Boston Bruins 024-2025 Roster & Salary Cap Discussion VII

[ON3M4N]

1) sign Reinhardt 7x 10
2) Ullmark for Hertl
3)Dakota Joshua 4x 3.25
4)Dillon 3 x3.5
5)Duhaim or Sherwood 3 x1.55
6)Lauko for a 4th
For me bigger and better at C. Room for Potrais
Bigger meaner on D
Better scoring on the wings
Way tougher up front
Cap numbers work well they don’t!!

Yep I over did it Bussi 1 mil Swayman 8 plus

This would work great if the team wasn't $4.5 million over the cap.....and that's only with a 20 man roster

 

[LouJersey]

I would prefer young pieces (Kleven, Greig, Ostapchuk) and or picks over Chychrun. I would rather give OEL a 4 mil deal over 3 years...The future of Boston is Lohrei and Lindholm on the left side, no need to throw another 6-7 mil per over 7 years there.

 

[gerrycheeversmask]

From Vegas I can see William Karlsson as a piece they move for Ullmark.

I'd rather have Barbashev or Hertl.

 

[8thRoundPick]

I would prefer young pieces (Kleven, Greig, Ostapchuk) and or picks over Chychrun. I would rather give OEL a 4 mil deal over 3 years...The future of Boston is Lohrei and Lindholm on the left side, no need to throw another 6-7 mil per over 7 years there.

If we knew OEL was interested in joining the Bruins at that price, I would agree. Sometimes though, a bird in hand is better than 2 in the bush as they say.

 

[Drift]

It is pretty crazy how quickly after the finals that free agency begins. These guys are still going to be hungover and trying to figure out their future.

 

[UncleRico]

I would prefer young pieces (Kleven, Greig, Ostapchuk) and or picks over Chychrun. I would rather give OEL a 4 mil deal over 3 years...The future of Boston is Lohrei and Lindholm on the left side, no need to throw another 6-7 mil per over 7 years there.

I agree with this. If chychrun had been healthier throughout his career I wouldn’t have as big of an issue with it, but a long term deal(5-7years) with a 26 year old who has missed 25% of career games due to bad knees doesn’t sound good to me.

Love the thought of acquiring someone with chychruns talent. Just major reservations on a long term deal. I’d go 4y $26m at the very max, but I’m aware that likely doesn’t get him.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Marc Savard news:

 

[JOKER 192]

How is that what are you in charge of.

I am sure not many have small grinders in their homes, but if you do it is best to grind your burger, fresher and safer.

I'm a chef .

Or I was anyway, I'm retired now.

 

[goalieman40]

Marc Savard news:

It's a shame the organization seems to have no desire to bring him back. Obvious choice to help improve the PP. Wasn't he in STL the same time as Monty?

 

[Hookslide]

I'm a chef .

Or I was anyway, I'm retired now.

I was in the meat business for years, changed from when I started, I also am retired. Two tough businesses to be in.

 

[Greek_physique]

It is pretty crazy how quickly after the finals that free agency begins. These guys are still going to be hungover and trying to figure out their future.

That's why they have agents lol. Should be a fun week and a half after the finals!

 

[24giovanni]

Now that I've finished reading through the thread,

A few thoughts ,

For those worried about Chickrun's knees , it's not the 70's anymore . knee surgeries have a way higher success rate these days. Bobby Orr would have played way longer than he did if he played in this era.

Chickrun would balance out the Bruins D like you can't imagine, just what the doctor ordered. DS is bang pursuing this asset.

Did we all forget why the Bruins overperformed last season? It was Sway and Ullmark , it would work even better with the few upgrades the Bruins can make this season . You're paying the price for Ullmark or keep on walking. I don't give a f*** what anyone's take on this is . pay or move on. If the Sens decide to pass on Ullmark, then what? Bruins have all the leverage , don't be fooled.

Saw Sprong's name come up, really? Aim higher.

Poitras and Pinto have pretty much equal value at this point , which one would you rather face the Panthers with? Not saying trade Poitras , just saying don't disregard Pinto's value . There is room for both.

Not looking to make Lindholm rich, looking to better the team. Anything that starts with an 8 or higher , move on.

Monahan , for the right AAV, could be an asset. (3.75M max )


I see posters apprehensive about certain FA's You should be , there is a reason their teams let them get to FA status.

Poitras has Marc Savard potential in my eyes , but it's gonna take a few years . He will probably surpass Pinto at some point but we are ways from there .

Agreed and like.

 

[GordonHowe]

Colageo: Boston Bruins Face Must-Win Summer

This is the weekend the Boston Bruins change their clocks. Their front office publicly applauded the Boston Celtics for winning Banner 18, all the while cognizant that the Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox have won championships since they did in 2011. The Bruins are now on Boston’s clock, and it’s...

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[617Marine]

The NHL has probably asked to not announce the trade until the Cup is awarded. If an Ullmark contract extension is the only holdup I can't imagine it would take this long. Its either yes or no.

So my guess is that the trade will be made official tomorrow morning.

Remember during Game 4 in ‘07 when A-Rod/Boras announced he was opting out? The MLB lost their absolute minds.

 

[Lord Ahriman]

Colageo: Boston Bruins Face Must-Win Summer

This is the weekend the Boston Bruins change their clocks. Their front office publicly applauded the Boston Celtics for winning Banner 18, all the while cognizant that the Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox have won championships since they did in 2011. The Bruins are now on Boston’s clock, and it’s...

bostonhockeynow.com

BS, it's a must "be a better team", no must "win". For me it's just the second transition year and I hope they get back in true contention in 2025-26.

