With Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy on the shelf, Charlie Coyle and Brandon Carlo have both been elevated to Bruins’ alternate captains. It’s a proud distinction, an official designation of leadership for a team they’ve spent most of the last decade with.

When Don Sweeney met with the media on Feb. 23 to talk about the health of Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy, the Bruins general manager used the opportunity to soften the ground a little bit to prepare people for what was likely coming not far down the road.

BOSTON — The Bruins are likely to be at least partial sellers at Friday’s deadline as they face a difficult path to get into the playoffs. Five players have full no-movement clauses and five others have partial no-trade clauses.

A few days out from the March 7 NHL trade deadline, news is starting to pick up around the league. Include the Calgary Flames in recent speculation, as they’re both buyers and potential sellers at this season’s deadline.

The Bruins may have one more deal up their sleeve ahead of the NHL trade deadline that'd fetch a better return than the Trent Frederic swap.

As the NHL trade deadline nears, the Boston Bruins trade players like Trent Frederic for draft picks, hinting at a strategy to enhance their roster. With Brandon Carlo attracting interest from the Calgary Flames,