Boston Bruins 2023-24 Roster and Salary Cap Discussion VIII

[shelbysdad]

Both, Hanifin and Lohrei are non physical D...very shy on this side of the game

I feel like if we add physical D, our next step will be complaining we need D that are puck movers.....

 

[TobanWest]

Hanifin and Vatrano would be a great deadline to me. Can't see how they afford it cap or capital

 

[sarge88]

Procedural question.

When Poitras‘ junior team is eliminated from the playoffs, is he eligible to play in the AHL playoffs?

 

[Absurdity]

I feel like if we add physical D, our next step will be complaining we need D that are puck movers.....

Physical D =/= can't skate

I would argue the Bruins' breakout scheme this season is more beneficial for physical D to play in than puck movers. I say look at the season Forbort and Grzelcyk have been having this season as examples. Forbort has had a bit of a resurgence while Grzelcyk has struggled as well as Lindholm up until recently.

Breakouts from defensemen isn't as common or needed this season since Montgomery's system in the defensive zone is dependent on defensemen retrieving pucks and passing it to a forward for the breakout.

Middleton by no means is a puck-moving defensemen, but he can still jump in the play and keep up. He had a consistent playoffs last year, and him bringing a physical presence on the back-end, the ability to block pucks, and to eat tough minutes would help a lot on defense. It would lessen the tough minutes Lindholm has been playing so the Bruins can get more out of him. Just because the Bruins are looking for a Middleton-type of player, it doesn't mean the Bruins won't still have plenty of puck-moving defensemen on the team.

 

[bruins19]

Me too, always been a fan. Was upset to see him go but I knew it had to be done at the time for both parties. Very happy to see how he’s developed

22 goals last year. 21 so far this year.

 

[dugg133]

Ok so I know a lot of the talk on here recently has been about our defense, but I think we're one forward away from a legitimately complete top 9. As of now our top 2 lines by xGF/60 with a minimum of 50 min played are the new top line of Marchand-Coyle-Pasta and the third line of Freddy-Geekie-JVR. Find a guy that can play well with Zacha and Debrusk on the 2nd line and all of a sudden we have 3 legit lines that Monty can role out confidently come playoffs.

Who that guy is idk, but they'd need to come cheap cause I still think top pair LD needs to be the place they spend big, if they do at all. Find whatever this years version of the Marcus Johansson addition in 2019 is. Or maybe give Lysell a cup of coffee and see if he can do something with it, can't hurt to try at least. Believe he's up to 21 points in his last 20 games, he's earned it anyway.

 

[Blowfish]

Procedural question.

When Poitras‘ junior team is eliminated from the playoffs, is he eligible to play in the AHL playoffs?

Great question and would be ideal for him/bruins/p bruins.

 

[Blowfish]

Middleton or Oleksiak. I’d actually prefer Oleksiak but I’d be happy with either

Seattle most likely makes the playoffs...doubt Ole is traded. I take him over Middleton as well. Ole heavier, better player.

 

[sarge88]

Great question and would be ideal for him/bruins/p bruins.

That was my thought.

A couple playoff series in the AHL would be great experience for him.

 

[PB37]

Merkulov + mid round pick for Vatrano ( as long as we can resign him )

I'm not the biggest Merk fan but he has potential with that shot and his AHL stats pop.

 

[Gordoff]

They are on Middleton and should be

But they can only get one and I’d get Hanifin

I know it’s not popular but OBrien is a psycho and would be a great pick up

I got him on my SIM team so anytime I’m watching Arizona (my only guy on that team) I’m looking for him and he’s a pain in the ass runs the best players and reminds me of a rodeo rider/stunt man

Maroon would fit because he’s been around great players and fit well and knows how to do it

I’m Donny major run at Hanifin and grab OBrien

If not Wild got Middleton & Maroon

How about Hanifin, O'brien, and Maroon? Scratches both itches.

 

[Gordoff]

I feel like if we add physical D, our next step will be complaining we need D that are puck movers.....

 

[shelbysdad]

Because then we won't have the d to complain about anymore

 

[wintersej]

Merkulov + mid round pick for Vatrano ( as long as we can resign him )

I'm not the biggest Merk fan but he has potential with that shot and his AHL stats pop.

Ducks fans seem to want 1st+. With him having an extra year and them looking to break more kids into the lineup, having a vet (makes me feel old saying that) has value to them.

I’m not sure it would take a 1st+, but Merkulov isn’t going to entice them.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Ducks fans seem to want 1st+. With him having an extra year and them looking to break more kids into the lineup, having a vet (makes me feel old saying that) has value to them.

