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

[Fenian24]

Maybe we consider Chandler Stephenson guy has wheels, same age as Lindholm and making 3.25 million, probably gonna see a steep payraise that Vegas may have to juggle with. Alex Wenneberg and Jack Roslovic and Domi are other options. Probably come in cheaper than Lindholm.

Wenneberg and Roslovic are 3rd line centers, they need a number one not another 3rd playing up. Either spend on Lindholm or Stephenson or trade for a number one, that would start with Poitras and Ullmark and depending on the player probably go higher.

I'm not thrilled with any of the center choices as free agents this year but Lindholm is probably the best option.

Lindholm-Coyle-Poitras-Beecher is pretty good depth, Zacha, Frededric or Geekie can move to 3C if Poitras isn't ready.

If Stamkos could still play center it would solve the issue if Tampa doesn't resign him and he would come here, but I can't see Tampa not resigning him or him moving back to center

 

[dugg133]

Wenneberg and Roslovic are 3rd line centers, they need a number one not another 3rd playing up. Either spend on Lindholm or Stephenson or trade for a number one, that would start with Poitras and Ullmark and depending on the player probably go higher.

I'm not thrilled with any of the center choices as free agents this year but Lindholm is probably the best option.

Lindholm-Coyle-Poitras-Beecher is pretty good depth, Zacha, Frededric or Geekie can move to 3C if Poitras isn't ready.

If Stamkos could still play center it would solve the issue if Tampa doesn't resign him and he would come here, but I can't see Tampa not resigning him or him moving back to center

Lindholm still just feels like the obvious fit to me. Last time he played with a winger of Pasta's caliber he was a PPG with over 40 goals. And on top of that he's a great faceoff guy and can play in all situations, that's exactly what we need. The fact that he turns 30 in year 1 of any contract you give him is the only thing that gives me pause, but I just don't really see a better fit then him.

 

[BruinsJoe]

You got inside information?

Simple deduction Watson! He s gonna ask for a raise and the money need to be spend for top 6 players, maybe a D. A lot of young guns are gonna fight for a spot in the bottom 6, no place and no need for him

 

[NDiesel]

I feel pretty confident Poitras will recover lol

He's already 19, time isn't on his side

 

[dugg133]

He's already 19, time isn't on his side

He turned 20 a couple weeks ago, basically has one foot in the grave

 

[DKH]

Simple deduction Watson! He s gonna ask for a raise and the money need to be spend for top 6 players, maybe a D. A lot of young guns are gonna fight for a spot in the bottom 6, no place and no need for him

I see it 180 degrees different

We will find out soon enough

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I was reacting to "if he recovers" like he had brain surgery or something.

Right, he had a procedure most players recover from. Much like if they had knee surgery today most people recover. but on occasion it doesn't happen. Debating whether he'll be ready for the NHL in October is a concern. And if that was the point, then it makes sense.

 

[DiggityDog]

I see it 180 degrees different

We will find out soon enough

Anytime you can get a good low maintenance player that you can play just about anywhere in the lineup you should hold onto that player.

He will get a raise, because obviously, but I can’t see him pricing himself out of Boston. Not to mention the familiarity with the guys and Monty. Any where from $2-3 mill per over 2-3 years is a reasonable fair market deal for him.

 

[goldnblack]

Simple deduction Watson! He s gonna ask for a raise and the money need to be spend for top 6 players, maybe a D. A lot of young guns are gonna fight for a spot in the bottom 6, no place and no need for him

I'd take the other side of that bet. But that's me. It's no guarantee that JVR or Debrusk are back. If neither are, I feel even more comfortable on Heinen being back. It's particularly because of Heinen that they may wind up reluctant to pay any price for Debrusk. The delta on their productions and their salaries...

Heinen vs Lucic, only one can come back. And I think they would rather that be Heinen.

 

[UncleRico]

It would be nice, but they already took Sway to arbitration so I am guessing he is not taking a penny less than he thinks he deserves on his next deal in Boston. I can't imagine Ullmark taking the same deal he is currently on, so I don't see how you avoid committing a $13M minimum to the goalie position. Maybe Sweeney decides it's worth it. There is a case you can make that having that is worth skimping in other places.



Yeah, we're all just speculating here, and it will be interesting to see how the FO handles it.

Sweeney has already decided it’s not worth it. He’s tried trading Ullmark two times that we are aware of.

Management doesn’t want the goalie duo. They want to fill other holes with that cap space.

