Management 2020 Off-Season Proposals , trade, sign, kick to curb IV
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Over the volcano
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Are they really going to let both Krug and Chara walk to bring in nothing on the back end? That’s two of their top 3. I’m all for giving the kids a chance, but can’t expect the team to lean on them the way they did on Krug and Z
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Seems they will. Screw it, why not. They’re missing 2/3 of they’re top line. Let’s see what they have. Everyone argues about Zboril, Louzon, and Vac. Good time as any to see.
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Someone suggested Debrusk, Vaak and Studnicka for Laine and Lowry on the rumor board. I would pull the trigger and never look back. Thoughts?
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Of course you do this trade. This is the type of transaction that Sweeney is pursuing I believe. If he signs Hoffman to a 1 year deal, then the focus is on a LD only and then I believe he goes after Hannifin.
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That would be the ask, yes of course.
Laine publicly asking out, and the general cap concerns around the league. IF he's moved, probably looking at the next Thornton or Seguin trade botch about to happen. Maybe it will work out long term for them, but I doubt it'll be fair value coming back. Hopefully WPG is smart enough to at least get picks back...
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Bergy's take on the team:
So if you reflect on losing to Tampa, having players come and go, how do you view where things stand with the team?
Every year, you have to look at it and analyze what happened. This past year, especially, was a lot different. The way we played the first 70 games and how we were improving as well was very promising. The bubble didn’t go the way we would have hoped for. It was a different setting. I don’t want to put too much emphasis on that. That being said, we have to learn, improve, get better and put everything in perspective to see what needs to improve. For us as a team, I’m positive. That’s how I look at it. Yes, there’s pieces that are moving around. It’s unfortunate. It’s the toughest part of this business, losing guys. But then other guys are coming in. It’s new opportunities for the younger guys, the up-and-coming guys that are now called upon to take the next step. You can’t count those guys out. It’s something we’ve tried to build here in Boston where those guys can thrive, come in and be part of something bigger than themselves. Hopefully we can do that this year. There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. We should appreciate that we can look forward to a season at some point, even though it’s different. I look at the positives.
Patrice Bergeron reflects on arrivals, departures and the Bruins in transition
The whole article is good.
So if you reflect on losing to Tampa, having players come and go, how do you view where things stand with the team?
Every year, you have to look at it and analyze what happened. This past year, especially, was a lot different. The way we played the first 70 games and how we were improving as well was very promising. The bubble didn’t go the way we would have hoped for. It was a different setting. I don’t want to put too much emphasis on that. That being said, we have to learn, improve, get better and put everything in perspective to see what needs to improve. For us as a team, I’m positive. That’s how I look at it. Yes, there’s pieces that are moving around. It’s unfortunate. It’s the toughest part of this business, losing guys. But then other guys are coming in. It’s new opportunities for the younger guys, the up-and-coming guys that are now called upon to take the next step. You can’t count those guys out. It’s something we’ve tried to build here in Boston where those guys can thrive, come in and be part of something bigger than themselves. Hopefully we can do that this year. There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. We should appreciate that we can look forward to a season at some point, even though it’s different. I look at the positives.
Patrice Bergeron reflects on arrivals, departures and the Bruins in transition
The whole article is good.
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I don't really understand the pursuit of Hoffman on a 1 year deal, other than trading Debrusk for D help. You're going to have the same issue up front the following year, unless they think they can nab Hall (doubt it now). Only LD I can think of that I would love to acquire, and OK with losing Debrush, would be Hanifan. Not going to happen.
It's been a disaster offseason for Boston.
If they think they can sell me on Zboril, Lauzon, Vaakanainen being ready to play LD with Carlo, they can f*** off. Those guys need at least another year before taking on that load.
It's been a disaster offseason for Boston.
If they think they can sell me on Zboril, Lauzon, Vaakanainen being ready to play LD with Carlo, they can f*** off. Those guys need at least another year before taking on that load.
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The plus of pursuing him is this partially. Think of the 1st and/or prospect that it usually costs to acquire a player like Hoffman at deadline. Free rental, not taking up a slot for expansion. Gives him history with the team if he chooses to re-sign AFTER expansion.
Theres other holes on this team... but getting a top 6 winger for free now, is a good move...
rocketdan9
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Another year where?
They are done with the AHL.
So if you mean a year with the NHL club. Well this is the season they are getting their opportunities
rocketdan9
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I don't think Hoffman is coming here....for the simple fact that he is going to want to play of the 1st PP. He gains half of his points on the PP.... Can't see the Bruins asking Marchand to sit
The better fit imo is Cirelli. But would Sweeney have the guts to offer sheet him ??
The better fit imo is Cirelli. But would Sweeney have the guts to offer sheet him ??
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rocketdan9
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You know the rumor is that Arizona wanted Stud. But Bruins balked...so that could have been your 1st LD
For sure Cirelli and OEL would help fill in the gap
Barzal would not have a spot in the lineup unless the Bruins traded Krejci.
Krejci can play RW or even lower down the line up. Sorry, I'm not gonna be deferential to a 34-year-old guy just because he's been with the organization a long time over the 23-year-old number 1 center. Krejci was already displaced in terms of 5-on-5 ice time by Coyle, I see no reason why the organization would cater to him if they're honest about actually trying to win.
veganbruin
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What does everyone here think of Vince Dunn? He’s 6 feet, LHD, put up nice point totals the last two seasons. Blues are strapped and just signed Krug, maybe we can get him for a nice prospect and pick.
WhalerTurnedBruin55
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There's no way Bruins get Barzal without a time machine at this point. And in 2020, if they could, no one in their right mind would/should pass over acquiring Barzal because they have a 34 year old #2 center who seems to be more complementary at this stage in his career. I think there's zero chance we see Barzal in a Bruins jersey while Sweeney is GM.
Why not keep the prospect and pick?
As you said, Blues are strapped. Think they can match an OS?
veganbruin
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What would the picks be? I don’t know what the structure is like for offer sheets. Your prolly right tho.
WhalerTurnedBruin55
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Depending on which pick and which prospect (if it's more/less valuable than the OS compensation). How much do we have to pay and what's the compensation for the Blues NOT matching. The offersheet would have be high enough for the Blues not to match. Under Sweeney, one of the things I've actually thought he's done well at, was re-signing his own guys to reasonably contracts. This doesn't seem to fit his MO, especially since I think he may have (hopefully) learned his less from the Beleskey/Backes situations from the past.
veganbruin
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I agree that would be the ask but value wise Pasta is better than Laine and signed to the best contract in the NHL aside from maybe Arvidsson.
I don't think Laine would be very happy on the Bruins with Pasta ahead of him. I think he wants to be the 1st line go to goal scorer wherever he goes.
Beleskey/Backes were free agent signings. OS is different. The guy is ours if the team cannot match.
Blues are more than a million over the cap. An offer sheet between~2 - 4 million would cost us a third rounder. So all it takes are the huevos to make the offer.
Edit: last paragraph; it’s actually a second rounder. Still, a small price to pay for the LHD we need.
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