Boston Bruins ‘22-‘23 Bruins roster and trade proposals discussions.

[PB37]

Here's a stupid question.....

Why is it that all of the major media outlets (ESPN, NHL.com etc.) continue to show Craig Smith, Trent Frederic, Jakub Lauko as Centermen when I can't recall any of them ever playing that position in Boston? Also, they show Nosek as a LW. I can see the Nosek designation somewhat, because he's played that position occasionally, but the other 3?

According to these sites, we are carrying 7 Cs, 6 LWs and 1 RW. Anyone have any idea what the rationale is on how these guys get categorized? Its not just Boston either. Its other teams as well.

I swear, the NHL is the only professional league where player positions are just so random.

No idea why they never update positioning. Lauko, Smith, and Freddy were all drafted as centers and for whatever reason, websites just roll with it.

 

[Fenian24]

Moving Frederic is fine if Sam Carrick comes to Boston in the trade. I really don't want to go back to Cassidy's team of Lady Byng candidates. I don't think Montgomery does either.

Add toughness don't trade it away unless it is for a better, grittier player

 

[22Brad Park]

Moving Frederic is fine if Sam Carrick comes to Boston in the trade. I really don't want to go back to Cassidy's team of Lady Byng candidates. I don't think Montgomery does either.

Add toughness don't trade it away unless it is for a better, grittier player

When I listen to Monty talk I never sence him as turn the other cheek type coach so he will wants guys capable of dropping mitts,playing tough etc. .I think this coaching change is reaping benefits and I was not happy about Bruce being replaced at 1st either.I am sure Bruins will hit some rough patches but all in all I feel like this group looks refreshed.

 

[shelbysdad]

That’s not the worst case though. Worst case is you waive Smith, not that you have no McAvoy.

Where are you getting the $ to pay for him....It's Smith Reilly or Foligno. Whatever it takes

 

[whitetape]

By March we could be talking Lohrei or a guy who they aquire via trade to serve as the #7 or someone from Providence who improves over the next 4 months.

If Lohrei is the seventh defenseman this year, the D is in far worse shape than it appears to be.

 

[whitetape]

When the time comes, the logical DFA is Smith, unless some sort of trade can be made. Or Stralman, who is below Reilly as a D-man at this point, IMO. Frederic brings size and a certain intimidation potential (not totally realized to date).

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Where are you getting the $ to pay for him....It's Smith Reilly or Foligno. Whatever it takes

I’m saying you can get compliant without trading away a draft pick. By waiving Smith (or sending Foligno back down).

 

[Dizzay]

When healthy:

Marchy-Bergy-Debrusk
Hall-Krejci-Pasta
Zacha-Coyle-Smith
Foligno-Nosek-Greer
Lauko

Gryz-McAvoy
Lindholm-Carlo
Forbort-Clifton
Zboril/Stralman

Ullmark
Swayman

That really leaves Frederic and Reilly without a spot. Now you can argue Reilly and Smith could go and leave Frederic but I think Smith has proven more than Frederic at this point.

Ducks seems like a logical partner......they have 3-2nds and 2-3rds in 2023 draft. I dont see us getting as high as a 2nd but potentially steal one of their 3rds for Freddy and Reilly combined.
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My absolute homer scenario:
To Anh: Looch 20% retained(Cal) 4.2 million, Cal 2nd rounder, Mike Reilly, Trent Frederic
To Cal: Craig Smith
To Boston: Looch 30 % retaiend from Anh 2.94 million

7.15 million gone out the door in Smith, Reilly, and Freddy
2.94 million back with Looch on an expiring contract
4.21 million to activate McAvoy

I think these numbers make it close but I may be off a bit.

 

[Bruinaura]

This is why people early off-season wanted Filip Forsberg as a center. He’s taken like 90 face offs in his career lol.


And two suspensions for slewfoots (slewfeet?).

So Poitras will be the next Marchand. Just has to get the junk out of his system like #63 did

 

[Blowfish]

So does something need to happen today with respect to cap compliance? Or did the Krejci IR thing rectify that?

 

[ap3lovr]

Any chance Reilly being recalled for a showcase? Also curious if Lauko will be tried on the 3rd line in place of Smith. Seems odd to recall both unless something is afoot.

 

[Blowfish]

Any chance Reilly being recalled for a showcase? Also curious if Lauko will be tried on the 3rd line in place of Smith. Seems odd to recall both unless something is afoot.

Hoping to see Lauko have opportunity on the 3rd line.

Lauko, Reilly, Frederic, Smith, picks, all the mix for a trade???

 

[PlayMakers]

I’ll say Reilly and a goalie prospect to Ottawa for Ostapchuck.

Ottawa is familiar with Reilly and gets better with his addition and they get a young goalie for their rebuild.

Bruins are familiar with Ostapchuck because he played with Lysell last year. Bruins get a middling center prospect to replace Studnicka.

