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

[The don godfather]

Signing 34 year old JVR and 34 year old Shattenkirk along with 35 year old Lucic isn't smartly pivoting.

Cheap bargain bin contracts that may provide value.

 

[TCB]

Have bergy and dk announced their retirement?

No and they haven't signed a contract either, so I'm thinking their not coming back unless its in 2024 sometime, which would be ideal, but right now I think you have a better chance of seeing Lindholm or Scheifele centering the bruins top line at the Start of the season.

 

[bbfan419]

Facking Toronto of all the teams he could have gone to, but at least they don't worry, you sign a good player and make the cap work after the fact. They may have to get rid of some players, but they have a good player added. Maybe we can offer Carlo for Nylander and then trade Frederic and Forbort for a cheaper D.

 

[LouJersey]

Do some of you get erect at the mere possibility of misery

Not sure what's worse, that or the group that rubs one out to their fatheads and GM all day.

 

[BlackFrancis]

Cheap bargain bin contracts that may provide value.

Most times, it doesn't work - at least not everything.

Once in a blue moon, you get the 2001 Patriots.

 

[The don godfather]

No and they haven't signed a contract either, so I'm thinking their not coming back unless its in 2024 sometime, which would be ideal, but right now I think you have a better chance of seeing Lindholm or Scheifele centering the bruins top line at the Start of the season.

I think sweens got something up in his sleeve it's only july early. Will see.

 

[Fenian24]

what direction? its either tank or compete

No,no. It's squeak into the playoffs for some home dates and concessions for JJ.

If you rebuild you lose that money, JJ ain't letting that happen or seeing attendance drop. So we hope overpaid slugs playing out of position like Grizz and Coyle can produce just enough to get into the playoffs. Hockey purgatory lead by the devil himself JJ and Sweengenius

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Not at all arsed about Bertuzzi moving on, good complimentary player, but he dosen't drive a line. What upsets me is the trading away of Hall, a guy who loved being a Bruin, drove play and sacrificed personal stats by playing on the 3rd line, clearly a better all around player then Bertuzzi. We should have traded Gryz, and bought out Forbert so we could retain Hall. Sweeney really blew it here in my opinion.

 

[Hookslide]

Who’s your second pairing defenseman on the right side?

That doesn't matter as long you move Carlo to satisfy the Carlo haters that have no clue what he brings to the table , and then they will move on to someone else maybe even Pasta............

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

I think sweens got something up in his sleeve it's only july early. Will see.

I like those moves.

El cheapo. My favorite kind.

Don has something else coming I can feel it.

 

[shelbysdad]

I'm convinced that if Sweemey magically brought last years team back, people would still complain.

yup.....like why did they bring back the same bunch of crap that couldn't get out of the first round?
why didn't they trade a 7th for McDavid
why didn't he get 3 first for Grz and 2 for Forbort?

Alot of people here need a serious dose of reality and need to look up *salary cap*

 

[TCB]

 

[hrdpuk]

I'll probably get blasted for this.

Can someone explain to me why they think Sweeney is doing a good job.

I may be wrong but I see a GM constantly playing catchup. Making up for past failures. Not addressing lack of centers to replace aging vets, some questionable contracts and drafting.

Is it on the job training for a GM?

 

[LouJersey]

I think sweens got something up in his sleeve it's only july early. Will see.

Truth be told I could care less if Bertuzzi came back at 1 or 5 years, but apparently Todd wanted to be here and the Bruins wanted him. I mean what's wrong with letting the market develop instead of binge shopping on guys that were a dime a dozen 2 hours into free agency? Lucic included and yes I wanted him. None of us thought Bert would sign a one year deal, so I kinda get it.

 

[shelbysdad]

I'm not sure that it's people not realizing this as much as it is that people are angry with the reason why this team had to trade Hall and weren't able to sign Bertuzzi. Why was it that the Bruins had to fill out a lot of roster spots with limited cap space? Bad free agent signings, attaching assets to move said bad signings, and poor drafting leading to very very few quality prospects making the jump - all big reasons why this team had to go dumpster-diving on a very small budget. There was no realistic way to make it work because this team made more bad decisions than good since 2015.

Can't argue with that.....wonder how many other fan bases feel the same way

 

[Knight]

Let's sign Bert and Nylander next summer?

 

[LouJersey]

I'll probably get blasted for this.

Can someone explain to me why they think Sweeney is doing a good job.

I may be wrong but I see a GM constantly playing catchup. Making up for past failures. Not addressing lack of centers to replace aging vets, some questionable contracts and drafting.

Is it on the job training for a GM?

For me, Sweeney has put three bonafide SC champion teams together in 2019, 2020 and 2023. Now covid ruined 2020, but the players shat the bed the other two seasons.

 

[BlackFrancis]

Has a team ever added 100 goals against in a single summer?

 

[wintersej]

when you give up multiple assets for rentals you should really have a plan to keep them

Good lord man.

Let’s go back in time here.

You might recall the Bruins were a really good hockey team heading into the deadline. They were looking to shore up the D and were looking at Gavrikov and then Sweeney pulled a magic rabbit out of his ass and got a much better Orlov instead.

And then Hall and Foligno got hurt and they went out and aggressively filled the hole with getting Bertuzzi. This was not part of the plan, but ballsy and resourceful.

When it became clear that Orlov just wanted the most cash possible and that Bertuzzi was a good fit with Pasta they tried to make it work with Bertuzzi but Bertuzzi was asking for more than any team in the NHL was willing to give. NOBODY was willing to get Bertuzzi the bad contract he was asking for. Should Sweeney have sold off pieces at a discount to give out a shitty contract? I wonder what yours posts would have been then.

 

[The don godfather]

I like those moves.

El cheapo. My favorite kind.

Don has something else coming I can feel it.

Lots more in the bargain bin that can help I took a peek.

 

[Hookslide]

The good news is when Sweeney is fired, the Bruins have plenty of highly capable GM here on HFB to choose from.

HAHA.......... Yes you are right , and I hope you enjoy the job I will do.........

 

[The don godfather]

Kane now looks like a interesting target surprised hes still out there. Imagine a healthy prime kane in playoffs. That moves the needle. Big time.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

That doesn't matter as long you move Carlo to satisfy the Carlo haters that have no clue what he brings to the table , and then they will move on to someone else maybe even Pasta............

Blah Blah Blah

 

[Trizz617]

Reilly was bad forbert is a warrior and played very well last year . Hes valuable if he stays.

Agreed, for the most part. Only a yr left with Forbort anyway. Would rather the B's come into next offseason without any buyout penalties. Sort of a clean slate of sorts.

 

[TCB]