Bruins Wrap: MacKinnon Skates Free, More Chara, NHL Trade Rumors

As the clock ticks down to the March 21 NHL trade deadline, Boston Bruins social media debates the idea of the team reacquiring former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara.

While that seems like a fantasy, who are some real contenders to acquire the defenseman who has now played more NHL games than any other NHL d-man?

Could the Toronto Maple Leafs solve their blue line issues and acquire a center in the same trade?

That and more in the latest Bruins Wrap: 

Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins didn’t shake the NHL trade market by any means Tuesday but they did acquire a solid defensive prospect in Franklin, MA native, and Providence College defenseman Michael Callahan.

Did Nathan MacKinnon get away with abuse of an official? Sure seems that way, and one has to wonder if that was Brad Marchand taking a two-hand swing with his stick at a linesman what the punishment would’ve been?

Bruins social media is abuzz and seemingly split down the middle when it comes to the team re-acquiring their former captain Zdeno Chara on the NHL trade market.

National Hockey Now

NYI: Congrats to ‘Big Zee’ on breaking Chris Chelios’ record for most games played for an NHL defenseman in the 5-2 win for the New York Islanders Tuesday night.

Philly: Former Philadelphia Flyers forward Ryan White’s three-year-old son is battling an incurable brain tumor. As a father myself, I cannot even fathom what this must be like. My heart goes out to the White family. 

Pittsburgh: Would acquiring Chara on the NHL trade market make sense for the Pittsburgh Penguins?

Detroit: More on the Detroit Red Wings and the Bruins talking on the NHL trade market

San Jose: Is it time for the San Jose Sharks to finally move center Tomas Hertl on the NHL trade market?

Montreal: New Montreal Canadiens beat reporter for Montreal Hockey Now, looks at the Canadiens-New York Rangers NHL trade rumors and wonders if Rangers prospect Vitali Kravtsov makes sense for the Habs?

NHL

Is Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm the best rental d-man available?

What are some potential wild card trades that could surprise people?

The Toronto Maple Leafs need another defenseman with Jake Muzzin out but could they get one in a package deal that would also send Vancouver Canucks center J. T. Miller back to the Leafs?

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