Boston Bruins 2023-24 Roster and Salary Cap Discussion IVX-post TDL

[SPLBRUIN]

Chandler Stephenson of Vegas is another realistic target at center, not sure who is more preferable, him or Lindholm.

 

[CDJ]

give me Stephenson, monster cup run last year

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

We don't really have the space to sign all 3 of Hanifin, Lindholm, and Debrusk. Like let's say they trade Ullmark without taking any salary back, sign Swayman at 7mil like has been reported, and sign Bussi to backup at like 800k. That leaves you with this:
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If you account for one healthy scratch at both forward and defense both making 800k, that would leave us with a touch under 18mil to fill those 3 hole. Which seems like a lot until you realize that Hanifin and Lindholm are most likely gonna be making like 14 to 15mil combined. Just don't see a way where they end up being able to sign all 3.

Why wouldn't the 15M plus Lysell/Merkulov work? Or the 15M plus a vet JVR type? Especially with the cap expected to grow again next summer...

 

[dugg133]

Chandler Stephenson of Vegas is another realistic target at center, not sure who is more preferable, him or Lindholm.

Lindholm is the much better fit IMO. Better defensively, better at faceoffs, plays the bumper on the PP.

Why wouldn't the 15M plus Lysell/Merkulov work? Or the 15M plus a vet JVR type? Especially with the cap expected to grow again next summer...

It would work, I was just saying we don't have enough space to sign all 3 of Debrusk, Lindholm, and Hanifin.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Lindholm is the much better fit IMO. Better defensively, better at faceoffs, plays the bumper on the PP.


It would work, I was just saying we don't have enough space to sign all 3 of Debrusk, Lindholm, and Hanifin.

Right my bad. Skipped ahead there.

 

[CellyHard]

Ya not enough room for Lindholm, Hanifin and JD.

I think the obvious move is to let JD walk and give Lysell a shot. Resign Heinen who can fill in up there.

Not a fan of Maroon and Brazeau on the 4th line either. Way too slow

 

[Hookslide]

Ya not enough room for Lindholm, Hanifin and JD.

I think the obvious move is to let JD walk and give Lysell a shot. Resign Heinen who can fill in up there.

Not a fan of Maroon and Brazeau on the 4th line either. Way too slow

How much to resign Heinen ?

 

[HustleB]

Not a fan of Maroon and Brazeau on the 4th line either. Way too slow

Yeah I would go with Boquist and bump one of those two or Lauko to 13th forward.

 

[CellyHard]

Yeah I would go with Boquist and bump one of those two or Lauko to 13th forward.

It might be worth looking at FA too like one of Duhaime/Trenin assuming Colorado doesn’t sign both. Duhaime has a serious motor I really like his game

 

[PB37]

Lindholm is the much better fit IMO. Better defensively, better at faceoffs, plays the bumper on the PP.


It would work, I was just saying we don't have enough space to sign all 3 of Debrusk, Lindholm, and Hanifin.

I'm fine with either guy but I think Stepheson will get a more manageable contract while Lindholm is going to get more based on his work from the 2018-2022 seasons. IMO, Stephenson has been on par if not better than Lindholm the past two seasons.

 

[shelbysdad]

Really, do you think he is going to play for less than a million next contract ? Every time he has a good season he declines the next. I also might add that you are probably one of the many yelling about playing the kids, do you want to take ice time away from Beecher ,Frederic, Boqvist, Geekie, and others that might rise up to the big time. The Bruins are going to have cap space next year to fill other needs other then what Heinen fills, who they have players that can do what he does. Heinen's first go round in this town I honestly thought he was going to be a big player for the Bruins, I do not feel that way now, move on from him.

Do you think it's going to cost $3 M ?

I'm probably one of the many? Talk about a vague statement

 

[dugg133]

I'm fine with either guy but I think Stepheson will get a more manageable contract while Lindholm is going to get more based on his work from the 2018-2022 seasons. IMO, Stephenson has been on par if not better than Lindholm the past two seasons.

