Trent Frederic isn't signed beyond this season. The Bruins must make a decision on his future with the team ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline.

The Bruins are heading in the wrong direction, so let's look at three players who could be traded by the deadline.

The Boston Bruins may be currently in a playoff position, but it's difficult to see where they could land come March. That doesn't mean they'll rule out augmenting the lineup to stay competitive.

BOSTON — Two weeks ago team president Cam Neely said the Bruins would view the approaching trade deadline down two paths. Based on how they played from then until March 7, the team would make plans to be buyers and plans to be sellers and then decide which was the more prudent path.