Bruins Trade for Reichel, Hoping for Reclamation Project

0:00On this March 17th, here's what's making headlines for the NHL. Lucas Raquel, pick 17th overall by the Chicago Black Hawks in 2020, just got traded to the Boston Bruins for a sixth round, draft pick. The young forward comes from a hockey family, with his dad drafted in the NHL and an uncle who played there too. Everyone saw him as a future top six guy, with a wicked shot from his time in Germany. After struggling to stick in Chicago, bouncing between the NHL and the American hockey league over four seasons, the Black Hawks dealt him to the Vancouver Canucks last October for a fourth rounder in 2027. Things didn't click there either, as he managed just 1.14 NHL games, but showed some flash with six goals and 13 points in. 23 AHL outings. Bruins' general manager, Don Swini, sees low risk in the move, praising Raquel's speed and ability to play both wings. Swini noted the player's familiarity with head coach Marco Sturm, who might help unlock

1:01his potential during this retooling phase. Fans and analysts call it a smart cheat bet on a Reclamation project. Recently, Raquel heated up with a six game point streak in the minors before the deadline, and added three points for Germany at the 2000, 26 Olympics. That boosted his stock, especially as Boston looks for young scores to fill gaps around stars like David Paschernack. If he pans out in Providence, he could earn NHL call-ups and boost the Bruins' speed game. Worst case, it's a late pick lost on a career minor leagueer, but the team hopes Sturm's connection turns him into a steady contributor after nearly 200 pro games. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Some people meditate, I just lay down and press play. So L.I. Soleypillow.com