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

[sarge88]

I can honestly say this is the first time in at least a decade where I dislike or truly don’t care about/have no connection to so many players.

Aside from Pasta, McAvoy, Marchand, both goalies, Frederic, and Lohrei, I wouldn’t care if I didn’t see any of them play again.
(Not counting guys in the minors, who I’ve rarely seen)

Aside from Lohrei, there are no young, up and comers.

Aside from Pasta, the goalies (maybe) and McAvoy there are no superstar quality players.

Aside from Marchand, no connection to the 2011 and 2013 teams.

Aside from Frederic, nobody who plays with any toughness, grit or intensity, and Frederic barely even qualifies.

I’m not overreacting to this dud of a game when I say that they need to develop an identity.

 

[Absurdity]

 

[KrejciWinger]

Habs got a 1st for Monahan, what's the market for JVR?

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

What's he gonna do? What the f*** is Sweeney gonna do with this?

I don't think you'd have two fans of this team who would agree on the precise course of action.

A bare cupboard. No cap space. Holes on defense. Holes in the top six. Underperfomers throughout the lineup. And a toughness ratio that is all-too reminiscent of the Dave Lewis era. And on top of that? Second place in the East.

The situation is completely absurd. I don't want to sell as one of the top records in the league. I don't want to add to this lackluster roster... And I don't even know where I'd start if I did. Both? I don't think it's possible.

 

[DiggityDog]

Don is facing one of the most “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” deadlines I think I’ve ever seen.

 

[CDJ]

What's he gonna do? What the f*** is Sweeney gonna do with this?

I don't think you'd have two fans of this team who would agree on the precise course of action.

A bare cupboard. No cap space. Holes on defense. Holes in the top six. Underperfomers throughout the lineup. And a toughness ratio that is all-too reminiscent of the Dave Lewis era. And on top of that? Second place in the East.

The situation is completely absurd. I don't want to sell as one of the top records in the league. I don't want to add to this lackluster roster... And I don't even know where I'd start if I did. Both? I don't think it's possible.

Nothing makes any sense

 

[Patdud]

What's he gonna do? What the f*** is Sweeney gonna do with this?

I don't think you'd have two fans of this team who would agree on the precise course of action.

A bare cupboard. No cap space. Holes on defense. Holes in the top six. Underperfomers throughout the lineup. And a toughness ratio that is all-too reminiscent of the Dave Lewis era. And on top of that? Second place in the East.

The situation is completely absurd. I don't want to sell as one of the top records in the league. I don't want to add to this lackluster roster... And I don't even know where I'd start if I did. Both? I don't think it's possible.

without ullmark and swayman standing on their heads this is the team we were always going to be.

 

[KrugAvoy]

What's he gonna do? What the f*** is Sweeney gonna do with this?

I don't think you'd have two fans of this team who would agree on the precise course of action.

A bare cupboard. No cap space. Holes on defense. Holes in the top six. Underperfomers throughout the lineup. And a toughness ratio that is all-too reminiscent of the Dave Lewis era. And on top of that? Second place in the East.

The situation is completely absurd. I don't want to sell as one of the top records in the league. I don't want to add to this lackluster roster... And I don't even know where I'd start if I did. Both? I don't think it's possible.

We only have a top record cause all the OT losses. If you count up total losses we would be ranked 7 of the 8 playoff teams in the east

 

[Shaun]

if i was any prominent player who was going to make a ton of money id also force my way to a no state income tax team. better than paying a millionaires tax here.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

What's he gonna do? What the f*** is Sweeney gonna do with this?

I don't think you'd have two fans of this team who would agree on the precise course of action.

A bare cupboard. No cap space. Holes on defense. Holes in the top six. Underperfomers throughout the lineup. And a toughness ratio that is all-too reminiscent of the Dave Lewis era. And on top of that? Second place in the East.

The situation is completely absurd. I don't want to sell as one of the top records in the league. I don't want to add to this lackluster roster... And I don't even know where I'd start if I did. Both? I don't think it's possible.

Most here would do something stupid.

A few have confidence in this GM given what’s happened recently.

Guess we’re going to find out.

Overreacting to the dog days like it’s your first time going through it shows your colors - maybe a few will recognize that.

 

[Bridges31]

I’m hoping they can move on from Ullmark before the deadline. He’s been great but this team isn’t competitive enough to have two number 1 goalies.

Better to get something of value from a hungry playoff team with question marks in goaltending.

 

[KrugAvoy]

Keep: Marchand, Pasta, Coyle, McAvoy, Lohrei, Poitras, Frederic,Swayman

Listen to everyone and anybody else

 

[smithformeragent]

What's he gonna do? What the f*** is Sweeney gonna do with this?

I don't think you'd have two fans of this team who would agree on the precise course of action.

