Boston Bruins 2023-24 Roster and Salary Cap Discussion XII: The sky is falling!

[CDJ]

I am not all that interested in Elias Lindholm, he just seems like a #2 to me

It makes them better I guess but how much of a needle mover is it really? Perhaps riding next to Pasta brings those numbers back up I suppose

 

[Patdud]

That would be an interesting situation. Lindholm's since going to Vancouver has seen his production drop 33% compared to what he was doing in Calgary this season.

I wonder if hes playing third line minutes vs 1st line minutes in CAL

 

[VanIsle]

DeBrusk for Lindholm straight up. . . .

DeBrusk goes West where he want's to go, Bruins get a center. . . .

Win Win

 

[dugg133]

Bruins would have to free up cap space to fit Lindholm.

Gotta think the price is lower for Lindholm now then it was 2 months ago, would be pretty funny if we ended up getting him at a good price.

 

[CDJ]

I wonder if hes playing third line minutes vs 1st line minutes in CAL

He is playing 2 min less a night but still over 18 min a game in Vancouver

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

I am not all that interested in Elias Lindholm, he just seems like a #2 to me

It makes them better I guess but how much of a needle mover is it really? Perhaps riding next to Pasta brings those numbers back up I suppose

better having a 2c than having a bunch of 3c

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

Did you see JBD play in his previous 7 seasons?

You seem to be touting Gagne's 60% face-off rate. It's a significant outlier from his performance at the dot throughout his career, as well as a small sample size (27 games).

I'm not sure who JBD is. I'm guessing you mean JDB. Are you comparing Gagne (55 goals, 127 points) with DeBrusk (133 goals, 255 points) over the past 7 seasons? I don't think that works either.

 

[Guelph Bruin]

Getting a legit 2C would be very good for this team, Zacha to the wing... Jake gone, Lysell with a call up

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

I can see this trade ..Read earlier Guentzel.framework was agreed and could take till Wed night.That is a deal Bruins need to be careful with however because Lindholm is a UFA .I would like deal in place first then sign me up.He will fit Bruins system.

Rumor was that he was traded to Vancouver because Boston wanted him resigned as part of the deal. Someone said no and Don said good-bye.

I assume nothing has changed and Don want him signed as part of the deal.

 

[Dr Hook]

I can see this trade ..Read earlier Guentzel.framework was agreed and could take till Wed night.That is a deal Bruins need to be careful with however because Lindholm is a UFA .I would like deal in place first then sign me up.He will fit Bruins system.

Hmmm. I don’t hate it but Bruins will need to clear out almost $5m. Basically Ullmark. Or JDB+, Gryz or Forbort+. I am guessing whoever we give to Van ends up in Pittsburgh?

 

[Fenian24]

He is playing 2 min less a night but still over 18 min a game in Vancouver

Who are his line mates? Are the Bruins a better team with Zacha at wing and Lindholm in the middle?
Zacha-Lindholm-Pasta
Marchand-Coyle-Frederic

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

I am not all that interested in Elias Lindholm, he just seems like a #2 to me

It makes them better I guess but how much of a needle mover is it really? Perhaps riding next to Pasta brings those numbers back up I suppose

He is a Bergy-light. Good in all situations and defensively responsible. Not a shiny 1C that everyone here wants, but he would improve the team. I think his biggest asset would be stability, and we've seen the boys need that. Also think his numbers would jump in Boston as compared to his use in Vancouver. They've been using him as a 3C recently.

 

[Sheppy]

I am not all that interested in Elias Lindholm, he just seems like a #2 to me

It makes them better I guess but how much of a needle mover is it really? Perhaps riding next to Pasta brings those numbers back up I suppose

He's no Jeff Carter or Alex Wennberg

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Hmmm. I don’t hate it but Bruins will need to clear out almost $5m. Basically Ullmark. Or JDB+, Gryz or Forbort+. I am guessing whoever we give to Van ends up in Pittsburgh?

I see Dubas liking Jake, personally. I think he is a player he would want on his team. Gets younger for a team that is the oldest in the league.

Especially if they move Reilly Smith.

 

[22Brad Park]

Hmmm. I don’t hate it but Bruins will need to clear out almost $5m. Basically Ullmark. Or JDB+, Gryz or Forbort+. I am guessing whoever we give to Van ends up in Pittsburgh?

Well its a centre at least that can play top 6 np.

He's no Jeff Carter or Alex Wennberg

This is very true Sheppy.

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

Who are his line mates? Are the Bruins a better team with Zacha at wing and Lindholm in the middle?
Zacha-Lindholm-Pasta
Marchand-Coyle-Frederic

Daily Faceoff has him on the third line between Podkolzin and Garland. He's also on the second PP unit.

 

[Dr Hook]

I see Dubas liking Jake, personally. I think he is a player he would want on his team. Gets younger for a team that is the oldest in the league.

Especially if they move Reilly Smith.

But Guentzel going to Van, and JDB both? I wonder what goes to Pitt. So many possibilities.

 

[ranold26]

I'm thinking we'll see a six-team trade this year.

 

[JCRO]

Bruins would have to free up cap space to fit Lindholm.

This is insane lol

 

[22Brad Park]

Daily Faceoff has him on the third line between Podkolzin and Garland. He's also on the second PP unit.

I look at Bruins & Flames more in tune in ways they play.Canucks though are totally free wheeling u ask me.I should prob look up numbers but their style seems way different.

 

[Tommy Tubs]

He is a Bergy-light. Good in all situations and defensively responsible. Not a shiny 1C that everyone here wants, but he would improve the team. I think his biggest asset would be stability, and we've seen the boys need that. Also think his numbers would jump in Boston as compared to his use in Vancouver. They've been using him as a 3C recently.

I wonder at people calling him a #2 C. He's probably in the top 20 Cs in NHL, which feels like it should be a #1.

Also, I'm not sure who we can realistically think we could acquire even by next season who would be better.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Now this is interesting, I suspect Sweeney will work hard to get this done, it would greatly improve the Bruins..

 

[Dr Quincy]

If Donny can send Grez for a 7th that would open things up. Lohrei has shown he is ready and having zboril / regula as a 7th is fine.


Yep but this time no bullets in terms of picks and farm system. I cant see him trading lohrei poitras or lysell. It has to be roster players now.

Lohrei is ready in some aspects and not others. Having Zboril or Regula as a 7 is a disaster waiting to happen. Gryz helps the team more than a 7th ever will.

 

[yazmybaby]

I love three team deals, lets get it done Donny.

 

[Dellstrom]

Absolute masterclass by Sweeney. Don’t like the price? Get a pissed off and motivated version of them for cheaper a few months down the line.

Jokes aside, Lindholm is probably the best and (now) realistically acquirable impact player at his position we can get this year, and likely will be this summer as well. If it happens and he lights it up with Pasta and/or Marchand, there’s your guy mid-long term. If not? So long, and you’re not stuck with his 7-year piece of paper.

I think he’s a fringe 1/2C with high upside but there’s nothing wrong with that. Top 6 centers are hard to find and don’t forget Bergy/Krejci were both considered the same back in 2011. You need to luck into or really pay up for an elite #1. Would rather be halfway there. Have to imagine our core guys would be pumped up and it takes a lot of pressure off Coyle/Zacha.