wrote<\/a> on Monday. \u201cHe has already stocked a 2026 fourth-rounder from the Anaheim Ducks for Jeffrey Viel. <\/p>\n\u201cMore movement may be coming, as Sweeney may not restrict himself from buying and selling at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n
With Boston showing interest in Andersson, Shinzawa believes it proves the Bruins are looking to improve their roster before the March 6 trade deadline and look to be a playoff team this season.<\/p>\n
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\u201cMaking the playoffs is no guarantee,\u201d Shinzawa added. \u201cIt is a possibility, though, especially with some help.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Bruins are 28-19-2 and are holding onto the top wild card spot. Boston is 8-1-1 in its last 10 games.<\/p>\n
The Bruins return to the ice on Tuesday on the road to play the Dallas Stars at 7:30 p.m. ET before hosting the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday.<\/p>\n
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