The Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames are both viewed as among the top teams in the NHL. The former has yet to make any big moves this season, while the latter has been extremely active. Yet, even though they are both buyers, they could benefit from striking a blockbuster with one another. They both have big-name forwards in the rumor mill who could use a change of scenery. Therefore, it seems possible that they could be surprising trading partners before the deadline passes. Let’s take a look as to why now.

 

Flames Should Move Sean Monahan

With the Flames acquiring Calle Jarnkrok, former top-line center Sean Monahan finds himself potentially playing fourth-line minutes from here on out. That is not the role a center of his ability should be playing, but due to the team’s depth down the middle, he could very well end up being utilized there. Frank Seravalli recently added the 27-year-old’s name to his trade board, and it absolutely would make sense for the team to move him.

If Monahan’s truly set to be the team’s fourth-line center, he would be an immensely expensive one. The 2013 sixth-overall pick carries a $6.375 million cap hit until the completion of the 2022-23 season. For a playerwho has been cold over the last couple of seasons, playing him in this specific role is not going to help him bounce back. Therefore, it may be best for both parties to move on. He does carry a 10-team no-trade list, but it’s hard to believe he would be against a change of scenery.

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In 60 games this year, Monahan has eight goals, 14 assists, and a minus-14 rating. Although those numbers are disappointing by his standards, he is only three seasons removed from an 82-point campaign in 78 games. Before then, he consistently recorded 60 points each season, too. If traded to a team where he can play top-six minutes again, it could be enough for him to rebound. The Bruins just so happen to need a second-line center and could be an ideal location for him.

 

Bruins Need to Trade Jake DeBrusk

The Boston Bruins have been actively trying to move Jake DeBrusk for months now. The 25-year-old winger requested a trade earlier this season, but the team has yet to find an offer that they have found acceptable.