Having already, Bruins GM Don Sweeney continued a roster rebuild on Friday by sending forward Milan Lucic to the Kings.
In return, Boston acquired the No. 13 overall pick in Friday's NHL Draft. And, it ignited a firestorm Dayo Odeyingbo Jerseys of speculation about what Sweeney would do next.
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Holding the Jonathan Taylor Jerseys 14th overall pick, the Bruins also acquired the No. 15 pick from the Flames for Hamilton.
Strapped by the salary cap, the Bruins were expected to make moves this week. Two bombshells in a matter of minutes shook the league as officials gathered in Sunrise, Fla., for the draft.
In addition, Sweeney acquired Braden Smith Jerseys two second-round picks from the Flames and goalie Martin Jones and prospect Colin Miller from the Kings. Jones, backup to Jonathan Quick, is seen as a rising prospect.
Still, trading a young defenseman with high upside and a power forward with skill seemed a frightful price.
Lucic had a year left on his contract. Boston traded him rather than cut Xavier Rhodes Jerseys a pricy extention. Hamilton could have become a restricted free agent. Boston traded him rather than risk losing him to an offer sheet which, if accepted, would have brought no immediate returns.
In eight seasons with the Bruins, Lucic had 139 goals and 203 a sists Peyton Manning Jerseys in 566 games. Plus, he had 26 goals and 35 a sists in 96 playoff games. He was especially useful in the Bruins' 2001 Stanley Cup run, with 12 points in 25 games.
Critics point out that Lucic's production has declined over the past four seasons. Plus, he might have sought $7 million per season in a contract extension.
A not insignificant part of the deal: The Bruins will absorb $2.75 million Carson Wentz Jerseys of Lucic's $6 million salary, providing the Kings cap relief.