Boston Bruins 2023-24 Roster and Salary Cap Discussion X

[goldnblack]

Eh, these two seem quite content with the buddy system.

That's actually not what Sway said when asked if he'd want a bigger load

 

[UncleRico]

Eh, these two seem quite content with the buddy system.

Swayman said quite the opposite recently. Said he’s thankful for the friendship he has with Ullmark, but just like any competitor he wants to be the #1 and in the net every night

 

[wintersej]

They'd be stupid not to.

With Swayman due for a big raise, and having shown enough to warrant investing in him as the 1, with someone like Bussi/vet backing him up. The bruins would be doing their cap a disservice by keeping Ullmark at 5 mil.

They would be stupid to do it before Swayman’s name is on the dotted line, too.

 

[bbfan419]

True but it’s also the time period where every summer everyone went “whoa” on how much people signed for. I also think all these GMs are itchy after being handcuffed for so long, especially the bubble teams.



Ullmark is a 1A and Saros is a 1.

Ullmark is only a 1A, because the Bruins have two #1 goalies, on many teams he is the #1 guy.

 

[wintersej]

Ullmark is only a 1A, because the Bruins have two #1 goalies, on many teams he is the #1 guy.

I dunno we have some evidence he doesn’t do well with a bigger workload.

 

[DKH]

the ullmark proposals don't make a lot of sense. not seeing a path to any deal in season. it's just not happening.

You trade Ullmark you put more strain on Swayman in every facet

The Bruins one super power is their goalies

No bleeping way i do this in season

I’m still wondering why Dave Norris Assistant GM of Calgary was here for 3 consecutive games during past homestand

 

[DKH]

Yeh not good

They would be stupid to do it before Swayman’s name is on the dotted line, too.

yup - until Swayman is signed I’m not moving Ullmark

 

[bbfan419]

I dunno we have some evidence he doesn’t do well with a bigger workload.

The thing is though the roster as of today is not winning much in the playoffs, the last game we got lucky against Dallas, they outplayed us badly, Swayman was solid. If we traded Ullmark next year, what's the difference then this year, it would still mean making Swayman the #1 guy at some point, so why not trade Ullmark and get some help for the forward group, which needs an upgrade badly. We can try Bussi, if he does not work, then pick up a vet cheap to be backup.

 

[wintersej]

The thing is though the roster as of today is not winning much in the playoffs, the last game we got lucky against Dallas, they outplayed us badly, Swayman was solid. If we traded Ullmark next year, what's the difference then this year, it would still mean making Swayman the #1 guy at some point, so why not trade Ullmark and get some help for the forward group, which needs an upgrade badly. We can try Bussi, if he does not work, then pick up a vet cheap to be backup.

It’s kind of a double edged sword with giving Swayman a true number one workload.

You get to see if he can do it.

And so does his agent.

With the cap going up in the offseason is the market and return bigger or smaller for Ullmark?

Just seems like if you believe this year isn’t a real competing year that putting yourself in a position to have more teams being able to trade for Ullmark and being able to offer Swayman less has value.

I mean you would be dumb not to listen. Sounds like they got close with Ullmark to the Pens in the summer. But no need to force anything because the opportunity will still be there in the summer. Especially since Ullmark can come with an extension then.

 

[The don godfather]

Jeff Carter on the cheap? Hes old but tons of experience for a playoff run. We need el cheapo proposals here.

 

[Blowfish]

NEW YORK POST: Larry Brooks reports sources claim the Rangers are looking at Seattle Kraken forward Alex Wennberg to fill their third-line center position. The 29-year-old Wennberg is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and carries a $4.5 million cap hit for this season.

Brooks cited Wennberg’s playoff experience, his skating ability and his 200-foot game among the reasons behind the Rangers’ interest in him. He also noted the Boston Bruins have been linked to the Kraken center.
Wennberg is a skilled forward with smooth hands, strong puck-handling ability and quick feet. He has great vision, hockey sense and patience with the puck on his stick. A solid shooter, he should perhaps shoot more, but he is a "pass-first" type of player and a playmaking center. Is also a very hardworking player and should he not be able to transition his offensive game in the big league, he should at the very least become a very valuable role player

 

[Blowfish]

Yes you do this now...Hanifin will be a bruin in the offseason. ​

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A hypothetical Noah Hanifin trade to the Boston Bruins​

Eric Duhatschek of The Athletic: Looking at a hypothetical trade between the Calgary Flames and the Boston Bruins.

The Flames receive forward Matthew Poitras, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2025 third-round pick.

The Bruins receive defenseman Noah Hanifin.

Would the assets be better spent on a center? Center Adam Henrique might be a nice acquisition but is not as impactful as Elias Lindholm would have been.

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Bruins could have the cap space to sign Hanifin this offseason but acquiring at the now could improve their chances of signing him.

Jeff Carter on the cheap? Hes old but tons of experience for a playoff run. We need el cheapo proposals here.

He's still playing????

 

[Gee Wally]

Yes you do this now...Hanifin will be a bruin in the offseason. ​

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A hypothetical Noah Hanifin trade to the Boston Bruins​

Eric Duhatschek of The Athletic: Looking at a hypothetical trade between the Calgary Flames and the Boston Bruins.

The Flames receive forward Matthew Poitras, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2025 third-round pick.

