Boston Bruins 2023-24 Roster and Salary Cap Discussion XI: Trade Deadline March 8th

[GordonHowe]

if sweeney can pull off hanifin for under $7m i will stop criticizing him for at least a week

But only for a week.

 

[shelbysdad]

Arguably the Bruins dodged a massive bad contract with Krug, history shows that one

Same with Guerin and Boychuk
People bitch about JB but not for the price he got

 

[GordonHowe]

I don't know why that keeps getting trotted out when it comes to player contracts. JJ got his cap and a fixed cost, and he lets Don and Cam decide how to spend it.

True.

 

[wintersej]

JVR I can understand keeping for the playoffs and letting walk. If there is any value for Grz and he's not going to play in the playoffs might as well pick up the value

I just want to put Lorhei in a position to succeed. And with Lindholm "week to week" ... which could mean "out for a while but we don't want to show our hand at the TDL", I'd be scared to move out NHL talent, even if disappointing this year, to put everything on Lorhei's shoulders.

 

[shelbysdad]

Looked up Wennberg to see if we could use him as a reliable faceoff guy, nope.

The only good faceoff game Wennbergs had lately was against BOS, LOL


Toffie would make a serviceable replacement in case we move a top 6 forward <COUGH> <COUGH>

Jake + Bussi ....+ Something to make $ work

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Jake + Bussi ....do we add more

You only give up Bussi if you plant to keep Ullmark AND resign Swayman. Given Linus' age I dont see them doing that. Given Bussi's play I would be loath to move him.

 

[BruinDust]

Sounds similar to what Taylor Swift did as well. Maybe we can get him on the cheap if he really desires to play for the Bruins.,

? thats not how a calendar works.


so he's managing as much leverage as he can. maybe he can lower the bill enough to pull off the trade. Calgary wont let him walk for nothing. hmmmm

That would be fantastic. Personally I think he's headed to Florida. Matthew Tkachuk had the whole Flames team over for dinner when they visited last year I think he tried to sell them on life in FLA. Meanwhile Florida are considered by some the No.1 cup favorite, want to upgrade for the playoffs and have openings on LD for next year with Forsling, OEL, and Kulikov all UFAs. Instead of paying Forsling maybe they'd rather give that money to Hanifin whose a bit younger.

 

[Sheppy]

Yeah, I'm not moving Bussi - I also don't want two goalies who have never cracked 50 games in a season eating up what's likely to be $12-12.5M between the two of them.

 

[dugg133]

The Flames are taking Markstrom off the trade market. We know they're looking for a goalie, say they pivot to Ullmark now. What's the minimum amount they'd have to offer for you to start considering it? Cause if they offer a first plus a good prospect I'm not hanging up the phone.

 

[Gee Wally]

You only give up Bussi if you plant to keep Ullmark AND resign Swayman. Given Linus' age I dont see them doing that. Given Bussi's play I would be loath to move him.

We wont be able to afford both Ullmark and Swayman. Bussi is the guy that will replace whichever one goes.

 

[Absurdity]

I believe Dom mentioned on the podcast that both Bussi and DiPietro will require waivers next season so I dont think it's far fetched to see movement regarding the Bruins goaltending as early as this trade deadline.

 

[TSBruins13]

I don't care who we bring in as long as post deadline we no longer have Forbort or Gryz and we move Ullmark. Love Ullmark but I can't stand the thought of watching a great goalie have to sit on the bench during the playoffs while the team we ice struggles again.

 

[shelbysdad]

You only give up Bussi if you plant to keep Ullmark AND resign Swayman. Given Linus' age I dont see them doing that. Given Bussi's play I would be loath to move him.

yeah its tough but a goalie has to go before next season

 

[Dupell6]

what teams need a goalie and can take on his cap hit if ulmark was traded? Is there a market where you can get a return worth it?

 

[KrugAvoy]

NJ seems pretty desperate for a goalie if they've tried to get Saros and Markstrom but to no avail. Chance we could get something if they want Ullmark badly

 

[TCB]

NJ seems pretty desperate for a goalie if they've tried to get Saros and Markstrom but to no avail. Chance we could get something if they want Ullmark badly

This certainly has to help.

 

[Sheppy]

NJ seems pretty desperate for a goalie if they've tried to get Saros and Markstrom but to no avail. Chance we could get something if they want Ullmark badly

Bruins would be foolish not to explore this if they come calling.

 

[UncleRico]

I just want to put Lorhei in a position to succeed. And with Lindholm "week to week" ... which could mean "out for a while but we don't want to show our hand at the TDL", I'd be scared to move out NHL talent, even if disappointing this year, to put everything on Lorhei's shoulders.

I just wish montgomery would stop benching him and other young guys late in games. Harder to learn /gain experience when you’re not in higher leverage situations.

 

[GordonHowe]

Richard assigned to Prov. What is Sweeney cooking.

Crystal meth.

 

[UncleRico]

Bruins would be foolish not to explore this if they come calling.

Agreed. I liked your suggestion of Ullmark for Mercer. Beneficial for both teams.

 

[Gee Wally]

Enough potshots. We better not have a flamefest like last GDT. Patience has run out. Only action left is to remove combatants. So knock it off.​

 

[lopey]

Enough potshots. We better not have a flamefest like last GDT. Patience has run out. Only action left is to remove combatants. So knock it off.​

Why can’t we be friends.

 

[wintersej]

I just wish montgomery would stop benching him and other young guys late in games. Harder to learn /gain experience when you’re not in higher leverage situations.

Has that been happening as much this call up? Can’t say I have been paying that close attention come the third period in these super late night games. He certainly has been getting more minutes overall.

 

[Gordoff]

We wont be able to afford both Ullmark and Swayman. Bussi is the guy that will replace whichever one goes.

IIRC, according to Dom, not even Bussi. He mentions 2-3 other goalies and Bussi leaving.

 

[TCB]

And here I was hoping Sweeney was all over this.