The Boston Bruins got some bad news when it comes to trying to acquire St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas this offseason.

The Bruins have several needs, one sportswriter says. He sees seven players around the NHL as possible Bruins trade targets.

The young defenseman was a healthy scratch for the Bruins’ final three playoff games against Buffalo, and according to Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos, Don Sweeney and company are considering moving Lohrei. It sounds like they’re looking for NHL talent that will help the current team — not a prospect — in return.

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The Boston Bruins could benefit from making a move if the latest rumor comes to fruition. With Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos being a loud voice in the NHL’s rumor mill, his words travel quickly amongst fans and pundits.

The Boston Bruins have been rumoured in NHL trade speculation regarding Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood. His offensive production has increased his value around the league, but the potential acquisition cost could make the move difficult to justify.

The Bruins will need to add through the trade market if looking to improve their team this offseason, and a former 2015 draft miss could be the answer.

As the Bruins mull their options this offseason, a top-six stalwart in Pavel Zacha could face an uncertain future ahead of a new deal.