The Boston Bruins find themselves in a precarious position as the NHL trade deadline looms. Currently sitting outside of a playoff spot, the team faces tough decisions. If their fortunes don’t change quickly after the 4 Nations Face-Off, General Manager Don Sweeney may be forced to become a seller come March 7th. This reality has ignited a flurry of speculation, with one name consistently popping up in trade rumors: Morgan Geekie.
Morgan Geekie Trade Rumors Heat Up as NHL Deadline Approaches
Bruins insider James Murphy’s recent reports have poured gasoline on the fire. Murphy suggests that Geekie is attracting significant interest from both Stanley Cup contenders looking to bolster their depth and rebuilding teams eyeing young talent. This isn’t surprising. Geekie, at just 26 years old, fits the mold of a player many teams covet. He brings a blend of scoring touch, grit, and versatility that can be invaluable down the stretch. His age also aligns perfectly with teams looking to build for the future.
Geekie is having a career year, matching his personal best for goals (17) and nearing his career-high in points (39) set last season. This offensive production, combined with his responsible two-way play, makes him a highly sought-after commodity. The fact that he’s slated to become a restricted free agent (RFA) with arbitration rights on July 1st adds another layer of intrigue.
Teams acquiring Geekie would not only be getting a player for a potential playoff run but also have the opportunity to negotiate a long-term contract. His current two-year contract, carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $2 million, also makes him an attractive option for teams with salary cap constraints.
My personal take? I believe the Bruins will seriously consider moving Geekie if they remain out of the playoff picture. While he’s a valuable contributor, the potential return in a trade could be too good to pass up. A contending team might be willing to offer a first-round draft pick or a top prospect in exchange for his services. This kind of haul could help the Bruins accelerate the retooling process.
It’s a tough decision for Sweeney, but one he ultimately might have to make. The Bruins need to assess whether keeping Geekie for a potential playoff push is worth risking losing him for potentially less at the end of the season or in the off-season. The smart play may be to cash in while his value is at its peak. Ultimately, the next few weeks will be crucial in determining Geekie’s fate and the Bruins’ direction at the trade deadline.
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the smart play would be to move marchand to contending team for top prospect, 1st and 3rd rnd picks.
sign geekie to 4 yr extension and he becomes the new marchand to play with pasta, which will continue to bolster his value.
he would be great trade chip in future.