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

[GordonHowe]

After coming up short, what’s next?

 

[kthx]

So are we mainly looking for top 2 RW?

Lets make Pulju great again.

 

[JOKER 192]

Montreal radio suggests that Duchene could be offered 7 year/$70 million by the Habs.

Good god that's gross

I think that's really smart , they should do it.

 

[Sheppy]

The Bruins absolutely need a 2 RW.

Marchand - Bergeron - Pastrnak
DeBrusk - Krejci - Trade
Heinen - Coyle - Kuhlman/Trade/Sign
Wagner - Kuraly - Nordstrom/Acciari

 

[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

Jack Studnicka was the player I meant to reference.

 

[The don godfather]

Matt duschene is gonna pop 30 and get 80 points next year. What's not there to like??

 

[JOKER 192]

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?

Cause he's never healthy. I love Kevan Miller the player, Kevan Miller the patient no so much.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Unless you get a top star (Chara-Tavares-Karlsson type), a good player accepting low term or a cheap 1y project, just stay away from UFA. As always.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

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 is a loser. Hope he ends up with the Habs on a 63M/7y contract.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

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

Having good players is never a problem. Surrounding them with good talent with limited money is.

That’s where you need contributing ELC or cheap UFA to fill in.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Montreal radio suggests that Duchene could be offered 7 year/$70 million by the Habs.

Good god that's gross

That would make me very happy.

1993 Forever!

 

[LouJersey]

Duchene is a loser. Hope he ends up with the Habs on a 63M/7y contract.

Does he make Montreal better?

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Does he make Montreal better?

Yes. But not 10M/y worth. And not good enough to make the playoffs.

I hope Florida lands Panarin+Bob. That would leave Habs fighting for 5th place with Buffalo.

Bruins
TB
Tor
Flo
Mtl
Buf
Det
Ott

 

[Spooner st]

Does he make Montreal better?

Yes, on the short term. He's not the type of player that will enjoy being scrutinized on and off the ice on a daily basis.
I don't think that's one of his choices as a destination.

 

[PB37]

There is some good news on the cap front: Beleskey's retained salary ( 1.9 ) and Seidenberg ( 1.16 ) both come off the books after next year, so the Bruins can afford an upcoming Krug raise in 2021-2022 and then some.

 

[GordonHowe]

Duchene is a loser. Hope he ends up with the Habs on a 63M/7y contract.

Why is he a loser? Seriously.

All I know about him is that along with several decent to very good players, he was jettisoned by OTT. And the thing with Marchand. That's it.

Tell me why he's a loser.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

We can’t trade for Duchene until everyone learns to spell his name correctly.

 

[Estlin]

Why is he a loser? Seriously.

All I know about him is that along with several decent to very good players, he was jettisoned by OTT. And the thing with Marchand. That's it.

Tell me why he's a loser.

I'd like to know why JJ thinks that Duchene's a loser too. In my opinion, Boston should put in an offer for his services.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

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.

Would have loved to have had Ritchie vs. that big St. Louis team (or CBJ). He runs hot or cold but I think he is worth trading for as power forwards tend to develop later on in their trajectory.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Why is he a loser? Seriously.

All I know about him is that along with several decent to very good players, he was jettisoned by OTT. And the thing with Marchand. That's it.

Tell me why he's a loser.

Well, because he lost everywhere he went? Colorado became good the second he left? His comments in the cab? Celebrating an EN goal in a non playoffs season because he was hitting a bonus?

Now, tell me why you don’t think he is...

 

[Tbaybruin]

The Bruins absolutely need a 2 RW.

Marchand - Bergeron - Pastrnak
DeBrusk - Krejci - Trade
Heinen - Coyle - Kuhlman/Trade/Sign
Wagner - Kuraly - Nordstrom/Acciari

Couldn’t agree more. I was wrong about many things this year but a was preaching that we get 3 pieces at the dead line. The big one was second line RW. If we had we would have one the cup.

 

[Boston Bandit]

According to this article: No

I don't think they should trade him. He is very underrated and just had an unbelievable season.

 

[smithformeragent]

Unless you get a top star (Chara-Tavares-Karlsson type), a good player accepting low term or a cheap 1y project, just stay away from UFA. As always.

And yet the Bruins as well as others have fallen into the trap of overpaying in terms of cap hit and term with these mid range guys who by years 2/3 are essentially dead weight.

 

[GordonHowe]

Well, because he lost everywhere he went? Colorado became good the second he left? His comments in the cab? Celebrating an EN goal in a non playoffs season because he was hitting a bonus?

Now, tell me why you don’t think he is...

Sir: I was asking an innocent question.

If he has character issues, no thanks.

 

[Boston Bandit]

After coming up short, what’s next?

I effing love Kirk!