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From my perspective, there is no trade with Winnipeg until they get clarity on Hellebuyck. If he’s open to staying, I don’t believe a trade between Boston and Winnipeg is even feasible. According to Friedman, he’s willing to listen but that’s a far distance away from retracting his comments.
If he continues to push for bringing traded, then I think that opens up a potential trade with Swayman and Merkulov included. Age and control vs position versatility.
I think the more likely scenario is that it stalls until closer to the deadline. The Bruins get to see what Zacha can do plus the development of Poitras and Merkulov at center.
I don’t believe you will see Scheifele in a Bruins uniform unless he makes it to free agency, but things can change.