 

[Oates2Neely]

On Nantucket for work today just ran into a boatload of local talent. Noah Hanifin bachelor party apparently. Eichel Hanifin Yandle only guys I recognized. 5 mins later ran into Matty Berniers who had no idea his fellow NHLers were on island. One or two of those guys would look great in a Bruins jersey

 

[Shoebottom88]

I would prefer young pieces (Kleven, Greig, Ostapchuk) and or picks over Chychrun. I would rather give OEL a 4 mil deal over 3 years...The future of Boston is Lohrei and Lindholm on the left side, no need to throw another 6-7 mil per over 7 years there.

Hate OEL at $4 million. He’s playing 15min/gm in these playoffs. Old. Injury prone. And fake tough guy. Would love the young guys you mentioned though. I don’t mind Chychrun, but please don’t give him a no trade clause Sweeney.

 

[Ratty]

On Nantucket for work today just ran into a boatload of local talent. Noah Hanifin bachelor party apparently. Eichel Hanifin Yandle only guys I recognized. 5 mins later ran into Matty Berniers who had no idea his fellow NHLers were on island. One or two of those guys would look great in a Bruins jersey

I’m sure Bruce is on the island, too. Not to far away for him.

 

[Shoebottom88]

Swayman $7 million

Bussi $1

Guentzel $9

Chychrun $4.5

Duhaime $1.8

Kasteilic $0.8



Marchand Zacha Pasta

Guentzel Coyle Geekie

Frederic Poitras Lysell (Merkulov)

Duhaime Kastelic Brazeau

Chychrun Mcavoy

Lindholm Carlo

Lohrei Peeke



Sway Bussi



Guentzel creates his own offense no matter who his center is in the same way P Kane did. Debrusk won’t fit under the cap, so move Geekie up and give him a chance, maybe he can develop into Knuble., in any case, his numbers won’t be worse than Debrusk’s in the regular season. Then see if Lysell or Merkulov can make it on the 3rd line, can’t keep them in the AHL forever. The 4th line has to be a hammer, Maroon is too slow, and if Ottawa wants Lauko, then Bruins should want Kastelic who is decent on face offs. Duhaime for obvious reasons. See how this lineup develops through the season and make adjustments at the deadline. But I think the extra offense from Guentzel & Chychrun, and the extra toughness on the 4th line will build on last season’s excellent outing.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Swayman $7 million

Bussi $1

Guentzel $9

Chychrun $4.5

Duhaime $1.8

Kasteilic $0.8



Marchand Zacha Pasta

Guentzel Coyle Geekie

Frederic Poitras Lysell (Merkulov)

Duhaime Kastelic Brazeau

Chychrun Mcavoy

Lindholm Carlo

Lohrei Peeke



Sway Bussi



Guentzel creates his own offense no matter who his center is in the same way P Kane did. Debrusk won’t fit under the cap, so move Geekie up and give him a chance, maybe he can develop into Knuble., in any case, his numbers won’t be worse than Debrusk’s in the regular season. Then see if Lysell or Merkulov can make it on the 3rd line, can’t keep them in the AHL forever. The 4th line has to be a hammer, Maroon is too slow, and if Ottawa wants Lauko, then Bruins should want Kastelic who is decent on face offs. Duhaime for obvious reasons. See how this lineup develops through the season and make adjustments at the deadline. But I think the extra offense from Guentzel & Chychrun, and the extra toughness on the 4th line will build on last season’s excellent outing.

It’s not terrible but I will be genuinely disappointed if Zacha, Coyle, and Geekie are the entirety of the “top 6” c core again. Guentz could make it not as much of an issue tbf but that leaves the B’s locked in at C for a little bit and that could backfire.

 

[LouJersey]

Hate OEL at $4 million. He’s playing 15min/gm in these playoffs. Old. Injury prone. And fake tough guy. Would love the young guys you mentioned though. I don’t mind Chychrun, but please don’t give him a no trade clause Sweeney.

Yeah it could be rich, and Boston would have a third pair at about 7.5 mil which may be too much. I would be happy with a couple different players there, but I have liked what I have seen from him.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Hate OEL at $4 million. He’s playing 15min/gm in these playoffs. Old. Injury prone. And fake tough guy. Would love the young guys you mentioned though. I don’t mind Chychrun, but please don’t give him a no trade clause Sweeney.

Then you can't re-sign him.

 

[GordonHowe]

BS, it's a must "be a better team", no must "win". For me it's just the second transition year and I hope they get back in true contention in 2025-26.

I generally like Mick's stuff, as he knows the game and has a famously long memory, but I didn't actually read the article.

Sometimes I post bits just to give people something to check.

 

[PB37]

Hate OEL at $4 million. He’s playing 15min/gm in these playoffs. Old. Injury prone. And fake tough guy. Would love the young guys you mentioned though. I don’t mind Chychrun, but please don’t give him a no trade clause Sweeney.

Most players in that age bracket sign with some form of NTC or NMC. It's a sign of today's free agent atmosphere; players want security and some control over their future.

 

[TCB]

Solid player wished he was a bruin especially early in his career.

Me Too !
Would love Zibanejad as a Bruin