Apr 1, 2021; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jon Merrill (24) controls the puck against the Florida Panthers during the first period at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
The trade deadline is a day away and the mantra of “Don Sweeney is tied to targets, but never pulls the trigger” is taking full form yet again for the Boston Bruins.
After missing out on Kyle Palmieri, and with Bobby Ryan going down with a season-ending injury, two potential targets at winger were crossed off the list. You can now cross out two defensemen off your trade target list for Boston.