Boston Bruins trade former 8th overall pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins: A deal may be in the works
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According to some new reports, the Boston Bruins may be looking on trading former 8th overall pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Out of nowhere, Boston Bruins forward Casey Mittelstadt has become available in recent trade rumors.
This is coming from an unnamed NHL executive source, and it could end up leading to Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager Kyle Dubas making a trade.
As we all know, Pavel Zacha and goaltender Joonas Korpisalo have been big names surrounding the rumor mill for the Boston Bruins, but no trade has been made.
It seems like the Boston Bruins are more then likely going to hold onto them, but they could trade another player.
Penguins interested in Bruins former 8th overall pick?
According to RG.org's Jimmy Murphy, a Casey Mittelstadt has become available for trade, and he could be moved before the new season begins.
"I think a lot of teams have been and are expecting the Bruins to flip him at some point, but where's his value at right now if that's the case? They may just see how it goes this season. Maybe he reshapes his value, and if they're out of it again at the next trade deadline, then they move him then and parlay him into another pick or prospect."
"There was a common feeling that he wasn't their main target when they traded for him; Zellers and the second-round draft pick were."
- Jimmy Murphy re: Unnamed NHL Executive
"There was a common feeling that he wasn't their main target when they traded for him; Zellers and the second-round draft pick were."
- Jimmy Murphy re: Unnamed NHL Executive
The Boston Bruins ended up acquiring Mittelstadt in a massive trade with the Colorado Avalanche during the NHL trade deadline.
The trade saw Charlie Coyle go the other way, and the Boston Bruins acquired Casey Mittelstadt, prospect Will Zellers and a 2025 second-round draft pick.
Mittelstadt, 26-years-old, ended up appearing in 18 games for the Boston Bruins last season where he scored four goals, and two assists for 6 points.
As of right now, these are all just rumors, but the Pittsburgh Penguins would be a team to look out for, especially during their rebuild.
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