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

[Sheppy]

obviously, it's hyperbole, dude. But there was a large contingent here who wanted to roll the dice on Zadina.

There was, and I had no idea why other than he’s Czech and half the people here have this weird fetish for a “cZeCh LiNe!”

 

[GoBs]

Bussi is five (5) months older than Swayman.

Thanks

 

[SPV]

Player A
25 years old, 198 games, 29 goals, 25 assists

Player B
24 years old, 189 games, 28 goals, 27 assists

One just signed a 775k contract, the other is up for arbitration

Personally, I think if Frederic prices himself out they should look to sign Colin White on the cheap and move Freddy, maybe someone else will overvalue him on the trade market.

 

[NDiesel]

Player A
25 years old, 198 games, 29 goals, 25 assists

Player B
24 years old, 189 games, 28 goals, 27 assists

One just signed a 775k contract, the other is up for arbitration

Personally, I think if Frederic prices himself out they should look to sign Colin White on the cheap and move Freddy, maybe someone else will overvalue him on the trade market.

Frederic also threw 30 less hits last year than Boqvist has his entire career. I'm with you on moving on if he prices himself out, but points aren't the entire picture.

 

[Nothingbutglass]

Boqvist just another landing party guy in the red shirt.

Those guys are important. You lose at least one each episode.

 

[dugg133]

Frederic also threw 30 less hits last year than Boqvist has his entire career. I'm with you on moving on if he prices himself out, but points aren't the entire picture.

Frederic was also a borderline elite 5v5 defender last season, which is a big reason why Hall and Coyle were so much better with him then they were without him.

 

[Guelph Bruin]

I'd give Freddy 2 x $2M, not a penny more ... he ain't no $3M Forbort ....wait .....

 

[Over the volcano]

Frederic was also a borderline elite 5v5 defender last season, which is a big reason why Hall and Coyle were so much better with him then they were without him.

Shhhhhhh!

 

[EverettMike]

Lou is an important part of a forums roster. He's like the Derek Forbort of BruinsHF

Nice. I just wish Lou were here to see this. I know it would make him laugh.

 

[Sheppy]

Player A
25 years old, 198 games, 29 goals, 25 assists

Player B
24 years old, 189 games, 28 goals, 27 assists

One just signed a 775k contract, the other is up for arbitration

Personally, I think if Frederic prices himself out they should look to sign Colin White on the cheap and move Freddy, maybe someone else will overvalue him on the trade market.

If Freddy goes, they need some size in the top 9 and it’s not even a debate. The top 9 forward group is as soft as baby shit, and once again we will get trucked in the playoffs.

 

[bruins19]

Getting Boqvist is a bottom 6 add that means something else has happened or will be

Hmmm

They are really setting the stage for some great competition in camp as guys fight for jobs.

 

[Over the volcano]

Player A
25 years old, 198 games, 29 goals, 25 assists

Player B
24 years old, 189 games, 28 goals, 27 assists

One just signed a 775k contract, the other is up for arbitration

Personally, I think if Frederic prices himself out they should look to sign Colin White on the cheap and move Freddy, maybe someone else will overvalue him on the trade market.

Sweeney's playing 4D chess making some quick cheap contracts to use at Frederic's arbitration hearing.

... Or maybe it's 5D chess and he's just going to use it as a threat to sign him earlier at a lower cost to use that one on his next comparable hearing.

 

[Over the volcano]

If Freddy goes, they need some size in the top 9 and it’s not even a debate. The top 9 forward group is as soft as baby shit, and once again we will get trucked in the playoffs.

Think if they were looking to replace him on the roster we would have seen Sweeney give this contract to Sundqvist not Boqvist.

 

[Sheppy]

Think if they were looking to replace him on the roster we would have seen Sweeney give this contract to Sundqvist not Boqvist.

I don’t have much faith in them doing anything to improve on the lack of size & snarl in the top 9. Going to be easy to play against.

This is going to make me sound bad, but I’d rather they kind of gear down on the European players to fill that void.

