Potential Boston Bruins trade targets

Cam Atkinson, RW, Columbus Blue Jackets. Age: 26. 2015-16 stats: 17 goals, 15 assists. — ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun reported that the Blue Jackets “have chatted about [Atkinson] and he’s on the Bruins’ radar.’’ The former Boston College Eagle’s production could provide a boost to the 2nd line following Ryan Spooner’s return to the 3rd line.

Shane Doan, RW, Arizona Coyotes. Age: 39. 2015-16 stats: 17 goals, 10 assists. — The Coyotes Captain has had a great history in Arizona, but as the team continues to rebuild and his window to win a Stanley Cup begins to close, the idea of him joining the Bruins seems more and more feasible. Doan could immediately produce either on the 2nd or 3rd lines, and provide additional veteran leadership (think Jaromir Jagr’s 12-game stint in 2013)

Jonathan Drouin, LW, Tampa Bay Lightning. Age: 20. 2015-16 stats: 2 goals, 6 assists (19 games) — Taken third overall in the 2013 draft, Drouin is considered to have some of the best potential out of any forward to come out of that draft class (high praise, Nathan MacKinnon and Aleksander Barkov were taken at 1 and 2 before him). His time in Tampa Bay has begun to sour, and his agent has been actively seeking out a trade. An immediate addition to the bottom 6, and a major investment in the future of the team. Great potential in a long-term pairing with Pastrnak.

Kyle Okposo, RW, New York Islanders. Age: 27. 2015-16 stats: 12 goals, 24 assists. — Okposo has been a consistent workhorse for the Islanders since his breakout season in 2008-09, New York has expressed a desire to keep him, but have reportedly made no progress on a contract extension. On pace for his third consecutive 50 point season, he still has plenty of years of his prime, and would be an immediate addition on the power play (3 PPG, 10 PPA this season) and the 2nd line.

Dustin Byfuglien, D, Winnipeg Jets. Age: 30. 2015-16 stats: 15 goals, 15 assists. — A formidable presence at the blue line at 6’5’’ and 260 pounds, Byfuglien’s heavy slapshot and strong offensive instincts make him an ideal rental for any team seeking an extra push into playoffs. If the Bruins trade away Chara, Byfuglien’s veteran presence paired with his still very prime skillset could come in clutch for Boston. Great potential bump to the power play (3 PPG, 10 PPA).

Patrick Marleau, LW/C, San Jose Sharks. Age: 36. 2015-16 stats: 15 goals, 17 assists. A similar story to that of Shane Doane, Marleau would be an indispensable veteran presence who still has a lot left in the tank. Rumors of Marleau leaving his 17-year home of San Jose have been circulating for over a month, and the former Captain could readily slide into the leadership void created if Eriksson and/or Chara leave. Immediate impact on the power play (11 PPA).

Justin Schultz, D, Edmonton Oilers. Age: 25. 2015-16 stats: 3 goals, 6 assists (36 games) — With the potential of Chara leaving, the Bruins’ already-shaky defense will be in desperate need of depth, and Schultz could easily provide that. Currently posting a career worst year offensively, a new team could provide a lift to the solid stats of seasons’ past (3 straight 25+ point seasons).

Teddy Purcell, LW, Edmonton Oilers. Age: 30. 2015-16 stats: 11 goals, 18 assists — Another immediate addition to the 2nd or 3rd line, the Bruins could get Purcell at a reasonable price due to a decline in production since 2011-2012.

Radim Vrbata, RW, Vancouver Canucks. Age:34. 2015-16 stats: 11 goals, 11 assists. Veteran talent with steady production, Vrbata could easily slide into the 2nd or 3rd line if the Bruins deal Eriksson. An unrestricted free agent come summer, if Vancouver decides to head in a new direction and start fresh, Vrbata will be an immediate piece in trades.

Kris Versteeg, RW, Carolina Hurricanes. Age 29. 2015-16 stats: 10 goals, 21 assists. — A sound all-around player who’s fit in readily and produced consistently pretty much wherever he goes, Versteeg would help stabilize a shaky Bruins bottom-six immediately, with 2nd-line upside. Versteeg’s Cup experience and solid two-way play are also a plus.

Jonas Brodin, D, Minnesota Wild. Age: 22. 2015-16 stats: 1 goal, 5 assists. — Brodin, Marco Scandella, and Matt Dumba have all been rumored as potential pieces in a Bruins-Ducks trade, and all three would provide similar depth to the Bruins’ questionable defense.

Sami Vatanen, D, Anaheim Ducks. Age: 24. 205-16 stats: 6 goals, 17 assists. — Currently being floated out onto the market as trade bait by the Ducks to try and address their issues up front, the 4th-year defenseman could shore up the blue line if Chara goes on either the 1st or 2nd defensive pairing. Productive on the power play (7 goals, 17 assists last year, 1 goal, 7 assists this year).