The Bruins made their first trade of 2026 on Friday morning when they agreed to trade forward Jeffrey Viel to the Anaheim Ducks for the earlier of their two fourth-round picks (from Detroit and Philadelphia).
Viel played in just 10 games for the Bruins this season, did not have any points, and hadn't played since the December 20 loss to Vancouver. The trade is the first the Bruins have made since they traded for Viktor Arvidsson back on July 1, and is the first in-season trade they have made this year.
The Quebec native played two seasons with the Bruins, and makes his return to the west coast after starting his career with the San Jose Sharks.