Since that shot across the bow, the Bruins have done little to inspire confidence that a late-season surge into the postseason is in the cards.

With the Bruins continuing to struggle, the chatter around them potentially becoming sellers only increases. Several Bruins have come up in the rumor mill but captain and pending unrestricted free agent Brad Marchand is easily the biggest name of the bunch.

The Boston Bruins find themselves outside of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference standings after an embarrassing 6-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on home ice Thursday night. The B’s trail both the Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets by one point in the wild card race,

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand dismissed trade speculation surrounding his future with the franchise, although he acknowledged he has “no control” over the situation.

If the Bruins do opt for a mid-season retool this year, Boston could have several appealing trade chip in place.

Lindholm has been a 22-point flop. He is signed for six more seasons with no-move protection through 2029. Lindholm, 30, is practically untradeable, even if the Bruins eat part of his remaining salary.

After blowout losses to the Sabres and Jets, there’s no argument that the Bruins should invest in the present team. General manager Don Sweeney coul