I’m not sure it would take a 1st+, but Merkulov isn’t going to entice them.

And you need to throw in Debrusk, Forbort or Gryz in to make the money work.

 

[Gordoff]

Because then we won't have the d to complain about anymore

 

[GordonHowe]

I’d be fine with maroon as long as they let him bully

Why else would you bring him in, to flip off Jack Edwards?

Ok so I know a lot of the talk on here recently has been about our defense, but I think we're one forward away from a legitimately complete top 9. As of now our top 2 lines by xGF/60 with a minimum of 50 min played are the new top line of Marchand-Coyle-Pasta and the third line of Freddy-Geekie-JVR. Find a guy that can play well with Zacha and Debrusk on the 2nd line and all of a sudden we have 3 legit lines that Monty can role out confidently come playoffs.

Who that guy is idk, but they'd need to come cheap cause I still think top pair LD needs to be the place they spend big, if they do at all. Find whatever this years version of the Marcus Johansson addition in 2019 is. Or maybe give Lysell a cup of coffee and see if he can do something with it, can't hurt to try at least. Believe he's up to 21 points in his last 20 games, he's earned it anyway.

They don't need skill or scoring.

They need heavy thump. On D, up front.

Otherwise, the same old playoff story.

 

[vjcsmoke]

Will the Bruins make a move before the deadline?

What do they need most, a top six center, or another defenseman?

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Middleton is perfect for what this D needs and would help keep the flies off of 73

 

[Sheppy]

Tocchet my coach

@Fenian24 & @Sheppy my Gallery Gods best fans

So Hanifin to Bruins needs to happen

We keep acting like I’m wrong, folks.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Will the Bruins make a move before the deadline?

What do they need most, a top six center, or another defenseman?

What they need most is cap space

 

[Son of Donegal]

The Bruins will stay away from rentals and will likely be out of the running for premium pieces...and that includes Jacob Middleton.

For some reason, I keep looking at STL's roster. They have five D over 30. Nick Leddy is one of them. He has a NTC, but you have think Armstrong is looking at the roster and wanting to shake things up.

Do we think Nick Leddy is an upgrade over Matt Grzelcyk at $4M through 2025-26? He is still able to skate 20+ per night, can skate like the wind and plays the right way. He's just not the tough hombre everyone is punting the table for. But at least he is bigger than Gryz and has a strong postseason resume.

Curious to hear what folks think.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

The Bruins will stay away from rentals and will likely be out of the running for premium pieces...and that includes Jacob Middleton.

For some reason, I keep looking at STL's roster. They have five D over 30. Nick Leddy is one of them. He has a NTC, but you have think Armstrong is looking at the roster and wanting to shake things up.

Do we think Nick Leddy is an upgrade over Matt Grzelcyk at $4M through 2025-26? He is still able to skate 20+ per night, can skate like the wind and plays the right way. He's just not the tough hombre everyone is punting the table for. But at least he is bigger than Gryz and has a strong postseason resume.

Curious to hear what folks think.

Why in the world do we need or want Leddy? We need to get tougher back there not add to the flower shop

 

[neelynugs]

The Bruins will stay away from rentals and will likely be out of the running for premium pieces...and that includes Jacob Middleton.

For some reason, I keep looking at STL's roster. They have five D over 30. Nick Leddy is one of them. He has a NTC, but you have think Armstrong is looking at the roster and wanting to shake things up.

Do we think Nick Leddy is an upgrade over Matt Grzelcyk at $4M through 2025-26? He is still able to skate 20+ per night, can skate like the wind and plays the right way. He's just not the tough hombre everyone is punting the table for. But at least he is bigger than Gryz and has a strong postseason resume.

Curious to hear what folks think.

negative on leddy. i'd consider scandella for a depth role if blues are retaining half and asking for minimal return.

 

[ON3M4N]

The Bruins will stay away from rentals and will likely be out of the running for premium pieces...and that includes Jacob Middleton.

For some reason, I keep looking at STL's roster. They have five D over 30. Nick Leddy is one of them. He has a NTC, but you have think Armstrong is looking at the roster and wanting to shake things up.

Do we think Nick Leddy is an upgrade over Matt Grzelcyk at $4M through 2025-26? He is still able to skate 20+ per night, can skate like the wind and plays the right way. He's just not the tough hombre everyone is punting the table for. But at least he is bigger than Gryz and has a strong postseason resume.

Curious to hear what folks think.

I wish they'd want to shake things up enough to move Schenn. Unfortunately being they just named him captain this off-season I don't see it happening.