The Bruins expected far more when they signed Lindholm to a seven-year, $54.25 million contract on July 1. But this looks like his level.

If the Bruins do opt for a mid-season retool this year, Boston could have several appealing trade chip in place.

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 20: Fans celebrate with Charlie Coyle #13 of the Boston Bruins as Matthew Poitras #51 moves in to congratulate him after his go ahead goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at TD Garden on January 20, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) Getty Images

Even with Boston leapfrogging both Columbus and Montreal in the standings, the Bruins have plenty of work to do if they want to punch their ticket to the postseason for the ninth year in a row.

The Boston Bruins didn't realize a big turnaround after their coaching change, so now they could be sellers ahead of the trade deadline.

Charlie Coyle scored the tying and winning goals in the third period as part of a three-point effort, helping the Boston Bruins surge past the visiting San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Monday afternoon.

Lindholm has been a 22-point flop. He is signed for six more seasons with no-move protection through 2029. Lindholm, 30, is practically untradeable, even if the Bruins eat part of his remaining salary.

According to interim coach Joe Sacco, the physical forward is out with an illness. Frederic’s absence leaves the Bruins without one of their most physical players. He has seven goals and seven assists in 47 games. The Bruins are now missing, Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Cole Koepke and Frederic.

When the Boston Bruins lost Patrice Bergeron to retirement ... No one else is Bergeron, but former Calgary Flames centerman Elias Lindholm is another player who has been praised for his two ...

One of Swayman’s most notable characteristics is his complete and utter confidence, the surety he has in himself and his place in hockey. It’s something that has been the subject of countless conversations, including those he’s had with defenseman Brandon Carlo, a sounding board on the team.

After a 34-game stint in the KHL, former New York Rangers defenseman Tony DeAngelo parted ways with his team, returning to North America for what is believed to be family reasons. DeAngelo had a decent run in the KHL,