Carlo is not being traded for JT.

Fair enough. As a non-Bruins fan, can I ask why? You've got McAvoy as your #1 RHD, and need a 1C or 2C whether or not Bergeron re-signs. What am I missing?

For starters the depth at RD in Boston is non-existent. Throw in Mac is out to start the year leaving Clifton and Poolman as the top 4 RD, you think that’s a good idea?

Boston FO loves Carlo. They are not moving him for 1 year of a 30 year old who will need an extension that won’t be a good one. They will be signing Bergy and possibly Krejci for 1 year so they don’t need to address C til next year. They can see if JT hits FA and sign him without giving up anything. If he signs before than, oh well, other options.

To pry Carlo out of Boston it will take a center entering his prime or barely into it. Think Elias or Bo with an extension. Van is not doing that anymore than Boston is trading Carlo for a center in his 30s that needs a contract. Especially with Pasta needing a 9m contract, Swayman and Frederic needing new contracts, and 5 other expiring depth players to replace.

Yeah that all makes sense. Didn't know McAvoy was hurt.