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The Bruins could use some more depth on the blue line, and they reportedly are targeting a defenseman who can play on the left side. Here's the latest rumor ...

Despite the 2023 NHL trade deadline being over a month away, the New York Islanders decided to make their big move in late January with the addition of Horvat.

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... ** NHLRumors.com Transcription. Host: We have talked about Maple Leafs and what they are going to do at the deadline but what about the Boston Bruins?

[Emily Kaplan of ESPN](https://twitter.com/emilymkaplan/status/1620580854983524356?s=20&t=5GyzGC-uBH0H9yxEsYoFiA): Kaplan was on The Point on ESPN with John Buccigross and stated the Bruins are not going to give up major assets to acquire a rental at the deadline. Now they could have a serious injury between now and the deadline so maybe someone is on LTIR and it is a different cap picture. Host: We have talked about Maple Leafs and what they are going to do at the deadline but what about the Boston Bruins? They do not have many glaring needs. He got [Taylor Hall](https://www.hockey-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=hallta02,hallta01&search=Taylor+Hall&utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-02_hr) a couple of years ago at the deadline and [Hampus Lindholm](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/l/lindhha01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-02_hr) last year before the deadline. Here is the problem and stop me if you heard this before, they literally have basically no cap space.

If the Bruins are to truly pursue Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun on the NHL trade market, they likely need to move a roster defenseman.

They would need to move a current guy on their defense to make it happen, whether it’s to the Coyotes or another team. However, it wouldn’t likely be to the Coyotes, but rather to another team to accomodate Chychrun roster-wise and cap-wise. [Vladislav Gavrikov](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2023/01/30/nhl-trade-nhl-insider-bruins-want-defenseman-not-shopping-carlo/) was a name in NHL trade speculation mentioned here as well, just last week and it feels like a certainty he will be moved ahead of the March 3 NHL Trade Deadline. Numerous sources have confirmed to Boston Hockey Now that the Canucks were interested in Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo and even more interested in winger Jake DeBrusk as part of any NHL trade package from the Bruins. (Yes, they’ll have to deal with bonuses next season, but it’s still a gift.)” You also don’t know how long you’ll have your top two centres combining for $3.5 million against the cap — an absolute gift from

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[According to David Pagnotta](https://www.thefourthperiod.com/pagnotta/kane-toews-to-discuss-futures-in-new-year) of The Fourth Period, the Bruins are also one of the teams currently linked to Chicago Blackhawks captain [Jonathan Toews](https://thehockeywriters.com/docs/jonathan-toews/). Nevertheless, it is clear that general manager (GM) Don Sweeney is considering all of his options as we gear up to the deadline. As a result, the Bruins would likely need to give up their 2023 first-round pick, 2025 second-round pick, Grzelcyk, and one of Fabian Lysell or Mason Lohrei to make this deal go through. Now, more fuel is being added to the fire, as [The Fourth Period reported](https://www.thefourthperiod.com/trade-watch-list-2023) that the Bruins are one of the teams currently being linked to Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman [Vladislav Gavrikov](https://thehockeywriters.com/docs/vladislav-gavrikov/). As a result, the Bruins could very well be forced to part ways with their 2023 third-round pick and a prospect to bring the veteran to Boston. As a result, they could throw in Smith or Reilly with their 2023 third-round pick to finalize the trade. It certainly would make sense for them to bring in the star, as he would provide a major upgrade to the Bruins’ top pairing. The Blackhawks’ reported asking price for Toews is a second-round pick and a third-round pick. As a result, the Blue Jackets are likely to expect nothing less than that for Gavrikov. NHL insider [Pierre LeBrun recently reported](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/bruins/nhl-rumors-bruins-lightning-have-reached-out-canucks-about-luke-schenn) that the Bruins have reached out to the Canucks about Schenn, and it ultimately makes sense. [I have been arguing](https://thehockeywriters.com/bruins-bottom-pair-defensemen-trade-targets-2021-22/) that the Bruins should be making a big push to bring in Vancouver Canucks defenseman Luke Schenn. The Boston Bruins are currently at the top of the NHL standings, as they sport a truly spectacular 39-7-5 record.

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