Boston Bruins 2023-24 Roster and Salary Cap Discussion V

[wintersej]

Assuming the interest is genuine, as I've read it is.

Off season. No need to overpay now.

Risky though. He goes to Florida for a few months, they go on a run, he chills at the beach, he does the math of Florida being able to offer an 8th year…

 

[Alan Ryan]

Rumored source from another poster that I was replying to. So while not direct confirmation, the rumor that was being discussed on Sportsnet is that Hanafin's desire is to end up on the Bruins and sign here long term, which might be making some contenders balk at trading for him if they know he'll just bolt for Boston in the offseason. This could be another Taylor Hall situation where essentially picked his trade destination.

Thank you--outstanding if it happens.

 

[KrejciWinger]

I'm completely fine with moving Lohrei for a top 6 forward (non rental) or a proven d-man.

Reminds me of the Chychrun talk last year, everyone was groaning about "young talent" when there's only a 2 year age difference...

 

[bbfan419]

Read a article today that suggested Hannifan would take pay cut to play for Bruins .The article suggested Grezlyck or Debrusk with Lysell and a later pick could do it.Bruins are definitely talking to Flames

Would have to be Grizz, we would not need him we get Hanifin and we need top 6 forwards.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

JDB, gryz and yes possibly Lysell. If they are smart, Ullmark. Three of the four should go. An Ullmark, JDB packge should get you someone good. Unfortunately they seem set on keeping Ullmark, which means Grz and maybe JDB get sold for parts, for no better than half their value.

 

[Tbaybruin]

Been lurking but not posting this season (work and school), but to me going after Hanifin doesn't make sense. Great player, but we have Lohrei for the second pair with Carlo. Hanifin won't play on the third line. Getting Forbort and Grizz, if that's what Sweeney does, off the cap makes it easier for the Bs to bring in multiple forward talents, hopefully a center, next year. That's where I'd like to see the focus. And signing Swayman.

Maybe you all think Hanifin is better than what Lohrei will be? I understand the move then.

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Next year's draft is going to be fun for Bruin fans.

it will be tons of fun hearing teams say,”congratulations to the Stan Cup champion Boston Bruins.”

Just because I'm asking for as much shade as possible. Any thoughts on trying to buy low (would still cost a decent amount) on Xhekaj?
Disclaimer: I'd say there is a 1% chance of this being able to be done. Can't remember the last Bruins Habs trade but I love this kid and would love to see him as a 6th.
Bring your pitchforks!

Ha this is fantastic. I was going to ask if anyone would give up a protected 2025 1st. Steep but great contract and exactly what we need.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

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it will be tons of fun hearing teams say,”congratulations to the Stan Cup champion Boston Bruins.”


Ha this is fantastic. I was going to ask if anyone would give up a protected 2025 1st. Steep but great contract and exactly what we need.

A protected first for Xhekaj? I must be misreading.

 

[Tbaybruin]

I think I’d the rumours are true that Hanafin is willing to take a pay cut, you really have to consider that. How often can a team get a top 4 defensman on a team friendly contract?

Depends on how friendly

 

[dugg133]

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it will be tons of fun hearing teams say,”congratulations to the Stan Cup champion Boston Bruins.”


Ha this is fantastic. I was going to ask if anyone would give up a protected 2025 1st. Steep but great contract and exactly what we need.

I like Xhekaj. He has a fun story, he's huge, tough as shit, and his defense has steadily improved from last year to the start of this year. But if you want to give up a first for him then you're insane, on a competitive team he's not even an everyday third pair guy yet.

 

[Tbaybruin]

A protected first for Xhekaj? I must be misreading.

Nope. I watch a lot of the Habs. He keeps getting better. Tough can skate and is surprisingly (sorry iPad malfunction)

A protected first for Xhekaj? I must be misreading.

6’4 238 lbs. skates well tough as nails and surprisingly a good puck mover. 22yo. I watch most of the Hab games. He’s getting better and is exactly what this team needs.

 

[Tbaybruin]

I like Xhekaj. He has a fun story, he's huge, tough as shit, and his defense has steadily improved from last year to the start of this year. But if you want to give up a first for him then you're insane, on a competitive team he's not even an everyday third pair guy yet.

Sorry do you watch him play? The first is what it would cost. Ask a Habs fan. You do know he’s a late bloomer and only 22?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Sorry do you watch him play? The first is what it would cost. Ask a Habs fan. You do know he’s a late bloomer and only 22?

There’s a whole thread on the main board about him and his value. Other than a couple Habs fans, virtually no one thinks he’s worth a first. A third is pretty much the consensus.

