Yes, especially in a trade for a pending UFA

I would think his inclusion would require a sign and trade if at all. He's producing well as a 19 year old in the NHL so not sure Hanifin straight up in a sign and trade is even good value for Boston.

From my understanding he isn't untouchable but he isn't being shopped. It would have to be an offer they really wanted to give him up

I'd assume it would be a sign and trade, I shouldve included that

I still feel like Poitras is untouchable. Getting lysell would be lucky too

No way they would send him in a pending UFA trade, maybe for an elite level center with term but idk

Poitras is the next McDavid and Lohrei is the next Makar as far as BOS Fans are concerned

This Bruins fan would certainly do the Merkulov deal, and would let y'all choose between that 2026 2nd or Beecher. That's probably the preferred deal from a Boston POV because there is really only room for two of Merkulov, Lysell and Poitras on the team next year and it would require one of Poitras or Merkulov to play out of position.

The Lysell deal is harder if they aren't going to keep DeBrusk.

The other two ain't happening.

Lindholm has started skating so they probably go top 6 forward if they make a move.
If they want Hanafin they can wait till July 1

If he's not in Boston before july 1st he's probably signed with Tampa.

Is he untouchable? no, no one is. He's unlikely to be traded though. Boston lacks young centers and Poitras prior to getting shutdown due to injury, was playing at a fringe 40pt pace as a 19yr old rookie.

Cool. They can give up Howard and let stamkos go to sign him. 3 high paid left shot defenseman seems like good cap management

This statement suggests that 100% of Bruins fans have all the same thoughts regarding their prospects.
I certainly don’t.
And I’m sick and tired of being told that I do!
Poitras is the next Bergeron and Lohrei is the next Orr.
Also Lysell is the next Pastrnak.