The Bruins receive defenseman Noah Hanifin.

Would the assets be better spent on a center? Center Adam Henrique might be a nice acquisition but is not as impactful as Elias Lindholm would have been.

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Bruins could have the cap space to sign Hanifin this offseason but acquiring at the now could improve their chances of signing him.


He's still playing????

lol

with 53K in cap space.
lots of luck.

 

[The don godfather]

Yes you do this now...Hanifin will be a bruin in the offseason. ​

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A hypothetical Noah Hanifin trade to the Boston Bruins​

Eric Duhatschek of The Athletic: Looking at a hypothetical trade between the Calgary Flames and the Boston Bruins.

The Flames receive forward Matthew Poitras, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2025 third-round pick.

The Bruins receive defenseman Noah Hanifin.

Would the assets be better spent on a center? Center Adam Henrique might be a nice acquisition but is not as impactful as Elias Lindholm would have been.

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

The Bruins could have the cap space to sign Hanifin this offseason but acquiring at the now could improve their chances of signing him.


He's still playing????

Yep might fit our situation in terms of no big names coming here. We in meager times.

 

[BergyWho37]

Jeff Carter on the cheap? Hes old but tons of experience for a playoff run. We need el cheapo proposals here.

Even if he’s cheap to acquire his contract isn’t worth it even If he is a UFA and 50% retained there’s better options everything is to tight and we can‘t waste cap space on a 39 year that’s got 8 points in 47 games we have these players and there younger..

 

[ranold26]

lol

with 53K in cap space.
lots of luck.

Every trade proposal/suggestion on here should include salary cap impact.... it would eliminate 90% of the trade noise on here.

 

[BruinsJoe]

in this thread, people believe Linus wouldn't waive for a quality team where he gets to be the uncontested #1.

You guys never play sports? These guys want the net.

People waive their NMCs. It has already happened once this year.

Like I don't believe the Oilers are a great fit for us, but you're crazy if you think he doesn't waive to go be the #1 there (as an example in a vacuum).

I think you re right 100% And pretty sure Ulmark know that s not be a Bs in the futur

 

[UncleRico]

in this thread, people believe Linus wouldn't waive for a quality team where he gets to be the uncontested #1.

You guys never play sports? These guys want the net.

People waive their NMCs. It has already happened once this year.

Like I don't believe the Oilers are a great fit for us, but you're crazy if you think he doesn't waive to go be the #1 there (as an example in a vacuum).

I agree, but I feel like edmonton could be one of the situations where he would say no. That city sucks and he might be in a situation where he would rather wait for the offseason where he has more options

 

[BergyWho37]

Any Hanifin trade would have Gryz money going out IMO and Hanifin probably retained.

I doubt it’s anyone else even if you suggest DeBrusk Calgary wouldn’t risk it unless there’s a sign and trade..

 

[DominicT]

lol

with 53K in cap space.
lots of luck.

Actually, if I may correct you Wally:

Once they trade Poitras in this scenario, they are already over the cap because they lose his LTIR and that's before even taking into consideration Hanifin's cap hit.

Articles like the one @Blowfish is mentioning should be deleted immediately.

 

[Gee Wally]

Actually, if I may correct you Wally:

Once they trade Poitras in this scenario, they are already over the cap because they lose his LTIR and that's before even taking into consideration Hanifin's cap hit.

Articles like the one @Blowfish is mentioning should be deleted immediately.

good to see you.
hope youre on the mend.

 

[JOKER 192]

The question itself is a too specific...Of course no teams win with two top 10 goalies because how many teams ever even have two top 10 goalies on the same roster?

On the flip side how many teams get bounced early because their starter gets hurt and their backup isn't strong enough? I'm guessing every year this happens, nice to know this isn't a problem we have to worry about.

You realize the Bruins got bounced in the 1st round despite having 2 top 10 goalies, right?

It serves no purpose if you leave your goalie in even though he's obviously injured.

 

[CDJ]

NEW YORK POST: Larry Brooks reports sources claim the Rangers are looking at Seattle Kraken forward Alex Wennberg to fill their third-line center position. The 29-year-old Wennberg is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and carries a $4.5 million cap hit for this season.

Brooks cited Wennberg’s playoff experience, his skating ability and his 200-foot game among the reasons behind the Rangers’ interest in him. He also noted the Boston Bruins have been linked to the Kraken center.
Wennberg is a skilled forward with smooth hands, strong puck-handling ability and quick feet. He has great vision, hockey sense and patience with the puck on his stick. A solid shooter, he should perhaps shoot more, but he is a "pass-first" type of player and a playmaking center. Is also a very hardworking player and should he not be able to transition his offensive game in the big league, he should at the very least become a very valuable role player

Another guy who can’t win faceoffs, he can feel at home here

 

[Number8]

They would be stupid to do it before Swayman’s name is on the dotted line, too.

Absolutely. If moved prior to signing Sway, you would have to add another 7 figures per year to the cost of moving LU. Talk about adding to contract negotiation leverage.

 

[SPV]

I think the only way to get Hanafin at the deadline is to move Gryz out and have them retain the difference, but that makes the cost go up obviously. I still think if they’re getting Hanafin, or signing him in the offseason Then moving Lohrei for him makes sense, if they sign Hanafin long term, the top 4 is set for another 3 years, so Lohrei is third pairing at best during that period.