Boston Bruins 2023-24 Roster and Salary Cap Discussion VIII

[8thRoundPick]

Maybe the scouts are there to scout the sends before they play them tonight.

Chris Johnston from TSN was mentioning how the pro scout meetings within teams are happening soon so they can plan for the deadline - just makes sense that the scouts get to as many games as possible right now on potential targets, even if they aren't actively looking to trade for said player.

 

[BruinDust]

Would we do 1.5 years of a Sean Kuraly reunion? I’m not sure where his game is at now a days, but you can imagine he would be a good playmate for Beecher next year and a Beecher upgrade for this year if he is still capable.

I wouldn't touch Kuraly because of that extra year.

But I'd love to talk to CBJ about 27-year old UFA-to-be Jack Roslovic and Ivan Provorov.

Roslovic is having a down year but CBJ are awful. Pretty solid production the 3 years prior. Right-handed shot can play W or C. Would just add another capable versatile everyday forward to a group that could use a couple more. Young enough that if you get him in here and it works out they could look at extending him at good value.

Provorov is signed for one more year at a reasonable number (with some room left for rentention). He's never going to achieve what people thought his potential was a Top 10 pick, but I've always felt his game would be suited to a zone-type defensive system like the Bruins employ. Not the quickest set of feet but he's strong and sturdy and not awful with the puck.

Neither guy appears to be part of CBJ's long-term plans if they are looking at trying sell off veteran pieces and going younger.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I wouldn't touch Kuraly because of that extra year.

But I'd love to talk to CBJ about 27-year old UFA-to-be Jack Roslovic and Ivan Provorov.

Roslovic is having a down year but CBJ are awful. Pretty solid production the 3 years prior. Right-handed shot can play W or C. Would just add another capable versatile everyday forward to a group that could use a couple more. Young enough that if you get him in here and it works out they could look at extending him at good value.

Provorov is signed for one more year at a reasonable number (with some room left for rentention). He's never going to achieve what people thought his potential was a Top 10 pick, but I've always felt his game would be suited to a zone-type defensive system like the Bruins employ. Not the quickest set of feet but he's strong and sturdy and not awful with the puck.

Neither guy appears to be part of CBJ's long-term plans if they are looking at trying sell off veteran pieces and going younger.

Good thoughts there and I wouldn’t dismiss either guy as an option. But not sure either makes sense.

Unless you think Roslovic can be a top 6 wing, he goes into a pot with a very deep bottom six crew (what I think is arguably the best and deepest in the league). Freddy or JVR, Geekie, Heinen, Lauko, Boqvist, Beecher, Poitras, Steen is a hell of a bottom 8 and that doesn’t even get to Merkulov or Lysell. Not sure he’s enough of an upgrade to warrant the cost.

Provorov is purely cap hit. He’s at $6.75M. You’d have to pay heavy for 50% retention and not sure I’d give up a first+ for him. He’d be a very interesting option to pair with McAvoy but my only hesitation is the acquisition cost.

 

[Number8]

There is no chance John Henry helps out any sports group in Boston.

Old Johnny has his own problems once Klopp leaves Liverpool at end of this season. Hope they win PL this year and make hay while the sun shines. Klopp will be hard to replace.

(sorry for thread hijack - I'm back on track starting in 3-2-1)

 

[BruinDust]

Good thoughts there and I wouldn’t dismiss either guy as an option. But not sure either makes sense.

Unless you think Roslovic can be a top 6 wing, he goes into a pot with a very deep bottom six crew (what I think is arguably the best and deepest in the league). Freddy or JVR, Geekie, Heinen, Lauko, Boqvist, Beecher, Poitras, Steen is a hell of a bottom 8 and that doesn’t even get to Merkulov or Lysell. Not sure he’s enough of an upgrade to warrant the cost.

Provorov is purely cap hit. He’s at $6.75M. You’d have to pay heavy for 50% retention and not sure I’d give up a first+ for him. He’d be a very interesting option to pair with McAvoy but my only hesitation is the acquisition cost.

I wouldn't be interested in handing over a whole lot to CBJ for either guy.

Provorov is at 4.7 as the LA Kings has some retention on his full salary. I think CBJ can only retain another million or so to add up to 50% between the two teams.

I'm fine just adding another capable forward in Roslovic (I actually like two Roslovic's really) Monty's moving guys around constantly now it seems and with such a crappy trade market in general this year, I think adding another capable forward whose should be in the line-up every night is all they can hope for. Right now 3 of Beecher/Steen/Lauko/Poitras/Boqvist would be in the line-up to start a playoff series. I'd like to get that number down to at least 2 and not terribly picky about who as long as it's an upgrade (I think he is on some if not all of those 5 guys) and no term commitment. I like Roslovic with some extension potential at just turning 27 vs. another UFA forward whose over 30 and would be gone in the summer for certain (or at least should be) so that is an added bonus.

If CBJ are expecting a big return on either guy they'll be disappointed. But who knows what direction they plan to take they are all over the place. As a UFA, the more likely player to be moved is Roslovic. I'd actually be a bit surprised if Provorov was moved but I'd definitely be asking if I'm Boston.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I wouldn't be interested in handing over a whole lot to CBJ for either guy.

Provorov is at 4.7 as the LA Kings has some retention on his full salary. I think CBJ can only retain another million or so to add up to 50% between the two teams.

I'm fine just adding another capable forward in Roslovic (I actually like two Roslovic's really) Monty's moving guys around constantly now it seems and with such a crappy trade market in general this year, I think adding another capable forward whose should be in the line-up every night is all they can hope for. Right now 3 of Beecher/Steen/Lauko/Poitras/Boqvist would be in the line-up to start a playoff series. I'd like to get that number down to at least 2 and not terribly picky about who as long as it's an upgrade (I think he is on some if not all of those 5 guys) and no term commitment. I like Roslovic with some extension potential at just turning 27 vs. another UFA forward whose over 30 and would be gone in the summer for certain (or at least should be) so that is an added bonus.

