Team: 2019-20 Boston Bruins

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 30, 2019

Published: Jun. 30, 2019

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

1. The Bruins are interested in Puljujarvi and Boston is on his list of preferred destinations. Edmonton’s asking price is a third line forward. I’m not willing to move Heinen, but apparently there has been trade interest in Nordstrom, though not specifically from the Oilers as far as I know. Cehlarik is no longer waiver exempt and I have my doubts about whether he sticks on the roster all year or clears waivers otherwise. Nordstrom and Cehlarik both spent time in the Bruins middle six last year and could meet the Oilers’ asking price. I’ll toss in a pick just in case.

2. Rumor has it that the Senators, who are miles from the cap floor, have interest in Backes. The premise is they want veteran leadership but there’s no interest on the free agent market. Backes has a connection with the Tkachuk’s which could convince him to accept the deal. A pick likely has to go as well, but since there’s genuine interest from Ottawa I don’t think it’s high.

3. Bs have offered Acciari a contract. If Nordstrom is traded, I think they’d be willing to increase it slightly to bring him back.

4. Bs reportedly have interest in Brandon Pirri. I like the fit as an affordable goal scoring threat.

5. Sweeney wants there to be some spots open for competition this year. I would feel good entering the year like this knowing that there’s cap room for a rental winger if need be. However a Puljujarvi/Pirri/Kuhlman/Bjork/Steen/Studnicka/Senyshyn/Lauko battle could produce.

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