NHL insider links the Boston Bruins to a trade involving physical defenseman Nikita Zadorov
A recent announcement by an NHL insider has linked the Boston Bruins organization to a trade involving the organization's physical defenseman, Nikita Zadorov.
Although the Boston Bruins have only labeled their intent to shift the organization as a retool, they could easily seek to start a full on rebuild this offseason.
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Boston Bruins completed the 2024/25 NHL season as one of the worst teams in the league.
A huge aspect to their downfall was due to the fact the Boston Bruins made some big free agent moves last campaign that didn't work in their favor.
With that, a recent announcement by Heavy.com revealed that a major move the Boston Bruins could do if they decide to undergo a full on rebuild this offseason would be to depart with the organization's Nikita Zadorov.
New trade proposal by Heavy.com sees the Boston Bruins trade Nikita Zadorov to the Toronto Maple Leafs
This proposed deal would see the Boston Bruins deal Nikita Zadorov to their rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
«Bruins acquire:
Simon BenoitNick Robertson
2026 third-round pick
Maple Leafs acquire:
Nikita Zadorov»
Although the Boston Bruins would ultimately need to make a trade with their hated rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs, it would work out in both organization's favors.
Boston would get an NHL defenseman, a young NHL forward, and a mid-round draft pick.
Do you think this trade between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs would make sense for Boston's current situation?
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Yes | 50 | 37.9 % |
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No | 57 | 43.2 % |
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