Stephenson is a pretty bad defensive player that the Knights protect by playing Stone on his wing. Good player, but I'm just not sure he's a guy you can have as Pasta's center and I think that needs to be the goal of any center we potentially acquire this offseason.

Lindholm is the much safer bet IMO, even if he costs a little more.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

One thing for sure, I really don't want to see the Bruins spend every single penny on the cap next year. Even if it is just 1 million dollars less for the 23 man. Need to have the flexibility to do something during the season. I got really , really sick of not having the best players on the ice at times this year, because they cost 75K too much

 

[Lord Ahriman]

Last 4 seasons:

Stephenson

GP = 274
G = 65
A = 140
PTS = 205 (0.748)
FO% = 53.1
BLK = 166
HIT = 221


Lindholm

GP = 286
G = 96
A = 136
PTS = 232 (0.811)
FO% = 54.2
BLK = 188
HIT = 297


I still think Lindholm should be our guy.

 

[CDJ]

I will say the price on Lindholm is probably falling to the point where it’s a lot less of a risk

 

[Carl Hungus]

I will say the price on Lindholm is probably falling to the point where it’s a lot less of a risk

Has he been that bad in Van? I watch Nucks games whenever they play against a good team, but admittedly didn't notice him very much. I guess that's indicative of his fit/play over there?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Has he been that bad in Van? I watch Nucks games whenever they play against a good team, but admittedly didn't notice him very much. I guess that's indicative of his fit/play over there?

7 points in 19 games with a minus 5. And that’s probably generous based on how Canucks fans feel about him.

 

[Carl Hungus]

7 points in 19 games with a minus 5. And that’s probably generous based on how Canucks fans feel about him.

I got curious and just paid a visit to the Nucks board and read their thread on it. Looks like a lot of "lack of compete" comments with underwhelming production. Solid positionally and at the dot, but a bit invisible.

I'll take it with a grain of salt because I know how HFboards can be, but definitely not looking good if the ask is $7M with term

 

[bruins4thecup65]

We gotta grab Colin Graff ncaa

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I got curious and just paid a visit to the Nucks board and read their thread on it. Looks like a lot of "lack of compete" comments with underwhelming production. Solid positionally and at the dot, but a bit invisible.

I'll take it with a grain of salt because I know how HFboards can be, but definitely not looking good if the ask is $7M with term

The Canucks fans in one of my chats - who are as sane as Canucks fans can be - have been completely underwhelmed with him and wanted them to flip him at the deadline.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

The Canucks fans in one of my chats - who are as sane as Canucks fans can be - have been completely underwhelmed with him and wanted them to flip him at the deadline.

I truly wonder what he's going to get. Not a lot of options out there. But he hasn't looked much better than a run-of-the-mill 2nd line C for the last two seasons.

Maybe a team like CBJ breaks the bank for him? I don't know. I don't like the idea of big $$$ long-term to bring him to Boston though.

 

[Clode]

It might be worth looking at FA too like one of Duhaime/Trenin assuming Colorado doesn’t sign both. Duhaime has a serious motor I really like his game

Was hoping they'd nab Duhaime at the deadline

 

[22Brad Park]

Ya not enough room for Lindholm, Hanifin and JD.

I think the obvious move is to let JD walk and give Lysell a shot. Resign Heinen who can fill in up there.

Not a fan of Maroon and Brazeau on the 4th line either. Way too slow

Bruins are going to trade Ullmark consensus opinions and free up some more cash.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Bruins are going to trade Ullmark consensus opinions and free up some more cash.

I hope they don't.

 

[PB37]

We gotta grab Colin Graff ncaa

Bruins get heat for not having a " true " top line center but a free agent kid like Graf probably has a hard time seeing where he would be able to fit in the hierarchy of Bruins centers because of the sheer depth. Zacha, Coyle, Poitras, Geekie, Frederic, Beecher, Boqvist can all play the center position... tough spot for Graf to make an impact if he's looking to go straight to the NHL.