau
Justin Brazeau was a bright spot for the Bruins in the 2024 calendar year after being called up last spring from the American Hockey League (AHL). The 26-year-old has certainly put in the work after going undrafted and coming up through the ECHL and AHL ranks. He currently sits at nine goals and 17 points in 38…
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