 

[DominicT]

So does something need to happen today with respect to cap compliance? Or did the Krejci IR thing rectify that?

IR has no effect on the cap. It only opens up a roster spot.

And nothing "needs" to happen until McAvoy is ready to return.

 

[sarge88]

If Lohrei is the seventh defenseman this year, the D is in far worse shape than it appears to be.

McAvoy, Lindholm, Carlo, Grizz, Clifton is bad shape?

 

[Patdud]

I’ll say Reilly and a goalie prospect to Ottawa for Ostapchuck.

Ottawa is familiar with Reilly and gets better with his addition and they get a young goalie for their rebuild.

Bruins are familiar with Ostapchuck because he played with Lysell last year. Bruins get a middling center prospect to replace Studnicka.

flip DiPietro, he'll never play in the Bruins org, too many goalies already

If Lohrei is the seventh defenseman this year, the D is in far worse shape than it appears to be.

D Depth with Reilly traded and McAvoy back is fine

LD / RD
Lindholm / McAvoy
Grzelcyk / Carlo
Forbort / Clifton
Zboril / Stralman
Achan / Wissman/Berglund etc.

 

[Healthy Wrap]

Stralman

If history has taught us anything, it’s that the Bruins will undoubtedly lose multiple defenseman to injury at some point during the playoffs. I’d much rather our 7th/8th defensemen be Reilly/Stralman than Zboril/Stralman

 

[Arthuros]

Looking at the Ducks defense and wow...Vaak and Drysdale on IR. You may have maybe four NHL caliber defenseman active and three of them are UFA's. You know Klingberg is going to go out of the bunch at the TDL...over 14 mil in cap space.

History working out deals with the Ducks.

My best guess for Reilly's destination

I would be inclined to agree that Reilly to the Ducks makes sense, if only because we literally don't have the manpower (as another poster pointed out, Moore's still injured), and we have to ice two of Benoit, White or Beaulieu right now.

Doesn't Reilly have to clear waivers again in about a week or so?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

If history has taught us anything, it’s that the Bruins will undoubtedly lose multiple defenseman to injury at some point during the playoffs. I’d much rather our 7th/8th defensemen be Reilly/Stralman than Zboril/Stralman

Which D are you trading then? Zboril? Money/cap plays a huge factor here - this year and next year.

 

[Hookslide]

Here's a stupid question.....

Why is it that all of the major media outlets (ESPN, NHL.com etc.) continue to show Craig Smith, Trent Frederic, Jakub Lauko as Centermen when I can't recall any of them ever playing that position in Boston? Also, they show Nosek as a LW. I can see the Nosek designation somewhat, because he's played that position occasionally, but the other 3?

According to these sites, we are carrying 7 Cs, 6 LWs and 1 RW. Anyone have any idea what the rationale is on how these guys get categorized? Its not just Boston either. Its other teams as well.

I swear, the NHL is the only professional league where player positions are just so random.

Fredric was drafted as a center and my thinking is where he would be more productive and comfortable......

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

If history has taught us anything, it’s that the Bruins will undoubtedly lose multiple defenseman to injury at some point during the playoffs. I’d much rather our 7th/8th defensemen be Reilly/Stralman than Zboril/Stralman

When healthy neither of those guys are on the roster.

While it's good to have that kind of depth, Bruins aren't in a position to just have a 3 million dollar 7/8 defenseman kicking around for a rainy day.

We need depth in every position, which what the AHL and cheap contracts should be for. Not guys making 3M+. IF we had more cap space, I'd say sure, whatever, but we don't.

 

[neelynugs]

I would be inclined to agree that Reilly to the Ducks makes sense, if only because we literally don't have the manpower (as another poster pointed out, Moore's still injured), and we have to ice two of Benoit, White or Beaulieu right now.

Doesn't Reilly have to clear waivers again in about a week or so?

would be funny if we traded reilly for john moore

 

[Healthy Wrap]

Which D are you trading then? Zboril? Money/cap plays a huge factor here - this year and next year.

Oh I get that. I'm just not looking forward to watching Zboril in the postseason.

When healthy neither of those guys are on the roster.

While it's good to have that kind of depth, Bruins aren't in a position to just have a 3 million dollar 7/8 defenseman kicking around for a rainy day.

We need depth in every position, which what the AHL and cheap contracts should be for. Not guys making 3M+. IF we had more cap space, I'd say sure, whatever, but we don't.

Totally get that. I just hate the idea of Zboril in the playoffs. Let's just hope we don't have a repeat of the 2017 series vs. Ottawa

 

[DiggityDog]

would be funny if we traded reilly for john moore

Funny in a “when so much terrible shit happens you kind of just laugh maniacally” kind of way?

 

[whitetape]

McAvoy, Lindholm, Carlo, Grizz, Clifton is bad shape?

Not at all. That is a good D. I just don't think Lohrei is close to NHL ready.