On June 3, 1955, Bonin was dealt in a blockbuster trade to the Boston Bruins along with teammates Terry Sawchuk, Vic Stasiuk and Lorne Davis in exchange for Ed Sandford, Real Chevrefils, Norm Corcoran, Gilles Boisvert and Warren Godfrey.
On June 3, 1955, Bonin was traded to the Boston Bruins as part of a trade that involved several players.  The deal included players like Terry Sawchuk, Vic Stasiuk, and Lorne Davis, who were sent to the Bruins in exchange for Ed Sandford, Real Chevrefils, Norm Corcoran, Gilles Boisvert, and Warren Godfrey.