8 forwards the Bruins could target before NHL trade deadline

Elias Lindholm could be on the market once again. Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images)We’ve officially reached crunch time on the NHL calendar.

The NHL trade deadline is set for 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon, but it seems like GMs across North America didn’t get that memo.

As of Wednesday evening, several key deals have already been struck across the league, while more trade whispers have hovered over a Bruins team potentially looking to bolster their roster ahead of another playoff push.

Of course, it’s a task easier said for Don Sweeney and the Bruins — given Boston’s limited cap space and dearth of assets.

After diving into eight possible trade targets on the blue line, let’s assess eight…