The Bruins have been linked to a blockbuster with the Red Wings that could involve Dylan Larkin, according to a report from NHL Trade Rumors.
Boston also has interest in Simon Edvinsson, and TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports the Bruins are one of 10 teams that have poked around on the defenseman.
The restricted free agent remains unsigned and has gone back to Sweden to train.
Detroit's interim GM Shawn Horcoff has said he'd prefer to re-sign Edvinsson rather than move him.
The Red Wings were reportedly holding out for immediate-impact players, but they've since softened that stance.
It's like a car dealer at the end of the month. The sticker price stays on the windshield, but suddenly everything's negotiable.
Larkin had a goal and an assist in his lone game this season, and the report claims he's high on joining the Bruins.
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Bruins face a major decision on James Hagens in potential Larkin trade
That's the line Boston has reportedly drawn on its two young forwards.
Hagens already has 2 goals through five games on a $986,250 cap hit.
Minten has a game-winner among his 2 points, which explains why the Bruins aren't eager to move him either.
If Detroit moves Larkin, Hagens has to be in the deal. Anything less, and the Red Wings are selling at a discount.
Mason Lohrei and Matthew Poitras have reportedly been on the block, and both scored in Thursday's 6-1 win over Utah.
That's either an awkward time to be shopping them or a perfect one, depending on which end of the phone you're on.
Boston sits at 3-2-0, with David Pastrnak leading the way at 6 points.
Detroit is 1-2-0 and 27th in the league, with the Edvinsson standoff and Alex DeBrincat's future also hanging over the room.
Would Don Sweeney really put Hagens on the table for a 30-year-old carrying an $8,700,000 cap hit?
Boston hosts Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon, while Detroit plays in Montreal that night.
The teams meet Nov. 18 in Detroit. If Larkin is wearing black and gold by then, that night writes itself.
Should the Bruins include James Hagens in a trade for Dylan Larkin?
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