Episode 0103: Bruins Buyers or Sellers, Boston Beanpot Tourney, Muzzin to Toronto & Other Deals, Scouts Flock to Dallas, Vermette Retires, Trouba to be Traded? and More!

At two years of existence, the Two Man Forecheck is still humming along at top speed and we show no signs of slowing down.  With that being said, here is another week of mirth and mayhem for your listening pleasure!

We start out talking about the Boston Bruins and their situation of being in a playoff spot with a team that struggles to score goals.  Should they be buyers or sellers at this year’s trade deadline.   Chris feels that the B’s will stand pat with what they have.  There are pieces available but what is out there that is worth acquiring or will help them with what they need.

The trade market has already opened for business with Pittsburgh sending two players to Florida for some younger players.  New Jersey has made a move with Minnesota and, of course, Toronto acquired the biggest prize to date, landing Jake Muzzin for a package of not much.  Who is the next piece to fall?  Will there be a bigger player than Muzzin?

There were no less than 19 scouts at the Buffalo/Dallas game a couple nights ago.  What were they all there to watch?  The Forecheckers break down the players that are potential movers from these two organizations.

The Beanpot Tournament is about to take place for the 67thtime and this year it’s the first time that we feel the result is completely up in the air.  Each school has won the tourney each of the last four years, so it’s been half a decade since a repeat winner has lifted the pot.  Harvard and Northeastern are ranked teams while BU and BC are currently not ranked.  It has been an upside-down season for college teams in Boston.

Antoine Vermette played 14 seasons in the NHL but has called it a career.  He played for Ottawa, Columbus, Phoenix (now Arizona), Chicago and Anaheim. Vermette finished with a 56.5-win percentage in the faceoff circle and the 14thmost faceoff wins in NHL history.  Antoine has been known as one of the better two-way players in the game for his career and we enjoyed watching him.  Congrats on a successful career and much luck in any future endeavors.  For now, Antoine has said that he looks forward to spending more time with his family.

Finally, we talk about the player most likely to be traded but never is…Jacob Trouba.  He has not played a full season since 2015-16, when he played in 81 games.   It has not always been a love affair between Trouba and the Jets, with his signing of a one-year deal back in late July leading us to believe that he might be dealt this season.  He could certainly help a playoff team or become the start of something solid for a younger team such as Detroit.

The Twitter poll question this week is a simple one:  Should the Bruins be buyers or sellers at this year’s deadline?

It has been a fun two years and we look forward to many more.  For now, please send us your questions, comments and feedback, but most importantly…Enjoy the show!