Brad Marchand is week to week for the Boston Bruins because of an upper-body injury, and he won't play before Friday's NHL Trade Deadline.

For the first time in nearly seven years, the Ottawa Senators are entering the trade deadline as buyers instead of sellers. They’re just four points out of a wildcard spot after spending a good chunk of the season in third place in the Atlantic Division.

The Boston Bruins are at the center of trade discussions as they hold several of the most highly sought-after players on the market, and everyone is waiting to see what moves Bruins general manager Don Sweeney will make ahead of Friday’s trade deadline.

Brad Marchand wants to remain in Boston but the Bruins captain is becoming a trade candidate ahead of the deadline.

The defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers made their first big move ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring hard-nosed forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins

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.

For the first time in recent memory, the Bruins have made the call to sell at the trade deadline in earnest. After trading pending UFA forward Trent Frederic to the Oilers and following previous reports that defenseman Brandon Carlo and forward Morgan Geekie are available for the right price,