It is clear the Bruins are missing a key piece to their lineup, someone who brings the physicality and isn't afraid to make their presence known. That player, Milan Lucic in the past, is a key part of the Bruins' play style.
Now, it has been rumoured that the Minnesota Wild could be moving Pat Maroon, who would fit that role almost to the tee for the Bruins. Bruins reporter Jimmy Murphy has reported that there is a growing sense that the Bruins could look to get Maroon this season.
Maroon would easily take on the role that Bruins' Head Coach Jim Montgomery has said is missing in the lineup, someone who brings grit and toughness to every play. What's more enticing is that it is rumoured that the cost to acquire Maroon is low, only just a 7th-round draft pick.
The low-risk of trying to bring in Maroon would be beneficial to the Bruins and would be something they are likely trying to work out. Maroon is on a relatively cheap deal as well, carrying just a $1 million AAV.
As seen on Hockey Feed - "Rumor: Bruins to replace Lucic on the trade market."
POLL | ||
DÉCEMBRE 11 | 177 ANSWERS RUMOUR: Bruins Pursuing Trade to Replace Milan Lucic Do you think the Bruins will acquire Maroon? | ||
Yes | 108 | 61 % |
No | 69 | 39 % |
LIST OF POLLS |
G | A | PTS | ||
Mikko Rantanen | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
Jake Debrusk | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Dylan Guenther | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Ivan Barbashev | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Jack Eichel | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Brock Nelson | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Valeri Nichushkin | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Clayton Keller | - | 3 | 3 | |
Anthony Cirelli | 2 | - | 2 | |
Jonathan Drouin | 2 | - | 2 | |
Roman Josi | 2 | - | 2 | |
Kirill Marchenko | 2 | - | 2 | |
Kyle Palmieri | 2 | - | 2 | |
Sebastian Aho | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Rasmus Dahlin | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Leon Draisaitl | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Matt Duchene | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Samuel Girard | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Claude Giroux | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Oliver Kylington | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Complete stats |
STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 21 | 17 | 4 | - | 34 | |
Wild | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 30 | |
Devils | 23 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 30 | |
Hurricanes | 20 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 29 | |
Golden Knights | 21 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 28 | |
Capitals | 20 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 27 | |
Flames | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 27 | |
Stars | 19 | 13 | 6 | - | 26 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 25 | |
Conference | Cumulative |