After a successful transitional year, the Boston Bruins are well-positioned to make significant moves this summer. With over $20 million in cap space, they are set to take full advantage.
A primary objective for the Bruins this offseason is to secure a top-six scoring winger. To become a more formidable contender next season, they need to enhance their scoring capabilities and have been linked to several notable players.
Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers has emerged as a potential trade target for the Bruins since rumors of his availability surfaced. According to The Fourth Period’s latest Trade Watch Board, the Bruins are indeed among the teams interested in Ehlers.
Ehlers, 28, appears to be an ideal fit for the Bruins. As they aim to strengthen their top six, acquiring the 2014 first-round pick would significantly contribute to this goal. This season, he tallied 25 goals, 61 points, and a plus-27 rating in 82 games, and he has scored at least 20 goals in seven of his nine NHL seasons.
If the Bruins were to land Ehlers, he would likely join a line with David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha and become a key addition to their power play due to his scoring prowess.
However, the Bruins face competition from several other teams reportedly in the mix, including the New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Seattle Kraken, Ottawa Senators, and Nashville Predators. Therefore, it remains to be seen if the Bruins can secure Ehlers amidst this competition.
