Pre-Game Talk: 2019 UFA "Silly Season" to officially open on July 1st

[BigGoalBrad]

Exactly. I can't believe there are people here that want Backes to stay. Same with Kevan Miller. It's insane.

Well the GM has to say it for there to be a chance of a trade.

I also think we have no other option than to tell Backes he will never play another game in Boston and he has to collect his salary in Providence. With how frontloaded the deal was he might retire.

Also sounds like its a given that Moore and Miller are starting the season on LTIR so thats 5.3 mil we can be over to start the year. I just want Mojo inked at the Eberle number and us to add either UFA or a trade. We need depth the top forwards are old but luckily they don't cost much.

The more I think about it the more an SJ trade makes sense. They need players back on small contracts.

You think a guy like Cehlarik wouldn't be of HUGE value to them with their cap crunch? Or Gryz @1.4? Would love to nab a couple of the guys they are losing.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

Holy ****! Krejci at 7 or Duchene at 10. If you’d still take Duchene then I don’t know what to tell ya.

Sure but Duchense is the perfect age to give a 7 year contract to you're only risking maybe 1 bad year dude was a #3 overall pick and makes every team Canada and won't cost assets. What did Ottawa give up to get him again!?!? Like Karlsson makes no sense for us unless you want to trade Bergeron for a superstar or something which isn't happening.

2 more years of DK at 7 is ideal. Gonna be a tough call what you do in 2 summers or even next when hes eligible for an extension. Extending Seidenberg a year early and closing the door on Boychuks tenure might have cost us a cup when you look back considering he broke down before teh extension started.

But yeah I'm thrilled to have DK back next year. Hopefully next summer he isn't looking for a raise or term and we just bump him out prematurely by a year or two and don't have to deal with any chatter about his pending free agency and trading him at the deadline etc.

 

[LouJersey]

Holy ****! Krejci at 7 or Duchene at 10. If you’d still take Duchene then I don’t know what to tell ya.

Never was a huge Duchene fan but loved his game in the play-offs. Good have been a mirage. Would hate to see Krejci go, but would also rather be a year to soon then a year too late

 

[Mainehockey33]

Never was a huge Duchene fan but loved his game in the play-offs. Good have been a mirage. Would hate to see Krejci go, but would also rather be a year to soon then a year too late

Duchene was great in the playoffs, but other than that he’s pretty much scored less than Krejci every year, or it’s close. Not sure how his defensive game compares to Krejci but I like DK’s two way game. Signing Duchene to 10M AAV when you already have a guy that gives you that production, is loved in the locker room, and has a good two way game at 3M less makes no sense to me. I’d rather draft and develop Krejci’s replacement because I think we have 5 or so years to do it.

 

[LouJersey]

Duchene was great in the playoffs, but other than that he’s pretty much scored less than Krejci every year, or it’s close. Not sure how his defensive game compares to Krejci but I like DK’s two way game. Signing Duchene to 10M AAV when you already have a guy that gives you that production, is loved in the locker room, and has a good two way game at 3M less makes no sense to me. I’d rather draft and develop Krejci’s replacement because I think we have 5 or so years to do it.

I get it. Not saying I would sign MD, but you also have to wonder what Krejci will give you consistently here on out. I'd def stick w him his final two seasons.

 

[GordonHowe]

For those mentioning Ferland, how about Nick Ritchie? Four years younger, scored at over .5ppg this season and seems to be on the outs with the Ducks. I'm not pining for either player, Josh Anderson is the only guy I really would love to have that plays that physical style of game. But if we are going to add someone like that, Ritchie is younger, shouldn't cost much to acquire and is much cheaper salary wise than Ferland. He was a high draft pick and has some untapped skill.

I would hate to see the Bruins overpay Ferland.

You added something to the conversation. Thanks; will check.

 

[Troublesome 85]

11M for Karlsson ?

LOL

 

[GordonHowe]

Who here actually wants Backes to stay?

Miller doesn't even belong in the same sentence. He's a good defenseman

Yes. When he's healthy. Which is almost never. I have nothing against Kevan, but if he's not on the ice for months at time, he can't help the Bruins.

According to Sweeney, David Backes will not be bought out.

 

[GordonHowe]

If you actually think that Duchene trade was a simple contract dump you're naive. Also, if Columbus were interested in retaining him then they'd be vocal about it and from what I've read, they seem content to let him walk.

Sorry but Matt Duchene is the antithesis of what a Bruins player is

Okay. Direct me to the dirt.

