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 may be currently in a playoff position, but it's difficult to see where they could land come March. That doesn't mean they'll rule out augmenting the lineup to stay competitive.

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.