Breaking: Trade Land $45.5M Superstar in Bold Move
Following a disappointing campaign, the Boston Bruins are aiming to bounce back with an aggressive approach to the upcoming NHL offseason. With their playoff hopes dashed this past season, the Bruins’ management is focused on retooling the roster instead of entering a full rebuild.
Using PuckPedia’s PuckGM simulation tool, a fan-crafted trade scenario suggests a bold move: the Bruins acquiring veteran winger Chris Kreider from the New York Rangers. In this proposed deal, Boston would receive Kreider and a 2025 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for forward Casey Mittelstadt.
Kreider, currently under a seven-year, $45.5 million contract with two years remaining, struggled in the most recent season, tallying 22 goals and 8 assists over 68 games. Nonetheless, his physical presence, leadership, and top-six potential make him an appealing target for the Bruins. With Boston having moved on from several long-time veterans, adding someone like Kreider could help stabilize the locker room and improve the team’s offensive depth. The sixth-round pick would serve as additional compensation for taking on Kreider’s sizable contract.
On the flip side, Mittelstadt—who was acquired by Boston at the trade deadline but failed to find his footing—would head to New York. The centerman, who has two years left on a three-year, $17.25 million deal, produced 15 goals and 25 assists across 81 games. A change of scenery could benefit him, and he could fit into the Rangers’ lineup as a third-line center.
Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney has publicly committed to remaining competitive rather than entering a rebuilding phase. He emphasized the need to strengthen the existing core and highlighted the importance of boosting secondary scoring—something Kreider could contribute to immediately.
“We are going to be aggressive,” Sweeney stated, expressing his commitment to enhancing the team’s depth and supporting its younger players.
Meanwhile, the Rangers are reportedly open to moving key veterans like Kreider, Mika Zibanejad, and Artemi Panarin as they look to retool their roster. Insider David Pagnotta confirmed that New York has already explored trade options for Kreider, who has a 15-team no-trade clause, and remains under contract for two more seasons.
