Bruins embarrassing loss to Predators confirmed Don Sweeney's trade deadline path

Don Sweeney's trade deadline path was paved out with a brutal performance against an undermanned Predators team.

Mar 5, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) and Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm (28) face off during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn ImagesGoing into Thursday night's game against the Nashville Predators, it was a huge game in several ways for the Boston Bruins. It was the final game before the trade deadline at 3 p.m. EST on Friday, and it was likely going to point general manager Don Sweeney in a direction at the deadline.

Boston entered the game against a team…