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The one move Bruins have to make after Maple Leafs’ Kirill Marchenko trade

The Bruins should see what is going on in Toronto and act accordingly with one of their big assets.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11:00 AM
The one move Bruins have to make after Maple Leafs’ Kirill Marchenko trade
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Nate Duffett argues the Bruins should trade Toronto's future first-round pick after the Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko.
  • The article suggests Boston target the Detroit Red Wings, who face a trade request from former captain Dylan Larkin.
  • Duffett proposes trade packages potentially including Matthew Poitras, Mason Lohrei, and draft picks for Larkin or Simon Edvinsson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Nate Duffett argues that the Boston Bruins should capitalize on their assets, specifically Toronto's future first-round draft pick, following the Maple Leafs' acquisition of Kirill Marchenko. Rather than holding the pick as Toronto improves, Duffett suggests Boston assemble a trade package targeting the Detroit Red Wings to maximize their current competitive window.

According to the opinion piece, Detroit could be an ideal partner amid a trade request from Dylan Larkin and a holdout from Simon Edvinsson. Duffett proposes Boston could package Toronto's pick alongside Matthew Poitras or Mason Lohrei to acquire elite talent like Larkin or Edvinsson.

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