If CBJ are expecting a big return on either guy they'll be disappointed. But who knows what direction they plan to take they are all over the place. As a UFA, the more likely player to be moved is Roslovic. I'd actually be a bit surprised if Provorov was moved but I'd definitely be asking if I'm Boston.

Good point on Provorov forgot about his retention.

 

[wintersej]

Good thoughts there and I wouldn’t dismiss either guy as an option. But not sure either makes sense.

Unless you think Roslovic can be a top 6 wing, he goes into a pot with a very deep bottom six crew (what I think is arguably the best and deepest in the league). Freddy or JVR, Geekie, Heinen, Lauko, Boqvist, Beecher, Poitras, Steen is a hell of a bottom 8 and that doesn’t even get to Merkulov or Lysell. Not sure he’s enough of an upgrade to warrant the cost.

Provorov is purely cap hit. He’s at $6.75M. You’d have to pay heavy for 50% retention and not sure I’d give up a first+ for him. He’d be a very interesting option to pair with McAvoy but my only hesitation is the acquisition cost.

I would probably have to order a custom made Provorov pride jersey.

IRight now 3 of Beecher/Steen/Lauko/Poitras/Boqvist would be in the line-up to start a playoff series. I'd like to get that number down to at least 2

Bingo.

 

[Sheppy]

Arber Xhekaj is in a tough situation in Montreal....



JUST SAYIN

 

[PB37]

Arber Xhekaj is in a tough situation in Montreal....



JUST SAYIN

What happened?

 

[Sheppy]

What happened?

Rumors are he's not seeing eye to eye with Marty St. Louis (according to Habs fans) - They kind of don't know what to do with him.

 

[PB37]

Rumors are he's not seeing eye to eye with Marty St. Louis (according to Habs fans) - They kind of don't know what to do with him.

He'd be perfect here but there's no chance Montreal gives us muscle.

 

[Sheppy]

He'd be perfect here but there's no chance Montreal gives us muscle.

Yeah, there's zero chance he's getting moved, especially here.

 

[Hookslide]

Arber Xhekaj is in a tough situation in Montreal....



JUST SAYIN

What are you trying to say, I think I know but it would be rude to put words in your mouth...........

 

[Sheppy]

What are you trying to say, I think I know but it would be rude to put words in your mouth...........

I legitimately have no idea what you're talking about, lol.

 

[Gordoff]

Rumors are he's not seeing eye to eye with Marty St. Louis (according to Habs fans) - They kind of don't know what to do with him.

Do we have a guy who's good at diving? I mean, "WiFi" (Xhekaj) would be appreciated here (by some, not certain people). All we need to do is figure out who's really good at diving and embellishment although I can't think of anyone that the Bruins have that fills that description in return for him.

 

[Hookslide]

Rumors are he's not seeing eye to eye with Marty St. Louis (according to Habs fans) - They kind of don't know what to do with him.

Bruins and Montreal should break tradition and make a deal.

 

[BergyWho37]

I personally try staying up a few late nights over the years to watch some hockey games and lately the Flames Elias Lindholm has been invisible for the most part.

I’m not really seeing a desire here and maybe it’s a chemistry thing cause he played well with Gaudreau a couple years ago but as of late something is missing and sure it’s possible he’ll bounce back but I’d be lying saying it doesn’t concern me if that’s are target.

I guess if he didn’t cost a lot to acquire and we seen him play with us for a while before committing to a big contract I’d feel better but as of right now too just throwing money at him in the offseason or a sign and trade it’s worrisome too me.

 

[CDJ]

Arber Xhekaj is in a tough situation in Montreal....



JUST SAYIN

That would be so dumb of them to do I hope they do it

 

[Fenian24]

Rumors are he's not seeing eye to eye with Marty St. Louis (according to Habs fans) - They kind of don't know what to do with him.

I have a suggestion, be nice to see a 72 in Boston

 

[Hookslide]

I have a suggestion, be nice to see a 72 in Boston

What would you ive up ?

 

[DKH]

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Anyone who thinks Jake will be below $6M is crazy.

I like Tippett but DeBrusk significantly better player

Well I’m Jake agent I am looking at 7-7.5 M

 

[Hookslide]

I like Tippett but DeBrusk significantly better player

Well I’m Jake agent I am looking at 7-7.5 M

I am a Jake guy, but as much as I like him.7-7.5mil is out of the question, I agree with another poster Gee Wally, he mentioned 6-6.5 and I think he has it just about right.

 

[chizzler]

I am a Jake guy, but as much as I like him.7-7.5mil is out of the question, I agree with another poster Gee Wally, he mentioned 6-6.5 and I think he has it just about right.

To think that this guy might get anywhere near these amounts, is crazy to me. But….what do I know?

 

[goldnblack]

I am a Jake guy, but as much as I like him.7-7.5mil is out of the question, I agree with another poster Gee Wally, he mentioned 6-6.5 and I think he has it just about right.

If we get him for 6x7 and he's got 30g pedigree, that's robbery for us in the back half of that deal. 30g guys will be getting 9m and up

 

[Over the volcano]

If we get him for 6x7 and he's got 30g pedigree, that's robbery for us in the back half of that deal. 30g guys will be getting 9m and up

Where does this 30 goal pedigree come from? He's played what, 7 seasons now and hasn't hit it. Reminds me of how Kessel was the best 40 goal winger to never score 40 goals.