Boston Bruins 2023-24 Roster and Salary Cap Discussion XIII: On the eve of the trade deadline

[the negotiator]

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It's take two to complete a deal and I am thinking the assets we want to peddle ( JDB, Forbert, Grizz) aren't setting the market on fire


To make more than a depth deal it really comes down to whether the Bs are willing to deal a goalie

 

[Oates2Neely]

Why would the Penguins want Debrusk? That one seems off to me.

Maybe they can retain and flip him to Edmonton

 

[Tommy Tubs]

Don't mind Hanifin to Vegas. Seems unlikely they will sign him, so he may be up for grabs as a FA.

 

[Hookslide]

Imagine if Cassidy wins two and a row lol

Management does not sit on their hands, give them their due....

 

[smithformeragent]

Why would the Penguins want Debrusk? That one seems off to me.

That’s what I asked Dom on the podcast.

Says he’s a good fit playing for Dubas and that he’d be playing with more of a playmaking center than he does in Boston.

I still don’t get it.

 

[22Brad Park]

Don't mind Hanifin to Vegas. Seems unlikely they will sign him, so he may be up for grabs as a FA.

I hope they move back into top 3 spot in division to face Coilers lol

 

[DKH]

@DKH will need grief counseling

Florida or Tampa is grief counseling

Vegas hell yeh - stay West

If he signs an extension that is a wow moment

What’s interesting is his agent is super agent Pat Brisson who’s kid a a young high end prospect on Vegas who’s been playing with Eichel out

If his kid is in the deal talk about getting your kid playing time lol

Also Hanifin signing an extension with them would be nuts since 10 days ago he was only waiting for Conroy & Brisbois to finalize who was going for him

 

[Hookslide]

I mean I like Cassidy, but f*** it frustrates me to see them magically get LTIR help every year.

Revisit the rules, if not you cannot blame them............WINNING!!!!!

 

[Deal Law]

Don't mind Hanifin to Vegas. Seems unlikely they will sign him, so he may be up for grabs as a FA.

Stacked contender in a state with no personal income tax…they may have a good shot. If he wanted Tampa, similar profile, only out west and no Scientologists.

 

[NDiesel]

Yeah, this year they just had to have their Captain lacerate his spleen, sneaky sons of guns.

Pro sports organizations are world class corporations, surely they have never lied or bent the rules to try and win?

Revisit the rules, if not you cannot blame them............WINNING!!!!!

I can still hate the rules and the fact the same 2 to 3 teams seem to benefit the most every year.

My issue is the lack of transparency with both injuries and with if injured players are ever tested or if the word of the doctors is trusted each time.

 

[Dreghorn2]

Pro sports organizations are world class corporations, surely they have never lied or bent the rules to try and win?


I can still hate the rules and the fact the same 2 to 3 teams seem to benefit the most every year.

Are you saying he doesn't have a lacerated spleen?

It doesn't matter let's just continue with the trade talk.

 

[sarge88]

I f***ing hate Vegas and their cap gymnastics, hope they lose first round

First things first.

1. TB doesn’t get him…..awesome.

2. Hope Vegas doesn’t repeat.

 

[neelynugs]

Also Hanifin signing an extension with them would be nuts since 10 days ago he was only waiting for Conroy & Brisbois to finalize who was going for him

a few weeks ago boston was allegedly his first choice. funny how this shit flip flops so much over the course of days or a few weeks.

 

[NDiesel]

Are you saying he doesn't have a lacerated spleen?

Not at all, but who confirms this? Team doctors? Have they not always lied for the good of the team in the past, such as with concussions?

Guys play injured all year, think it's way too easy to abuse the system by usimg a nagging injury in this way when it suits you (obviously spleen isn't nagging).

 

[bruinmann77]

Don't mind Hanifin to Vegas. Seems unlikely they will sign him, so he may be up for grabs as a FA.

By him going there will just help the bruins Fa persuit

 

[Tommy Tubs]

Stacked contender in a state with no personal income tax…they may have a good shot. If he wanted Tampa, similar profile, only out west and no Scientologists.

What I see, they have like 14 mil in cap for next year with Marchessault unsigned and a handful of roster spots to fill. With about 24 mil wrapped up in a pretty good D corps.

Maybe they do sign him, but seems like it might not be the wisest way to spend their cap space.

 

[Alicat]

Not at all, but who confirms this? Team doctors? Have they not always lied for the good of the team in the past, such as with concussions?

Guys play injured all year, think it's way too easy to use a nagging injury in this way (obviously spleen isn't nagging).

They wouldn't lie about a lacerated spleen. It happens. It happened to Matt Hunwick

 

[bruins4thecup65]

Tarasenko is 17-24-41 in 57 games, or more goals, assists and points than Jake DeBrusk. He picked his spot, fine, but he's certainly a good to very good get for pennies by Florida.

He told Ottawa he wanted Florida or nothing

 

[Dr Quincy]

Pro sports organizations are world class corporations, surely they have never lied or bent the rules to try and win?


I can still hate the rules and the fact the same 2 to 3 teams seem to benefit the most every year.

My issue is the lack of transparency with both injuries and with if injured players are ever tested or if the word of the doctors is trusted each time.

The Bruins have used the same rule to spend over the cap.

 

[NDiesel]

They wouldn't lie about a lacerated spleen. It happens. It happened to Matt Hunwick

Again, maybe this time it's legit....but it's not too hard for Stone to get cleared in April and for team doctors to either hide that until playoffs or for Stone to downplay his health in order to play round 1 and help the team.

System is flawed.

The Bruins have used the same rule to spend over the cap.

And their guy played game 1? I can't recall to be honest. If Stone isn't back round 1 I'd be floored.

 

[bruins4thecup65]

I’m so Leary getting Lindholm..

 

[Bruin4]

Again, maybe this time it's legit....but it's not too hard for Stone to get cleared in April and for team doctors to either hide that until playoffs or for Stone to downplay his health in order to play round 1 and help the team.

System is flawed.


And their guy played game 1? I can't recall to be honest. If Stone isn't back round 1 I'd be floored.

 

[NDiesel]

You know it's flawed when a guy who is part of management tweets shit like that.

 

[22Brad Park]

I’m so Leary getting Lindholm..

Better then what's there & that's not a debate I hope.Bruins start dealing assets for guys who will be available in the summer it will be talked about here no doubt lol

 

[Oates2Neely]

Again, maybe this time it's legit....but it's not too hard for Stone to get cleared in April and for team doctors to either hide that until playoffs or for Stone to downplay his health in order to play round 1 and help the team.

System is flawed.


And their guy played game 1? I can't recall to be honest. If Stone isn't back round 1 I'd be floored.

When did Taylor Hall return last season?