The Boston Bruins have been buyers at nearly every trade deadline under general manager Don Sweeney, but this year, their approach remains uncertain.

After a brutal start to the season, Geekie has bounced back in a big way down the stretch. He now has 16 goals, 28 points, and 80 hits in 51 games this campaign. He is currently one of Boston's top offensive contributors, ranked third on the team in goals and fifth in points.

After dropping their ninth loss in their last 10 road games, the Bruins are running out of time to right the ship.

Bruins have been a traditional NHL power, but they will need to find additional and dependable scoring if they are going to make the playoffs

Speaking on the TNT broadcast during the matchup at Madison Square Garden, Sweeney sounded like an executive hoping to avoid a reality where the Bruins plant a “For Sale” sign ahead of the trade deadline.

The Boston Bruins are right in the middle of a very competitive playoff race in the Eastern Conference. The B’s are tied with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the second wild card berth, but the Bolts have played four fewer games.

If the Bruins continue to struggle with consistency as the deadline approaches, bringing in rentals may not be the best course of action. However, targeting players with term who would help the Bruins beyond this season could be an avenue worth exploring.