 

[Tbaybruin]

There’s a whole thread on the main board about him and his value. Other than a couple Habs fans, virtually no one thinks he’s worth a first. A third is pretty much the consensus.

Fair enough. I value him more then others. I feel his upside is high.

 

[easton117]

Depends on how friendly

If the cost centres around any two of Debrusk, Lysell and Grizz you call Amazon. Get them to send a large shoebox and jam them in it. Three day ship that thing to Calgary.


Pony up for a first class ticket for Hanifin and have his next contract warm on the landing pad.

They can ignore their defence for the next half decade from there.

 

[Kazcram]

I loved Greg Campbell and would kill to have a clone of him on this Bruins team. He might have been with Milbury and Steve Leach as one of the worst fighters in Bruins history but he played with more balls than this whole team combined.

100% spot on

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Fair enough. I value him more then others. I feel his upside is high.

I wouldn’t give up a first either.

But if I was a Habs fan, I wouldn’t settle for anything less.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I wouldn’t give up a first either.

But if I was a Habs fan, I wouldn’t settle for anything less.

That may be true. But they have a ton of young defenders who are going to need to play. And while he obviously can fight, he really hasn’t shown anything to say he’s going to be anything other than a bottom pair defender at best.

 

[quietbruinfan]

I see the mods are at it again.....Good for them. Just remember, Grz and JDB are ufas that will not return. Ullmark is replaceable by Bussi imo and several teams really need goaltending...Ullmark is your headliner and you attach one or both of the others to say Edm or Cgy who need goalers and have interesting players. Cgy is not a perfect fit like EDM, but Markstrom is out a few weeks, Wolf is unproven, and they do not like Vlader anymore. NJ and a couple other teams could use serious goalie upgrades. Do it while you can.

 

[ON3M4N]

I see the mods are at it again.....Good for them. Just remember, Grz and JDB are ufas that will not return. Ullmark is replaceable by Bussi imo and several teams really need goaltending...Ullmark is your headliner and you attach one or both of the others to say Edm or Cgy who need goalers and have interesting players. Cgy is not a perfect fit like EDM, but Markstrom is out a few weeks, Wolf is unproven, and they do not like Vlader anymore. NJ and a couple other teams could use serious goalie upgrades. Do it while you can.

Ullmark has a 16 team NTC and his agent is smart enough to provide a list that essentially makes it a full NTC.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Ullmark has a 16 team NTC and his agent is smart enough to provide a list that essentially makes it a full NTC.

I am aware of that but even taking the Canadian teams off the list, I think there will be a small market of NJ, LA, and probably CBJ, and an outside chance of Pitt .

 

[HustleB]

JDB, gryz and yes possibly Lysell. If they are smart, Ullmark. Three of the four should go. An Ullmark, JDB packge should get you someone good. Unfortunately they seem set on keeping Ullmark, which means Grz and maybe JDB get sold for parts, for no better than half their value.

If I expected them to lose as consistently as you do, I would also want them to trade core roster players to ignite the rebuild. However when your in first place I find the best value is generally to invest in what you have. So I may move DeBrusk or even possibly Ulmark in a pure hockey deal to improve the team but I doubt those deals are even available.

 

[Tbaybruin]

I wouldn’t give up a first either.

But if I was a Habs fan, I wouldn’t settle for anything less.

Nice logical conversation. The board needs more of this. Thanks

 

[quietbruinfan]

If I expected them to lose as consistently as you do, I would also want them to trade core roster players to ignite the rebuild. However when your in first place I find the best value is generally to invest in what you have. So I may move DeBrusk or even possibly Ulmark in a pure hockey deal to improve the team but I doubt those deals are even available.

They need centers, a scoring wing and toughness. You have to give to get, and you have two UFAS who are not returning. You do the math.

 

[HustleB]

They need centers, a scoring wing and toughness. You have to give to get, and you have two UFAS who are not returning. You do the math.

If a number 1 center was available I’d consider the move. I might even consider it for a 1 line wing.

If we deal with Calgary for Lindholm I would expect DeBrusk to be in the deal.

 

[GordonHowe]

Risky though. He goes to Florida for a few months, they go on a run, he chills at the beach, he does the math of Florida being able to offer an 8th year…

Perhaps. But I don't see it.

If NH is going anywhere, and if the hockey gods conspire, he's coming home.

OT: Still looking for thump/intimidation in season, but they won't get much unless they do their homework. Which, it must be said, Harvard Don generally does.