 

[PB37]

He's already 19, time isn't on his side

He's on the wrong side of 20 now!

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Sweeney has already decided it’s not worth it. He’s tried trading Ullmark two times that we are aware of.

Management doesn’t want the goalie duo. They want to fill other holes with that cap space.

Perhaps, but make no mistake it will not be a pure cap dump, and they will not move him without getting value in return.

 

[bruins4thecup65]

Duchaine would be a great pick up on a two yr deal

 

[UncleRico]

Perhaps, but make no mistake it will not be a pure cap dump, and they will not move him without getting value in return.

Not a cap dump at all. It should be similar to the keumper deal at minimum. 1st, 3rd and b level prospect

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Yeah, he should recover. That said, there is a very good chance he spends some time in Providence next season.

What? Why?

Have you looked at his MRI's lately, ask Josh Morris about shoulder surgery.

He has had this issue for almost two years now and it's a routine surgery. I believe I read it was done immediately and he is already back working out slowly into his routine.

Unless he years something by going ahead to fast he will be fine.

Forbort? That deserves some concern.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

What? Why?

I will address this, and as quote doesn't have context, the response is in return to whether Poitras will spend time in the AHL next year. Poitras had a great start this year. His play slowed down after that and it is very likely they would have sent him down at some point if he had been eligible. Instead they let him go off an play world Juniors, and then he never got going after that and got shut down

Next year he is eligible. If he comes back stronger, and plays at or able the level he played the first 6 weeks of the season he will likely get and keep an NHL spot. If he doesn't it is very likely he will see time in the AHL. And it also depends on what moves the team makes in the offseason of course.

Not a gambling man, but I would say the odds are better than 50/50 he sees time in Providence next year

 

[DKH]

I will address this, and as quote doesn't have context, the response is in return to whether Poitras will spend time in the AHL next year. Poitras had a great start this year. His play slowed down after that and it is very likely they would have sent him down at some point if he had been eligible. Instead they let him go off an play world Juniors, and then he never got going after that and got shut down

Next year he is eligible. If he comes back stronger, and plays at or able the level he played the first 6 weeks of the season he will likely get and keep an NHL spot. If he doesn't it is very likely he will see time in the AHL. And it also depends on what moves the team makes in the offseason of course.

Not a gambling man, but I would say the odds are better than 50/50 he sees time in Providence next year

I think I he should play in AHL

learn from inevitable mistakes in AHL not in NHL

 

[dangermike]

I think I he should play in AHL

learn from inevitable mistakes in AHL not in NHL

I'd like to see poitras follow the lohrei plan from this year with 10ish% more games in the NHL

...but lysell getting literally zero games this year (and merk getting the biggest bullshit callup) has me certain that idk whats gonna happen next yr

 

[bruins4thecup65]

Big Z with two goals against MTL
I want this dude so bad next year

 

[dugg133]

saw someone pose this on the main trade board, curious what people here think. We know teams called about Swayman at the deadline and were flat out turned down. Let's say NJ's first rounder this year falls in around 10th overall, how much would they need to add on top of that before you stop immediately turning it down and start considering it.

 

[bbfan419]

saw someone pose this on the main trade board, curious what people here think. We know teams called about Swayman at the deadline and were flat out turned down. Let's say NJ's first rounder this year falls in around 10th overall, how much would they need to add on top of that before you stop immediately turning it down and start considering it.

If they add Mercer + good prospect.

 

[BamBamCam]

Big Z with two goals against MTL
I want this dude so bad next year

Can't afford him. I think he will be looking for a 5 year deal around 4.5-5 million per season.
You need a Jacob Middleton for 2.5 Million

 

[SPLBRUIN]

saw someone pose this on the main trade board, curious what people here think. We know teams called about Swayman at the deadline and were flat out turned down. Let's say NJ's first rounder this year falls in around 10th overall, how much would they need to add on top of that before you stop immediately turning it down and start considering it.

Not much if anything in my opinion. Not only are you getting a top 10 pick you are also freeing up 5 mil in cap space.

 

[BruinsJoe]

Can't afford him. I think he will be looking for a 5 year deal around 4.5-5 million per season.
You need a Jacob Middleton for 2.5 Million

To add Zad you have to trade Lindholm or Carlo...personnaly i land Lindholm to the moon

 

[KrugAvoy]

I'd do Swayman for 1st+Mercer/Holtz+Casey