The Toronto Maple Leafs need to add a premium third line center to their roster and could look to their rival Boston Bruins for help. The subject of headlines

According to interim coach Joe Sacco, the physical forward is out with an illness. Frederic’s absence leaves the Bruins without one of their most physical players. He has seven goals and seven assists in 47 games. The Bruins are now missing, Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, Cole Koepke and Frederic.

While speaking to reporters, Boston Bruins head coach Joe Sacco shared that forward Charlie Coyle is a game-time decision due to an illness. This was after Coyle was not on the ice for the Bruins ...

After the Bruins' brutal loss, head coach Joe Sacco made some serious changes to the club's lines at practice. After being scratched last game, Oliver Wahlstrom skated on the first line at practice. Morgan Geekie also moved down the middle, while David Pastrnak played at right wing.

Coyle will start the game on the third line on the wing with Matt Poitras, who returns at center and Trent Frederic. Vinni Lettieri will play his first game in Boston this season in Coyle’s regular spot with Elias Lindholm and Brad Marchand. Oliver Wahlstrom will sit out with Coyle available.

The Boston Bruins are set to face off against the Colorado Avalanche on Jan. 25. They will look to stay hot after picking up a big 2-0 win against the Ottawa Senators on Jan. 23.

Thursday, 7 p.m., TD Bank Garden TV: TSN5 Radio: TSN 1200 Odds : Ottawa -260 Bruins +205 WE MEET AGAIN What can the Senators and Bruins do for an encore? To call the Senators’ comeback 6-5 shootout victory over the Bruins to kick off Hockey Day in Canada last Saturday at the Canadian Tire Centre wild would be an understatement.

Whatever it is the Leafs think of their team, they can’t overlook the apparent fragility at the top of their lineup. When all the buyers take that inevitable step forward at the deadline, the Leafs need to make a healthy leap.

The Maple Leafs need a centre and will try to get one before the March 7 NHL trade deadline. Who makes sense? Jonas and CJ weigh in.

In a season already full of frustrating-beyond-belief losses, the first 40 minutes of Monday’s head-to-head with the Sharks had the Bruins lined up for what would’ve been the worst one yet. Knotted up at 2-2,

The Boston Bruins find themselves holding the second Eastern Conference wild card spot. Given the narrow gap, the margin for error is slim and there is a good chance they miss the playoffs.

Boston Bruins recalled Matthew Poitras from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Providence Bruins. This call-up was undoubtedly deserved, as Poitras had eight goals and 20 points in 23 games with Providence following being demoted.