With Ryder out for another 3 weeks, Kessel struggling to regain his scoring touch and the cooling down of Blake Wheeler the Bruins should definitely consider all their options. In my opinion, player such as Petteri Nokelainen, Vladimir Sobotka, Matt Lashoff, Matt Hunwick and even Manny Fernandez in certain situations can be used as trade bait. For the right price, I can see Peter Chiarelli throwing in a 1st round draft pick to sweeten the deal. With these players potiental and age to the Bruins advantage, they need to see who's on the market in order to potientally add that one piece for the Cup Run.
Let's start in Toronto where Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke is beginning the selling of center/right-winger Nik Antropov. Burke has publicly stated that he does not see Antropov being apart of the Le
afs future and with an expiring contract, one can bet that he'll be looking to move the 6'6 forward. With a 2.2 million dollar salary he doesn't come as a big risk not to mention Burke's familiarity with the Bruins from his Anaheim days. Antropov has struggled in spurts this year, including a dreadful stretch where he went goal-less in 16 games straight but the upside is there when you factor in his size, potiental, and powerplay production (5 PPG, 5 PPA). His -15 isn't anything to write home about but realize how terrible the Maple Leafs and their goaltending has truly been. Antropov's stock has undoubtedly gone up given his latest hot streak of scoring goals in 4 of his last 7 games.
Let's start in Toronto where Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke is beginning the selling of center/right-winger Nik Antropov. Burke has publicly stated that he does not see Antropov being apart of the Le
afs future and with an expiring contract, one can bet that he'll be looking to move the 6'6 forward. With a 2.2 million dollar salary he doesn't come as a big risk not to mention Burke's familiarity with the Bruins from his Anaheim days. Antropov has struggled in spurts this year, including a dreadful stretch where he went goal-less in 16 games straight but the upside is there when you factor in his size, potiental, and powerplay production (5 PPG, 5 PPA). His -15 isn't anything to write home about but realize how terrible the Maple Leafs and their goaltending has truly been. Antropov's stock has undoubtedly gone up given his latest hot streak of scoring goals in 4 of his last 7 games.In St. Louis the Blues just won't die. Making the situation with Keith Tkachuk that much more diffecult for potiental buyers. Although the Blues find themselves in 14th place, they're just 8 points away from the 8th seed. There's no question the Bruins would be interested in
a veteran such as Tkachuk, but his health and St. Louises asking price could give the Bruins a reason to stand back. Tkachuk's trade to Atlanta in 2007 only strengthens the Bruins desire to stay away from the Medford native.
a veteran such as Tkachuk, but his health and St. Louises asking price could give the Bruins a reason to stand back. Tkachuk's trade to Atlanta in 2007 only strengthens the Bruins desire to stay away from the Medford native.There's no team that demonstrates the word 'bubble-team' better than the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers are currently 3 points away from the 5th seed and 7 points away from the 15th seed. However, the Oilers 
are insistent upon the idea that Erik Cole is on the market. Cole, a player capable of playing both LW and RW has struggled fitting into the Oilers offense, producing just 22 points in 54 games. However, his best days came with Carolina where he posted 50+ points in his final seasons along with a total of a +26. Cole is a gritty player who fights for every possession and has a knack for scoring too, a perfect fit in the Claude Julien system. Given the Oilers rumored asking price (Sobotka and Lashoff) the Bruins should definitely keep a close eye on this one.
are insistent upon the idea that Erik Cole is on the market. Cole, a player capable of playing both LW and RW has struggled fitting into the Oilers offense, producing just 22 points in 54 games. However, his best days came with Carolina where he posted 50+ points in his final seasons along with a total of a +26. Cole is a gritty player who fights for every possession and has a knack for scoring too, a perfect fit in the Claude Julien system. Given the Oilers rumored asking price (Sobotka and Lashoff) the Bruins should definitely keep a close eye on this one. Perhaps the most intriguing option resides in Anaheim. Chris Pronger, a physical and ferocious defensmen is rumored to be on the block by the Ducks. Pronger currently makes just over 6 million dollars and is under contract for 2009-10 which makes the idea of trading for him more difficult given the Bruins current salary-cap predicament. There's no question the idea o
f having Chara and Pronger on the ice for 20+ minutes in the playoffs is an intriguing option for Boston and a terrifying one for their opponents his salary may not fit into the Bruins budget without the B's having to give up a key piece of their team. One idea I had is a three-way trade in which the Bruins send Manny Fernandez to Colorado, Colorado sends Jordan Leopold to Anaheim and Pronger comes to Boston. 
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