The Boston Bruins could sign another impactful right-shot defenseman as the trade deadline approaches. They were connected to some of them, including Colton Parayko, Justin Faulk, and Mackenzie Weegar. most notable.

However, the Bruins have another right-handed defenseman from the Calgary Flames they should seriously consider targeting, Zach Whitecloud.

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Whitecloud was recently acquired by the Flames from the Vegas Golden Knights in the Rasmus Andersson trade and has been rumored ever since arriving in Calgary. With the Flames rebuilding, Whitecloud could be a good trade chip for them to move on.

The Bruins need reinforcements on the right side of their defense, so White Cloud could be a very strong blueliner for the Black and Gold to acquire. If the Bruins acquire him, he could be placed very well on a second pairing with Hampus Lindholm. Additionally, Whitecloud has been a solid defensive player, and acquiring him would give the Bruins another obvious option on the penalty kill.

Another very appealing element of Whitecloud is his contract. He carries an easily affordable cap hit of $2.75 million through the end of the 2027-28 season. This will make him more than just a rental to the Bruins.

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Ultimately, the Bruins are in need of another blueliner, so Whitecloud would be a solid addition to their roster. It will be interesting to see if they sign the Flames defenseman from here.