HIGH VALUE: Why Bruins Should CONSIDER Trading Fabian Lysell for a Game-Changing Forward Upgrade
Boston Bruins face a pivotal decision: cash in on Fabian Lysell’s trade value or trust his offensive spark amid a playoff push. Is Boston poised to package prospects for a top-six upgrade and finally fix their lingering lineup gaps? Ian McLaren weighs the merits of selling high on Lysell, explores Pavel Zacha’s future, and breaks down the Bruins Barometer with a buy-mode outlook. Key discussion points include Victor Arvidsson’s potential as trade bait, ESPN’s latest trade board targets like Connor Garland and Igor Chinakhov, and tonight’s winnable matchup against a depleted Winnipeg Jets squad. From Jeremy Swayman’s goaltending to Morgan Geekie’s scoring surge, the evolving roster strategy signals Boston’s intent to contend. Can the Bruins optimize their top-six, outpace Atlantic Division rivals, and land a transformative deal before the trade deadline?
Episode Timestamps:
0:00 — Fabian Lysell Trade Value
Ian McLaren opens with strong trade opinions on Fabian Lysell, arguing the Boston Bruins should either recall or package him for a top-tier asset while his value is high. Sets up the episode’s buy/sell discussion and introduces the Bruins Barometer segment.
3:08 — Bruins Trade Deadline Outlook
Ian McLaren dives into the Bruins’ current season status, analyzing standings, playoff positioning, and what it means for their deadline approach (buying vs. selling). He also details why some prospects, including Lysell, may be trade chips and what upgrades are needed.
12:13 — ESPN Trade Board & Targets
The ESPN NHL trade board segment, where Ian McLaren breaks down rumored Bruins on the market (Zacha, Lysell, DiPietro) and potential targets or fits from around the league. Discussion of specific names, contract statuses, and how these moves could shape the Bruins’ long-term roster.
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21 Comments
trade him could make him a star for another team. Stop monkeying him around.
Maybe just maybe bring him up and don't put him with scrubs and see how he does? Not like Merks mighty 2 game callup . He's now shown enough to be brought up. Give the kid a fair chance to play.
He's a bum….
Trade him for a draft pick.
Trade him for Chinakov 😉
I agree. ‘His value may never be higher’
Get rid of him while you might get some worth. This experiment has run its course. Our prospect pool is looking better with Hagens,Moore, Latrenau, Zellers, etc.
His value may never be higher. But what is his value? Right now he's on pace to have 36 goals in a full ahl season. You know who had 36 goals in a full ahl season last year and still couldn't get his team to qualify him and who's way better away from the puck? Steeves. I'm not sure Lysell has any value. In fact I'm pretty sure he literally has none. I think they probably should trade him for his sake. Send him to a team that might use him if you can get back anything. But I don't think you'd get actual value for him. I don't think you'd get actual value for him at all.
Trade them for a Mickey Mantle rookie card a couple of Samuel Adams in a Papa Gino's pepperoni
I trust sweeney more than I trust us prognosticators. I am sure he has taken and made calls with teams for players he sees as a bruins fit. He only lets us down in first round picks. That's on scouts?
Trade him for a bucket of pucks.
There's no urgency to trade Lysell yet but they should give him another shot at playing with the B's before trading him. The trade deadline isn't close, so wait and see. I definitely would trade him because he's been weak in every shot he's gotten with the B's , he's afraid to go into the corners or even high traffic areas and get the puck.He shuns contact and wilts like a flower in January.But maybe he's changed enough and become productive enough to stick with the B's . If there's a good offer on the table don't hesitate Sweeney, don't wait too long ! 😅
Give him a chance to play
If anything I’d flip him for a right shot D … Jokiharju hasn’t been great. Plus, if you keep him … and Arvidsson walks in FA next season, you have Lysell to fill that spot.
How about an Arvidson + Peeke trade to the Canucks for Quinn Hughes and an NHL promotion for Lysell
I say trade McAvoy! He's been injured 3× since 4 NATIONS & he's been a wus over this 🤬 face injury! If he doesn't man up, throw on a bubble & do his 🤬 job tonight..TRADE HIM!!
No when you trade Arvidson you’ll need a replacement
I doubt you could get a bag of pucks and a broken stick for Lysell.
One up trade for Carol Vadnais
No one wants the Fabian, stop dreaming, such a lightweight
Brad Lambert, maybe worse than Fabian….you earn a spot not because of where you were drafted…bust.