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

[neelynugs]

go get elias lindholm

 

[UncleRico]

go get elias lindholm

Would certainly be a good start

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Sure, he can try. But the reality that sets in once 46 retires also is going to be that Sweeney can't really improve the team. He's going to go to battle less Bergeron, Hall, Orlov, Bertuzzi, Clifton, Krejci... and the parts that came in are what they are. Complimentary.

By the deadline his hand will be dealt. But it's time imho. It's time.



They're going to be busy when you remove Bergeron and Nosek defensive zone face-offs. Very busy...

On paper we could have a bottom 5-7 power play this year too. Doesn't tend to lead to great results.

I think if history has proven anything, Sweeney is going to try, and future be damned.

I don't agree with it, but I think that's what happens.

Do you think the team will trade off players in a playoff spot? Or at worst in position of one?

Unless the team is literally on the bottom of the standings, I can't see Sweeney selling mid-season. So if they don't make the moves in the off-season, I can't see the team being traditional sellers mid-season unless they are clearly out of it, and I don't think they would be... and that worries me.

 

[UncleRico]

People questioning Krejci's production (especially in playoffs) is insulting.

With a $1 mil cap hit, he scored at 0.8 ppg last season.

That is #1 among all UFAs from this summer. Ahead of Kane, Duchene, O'Reilly, Tarasenko.

I doubt he is coming back. But if he wants to, he is their best player at the position. This team has no draft picks in rounds 1 2 and 3, so they have no choice but to compete.

Ehh if they throw in the towel and sell off (highly doubt just saying hypothetically) they recoup their first rounder from Detroit. I imagine to do that there would have to be a pretty significant sell off of guys like Marchand, Ullmark, etc

 

[Gee Wally]

There is no way, no how, that JJ allows them to blow it up.
I don’t see it.

 

[NeelyDan]

There is no way, no how, that JJ allows them to blow it up.
I don’t see it.

Which is why I feel there are moves that will be made. The worst decision is indecision, and all that.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

There is no way, no how, that JJ allows them to blow it up.
I don’t see it.

Agreed... i dont even think it makes that much sense.

Losing Bergeron hurts, but the team is built pretty good everywhere... just got to find a center or 2..

Lindholm makes a lot of sense.... Henrique could be a good stop gap.

 

[kdog82]

This is looking to be a down year for the Bruins. Swing for the fences in 2024 Free Agency. I wouldn't deal significant assets for anybody at the moment. Just my opinion. Sad day. Sad days ahead folks.

 

[DiggityDog]

Have to believe they are keeping tabs on the Elias Lindholm situation in Calgary. Would be an excellent fit.

 

[dugg133]

Have to believe they are keeping tabs on the Elias Lindholm situation in Calgary. Would be an excellent fit.

Unfortunately he'd be an excellent fit for a lot of other teams with much better assets then us.

 

[Guelph Bruin]

With the retirement of Bergy this year, Calgary now knows they have us over barrel regarding Lindholm (or Hanifin for that matter) ....so expect a big overpay if we do a trade with Calgary. No real solution, either overpay now with guys off the roster or wait until next year's free agency and overpay $$$

 

[Bridges31]

Does anyone think Sweeney was blindsided by the Bergeron decision? I feel like adding all those veteran depth pieces seems pointless unless he thought Bergeron was coming back.

 

[ProdigalFan]

done

I'll have to come up with a new avatar pic #TooSoon

 

[DiggityDog]

Unfortunately he'd be an excellent fit for a lot of other teams with much better assets then us.

Crazy how the Bruins are able to acquire guys like Lindholm, Orlov, Bertuzzi as a few examples with so little to offer.

Curious

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Does anyone think Sweeney was blindsided by the Bergeron decision? I feel like adding all those veteran depth pieces seems pointless unless he thought Bergeron was coming back.

They recorded the video in May

 

[Gee Wally]

Does anyone think Sweeney was blindsided by the Bergeron decision? I feel like adding all those veteran depth pieces seems pointless unless he thought Bergeron was coming back.

not at all.
the player tributes in the Bergy thread were reportedly done on break up day in May.

 

[Bodit9]

You're missing the point my friend. The time to replace DK and PB wasn't within the last 3 years. It was 5-6 years ago. And had they started working on it then, they'd be in a far better situation now. I mean seriously, PB is 38. DK is 37. You're suggesting the team shouldn't have been looking for replacements when they were 35 and 34 respectively. That's insane. Once they were in their early 30s there should have been a plan. And no, Freddy and Beecher are not a suitable plan given neither is suited for a top 6 role.


He already failed to be a second line center and was demoted in favor of Erik Haula. Says pretty much everything you need to know.

Drafts can be nitpicked all the time but the one draft I vividly remember was 2017 where lots of people wanted Robert Thomas in the 1st round and they went Urho Vaakanainen instead. Would have been the perfect time to start the transition at C and we see how those two have turned out. There's been opportunities to replenish centers but so far all wasted.

 

[dugg133]

Crazy how the Bruins are able to acquire guys like Lindholm, Orlov, Bertuzzi as a few examples with so little to offer.

Curious

I mean we acquired all those guys by trading draft capital, which we currently have very little of.

 

[BruinDust]

Crazy how the Bruins are able to acquire guys like Lindholm, Orlov, Bertuzzi as a few examples with so little to offer.

Curious

It's crazy what three 1sts and three 2nd rounders can get you at the deadline.

 

[mar2kbos]

Don’t sleep on Geekie, he’s going to steal Matthew’s lunch money. Book it!

hehe I see what you did there.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Which is why I feel there are moves that will be made. The worst decision is indecision, and all that.

Not sure about that. The UFA class is better next summer and you could possibly sign Lindholm without giving anything up. I’m not sure he’s the guy that you want to sign to a big contract but I’d rather get him for nothing if we do. Teams will have more cap space so guys like Ullmark should have more value on the trade market. I think patience is the best way to go.

 

[Ned Bouhalassa]

Can Looch play centre?

 

[DiggityDog]

I mean we acquired all those guys by trading draft capital, which we currently have very little of.

Still have picks in future drafts.

I’m not going to speculate on a package because I don’t work for the Bruins or the Flames.

If Lindholm says he will only sign an extension with certain teams then it affects his value league wide. The Bruins have an open vacancy at number one center that will likely go unchallenged for a few years. They will have the money to make a competitive offer via extension, and Boston is a hell of a lot closer to Sweden than Calgary.

Maybe this matters to Lindholm, maybe it doesn’t, but sometimes it’s not all about getting the best package. A lot of teams will work with guys to find the best fit and fair compensation.

Or you just get him in free agency. Whichever works.

It's crazy what three 1sts and three 2nd rounders can get you at the deadline.

That’s the great thing about draft capital. You wait long enough you get more.

 

[Mione134]

So whould we read into who is and isn't in this video at all? They only included guys that are still currently under contract with the bruins, like you have to think guys like Hall, Foligno, and Clifton filmed ones and were cut once they ended up on different teams. And the only lineup regular from last season that's still under contract with the bruins, and that isn't in the video, is forbort.

I think the thing I get from watching the video is how deeply emotional the boys are. They love Bergy so much.

 

[Hookslide]

With Bergeron retired what does everyone think they well do for center depth?

Bogvist - Zacha - Pasta
Marchand - Geekie - DeBrusk
JVR --Coyle --Freddy
Luccic- Beecher (I hope) - Lauko

I am reluctant to name the Defense at this time , I think it needs to be addressed........I Almost would prefer Lauko , with Coyle and Freddie , but Looch and JVR would have too much "Beer league" speed...........