 

[BlackFrancis]

Frederic was also a borderline elite 5v5 defender last season, which is a big reason why Hall and Coyle were so much better with him then they were without him.

What do you feel was his most borderline elite defensive play last season?

I'm only half taking the piss here, as I can't really think of any myself.

 

[HustleB]

I didn't see a lot of him this last year, but I really liked him the year before.

Caveats: he's listed at C, but is not IMO a fit there. Way too light and awful at the dot. He's also... Really light. And quite (I want to say) perimeter.

BUT, he's got some ability. He's young yet. And what stood out to me was his quick and accurate decision-making. A right place, right time kind of player who often lined up with others who failed to take advantage. Victim of a numbers game last season and not necessarily a indictment on his skill or progress as a pro.

He gives Lysell an opportunity to stick in the AHL and learn to dominate there before moving him up.

And there's a chance he doesn't make the Bruins team too. But this is precisely the kind of "interesting" player I wanted the Bruins to focus on acquiring this offseason. Cheap. Young. Skilled upside. And absolutely no guarantees.

Love it.

I agree. Seems like a better option then Comtois who might have baggage and injuries and probably Zadina too. I don’t know enough to lay money down but I love extending the bottom 6 depth and competition for position.

I’d still love to see Merkulov/Lauko/Steen and others tear spots away from these guys in camp, but make them earn it. May the best man play and let the competition continue all season long.

 

[CellyHard]

Love the accumulation of depth...Boqvist has good skill. He is definitely a third line type of player. He forechecks hard and is FAST, which a lot of us have been preaching.

I don't think this means Frederic is out.

I think this is competition for Greer, Lauko and the prospects fighting.

 

[HustleB]

28.6% of Bruins fans think Frederic comes in at $2,000,001 and over.

EDIT. NVM, it quickly dropped to 8.6%

I thought he would be higher.

 

[HustleB]

Getting Boqvist is a bottom 6 add that means something else has happened or will be

Hmmm

Or we have to pass a guy through waivers and pay an NHL rate in Providence worst case. We have tons of flexibility of guys around 1 mil who can be sent down without a residual impact on the cap. Seems like the Bruins are making a conscientious effort to add depth and competition. This particular signing could backfill for all those missing mid round backs.

I could be wrong. But I don’t see the ripple impacting Frederic.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Love the accumulation of depth...Boqvist has good skill. He is definitely a third line type of player. He forechecks hard and is FAST, which a lot of us have been preaching.

I don't think this means Frederic is out.

I think this is competition for Greer, Lauko and the prospects fighting.

Sounds like Boqvist and Lauko both play a fast forechecking game, could be a good line with Geekie.

 

[KrugAvoy]

Marchand-Zacha-Pastrnak
JVR-Coyle-DeBrusk
Lauko-Geekie-Boqvist
Lucic-Brown-Frederic

If Bergeron comes back he slots in at C and Brown comes out

 

[FONZIE]

I like Freddy and hope he signs a 1 year "prove it" type deal knowing more money is coming in. He seemed to be developing a puck possession type game late in the season that looked good. He was getting open more for shots - just needs to work on his accuracy and stop missing empty nets.

 

[Horton Hears A Woo]

Marchand-Zacha-Pastrnak
JVR-Coyle-DeBrusk
Lauko-Geekie-Boqvist
Lucic-Brown-Frederic

If Bergeron comes back he slots in at C and Brown comes out

That second line makes me want to throw up. Bruins will need to rely on D and goaltending in major ways for any playoff hopes. Also any injury to center would just be it. Not that CC has any business in any top six in the league.

 

[NeelyDan]

Nobody would be surprised if Freddy gets 2.5x2, but I don’t think he’s earned that yet

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

That second line makes me want to throw up. Bruins will need to rely on D and goaltending in major ways for any playoff hopes. Also any injury to center would just be it. Not that CC has any business in any top six in the league.

Bet you see Geekie get looks, especially if Coyle isn't cutting it. Like the Coyle/Haula situation after Krejci left.