A bare cupboard. No cap space. Holes on defense. Holes in the top six. Underperfomers throughout the lineup. And a toughness ratio that is all-too reminiscent of the Dave Lewis era. And on top of that? Second place in the East.

The situation is completely absurd. I don't want to sell as one of the top records in the league. I don't want to add to this lackluster roster... And I don't even know where I'd start if I did. Both? I don't think it's possible.

I’d sell what I can at the deadline and recoup as many assets as possible.

Take your medicine in the playoffs.

Then I’d identify the pieces I want to build around and do some more dealing at the draft.

It’s not as simple as getting to the off-season and adding a top line center.

You’ve probably got to take a couple of steps backwards to take steps forwards. You’ve got some building blocks, and some young pieces to the core, but you’ve got some aging pieces as well.

Not sure how much longer you can bank on Marchand being a top line player. So you’ve got to bring in talent at center as well as on the wing.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Find a center , that will be my focus get Coyle the F away from anyone forward with talent

 

[Lord Ahriman]

What's he gonna do? What the f*** is Sweeney gonna do with this?

I don't think you'd have two fans of this team who would agree on the precise course of action.

A bare cupboard. No cap space. Holes on defense. Holes in the top six. Underperfomers throughout the lineup. And a toughness ratio that is all-too reminiscent of the Dave Lewis era. And on top of that? Second place in the East.

The situation is completely absurd. I don't want to sell as one of the top records in the league. I don't want to add to this lackluster roster... And I don't even know where I'd start if I did. Both? I don't think it's possible.

I'd trade #48, #74 and #28 and get whatever is possible: on or off ice they are not helping this team.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

I’d sell what I can at the deadline and recoup as many assets as possible.

Take your medicine in the playoffs.

Then I’d identify the pieces I want to build around and do some more dealing at the draft.

It’s not as simple as getting to the off-season and adding a top line center.

You’ve probably got to take a couple of steps backwards to take steps forwards. You’ve got some building blocks, and some young pieces to the core, but you’ve got some aging pieces as well.

Not sure how much longer you can bank on Marchand being a top line player. So you’ve got to bring in talent at center as well as on the wing.

What are the chances that this is what happens?

I won't say zero... But certainly zero adjacent.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

I'd trade #48, #74 and #28 and get whatever is possible: on or off ice they are not helping this team.

That is definitely at least step one.

 

[sarge88]

Most here would do something stupid.

A few have confidence in this GM given what’s happened recently.

Guess we’re going to find out.

Overreacting to the dog days like it’s your first time going through it shows your colors - maybe a few will recognize that.

This isn’t a mid season lull….they’ve not played well with any kind of consistency for at least 6 weeks or so.

It’s a flawed roster, but I’m not even blaming Sweeney too much for it because it’s also a by product of going for it last year…..which I was 100% behind.

And….while I know that teams solidly in the playoffs don’t typically sell at the deadline…..this team should probably be the exception to that.

What team in the playoff structure right now would you wager even $200 that the Bruins would beat in a series right now?

Use the deadline to re stock the pipeline and do some damage in the off season via free agency to re-tool for the next run.

 

[smithformeragent]

What are the chances that this is what happens?

I won't say zero... But certainly zero adjacent.

Correct.

But it’s what I’d do.

However, I’ll be content if they either stand pat or flip DeBrusk for whatever they can get. A 2nd would be better than nothing.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

McAvoy is a top 5 dman is the league, you don't trade that guy to make room for someone who is worse and older.

And who plays a different position. As LHD and RHD are different roles, and while some guys can play both sides this team has a strong preference for balance, and good RHD are much rarer

 

[bruinsfan1968]

Look at all the little rats jumping ship and giving up!

 

[ranold26]

The Bruins are essentially 4-9 in their last 13 games.
Bandaids aren’t solving their problems.
Unload the UFAs and Ullmark.
Focus on getting youth, prospects and/or draft picks.

 

[Sheppy]

Sell.

 

[The don godfather]

What's he gonna do? What the f*** is Sweeney gonna do with this?

I don't think you'd have two fans of this team who would agree on the precise course of action.

A bare cupboard. No cap space. Holes on defense. Holes in the top six. Underperfomers throughout the lineup. And a toughness ratio that is all-too reminiscent of the Dave Lewis era. And on top of that? Second place in the East.

The situation is completely absurd. I don't want to sell as one of the top records in the league. I don't want to add to this lackluster roster... And I don't even know where I'd start if I did. Both? I don't think it's possible.

It's easy if your in the mix and having 92 points and 2nd in Atlantic you add.

 

[KrugAvoy]

Sell DeBrusk and Gryz for picks . Even if it's 2nds and 3rds. No way do Lysell and Regula contribute any worse than those 2. We aren't a Hanifan away from a Cup final so no point in going after him