The Boston Bruins are in a very competitive playoff race in the Eastern Conference, and even if it’s unlikely they’ll completely fall out of the mix, being sellers at the March 7 trade deadline might still be the best course of action.

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.

I really try not to focus on it,” Brazeau said of his next deal. “I just let my agent do that. That’s what I pay him for.”