The Bruins could be keeping tabs on the trade market for forwards looking for a change in scenery as the 3 p.m. Friday trade deadline approaches.

GM Don Sweeney initiated his offload Tuesday by trading Trent Frederic. Prospects will need to fill roles, but quality is in short supply.

When Don Sweeney met with the media on Feb. 23 to talk about the health of Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy, the Bruins general manager used the opportunity to soften the ground a little bit to prepare people for what was likely coming not far down the road.