These three Bruins are under-the-radar trade candidates toward the 2025 NHL trade deadline.
The Boston Bruins have been a popular team in the rumor mill, and it is easy to comprehend why. It has been a disappointing season for the Original Six club, and they are below the playoff line because of it. The possibility of a retool has also been brought up by president Cam Neely, so changes could be on the way.
Bruins like Brad Marchand, Trent Frederic, Brandon Carlo, Justin Brazeau, and Morgan Geekie have been creating chatter as trade candidates. However, let's look at three under-the-radar Bruins trade candidates who could have the potential to be dealt by March 7.
Andrew Peeke
NHL playoff teams often pay extra for big right-shot defensemen, so it is fair to wonder if the Bruins could listen to offers for Andrew Peeke. The 6-foot-3 blueliner could be a nice addition for a contender looking to improve the right side of their bottom pairing.
Peeke, 26, has appeared in 51 games this season, posting one goal, 13 points, 55 hits, and 81 blocks. He is also signed beyond this season with a $2.75 million cap hit, which could lead to teams being interested.
Parker Wotherspoon
Contenders are always on the hunt for defensive depth, so Parker Wotherspoon could generate some interest. The 27-year-old has an easily affordable $800,000 cap hit and offers value by being able to play both sides. Thus, he could be a nice seventh defenseman for a contender.
Wotherspoon has played in 30 games this season with the Bruins, where he has one goal, one assist, 37 blocks, and 38 hits. With Wotherspoon being a pending UFA, it would be understandable if he was flipped for a late-round pick.
Cole Koepke
Cole Koepke is another potential under-the-radar trade candidate for the Bruins. The 26-year-old forward is a pending UFA with a $775,000 cap hit, so he would be easy for a playoff team looking for more forward depth to afford.
Koepke has shown this season that he can be impactful in a fourth-line role, as he provides energy and plenty of physicality. In 49 games this season, he has seven goals, 12 points, 105 hits, and a plus-9 rating.
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