These aren’t rumors.

BOS is not paying that for ANA trade

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/bruins/nhl-rumors-bruins-among-teams-interested-jacob-middleton-trade-deadline?amp

https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2022/03/nhl-rumors-ducks-interested-in-bruins.html

@CMcAvoy73 Do some research.

Says the guy who sees, “this team is interested in that player!” And instantly thinks its a trade rumor.

Heard it hear first - bruins are interested in McDavid, as is every team. Get the rumor mill churning!

What exactly do you think trade rumors are then?

I’ve heard some rumors the bruins will be signing erik haula last offseason—but you can never be too sure!

A credible reporter saying, “this team is talking to this team about that player.”

When Elliott Friedman says that Colorado is very interested in both Hertl and Giroux, and have been talking to both teams regarding acquisition cost, I believe it.

When it’s some dude at, “nhlrumors.com,” who’s quoting some other guy at some random website, who’s quoting some blogger, who’s quoting some dude he saw on twitter without a picture….ignore it. It’s not that hard. Start with just ignoring any website that’s primary goal is rumors. Know why? Because if they don’t have any, they’re going to make them up.

Avoid anything with the following words in the title:
Rumor
Buzz
Now

TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported an update on Middleton's status during Tuesday night's "Insider Trading" segment, and he mentioned the Bruins among the team's that have shown some interest.

"An under-the-radar name for the Sharks that’s garnering some interest? Defenceman Jake Middleton, who has partnered with both Erik Karlsson and Brent Burns at times this year," LeBrun said.

"He’s part of that penalty killing crew that’s ranked second in the NHL. He’s a restricted free agent at the end of the year, he’s making only 5,000, he’s a bit of an old school physical brand that teams headed to the playoffs like to stash on their roster. Among the teams that have kicked tires I’m told Tampa Bay, Boston and St. Louis."

I would swap Comtois and Frederick as not to break up that third line....yet!