The future of Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand sounds unclear, assuming you buy into the trade chatter being promoted by the media and a few notable NHL insiders. What once seemed unthinkable is now being discussed more seriously as the Bruins struggle to stay in playoff contention.

A breakdown of every Bruins' no-trade and no-movement clauses and the interest they might draw at the deadline.

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.

The Boston Bruins have been buyers at nearly every trade deadline under general manager Don Sweeney, but this year, their approach remains uncertain. Boston, sitting sixth in the Atlantic Division with a 27-23-6 record and 60 points in 56 games, is one point behind the Detroit Red Wings for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.

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.

The NHL trade deadline is a month away and the Boston Bruins must decide whether to be buyers or sellers. Going into Wednesday’s game against the New York Rangers, the Bruins sit just outside of a Wild Card playoff spot behind the Tampa Bay Lightning and the the Detroit Red Wings.

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

Many key players have been traded well before the March 7 deadline. Who could still be on the list of potential targets?

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the league’s most pleasant surprises, far exceeding expectations and finding themselves in the playoff hunt.