Bruins GM Sweeney Hints at Trade Deadline Plans

Boston GM says team will look to "give this team a bump" ahead of playoffs

Mar. 2, 2026 at 5:15pm

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With the NHL trade deadline approaching, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney has hinted that the team will be active in trying to improve their roster for a playoff push. Despite trading away star forward Brad Marchand in the offseason, the Bruins find themselves in a Wild Card spot in the stacked Atlantic Division with 23 games left in the season.

Why it matters

The Bruins' surprising playoff position puts them in a tricky spot at the trade deadline, as they must balance improving the team for this season's playoff run while also considering the long-term future of the franchise. Sweeney's comments suggest the team will be "buyers" at the deadline, but at what cost remains to be seen.

The details

Bruins GM Don Sweeney said the team will look to "give this [Bruins] team a bump" with a trade to improve the team for the playoffs, but also with an eye on the long-term future. The Bruins have gotten strong seasons from players like Morgan Geekie and still have star David Pastrnak, leaving them in a Wild Card spot despite trading away Brad Marchand in the offseason. Sweeney has not been shy about making trades at the deadline in the past, completing six deals in the week leading up to last year's deadline.

  • The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching.
  • The Bruins have 23 games remaining in the 2025-26 season.

The players

Don Sweeney

The general manager of the Boston Bruins, who has hinted the team will be active at the upcoming NHL trade deadline.

Brad Marchand

A future Hall of Famer who the Bruins traded to the Florida Panthers in the offseason.

Morgan Geekie

An offensive standout who has emerged as a key player for the Bruins this season.

David Pastrnak

An all-world player who remains on the Bruins' roster despite the team's offseason trade of Brad Marchand.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking to give this [Bruins] team a bump [with a trade to improve the team] because they deserve it, but it's with an eye toward the long term as well as improving this season's team.”

— Don Sweeney, General Manager

What’s next

The Bruins will need to carefully evaluate their roster and determine the best course of action at the trade deadline, balancing short-term improvements with long-term sustainability.

The takeaway

Sweeney's comments suggest the Bruins will be active at the trade deadline as they look to bolster their roster for a playoff push, but the team must weigh the cost of any potential moves and their impact on the franchise's long-term future.