Report: Bruins 'Open For Business' In Trade Talks

The Boston Bruins are struggling immensely right now. At the time of this writing, they have lost five games straight, and their playoff hopes are looking worse than they previously did.

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The Bruins' roster clearly has serious issues right now, and some changes could be on the way in the near future because of it.

According to NHL insider Darren Dreger, the Bruins are open to making trades in response to their ongoing issues.

"Don Sweeney, who currently is the general manager of the Boston Bruins, is certainly open for business," Dreger said. "We can look at the roster of the Boston Bruins. We can see the holes up front, and the areas of need from a Boston perspective. So their plan is to map out a strategy, which would take them up to March 7 unless a deal that makes sense for Boston comes around in the very near future."

Dreger then named two Bruins who could be available as we continue to get near the deadline.

"They've got some free-agent players, some pieces that definitely could, and likely will be in play. I look at Trent Frederic, who is a pending unrestricted free agent. And I look at Justin Brazeau, who has had a wonderful year for the Boston Bruins. Again, contractually, he needs some attention. So, big decisions ahead, both on and off the ice, for Boston."

It will be very fascinating to see if the Bruins end up making a move from here, but based on Dreger's report, the Original Six club is open to one.

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