Boston Bruins 2023-24 Roster and Salary Cap Discussion VIII

[Patdud]

Bruins have success with College free agents, but never seem to… well to be fair, I’m not sure they’re ever really in on some of these dynamic free agents from overseas. So maybe?

Expectation likely is that he goes to one of the usual suspects.

It’s cool that we’re at least part of the conversation to this point

They have a roster spot for him but can they afford the contract? Wortherspoon being a find makes it even easier to try and part with gryz or forbort once and for all. what would be the bruins pro-rated cap space?

 

[Hookslide]

I'd go grab Middleton and Maroon. That makes us a little tougher to play against. Beecher and Poitras can battle for that 4C spot.....maybe even bump Lauko for Beecher so he can take faceoffs for Poitras.

Marchy-Coyle-Pasta
Freddy-Zacha-Debrusk
JVR-Geekie-Heinen
Lauko-Poitras-Maroon
Steen/Beecher

Lindholm-McAvoy
Middleton-Carlo (anyone who goes near Carlo, Middleton beats the tar out of)
Forbort-Shatty
Lohrei-Wortherspoon

Sway
Ullmark

Come playoff time do not be surprised Poitras is upstairs watching........

 

[PB37]

Bruins have the third toughest remaining schedule, so the depth will be tested leading all the way up to the playoffs.

 

[PB37]

Bruins reportedly in on one of top KHL scorers
https://985thesportshub.com/2024/01...f-khls-top-scorers-maxim-tsyplakov/?whiz=true

Anyone know when this kid would be available to sign and bring over?

 

[NDiesel]

Anyone know when this kid would be available to sign and bring over?

I would assume when their season is over, if his contract is up....I know some players have to pass through waivers when they sign mid season, not sure if that would relate to him.

 

[GlenFeatherstone]

Sam Carrick in Anaheim. Salary under $1 million. Good on the face off dot. Kills penalties. Play a physical game. Sweeney has a history trading with the team. Would be a good add.

 

[PB37]

Sam Carrick in Anaheim. Salary under $1 million. Good on the face off dot. Kills penalties. Play a physical game. Sweeney has a history trading with the team. Would be a good add.

I like Carrick as a 4th line vet center for playoff depth. But he's just average at the dot, running 50 percent for his career.

 

[Oates2Neely]

I wouldn’t object if Sweeney doesn’t add anyone at the trade deadline. No cap space, ride it out.

 

[BamBamCam]

I wouldn’t object if Sweeney doesn’t add anyone at the trade deadline. No cap space, ride it out.

Me either but there are a few UFA's that he could use to re-stock the cupboard. I can see the following be trade bait: JVR, Boqvist Grizz Steen, and JBD if he isn't signed(which won't happen per Dom T)

 

[Sheppy]

I wouldn’t object if Sweeney doesn’t add anyone at the trade deadline. No cap space, ride it out.

I feel like this is the most likely scenario

 

[sarge88]

I wouldn’t object if Sweeney doesn’t add anyone at the trade deadline. No cap space, ride it out.

I’m good with any deals that only send out 4th rounders or later.

Steen level prospects/players……not Lohrei, Lysell, etc. Unless it’s for a slam dunk 1C like a Hertl…..which is highly unlikely.

 

[Hookslide]

I wouldn’t object if Sweeney doesn’t add anyone at the trade deadline. No cap space, ride it out.

They need defenseman, or two.....

 

[Oates2Neely]

Me either but there are a few UFA's that he could use to re-stock the cupboard. I can see the following be trade bait: JVR, Boqvist Grizz Steen, and JBD if he isn't signed(which won't happen per Dom T)

I’d actually prefer if Sweeney resigned JVR to another short/ cheap deal. He’s also valuable to Boston for the playoff run. I wouldn’t trade away anyone either. Keep them all and make a run. Head into offseason with plenty of cap space.

 

[FrankerC]

Sam Carrick has me remembering that one great game Connor Carrick had last year for the Bs and then we never saw him again.

 

[BamBamCam]

he won't isn't signed? you could mean either way with that text.

Sorry miss read Dom's Tweet

 

[BlackFrancis]

Anyone know when this kid would be available to sign and bring over?

KHL season ends at the end of February. The guy who painfully needs to buy a vowel plays for Spartak, which is somewhat likely to make the playoffs, which would likely put the kibosh on adding him for Boston's stretch run.

I'd imagine he'd be a 2025 season signing if he's heading here.

 

[goldnblack]

now, for me, scouts are at damn near every game. What will interest me is if an Assist GM or Head of Player Personnel is in the stands.

Monahan

I can't see the Sens moving Pinto now

Btw to the "never are trades in the division" crowd, why send a scout to Montreal-Ottawa?

 

[BamBamCam]

Monahan

I can't see the Sens moving Pinto now

Btw to the "never are trades in the division" crowd, why send a scout to Montreal-Ottawa?

Because we play the Sens, tomorrow

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Bruins have success with College free agents, but never seem to… well to be fair, I’m not sure they’re ever really in on some of these dynamic free agents from overseas. So maybe?

Expectation likely is that he goes to one of the usual suspects.

It’s cool that we’re at least part of the conversation to this point

Rangers will give him the invite and jumbotron welcome with famous people telling him how great NY is. Worked for Vesey....

Would be nice if we could catch Psyduck though.

Looking forward to a TDL of a signed JDB and Sway.

 

[Gee Wally]

Because we play the Sens, tomorrow

bingo

 

[Fenian24]

This team as constructed is not tough enough for the playoffs, they also currently employ Matt Grzelcyk and if you are planning on making a deep playoff run he should not be on the team. I do not expect Sweeney to add a number 1 center or top 4 D but he can add a physical D to replace Grzelcyk and a physical, big bottom six forward who can replace Boqvist or Steen.

Standing pat will not make them a contender as Florida, Philadelphia and Carolina would be terrible playoff match ups. All much to physical for the Bruins, beating those teams in December is a lot different than beating them in April or May.

I am hoping for tweaks to the line up to make them more playoff ready, IE tougher to play against.

 

[goldnblack]

This team as constructed is not tough enough for the playoffs, they also currently employ Matt Grzelcyk and if you are planning on making a deep playoff run he should not be on the team. I do not expect Sweeney to add a number 1 center or top 4 D but he can add a physical D to replace Grzelcyk and a physical, big bottom six forward who can replace Boqvist or Steen.

Standing pat will not make them a contender as Florida, Philadelphia and Carolina would be terrible playoff match ups. All much to physical for the Bruins, beating those teams in December is a lot different than beating them in April or May.

I am hoping for tweaks to the line up to make them more playoff ready, IE tougher to play against.

Thing is if you were this wrong about Heinen, how can we trust you on toughness?

How do you earn this trust back?

 

[Lord Ahriman]

I wouldn’t object if Sweeney doesn’t add anyone at the trade deadline. No cap space, ride it out.

Couldn't agree more: stick to the plan and get a center in FA.

 

[Ratty]

Couldn't agree more: stick to the plan and get a center in FA.

One move he could make is Grzelcyk for a draft pick. Saves the Cap.

 

[dugg133]

I wouldn’t object if Sweeney doesn’t add anyone at the trade deadline. No cap space, ride it out.

Agree. Wouldn't be shocked to see them add some cheap vet depth, but I don't see them going big game hunting. Unless of course the perfect deal falls in their lap like Hall did a few years ago.