Bruins Have Two Trade Targets in the Offseason<\/p>\n
If they\u2019re to improve their forward core, they need only look to the Western Conference to find upgrades down the middle and the left flank.<\/p>\n
After finishing sixth in the Pacific Division, with a record of 34-37-11, the Seattle Kraken could find multiple players to unload and begin rebuilding a roster to compete. That means getting rid of forwards who could bring a decent return for each.<\/p>\n
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Seattle Kraken forward Shane\u00a0Wright celebrates a goal with goalie Joey\u00a0Daccord (Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images)<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s who Sweeney should target<\/a> to keep the retool flush with talent that could bring scoring and grit to the Bruins.<\/p>\n Shane Wright<\/p>\n Shane Wright<\/a> was selected fourth overall in 2022 by the Kraken and was projected to be a franchise player. However, Wright has looked downright terrible in his first few seasons in the NHL.<\/p>\n In 169 games played for the Kraken, he\u2019s scored 36 goals, 42 assists, and 78 points, and has yet to establish his dominance in the NHL. His play has been so lackluster that there were trade rumors afloat in January, but Wright stayed put as the trade deadline flew by.<\/p>\n Wright scored 12 goals and 27 points for the Kraken this season, playing his last game on the second line flanked by Kaapo Kakko and Jani Nyman. Per Natural Stat Trick<\/a>, this line played eight games together and a total of 70:51, with a Corsi-for percentage (CF%) of 52.98.<\/p>\n Wright\u2019s contract expires at the end of the 2026-27<\/a> season, paying him an average annual value of $886,000. The Bruins would have control over his contract, which could be great for the team if he plays up to expectations in Boston.<\/p>\n What would the cost for Wright, a first-round pick of the Kraken, be? Utilizing Inside The Rink\u2019s framework<\/a>, the Bruins could move Fabian Lysell, a 2021 first-round pick, in a one-for-one deal.<\/p>\n The mock trade proposal I\u2019ve seen online is a one-for-one deal sending Shane Wright to Winnipeg and Cole Perfetti to Seattle, and both teams end up in the same position after the trade.<\/p>\n Though I believe moving someone like Cole Perfetti would be a price too high for Wright. The point of this trade would be to swap first-round picks, giving both players a fresh start. Could Wright find a way to rejuvenate his career with the Bruins?<\/p>\n Jared McCann<\/p>\n Ever since Jared McCann<\/a> was acquired by the Kraken from the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2021 Expansion Draft, he\u2019d found a new home in the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n Becoming a top-six forward who the Kraken could depend upon as a sniper and playmaker, McCann quickly punched above his weight and his bargain $2.9 million AAV contract<\/a>. <\/p>\n McCann is a pending unrestricted free agent in 2026-27, and according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen<\/a>, the team is interested in moving the former 40-goal scorer. <\/p>\n Bruce Garrioch: There has been a lot of talk that the Kraken are willing to move winger Jared McCann \u2013 Ottawa Citizen (5\/8)<\/p>\n \u2014 NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) May 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n His production did take a nosedive this season, but a change of scenery could be a great move for both the Kraken and McCann. McCann\u2019s value wouldn\u2019t be at its peak due to his lower-body injury affecting his production, but he still managed to score 20 goals this season.<\/p>\n GM Jason Botterill could focus on finding a contender to send McCann to, which would be a nice send-off to one of the team\u2019s best forwards. In 52 games this season, he scored 20 goals, 20 assists, and 40 points, and is capable of being a 60-70 point forward once again. He finished the remainder of the season on the sidelines with a lower-body injury<\/a>. <\/p>\n McCann is a tool a contending team should have in their arsenal, and he\u2019d be a great fit on the left of David Pastrnak. He\u2019s played 720 games in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Kraken, Florida Panthers, and Vancouver Canucks, and comes with a $5 million AAV cap hit.<\/p>\n What could the Bruins expect to pay for McCann\u2019s services? For such a cost-controlled contract, in mock trades before, we\u2019ve seen top prospects being moved with a first-round pick attached.<\/p>\n