Boston Bruins 2023 Off-Season CAP, Trade Rumors and Free Agent Talk III

[Dizzay]

I don't think Neely is going to play his hand and give any indication whether Bergy and Krejci are coming back or not. Those guys have had close to 2 months to decide, I'd say they have a pretty good idea and have informed the Bruins brass. In my mind, Krejci may retire but Bergy is coming back, I can feel it!

 

[Bodit9]

Ughh

I expected 46 but I’m not ready for no 37 too

So this means they would need to keep about $2M open in cap space to sign both to $1M bonus-laden 35+ contracts, right?If that's the case then seems like they'd be going with Zacha, Merkulov, Coyle, & Freddy at center. Unload Gryz & Forbort probably.

 

[EverettMike]

So this means they would need to keep about $2M open in cap space to sign both to $1M bonus-laden 35+ contracts, right?If that's the case then seems like they'd be going with Zacha, Merkulov, Coyle, & Freddy at center. Unload Gryz & Forbort probably.

If that's what happens at center I want to know who is supposed to go first in the draft next year. Something to get excited about.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

 

[Dizzay]

So this means they would need to keep about $2M open in cap space to sign both to $1M bonus-laden 35+ contracts, right?If that's the case then seems like they'd be going with Zacha, Merkulov, Coyle, & Freddy at center. Unload Gryz & Forbort probably.

Yup, I'd say if they know both are returning, and Bertuzzi is re-signing, they have a top 9 of:
Bertuzzi-Krejci-Pasta
Marchy-Bergy-Debrusk
Merkulov-Coyle-Zacha

Fill out the bottom 3, get some nasty on the back end and trade Forbort, Reilly, and Gryz

 

[LouJersey]

You can't make your posts any dumber.

You seem to love commenting on them though. It’s ok to have zero accountability in your sports life. You’re just here for the fun and winning doesn’t matter, doesn’t make you a bad person

 

[ON3M4N]

IDK why but Sharangovich feels like he's always been a guy that stands out whenever we play the Devils.

 

[missingchicklet]

I don't think Neely is going to play his hand and give any indication whether Bergy and Krejci are coming back or not. Those guys have had close to 2 months to decide, I'd say they have a pretty good idea and have informed the Bruins brass. In my mind, Krejci may retire but Bergy is coming back, I can feel it!

That's my take as well. No way both guys are being complete Richards and still not letting management know their plans right before the draft and free agency. Would be very crappy to not tell management this late in the game, knowing what kind of position the Bs are in. If neither guy makes an announcement soon we will know their plans anyway based on what moves the Bs make.

 

[LouJersey]

Weird he wasnt that good last year and a healthy scratch at times.

 

[stevebeans]

I’m also in the camp of moving on from both.

Well…. Krejci definitely. If Patrice wants to return on a super cheap deal as a 2 or 3c, he’s still great for penalty killing, etc.

The only problem is stripping captain away from him. I guess you don’t but everyone just knows it’s basically title only and have better on-ice leaders with the A.

On another note they should almost certainly sell high with Linus. If Sweeney can get a haul of picks and prospects for him (or a 1C), he should take it.

 

[Knight]

IDK why but Sharangovich feels like he's always been a guy that stands out whenever we play the Devils.

Probably because it takes an entire period for Jack to finish pronouncing his name

 

[Dellstrom]

I’m also in the camp of moving on from both.

Well…. Krejci definitely. If Patrice wants to return on a super cheap deal as a 2 or 3c, he’s still great for penalty killing, etc.

The only problem is stripping captain away from him. I guess you don’t but everyone just knows it’s basically title only and have better on-ice leaders with the A.

On another note they should almost certainly sell high with Linus. If Sweeney can get a haul of picks and prospects for him (or a 1C), he should take it.

…what?

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

You seem to love commenting on them though. It’s ok to have zero accountability in your sports life. You’re just here for the fun and winning doesn’t matter, doesn’t make you a bad person

Its true, I'm not a bad person.

I’m also in the camp of moving on from both.

Well…. Krejci definitely. If Patrice wants to return on a super cheap deal as a 2 or 3c, he’s still great for penalty killing, etc.

The only problem is stripping captain away from him. I guess you don’t but everyone just knows it’s basically title only and have better on-ice leaders with the A.

On another note they should almost certainly sell high with Linus. If Sweeney can get a haul of picks and prospects for him (or a 1C), he should take it.

I don't think everyone knows that.

 

[PlayMakers]

Villardi AND Kupari. Kupari is underrated IMO. He jumps off the page when you watch LA.

 

[sarge88]

I think you’re reaching but I certainly think they’re gonna be shopping for a goaltender and if they land PLD like reports seem to be going they won’t have a ton of cap space after his new contract.

Hmm maybe Swayman or Ullmark are the cheaper options if they want something better then what’s in the UFA pool..

Still hope we keep Swayman but I understand your thinking behind it I just think Byfield is a big ask.

I agree. But every season we see trades that surprise us -- good or bad.

Maybe we can win one?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I agree. But every season we see trades that surprise us -- good or bad.

Maybe we can win one?

Would be great if we traded a guy like Erik Haula for a young, promising top 6 center. Something like that for a change.

 

[Serge]

So how does COL get a 1st and a 2nd for the rights to Newhook but BOS gets 2 AHLers for Hall and rights to Foligno?

 

[sarge88]

I’m also in the camp of moving on from both.

Well…. Krejci definitely. If Patrice wants to return on a super cheap deal as a 2 or 3c, he’s still great for penalty killing, etc.

The only problem is stripping captain away from him. I guess you don’t but everyone just knows it’s basically title only and have better on-ice leaders with the A.

On another note they should almost certainly sell high with Linus. If Sweeney can get a haul of picks and prospects for him (or a 1C), he should take it.

Who on this team is a better on ice leader than Bergeron?

 

[Alicat]

Would be great if we traded a guy like Erik Haula for a young, promising top 6 center. Something like that for a change.

They did. Pavel Zacha.

 

[rocketdan9]

 

[sarge88]

Would be great if we traded a guy like Erik Haula for a young, promising top 6 center. Something like that for a change.

I didn't mean to imply we've never won one......I meant it in regard to this off season.

 

[Bridges31]

Put me in the camp that would rather see the likes of Beecher, Lysell, etc this year than have the Bruins try and add.

Retool/rebuild/whatever you want to call it. Add some more draft picks and become relevant again in three years.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

IDK why but Sharangovich feels like he's always been a guy that stands out whenever we play the Devils.

Because Jack likes to say his name.

 

[ON3M4N]

So how does COL get a 1st and a 2nd for the rights to Newhook but BOS gets 2 AHLers for Hall and rights to Foligno?

Newhook is a 22yr old C/W that likely won't require a significant cap hit. Hall is 31yrs old with a $6 million cap hit for 2 years. Colorado also has about $8.5 million in cap space so they weren't in cap hell like Boston was.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

They did. Pavel Zacha.

Lol