Bruins Stand Pat at Trade Deadline

0:00It's March 7th for the NHL, let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The 2026 NHL trade deadline passed without the Boston Bruins trading a single player from their roster. General manager Don Swini chose to hold steady in what he sees as a transition year for the team. Right now, the Bruins sit at 34 wins, 22 losses, and 5 overtime losses for 73 points, holding the second wildcard spot. In the Eastern Conference, earlier this season, the Bruins picked up Victor Arvetson from the Emmons and Oilers for just a 7th round pick in the 2027 draft. The soon to beat 33 year old Winger has surprised many with 17 goals and 32 points in 49 games. They also have Andrew Peak, a 6-flit 3-214 pound defenseman who's provided steady depth on the right side since joining last year. Some fans feel let down that Boston couldn't flip expiring contracts for more future assets,

1:01especially with high prices around the league. Others breathe easier, knowing Swini nailed asset management at last year's deadline during a bigger tear down. It avoided any rash moves in a season that hasn't demanded them. The one addition came when Swini sent a 2026 6-round pick to Vancouver for Ford Lucas Riker, a former first rounder from 2020. Swini called it a low-risk bet on speed and familiarity with the coaching staff to boost the lineup. Overall, Standing Pat keeps the Bruins in playoff contention without hurting their long-term plans to rebuild into contenders. Their up and down play has still earned a postseason push so far. D&N is sponsored by our partner. A sleep podcast or your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.