Rumor: Boston Bruins complete a massive trade for a $38.56 million forward
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Recent rumors have surfaced the media involving the Boston Bruins, as new speculations have claimed that the organization is set to complete a massive trade this offseason for a $38.56 million forward.
The Boston Bruins are seeking to endure more than just the regular season for their 2025/26 NHL campaign, and in order to do so, the organization is in desperate need to add some more talent to their roster.
Specifically, their offensive group, and an area that is clearly lacking is down the middle, as the Bruins have one of the worst center groups in the NHL.
With that being said, a recent report has unveiled that the Boston Bruins may just find their solution down the middle.
An NHL analyst has unveiled how the Boston Bruins organization can resolve their current need for a centre
As NHL analyst, Rob Couch of NHLTradeRumors, revealed that he urges the Boston Bruins to acquire the Carolina Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi.
«The Boston Bruins may be the weakest team at center in the entire league with Elias Lindholm, Casey Mittelstadt/Pavel Zacha, Sean Kuraly/Matthew Poitras, and John Beecher,» Rob Couch stated. «They have multiple options, but one isn't clearly better than the other in each situation.»
«The team is in a transitional period and they can't rebuild with players like David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, and Jeremy Swayman,» Couch added. «They need help, and a centerman would help. Kotkaniemi wouldn't be their first choice, but he would be a cheaper and readily available one. Again, I stress that he could use a change in scenery and Boston could provide a different look that helps him break out.»
«The team is in a transitional period and they can't rebuild with players like David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, and Jeremy Swayman,» Couch added. «They need help, and a centerman would help. Kotkaniemi wouldn't be their first choice, but he would be a cheaper and readily available one. Again, I stress that he could use a change in scenery and Boston could provide a different look that helps him break out.»
At this time, Kotkaniemi has five years remaining on his eight-year, $38.56 million contract with the Hurricanes, yet, due to his underwhelming gameplay within his past few campaigns, Carolina is seemingly open to trading him, and have already admitted they've received calls on him, according to NHL insider, Frank Seravalli.
«Kotkaniemi remains the cautionary tale of the unmatched offer sheet, the retribution gone wrong when they plucked him out of Montreal. His game has not progressed in a couple seasons. The cap hit will always look fine - and actually get better with age,» Seravalli stated. «But Kotkaniemi isn't a difference maker, and he's nearly 500 games into his career already unbelievably enough. Teams have called Carolina about his availability but nothing has progressed to the point yet that they've taken any of those discussions seriously.»
Kotkaniemi is a former third-overall pick who unfortunately hasn't lived up to expectations, but maybe all he is missing is the right linemates to bring him to the next level.
Do you think the Boston Bruins should acquire the Carolina Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi this offseason?
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JUILLET 28 | 278 ANSWERS Rumor: Boston Bruins complete a massive trade for a $38.56 million forward Do you think the Boston Bruins should acquire the Carolina Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi this offseason? | ||
| Yes | 94 | 33.8 % |
| I think so | 36 | 12.9 % |
| No | 120 | 43.2 % |
| I don't think so | 28 | 10.1 % |
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