"Most years he's been a buyer, and he's bought big, landing such players like Rick Nash, Taylor Hall, Tyler Bertuzzi and Dmitry Orlov. None took the B's to a Stanley Cup, but it wasn't for the GM's lack of trying. Last season, he had to perform a major gear shift, not just selling but off-loading his captain but several other regulars."
"At the moment, it looks like his best deal was with Toronto for Brandon Carlo (ask any Maple Leaf fan). The B's landed young center Fraser Minten, who looks like a mainstay in the B's middle for the next generation, a top-5 protected first round pick in 2026 and a fourth round pick in 2025 (defenseman Vashek Blanar)."
"The B's sent Justin Brazeau to the Minnesota Wild for former Bruin Jakub Lauko, a 2026 sixth round pick and a little known forward by the name of Marat Khusnutdinov. Khusnutdinov did not come without pedigree. Minnesota used the 37th overall pick to take him in the 2020 draft."
Don Sweeney, the Bruins' general manager, is expected to actively pursue trades before the deadline, having been linked to several players including Robert Nash, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Though Sweeney indicated he wouldn't be as aggressive as in previous years, his track record suggests otherwise. Historically, he has been a buyer, acquiring major players like Rick Nash, Taylor Hall, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Dmitry Orlov. Last season marked a significant shift when he transitioned to selling, trading away his captain and other regulars. Recent trades show mixed results, with the Brandon Carlo deal to Toronto yielding Fraser Minten and draft picks appearing successful. The Marat Khusnutdinov acquisition from Minnesota, initially overlooked, has proven valuable after his strong performance with the Bruins.
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