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Andrew Peeke

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sports1 year ago

"Wild Trade Pat Maroon to Bruins in Deadline Deal"

The Boston Bruins made several moves ahead of the NHL trade deadline, acquiring Pat Maroon from Minnesota in exchange for Luke Toporowski and a conditional sixth-round pick, adding defenseman Andrew Peeke from Columbus in exchange for Jakub Zboril and a 2027 third-round pick, and signing blue liner Parker Wotherspoon to a one-year contract extension. The team also announced that Derek Forbort will be placed on LTIR and likely miss the remainder of the season due to surgery. Despite a quieter deadline, Bruins GM Don Sweeney believes the team is in a good spot and is pleased with the response of the team since a recent loss.

sports1 year ago

"Bruins' Puzzling Trade: Evaluating the Andrew Peeke Deal"

The Boston Bruins' acquisition of defenseman Andrew Peeke in exchange for Jakub Zboril and a third-round pick has been deemed an odd choice due to Peeke's underwhelming performance and hefty contract. Peeke, who has struggled in limited playing time with the Columbus Blue Jackets, is seen as a reclamation project with potential for improvement. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets are praised for unloading Peeke's contract and acquiring a third-round pick. Zboril, a 2015 first-round pick, has spent the season in the AHL and is set to become a UFA. The Bruins receive a grade of D, while the Blue Jackets receive an A for the trade.