Ideal Center for the Pittsburgh Penguins Becomes Available on the Trade Block

The Boston Bruins have been the subject of trade rumors this season, purely because they've not had a consistent game all along.

They've been jumping to and from in playoff position and currently are just short of an Eastern Conference Wild Card spot.

One of the key issues is that nearly every other team competing in the race has games in hand, with Boston being put in a tight spot. Addressing this, GM Don Sweeney conceded that the Bruins would likely be sellers at the NHL trade deadline.

Insider Elliotte Friedman validated the report, reporting on '32 Thoughts' that there's been more trade talk surrounding fan favorite Trent Frederic.

The Bruins are, in fact, shopping him around, and if no extension is reached, it's all but guaranteed he'll be traded. Losing Frederic would sting, but it's better than watching him walk for nothing in free agency.

One GM who needs to be paying attention? Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Frederic's resilience, two-way play, and defensive awareness are the ideal attributes for a perfect fit as a Pens' centerman.

His blue-collar approach would fit their culture to a T, and he would be capable of providing the necessary depth at the center position.

With Pittsburgh searching to stay relevant while adding some youth to the fold, Frederic might be the perfect option for Dubas at the deadline.