The Bruins would be making a mistake if they did this

With August approaching, the NHL trade rumors are swirling, and the Bruins are diligently exploring options to strengthen their center position. Among the potential candidates, Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames has been linked to the team.

Could a trade be on the horizon? The Vancouver Canucks, eager to free up salary cap space, present a possible trade partner for the Bruins. A deal might involve packaging Pavel Zacha to acquire the services of J.T. Miller.

Although Miller signed an eight-year contract extension with the Canucks, a trade remains a possibility if he waives his no-move clause, expressing interest in joining a team like the Bruins and playing alongside dynamic scorer David Pastrnak.

For the deal to materialize, the Vancouver Canucks would receive the Bruins' 2026 first-round pick, Pavel Zacha, and prospect Fabian Lysell.

In return, the Boston Bruins would gain J.T. Miller and a 2024 fourth-round pick from the Canucks.

If the trade pans out, the Canucks would receive much-needed salary cap relief of $3,232,527, while the Bruins would secure a potential first-line center in Miller.

As the NHL trade market heats up, the Boston Bruins are determined to fortify their lineup and honor the legacy of Bergeron by securing a capable successor for their center position.

Source - nhltraderumour