After getting traded for a second time, Casey Mittelstadt is looking to reach his potential with the Boston Bruins.

For now, the trouble with Sweeney’s plan is how limited he is for 2025-26. Unless the GM swaps them at the draft this June, acquired assets like the two 2025 second-rounders (Coyle, Trent Frederic) and the 2026 first-round pick (Carlo) will not ripen into NHL players for some time — if at all.

GM Don Sweeney made swift moves at the deadline. His next step is to reinforce the roster around Pastrnak, McAvoy and Swayman.

What should Bruins fans watch for after a busy NHL trade deadline? Here's a look at five important storylines.

Both just traded, longtime Boston teammates Charlie Coyle and Brandon Carlo sat by each other on the plane ride to Colorado.