 

[Trap Jesus]

Nearly $53 million for 7 players on the Sharks for the next 3 seasons minimum. That is one expensive core.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Nearly $53 million for 7 players on the Sharks for the next 3 seasons minimum. That is one expensive core.

The core isnt exposed. Youre delusional. Go to the infirmary.

 

[GordonHowe]

Why is CBJ in cap hell?

And it's been stated before, sending Backes to Providence saves the Bruins more cap then buying him out. $1,050,000 versus $333,333

My impression was that CBJ has a lot on its plate in terms of paying for their "all in at the deadline" move. "Cap hell" was the wrong phrase; sorry about that.

So, do you believe they would send Backes down? This is a question.

 

[GordonHowe]

I don't think he's saying trade Coyle. I think he's saying acquiring him to play with Coyle

Thanks for the clarification.

Was it you or all three of the Amigos that spoke highly of Trent Frederick? I assume you would want to keep him?

 

[GordonHowe]

Duchene was great in the playoffs, but other than that he’s pretty much scored less than Krejci every year, or it’s close. Not sure how his defensive game compares to Krejci but I like DK’s two way game. Signing Duchene to 10M AAV when you already have a guy that gives you that production, is loved in the locker room, and has a good two way game at 3M less makes no sense to me. I’d rather draft and develop Krejci’s replacement because I think we have 5 or so years to do it.

Five?

 

[SPLBRUIN]

His "lack of defense" just doesn't make any sense to me. Anyone that has watched him consistently knows that's he's actually pretty good defensively. Far better than Krug in his own zone.

I have seen plenty of Karlsson living here in Ottawa, no way he is better then Krug in his own end.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Five?

I think Krejci can be a productive player for 5 more years.

 

[DominicT]

Thanks for the clarification.

Was it you or all three of the Amigos that spoke highly of Trent Frederick? I assume you would want to keep him?

When we did that podcast just after the draft, none of us hated the pick, but all three of us preferred Alex DeBrincat

As for keeping him, I do know that he was one of the guys the Blues targeted for Schenn and the Bruins wouldn't part with him

 

[Over the volcano]

Exactly. I can't believe there are people here that want Backes to stay. Same with Kevan Miller. It's insane.

It’s always about the cost - if it costs more to trade Backes than he’d be worth as a player in the system then hells yeah you keep him. KMiller is a valuable defenseman when healthy - what’s the point in giving that away when we’ve seen how important defensive depth is?

 

[DominicT]

My impression was that CBJ has a lot on its plate in terms of paying for their "all in at the deadline" move. "Cap hell" was the wrong phrase; sorry about that.

So, do you believe they would send Backes down? This is a question.

I know you read Kirk's blog. Stay tuned to that over the next day or so. I'll be contributing my thoughts on Backes and every option available to the Bruins in that piece. (along with all cap ramifications)

 

[GordonHowe]

I think Krejci can be a productive player for 5 more years.

I'm not so sure but then again I've mostly been wrong about DK's value & production for the B's.

I do think it incumbent upon Sweeney to see what's out there. I'm not certain how much longer the 2011 core can carry the club. I'm also not certain they'll be back to the finals anytime soon.

 

[GordonHowe]

I know you read Kirk's blog. Stay tuned to that over the next day or so. I'll be contributing my thoughts on Backes and every option available to the Bruins in that piece. (along with all cap ramifications)

Okay, thanks. See if you can get Mr. Duthie's microphone volume rejiggered for the next Amigos podcast!

 

[DominicT]

Okay, thanks. See if you can get Mr. Duthie's microphone volume rejiggered for the next Amigos podcast!

This won't be a podcast. Too much information to put into a podcast. It will actually require reading I'm afraid.

 

[Tbaybruin]

If the Bruins deal Krejci and his 71 points because so many Bruins fans on twitter are butt hurt I’ll be disappointed but the silver lining is I’ll be free all of next May to work on my yard

Ha friggin awesome

 

[GordonHowe]

When we did that podcast just after the draft, none of us hated the pick, but all three of us preferred Alex DeBrincat

As for keeping him, I do know that he was one of the guys the Blues targeted for Schenn and the Bruins wouldn't part with him

Wait a minute. I think I'm confusing Frederic with the fellow who was cut in camp/pre-season, the guy with major leadership qualities & sandpaper. Can't find his name on the PRO roster.

This was the guy -- I believe -- you all thought was someone to watch, someone the Bruins might turn to in future. He auditioned for third line C, I think.

 

[GordonHowe]

This won't be a podcast. Too much information to put into a podcast. It will actually require reading I'm afraid.

Yes, I gathered. Future reference.