NHL insider David Pagnotta has linked the Boston Bruins to a potential trade with Brock Nelson of the New York Islanders.

BOSTON, MA -- Brock Nelson is not on the trade market – at least not yet. With the Islanders outside the playoff picture, speculation about the pending free agent is growing, with multiple teams reportedly showing interest in the veteran.

The news the entire New York Islanders and hockey world had been waiting on has finally come. The New York Islanders will trade Brock Nelson. No destination or further information is yet known.

Brock Nelson has been a heart and soul player for the New York Islanders for his entire National Hockey League career.

The Islanders said goodbye to Brock Nelson, trading one of the deadline ... Columbus, Philadelphia, Boston and Montreal all losing — the long-awaited pivot to the future has finally arrived.

The Boston Bruins sent defenseman Brandon Carlo to the Toronto Maple Leafs at the NHL Trade Deadline, but it appears they quickly replaced him in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres. Barring it happening on time, the Bruins have acquired Henri Jokiharju from the Buffalo Sabres.

David Pagnotta: The New York Islanders have received trade offers, including a first-round pick – plus, for forward Brock Nelson. The Tampa Bay Lightning were interested before pivoting to the deal with the Seattle Kraken for Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand.