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Insider Creates Trade Buzz Around Bruins Defenseman

Originally posted on NHL Trade Talk | Last updated Nov 6, 2025 12:51 PM ET

If there wasn’t chatter about the Boston Bruins potentially trading defenseman Mason Lohrei, there probably is now. After NHL insider Elliotte Friedman brought up the young blueliner in his recent written 32 Thoughts column, there is chatter that the Bruins might be ready to move on.

Friedman wrote:

“I don’t know that there’s anything going on trade-wise with Mason Lohrei. But I do know that when a talented, young player like him sits four games in a row, others call and ask what’s up.”

Lohrei has struggled defensively this season, but remains an interesting offensive player. He has recorded six points in 11 games, but his inconsistent play has led Bruins coach Marco Sturm to scratch him in the last four matchups.

The Bruins have won all four games.

While Sturm stresses the move is a “reset” to help Lohrei improve and catch a breath — which can often be a good idea for a young player — , trade speculation is growing. Friedman wonders if other teams are inquiring about the young blueliner.

It would be an interesting decision if the Bruins were open to the idea, especially considering they’re mandate should be to get younger and build for the future. Trading Lohrei would be a move that points the team in an opposite direction. That is, unless they traded him for a player of the same age and at roughly the same point in his career.

Having said that, Friedman did not say that he’s heard any trade rumblings. In 2024-25, Lohrei set career highs with five goals, 28 assists, and 33 points. It appears he will sit for his fifth straight game on Thursday night.

This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission.

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