Boston Bruins 2023-24 Roster and Salary Cap Discussion IX

[Blowfish]

Thoughts on a Marchand Coyle C Garland line?

 

[HustleB]

Thoughts on a Marchand Coyle C Garland line?

Not sure, but I really think Marchand and Coyle are building chemistry. Earlier this year I thought that was not going so well. Now, I am just looking for the right third piece. To me that guy is Frederic, but we need to add something to the bottom 6 if Frederic is not there. He seems to face a similar dilemma that Coyle previously faced.

 

[Blowfish]

Not sure, but I really think Marchand and Coyle are building chemistry. Earlier this year I thought that was not going so well. Now, I am just looking for the right third piece. To me that guy is Frederic, but we need to add something to the bottom 6 if Frederic is not there. He seems to face a similar dilemma that Coyle previously faced.

The idea of a Rat and Water-bug on the same line excites this fan.

 

[The don godfather]

Would love to land pld on the cheap with him having a awful year. Just don't know how we fit that aav? Jake and forbert going other way?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Would love to land pld on the cheap with him having a awful year. Just don't know how we fit that aav? Jake and forbert going other way?

This is the year you don’t have to sell your soul for underperforming bottom six centers Donny.

 

[The don godfather]

This is the year you don’t have to sell your soul for underperforming bottom six centers Donny.

Still think PLD has the tools to be a top center . Love to buy low.

 

[CellyHard]

Would love to land pld on the cheap with him having an awful year. Just don't know how we fit that aav? Jake and forbert going other way?

I would just wait to see if they buyout him out in the summer. He has a NMC clause kick in and is under 26 so the buyout penalty isn’t as much

 

[Blowfish]

Still think PLD has the tools to be a top center . Love to buy low.

He was bad final years in Winnipeg and continues to be bad...It would have to be very low buy with salary retained.

 

[Hookslide]

Thoughts on a Marchand Coyle C Garland line?

That thought just past out of my mind.

 

[NDiesel]

Thoughts on a Marchand Coyle C Garland line?

Thinking for next year? Can't see them moving Garland this year unless they need cap space for another deal.

 

[Hookslide]

Thinking for next year? Can't see them moving Garland this year unless they need cap space for another deal.

Everyone is screaming for size and physicality and you want add Garland, with his contract, no thanks.

 

[NDiesel]

Everyone is screaming for size and physicality and you want add Garland, with his contract, no thanks.

I mean not me personally, but Garland plays a lot bigger than his size. Isn't always about height...

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Everyone is screaming for size and physicality and you want add Garland, with his contract, no thanks.

I want no part of that guy. He would make a great Hab

 

[Oates2Neely]

With the Bruins gaining space next year, and being 1st overall in the NHL this season, you'd have to think that 1st in 2025 is really a 2nd. You overpay for Middleton because you get two playoff runs from him, at a very affordable cap hit, and he adds that element of nasty the backend has been missing. Its a lot but look at what you're getting

They could fall a few spots. Pastrnak was drafted 25th overall. Frederic 29th. Poitras 54th. They need to keep the pick unless it’s for a young-ish player who’ll be here long term in a position of need. Middleton isn’t that guy, as much as I feel he’d be a good add. I wouldn’t give more than a 2nd for him.

 

[The don godfather]

He was bad final years in Winnipeg and continues to be bad...It would have to be very low buy with salary retained.

I'm in .

 

[bob77]

I thought Wotherspoon and Forbort played well together last night. I believe this works because both of them keep everything very simple, and they complement each other. Whereas, either one of them with Shattenkirk brings a whole different dimension to the pairing in that Shattenkirk tries to play more risky and offensive like we have Mc and Lindholm playing, and we just don’t need that on the third pair. I don’t even like Lindholm playing this way half the time as he’s not as versatile as Mc. There’s times when I think he could make the simple play to Carlo sooner but doesn’t while looking for the offensive maneuver and the delay causes a confusion and turnover, etc. Forbort and Wotherspoon because they don’t want to be like Mc tend to not have as many delays and they just keep the play moving.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Thoughts on a Marchand Coyle C Garland line?

My thoughts would be to get Brad with a legit first line center rather than another third line player.

 

[CellyHard]

My thoughts would be to get Brad with a legit first line center rather than another third line player.

Oh man this is bait…

I’ll take another ‘third line player’ who is on track for 70 points

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Oh man this is bait…

I’ll take another ‘third line player’ who is on track for 70 points

It's not bait its fact, Coyle is not a first line player and it will prove out in the end when it matters. We need help there in a massive way if we have ant realistic shot in the playoffs.

 

[Healthy Wrap]

My thoughts would be to get Brad with a legit first line center rather than another third line player.

Ahh yes, the always readily available 1st line center. Why didn’t Sweeney think of that? It’s a brilliant idea!

 

[JRull86]

Still think PLD has the tools to be a top center . Love to buy low.

Buy low on an 8.5 cap hit?

No f***ing thank you.

If he's bought out? Maybe kick the tires, but I think PLD is what he is at this point.

 

[bob77]

Anyone still want Zadorov? Sort of a big lug. I’ve seen him play better though

 

[JCRO]

Still think PLD has the tools to be a top center . Love to buy low.

I cant see this Bruins brass sticking their nose anywhere near this guy. Even if he was bought out.

And they wouldnt have to stick their nose far, cause something about this guy STINKS. He's on his third team and, while I think everyone needs time to adjust to their new team, his deal is already looking scary.

 

[Blowfish]

My thoughts would be to get Brad with a legit first line center rather than another third line player.

What will it take folk to realize Coyle is filling the role just fine...in fact there's mention he could be up for Selke. Ghiesshhhhh.

Everyone is screaming for size and physicality and you want add Garland, with his contract, no thanks.

Everyone?

 

[Blowfish]

I'm in .

LOL. I'm not going to argue with the Godfather... BTW watch series Godfather of Harlem. Good stuff.