The Boston Bruins are in a very competitive playoff race in the Eastern Conference, and even if it’s unlikely they’ll completely fall out of the mix, being sellers at the March 7 trade deadline might still be the best course of action.

The Bruins are heading in the wrong direction, so let's look at three players who could be traded by the deadline.

As the Bruins continue to see their playoff hopes dwindle, Brad Marchand addressed trade rumors hovering over him and his teammates.

According to interim coach Joe Sacco, the physical forward is out with an illness. Frederic’s absence leaves the Bruins without one of their most physical players. He has seven goals and seven assists in 47 games. The Bruins are now missing, Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Cole Koepke and Frederic.

Speaking on Daily Faceoff ( h/t Oilers Nation on X) on Sunday, Yaremchuk argued the Oilers should prioritize acquiring Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic instead of pursuing Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson, who has been frequently linked to Edmonton.

The trade rumors surrounding Frederic would go away immediately if the Bruins sign him to an extension. While he has struggled this season, his tenacity and toughness still make him a solid piece ...

Not playing Monday

Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka each had a hat trick and an assist to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 7-2 win against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.

The Edmonton Oilers have every reason to go all-in at the trade deadline, and one option on the table may be Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand. The Oilers have been connected to Bruins forward Trent Frederic in trade as well,

BOSTON — It may be cruel to note that Elias Lindholm is now without a five-on-five point in his last 13 games. The first-year Boston Bruin scored a short-handed goal and assisted on a power-play strike in the Bruins’ 6-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. It was Lindholm’s fifth multi-point game with the Bruins.

BOSTON — Two weeks ago team president Cam Neely said the Bruins would view the approaching trade deadline down two paths. Based on how they played from then until March 7, the team would make plans to be buyers and plans to be sellers and then decide which was the more prudent path.

The Winnipeg Jets have been hit by the injury bug with their captain Adam Lowry out. Could Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic be the answer?