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Trade deadline additions complicating Bruins’ Expansion Draft plans

Don Sweeney swung for the fences at the trade deadline. The initial results gave the Bruins a much-needed shot in the arm as they carry a four-game win streak into Buffalo for Tuesday’s tilt with an improved, but still lowly Sabres bunch.

Taylor Hall, Mike Reilly and Curtis Lazar all received rave reviews in their first four games. Hall provided a significant boost to the secondary scoring and 5v5 offensive issues. Reilly provides a needed steady left-handed puck-moving presence. Lazar’s energy and versatility gave a struggling Sean Kuraly and Chris Wagner increased confidence.

Between the trade deadline additions and a slew of injured on the mend — highlighted by Matt Grzelcyk’s scheduled return for Tuesday’s contest in Western New York — the Bruins have a brighter outlook following a two-month stretch full of ups and downs.