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

[Sheppy]

But it's a matter of COST. If Henrique ends up costing a 2 and a 5 to create that depth level, you do it. We can survive that amount of asset loss. That's like going for it without breaking our already thinning asset cupboard. Btw if Sweeney then gave Henrique 2 times 4 to stay, I'd take that too!

But it doesn't help the fact that the Bruins have a remarkably soft forward group for a long playoff run.

Their defense is, too.

 

[xjoeyc23x]

Oilers double interested?

 

[Dr Hook]

We've already seen teams retain at 75%. I expect between that and shipping a Lauko, we can make it work or come very close.

Teams can retain 50%. It only gets to 75% when there is already a 50% retention attached to the contract and a club retains 50% of the remainder.

 

[goldnblack]

BOS: Lindholm
VAN: Guentzel
PIT: Grzelcyk + Beecher + Lysell + whatever VAN sends over

Bruins use DeBrusk as a rental in the top 6 for the playoff run.

Don't think you get there on the cap?

 

[Alicat]

I actually have to go do work so I expect something to pop while I am gone lol

 

[goldnblack]

Teams can retain 50%. It only gets to 75% when there is already a 50% retention attached to the contract and a club retains 50% of the remainder.

I'm suggesting using a 3rd team like others have already done a week ago

 

[Dr Hook]

I'm suggesting using a 3rd team like others have already done a week ago

Using a third team means we pay more, right? Because we are asking for a favor to make the salary work. I don't see Henrique being worth all that. Maybe 5 years ago. But, we'll see what they do in a day or two. I hope that isn't the move, but if so, I'll cheer for the guy and hope it was the right decision.

 

[The don godfather]

Finally a legit 1A center . I hope it happens I keep checking every 10 minutes.

 

[shelbysdad]

I think I want them to stand pat.

Not much wiggle room to add.
The offense is trick or treat depending on whether or not Zacha and DeBrusk are clicking.

I don’t see them being able to do enough to move the needle via trades, so hoping they just ride it out and see what happens in the playoffs.

I would like any moves to be for the future and not a go for it this year.... don't see us as being good enough, let's set up for next year

 

[Oates2Neely]

No way. Gryz can get back and get the puck heading back the other way. They need that.

He’s a shell of himself. And even then he’d completely unravel during the playoffs. It’s time to move on.

 

[Sheppy]

Jeff Carter watch 2024!

 

[Dr Hook]

Jeff Carter watch 2024!

And DontheGodfather pitches his tent.

 

[Absurdity]

Don't think you get there on the cap?

The Bruins are going to have to move someone else off the roster too to free up more cap space or there could be some retention on Lindholm from Pittsburgh.

 

[sarge88]

I checked with @Fenway and in the event this site goes down because of trades, HF Bruins Discord is where we can all go to discuss. It isn’t a requirement but if you are signing up for an account, using your HF name helps

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I don’t know anything about Discord…so it might be me.

 

[DKH]

Then what do the Bruins have to give Vancouver for Lindholm?

They are not dealing directly with Vancouver - Vancouver is getting Guentzel so he’s coming directly from Pittsburgh or thru Boston

Boston would deal with Pittsburgh

 

[TobanWest]

Finally a legit 1A center . I hope it happens I keep checking every 10 minutes.

Finally? And who?

 

[Dr Hook]

Finally? And who?

I think he means Lindholm, but you never know with him- he might mean Jeff Carter

 

[GordonHowe]

Bruins’ trade deadline plans might need to account for this critical flaw

The Boston Bruins' struggles when it comes to winning D-zone faceoffs at critical times should be addressed at the trade deadline.

www.boston.com

 

[sarge88]

For those wondering about Henrique’s faceoff ability.

Better than what we have….

 

[KrugAvoy]

Florida looking like they'll be the east favorite

 

[GordonHowe]

I think he means Lindholm, but you never know with him- he might mean Jeff Carter

Knowingly or not, one of the most amusing posters on this board.

 

[TD Charlie]

Can Lindholm win a faceoff in his own end, protecting a 1 goal lead with under 2 minutes to play? At the very least can he not lose them all clean?

If so, I'm in.

 

[KrugAvoy]

Can Lindholm win a faceoff in his own end, protecting a 1 goal lead with under 2 minutes to play? At the very least can he not lose them all clean?

If so, I'm in.

Even if he can, whose to say Monty still won't just trot Zacha out there in the final minute on a d zone draw

 

[dugg133]

For those wondering about Henrique’s faceoff ability.

Better than what we have….

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Zacha is sitting at 54% on the year right now, so he quite literally isn't better then what we have. I like Henrique as a player, but a 34 year old rental is the last thing we should be spending good assets on IMO.

 

[Absurdity]

Florida looking like they'll be the east favorite

Rumors about Pacioretty to Florida are out there too.