The Bruins were very active at the trade deadline. They made three transactions. They traded a second round draft pick for 2015 and 2016 away for forward Brett Connolly in return. Personally, I think this was a fair trade that will help the Bruins in the NHL, but minor league could be a new concern after losing those draft picks. They will get a first look at Connolly’s skills at TD Garden with the Calgary Flames coming to visit this Thursday. I think Connolly will boost the Bruins offense. That was the Bruins main need according to NESN’s fan poll at this past Saturday’s game. Next, they traded Jordan Caron and a 2016 sixth round draft pick to the Colorado Avalanche for Maxime Talbot and Paul Carey, both forwards. That brings more offensive depth to the team. Finally, they traded Jared Knight to the Minnesota Wild for Zack Phillips, yet another forward, although they gave up one. Talbot played 63 games with Colorado this season scoring 5 goals and 10 assists. In past seasons he scored an additional 78 goals since 2006. The trades made will bring a huge impact on the offensive side of things.