Sure, and that’s perfectly valid and worthy of discussion which is what this whole place is for. Expressing a different view shouldn’t be worthy of being made to feel foolish.
Boston Bruins ‘22-‘23 Bruins roster and trade proposals discussions. IV
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Sure, and that’s perfectly valid and worthy of discussion which is what this whole place is for. Expressing a different view shouldn’t be worthy of being made to feel foolish.
Just for clarification , I feel comparing Gryz to Carlo is like comparing apples to oranges. ONE is a primary Penalty killer the other is very sheltered in the minutes he plays . Limiting the amount of time your two stud D spend doing the heavy lifting on the P.K. goes a long way towards a winning formula . Unless your Stud D greatest asset is in this area. I feel that is not the case for either 73 or 27. There playing time is best served for 5 on 5 ,or power play . Both are quite capable of contributing to the PK . The more you save both from spending to much time on the PK . The more success the Bruins will have
This team is so stupid good. At 62 and live and diving with this team since I was about 12 I have never seen anything like this.
I keep telling myself this can't be happening because I still feel we need a few adjustments to get even better.
I'm also a realist and truly believe most of what's happening is the legendary goaltending we have.
So I hope DS doesn't get comfortable and pulls off a trade that can put us over the top and bring home another cup.
Please feel free to point out if I did, but I fail to see where I made, or attempted to make anyone feel foolish.
I wasn't really comparing them, they just both get the most amount of flack on this board.
WhalerTurnedBruin55
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What's a trade that "puts us over the top?"
Nothing is a guaranty. And the team we have is the one that got us where we are right now. Not saying there ISN'T room for improvement, but moving core players out of that equation doesn't seem like the kinda move that puts us over the top without hurting the existing team in some way.
We move picks/prospects and dump the guys that have been waived throughout the season to make room for upgrades. Grzelyk and Carlo are both tied for second with a +18; and Carlo is averaging the 5th most TOI. I'd say both are core members of this team and lockerroom.
I think moving a pick and/or prospects and dumping Smith or Reilly for 2 versatile vets is the way to go.
Smith finally scored a goal, so maybe his value is above negative? Ideally we move Reilly, but that probably costs more.
Of course I'd love to add a big name like Horvat, Chychryn, etc. I just don't see how it realistically works, unless someone Taylor Hall's themselves to this team.
No, not at all. I was referring to others. Sorry if that wasn’t clear.
neelynugs
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is donnie on the california trip? seems like a good time to sit down with mr verbeek tonight and figure shit out
DominicT
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I'm pretty sure both Neely and Sweeney are there.
No worries - sorry myself if I assumed. Agree debate and discussion is what keeps boards like these fun!
Over the volcano
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Anybody count how many bags Smith packed for this trip?
Every year I say Bruins should make trades. I always say make more to win the cup. This year, as of now no way. Unless it a move to move cap space out or we show a weakness in the next 8 weeks. This team is incredible. They love each other and play as a team like we have never seen before. Nothing is broke and we are a near perfect team.
Baddkarma
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This is a good team. Fun team to watch.
But you match the Bruins up with the Canes, Lightning, or Caps for seven games and you will see alot of this fun 7-1 stuff disappear before our eyes.
Its just playoff hockey. The pressure and physical fore-checking goes way, way up. We all know this.
The Bruins need to add a couple of Dman that can soak up minutes and play a rugged/playoff game.
If the goalie stays hot, the Bruins are real REAL threat this year...
But you match the Bruins up with the Canes, Lightning, or Caps for seven games and you will see alot of this fun 7-1 stuff disappear before our eyes.
Its just playoff hockey. The pressure and physical fore-checking goes way, way up. We all know this.
The Bruins need to add a couple of Dman that can soak up minutes and play a rugged/playoff game.
If the goalie stays hot, the Bruins are real REAL threat this year...
quietbruinfan
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Quite correct, but I would settle for one good, rugged d man.
Yes definitely. The Bruins have so much depth on offense, add a D-man before the playoffs please.
I guess I don't understand the whole Toronto teenager philosophy of OFFENSE OFFENSE OFFENSE.
ap3lovr
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Shattenkirk might be a good add in regards to a rugged d man. Would be close to Smith in cap hit. I kind of want to keep Reilly and Stralman as black aces for the playoffs. We will likely need that depth.
BlackFrancis
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Are there two Shattenkirks in the league? Rugged?
MarchysNoseKnows
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I was going to say…maybe confusing him with McDonagh?
Over the volcano
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Let's try to stay on topic and family friendly.
BruinsFanSince94
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Bruins made the SCF with Grzelcyk on their defensive core. They were one win away from this whole take being null and void.
When it’s that close, it’s a literal coin flip and thus: the Bruins can win a Cup with Grzelcyk and his 3.6M is money well spent.
Let’s be honest, Bruins could win the Cup in 7 and people would complain they couldn’t do it in 6.
DKH
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Grzelcyk made a great pass for Pastrnak third goal and without it no hat trick but that Zegras - Frederic dust up went full bench clearing brawl I’d rather have Jared Tinordi
DKH
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When it comes to Grzelcyk
Bottom line is to win and takes all types - he’s #1 killing plays thru zone as well as outstanding breakout. If you get Chychrun awesome but tell me the move and I’ll opine if it’s possible or feasible and makes team better. People on HF have yet to meet this criteria/ they just want to subtract with no plan - natta.
Bruins fan anti Grzelcyk thought process
‘I don’t like my 2018 Honda my parents gave me because it’s it’s blue I’m going to get rid off it’
Co-worker ‘what are you going to get. You need something dependable with good mileage’
BF anti Grzelcyk ‘No idea but maybe a Range Rover. Black with tinted windows. Or a Dodge Ram. A truck. I may need to bring the leaf bags to the dump if I miss those scheduled Fall pickup days.’
Bottom line is to win and takes all types - he’s #1 killing plays thru zone as well as outstanding breakout. If you get Chychrun awesome but tell me the move and I’ll opine if it’s possible or feasible and makes team better. People on HF have yet to meet this criteria/ they just want to subtract with no plan - natta.
Bruins fan anti Grzelcyk thought process
‘I don’t like my 2018 Honda my parents gave me because it’s it’s blue I’m going to get rid off it’
Co-worker ‘what are you going to get. You need something dependable with good mileage’
BF anti Grzelcyk ‘No idea but maybe a Range Rover. Black with tinted windows. Or a Dodge Ram. A truck. I may need to bring the leaf bags to the dump if I miss those scheduled Fall pickup days.’
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Blowfish
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Great to see Grz/Carlo in the top 5 +/- in the league ahead of all bruins with the exception of number 1 +/1 in the league Lindholm.
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