Bruins Circle Canucks Defenseman As Trade Fit

Boston appears to have its eye on a Vancouver defenseman who fits the kind of trade profile teams talk themselves into when they want help now. The Bruins have never been shy about chasing the right blue-liner, especially when the market starts narrowing and the reasonable options get fewer by the week. This one has the feel of a move that makes sense on paper before the negotiations get expensive in a hurry. If Boston wants to stabilize the back end, this is the name worth watching.