Speaking on the TNT broadcast during the matchup at Madison Square Garden, Sweeney sounded like an executive hoping to avoid a reality where the Bruins plant a “For Sale” sign ahead of the trade deadline.

After dropping their ninth loss in their last 10 road games, the Bruins are running out of time to right the ship.

In his latest NHL trade board for The Athletic, NHL insider Chris Johnston ranked Brad Marchand at the No. 10 spot. "After a brief appearance on the Big Board earlier this season, the Bruins captain returns with his team currently on the wrong side of the playoff cut-off line and featuring an ugly goal differential.

The Boston Bruins are in an intriguing spot at this point of the season. They currently have a 27-23-6 record and are sixth in the Atlantic Division standings. However, they are far from being out of the playoff race,

One player who has been discussed as a potential trade candidate is pending restricted free agent Morgan Geekie. However, it would be wise for the Bruins to hold onto the 2017 third-round pick instead.

The Boston Bruins are right in the middle of a very competitive playoff race in the Eastern Conference. The B’s are tied with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the second wild card berth, but the Bolts have played four fewer games.