The Bruins are among the teams that have inquired about New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Kreider and the Rangers are speaking this month about a contract extension, but if a deal is not reached, the Rangers are expected to trade him by the deadline.
Kreider isn’t the only player the Bruins have interest in, however, as Los Angeles Kings right wing Tyler Toffoli remains a player of interest.
The Bruins came close to acquiring Toffoli from the Kings prior to last season’s trade deadline, according to a well-placed source, and Sweeney could swing a deal for him in the coming weeks if the right deal falls into place. The Kings, however, would likely retain a portion of Toffoli’s $4.6 million cap hit.
In order to acquire either Toffoli or Kreider, or another player of similar offensive pedigree, the Bruins will likely need to part with a high draft pick and a prospect as part of a deal.