I suppose Boston’s top options for replacing two centres (assuming Krecji calls it a career as well) are Lindholm, Scheifele and Backlund. Their biggest problem is that they don’t have much draft or prospect capital to acquire those guys and they are already losing so many guys from their core that they likely would not want to give up any quality players from their roster.
If they are after two centres, Scheifele and Backlund would probably fit them the best. One that’s more offensively skilled one that’s a solid two-way centre. They have no first round pick until 2026 but I think it would be a smart gamble for a team to value that pick as a part of the package. I think Boston could be due for a setback in the next couple years even if they do replace Bergeron and Krecji with two of Lindholm/Backlund/Scheifele. That pick could be higher than people think. Obviously it would have to be only part of the return for Lindholm or Scheifele if Boston was serious about getting those type of players (with salary retained).
Would love to get Frederic included in any kind of deal with them but I think he’s too much of a classic bruin-type player for them to give him up.
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