Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney is apparently doing his due diligence ahead of Monday's trade deadline.

Sweeney has been very active speaking with other teams to try and gauge the trade market, according to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun.

Though much of the trade speculation coming out of Boston has revolved around pending unrestricted free agent Loui Eriksson, according to LeBrun the team has also been inquiring about adding pieces, "particularly on defense."

The Bruins hold down the eighth-worst goals against average this season, while giving up an average of 30.5 shots per game.

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When it comes to Eriksson, LeBrun also believes the club has prepared for all three possible scenarios - either trading him, keeping him for a potential Stanley Cup run, or signing him to an extension - going into the deadline.

Boston currently holds the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

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