Bruins Rumors: 4 Players Boston Could Trade This Summer

The Boston Bruins blew up their roster at the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Brad Marchand, Brandon Carlo, Charlie Coyle, and Trent Frederic were among the players the Bruins moved as a result of their terrible 2024-25 season. 

With how this campaign went for the Bruins, it would not be particularly surprising if the Original Six club continues to make changes this off-season. They are in the process of retooling their roster, and it is fair to wonder if that means more of their players could get dealt before the start of next season.

Due to this, let's discuss four Bruins players who could be traded during the 2025 NHL off-season now. 

Pavel Zacha could be a Bruin to watch this off-season. Leading up to the deadline, The Fourth Period reported that the Bruins listened to offers for Zacha. He was also recently named a top off-season trade candidate by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, so trade speculation is only continuing to surround the 2015 first-round pick.

Pavel Zacha (© Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images)

Zacha is one of the Bruins' top forwards, so it would be risky for them to trade him. However, with Zacha having a very reasonable $4.75 million cap hit until the end of the 2026-27 season, he would have the potential to land the Bruins a big return in a possible trade that could help them in the long run.

Zacha appeared in 82 games this season with the Bruins, where he recorded 14 goals, 47 points, and a minus-8 rating. He also had 57 points and 59 points in his first two seasons with the Bruins, so he could be a popular target for contenders looking for more offense in their top six. However, for the Bruins to truly consider moving him, they would need to get a notable return, likely starting with a first-round pick and a young, NHL-level player. 

Joonas Korpisalo could be a player the Bruins try to move on from this summer. The 31-year-old goaltender was honest about not being happy with the number of starts he received this season with the Bruins, and he is unlikely to get more with Jeremy Swayman being the team's starter. Therefore, it could be best for both Korpisalo and the Bruins if a trade goes down.

Joonas Korpisalo (© Stan Szeto-Imagn Images)

Finding a trade partner for Korpisalo, however, could come with some challenges. He has a $3 million cap hit until the end of the 2027-28 season, which is not cheap for a backup goalie. In addition, even though he was the Bruins' Bill Masterton Trophy nominee this year, he did not necessarily put up the best numbers during his first season in Boston. In 27 games, he had a .893 save percentage and a 2.90 goals-against average. 

Yet, with the goalie free-agent market being weak this summer, perhaps it could lead to some teams needing help between the pipes to pursue Korpisalo. If the Bruins were to find a trade partner for Korpisalo, it could open up a spot for pending Group 6 unrestricted free agent Michael DiPietro to take over as Boston's backup if he re-signs with the team. 

The Bruins have made it clear that they are interested in re-signing pending restricted free agent Morgan Geekie. It is not difficult to understand why, as the 26-year-old forward posted 33 goals, 57 points, and a plus-3 rating in 77 games this season. He also ended the season incredibly playing on a line with David Pastrnak, so their top priority should be to keep him around.

Morgan Geekie (© Sergei Belski-Imagn Images)

Yet, if negotiations between Geekie and the Bruins do not go well, it is fair to wonder if Boston could listen to offers for him. Geekie's trade value is undoubtedly the highest it has ever been after his excellent 2024-25 season, and a lot of teams would likely love to snag him up if he is made available.

Ultimately, though, a lot would need to go wrong for the Bruins to move Geekie this off-season. He is a player who they should work very hard to keep around, but until his new contract is finalized, questions will naturally linger about his future. 

Andrew Peeke could be an under-the-radar trade candidate to watch for the Bruins. The 27-year-old defenseman is entering the final season of his contract in 2025-26, and he could be worth shopping if the Bruins do not see him as a long-term part of their future. 

Andrew Peeke (© Stan Szeto-Imagn Images)

There could also be a decent amount of interest in Peeke if he is made available by the Bruins this summer. Teams will forever value big, right-shot defenseman, and the 6-foot-3 Peeke fits that description. His $2.75 million cap hit is also not too unreasonable, so he could be a fit for a team looking to improve their defensive depth.

In 76 games this season with the Bruins, Peeke posted one goal, 16 assists, 105 hits, 126 blocks, and a minus-10 rating.