The Bruins have built up a good relationship with the Ducks over the last couple years, completing a few trades with them even despite a GM change in Anaheim. The Ducks have the cap to afford an extension for Pastrnak and he instantly becomes their best player. The return is similar to the Eichel return--a young winger who it'll hurt to lose (Tuch/Terry), a center/wing prospect with a 1st-line ceiling (Krebs/McTavish), a 1st, and a 2nd. It would hurt to see Pasta leave Boston, but if the Bruins head into a rebuild, it doesn't make sense to keep him around.

Regardless of what happens with Bergeron, trading Grzelcyk would be a smart choice for the Bruins. He has the most value out of any non-core member of the team, and the Bruins are deepest at LD. The Kings will be in need of a defenseman after Edler leaves this offseason--despite their wealth of prospects, LA's acquisition of Philip Danault last offseason indicates that they aren't willing to rush their prospects into important roles. Grzelcyk will help the Kings build upon this years' playoff appearance, at a low cap hit, while leaving room for someone like Tobias Bjornfot to take his role when his contract ends in 2 years. The price may seem steep, but LA is a team that values advanced metrics greatly, and Grzelcyk has excelled in stats like GA/60, xGA/60, and SF% for the last two years while Vilardi has struggled to find a consistent role on a team that's very deep down the middle.

A much more simple trade that requires little explanation. DeBrusk asked for a trade during the season, and if the Bruins were to start a rebuild, there wouldn't be any reason to keep him around. The Coyotes could use all the talent they can get, and DeBrusk lost his ability to decide his next team when he signed an extension with Boston.

Could go anywhere at the 2023 deadline

Could go anywhere at the 2023 deadline