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

[DominicT]

I think he is. If not at the start of the season maybe near the end. If he was retiring I feel like we would have been informed. But who knows he might. I don’t care either way tbh.

Must be talking about Krejci?

I can tell you that as of yesterday, he had not filed retirement papers with the league and PA. Then again, there is no deadline to do so.

 

[Sheppy]

I think he is. If not at the start of the season maybe near the end. If he was retiring I feel like we would have been informed. But who knows he might. I don’t care either way tbh.

I don't think he is. I think he will announce his retirement later in the year, he probably didn't want to do it around the same time Bergeron did.

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

I think Lindholm will be a hit here, at least for those who have an appreciation of how difficult what he's capable of is on a nightly basis, and how he does it with some serious grace and commitment. Hard-worker, doesn't cheat, very deliberate and crafty.

 

[GordonHowe]

I think his lack of defensive play is actually overrated. He's nowhere near as bad as a lot of people make him out to be IMO.

If I'm building my ideal D-Corps, I want at least one D who can giddy-up and create offense. I don't even need more than one, but I need at least one. And at creating offense from the back-end, he's the best on planet earth right now. If not for injuries he'd probably would of held that title for years. I've never viewed him as a prima-donna or someone who is un-coachable just out there doing their own thing.

Watching him work the blueline last year in the games I saw he was sensational.

Karlsson may well be underrated defensively, and I should not assume he's a prima donna. I have never heard about character issues.

And I certainly agree with your preference for at least one D who can create offense. Raymond Bourque or the other guy from the early 70s, what's his name, come to mind. Eddie Shore was pretty damn good at it, too.

Even so, for me, the rest of the screed stands.

My overall attitude about what a hockey team should be and how the game should be played is admittedly throw back. Fairly or no, that's why flags go up with guys like Scheifele.

 

[TCB]

I don't think he is. I think he will announce his retirement later in the year, he probably didn't want to do it around the same time Bergeron did.

Im thinking he's waiting to see how he feels after the New Year and then he will make a decision.

 

[GordonHowe]

I think Lindholm will be a hit here, at least for those who have an appreciation of how difficult what he's capable of a nightly basis is, and how he does it with some serious grace and commitment. Hard-worker, doesn't cheat, very deliberate and crafty.

He's the fellow I want, if at all possible.

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

It'd be cool to take a waiver on Pulju, also, assuming JDB heads out west in a Lindholm deal (basing this on nothing, just makes sense intuitively to me). Never gonna happen, but would be neat to try him on a 3rd line with Coyle.

 

[BruinDust]

Karlsson may well be underrated defensively, and I should not assume he's a prima donna. I have never heard about character issues.

And I certainly agree with your preference for at least one D who can create offense. Raymond Bourque or the other guy from the early 70s, what's his name, come to mind. Eddie Shore was pretty damn good at it, too.

Even so, for me, the rest of the screed stands.

My overall attitude about what a hockey team should be and how the game should be played is admittedly throw back. Fairly or no, that's why flags go up with guys like Scheifele.

My question on Scheifele is......who was the problem in the Winnipeg room. Him or Wheeler.

I'm speculating obviously, but you have self-admitted hockey nerd Scheifele meanwhile here's Blake Wheeler, who comes across as a bit of a Alpha in his interview, and he's the captain (until this year). I wonder if those two simply were like oil and water personality wise and it may have fractured the room. Sometimes, two people meet and they just don't like each other, no matter how long they work together.

Considering that Wheeler lost the captaincy and they paid him to go away, I'm going to lean toward Wheeler being more of the issue. Just my speculating two cents.

 

[GordonHowe]

My question on Scheifele is......who was the problem in the Winnipeg room. Him or Wheeler.

I'm speculating obviously, but you have self-admitted hockey nerd Scheifele meanwhile here's Blake Wheeler, who comes across as a bit of a Alpha in his interview, and he's the captain (until this year). I wonder if those two simply were like oil and water personality wise and it may have fractured the room. Sometimes, two people meet and they just don't like each other, no matter how long they work together.

Considering that Wheeler lost the captaincy and they paid him to go away, I'm going to lean toward Wheeler being more of the issue. Just my speculating two cents.

Having read a bit, my understanding is that both Wheeler and Scheifele, combined, were the problem. That is, it was their joint "leadership" which led players like Laine to want out

Report: Patrik Laine Revealed Reason for Leaving Winnipeg – Rude Treatment in Locker Room

Pekka Jalonen of the Finnish publication Iltalehti (Evening News) revealed his belief why Patrik Laine wished to leave the Winnipeg Jets. It was because of issues with fellow stars on the team.

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[MarchysNoseKnows]

Watching Pucks With Haggs, it's clear to me that Haggerty is knowledgeable and a fairly astute observer. He also features knowledgeable guests, like old timer Mick Collageo.

Reading Haggerty (or Murphy) is another matter. The writing is slapdash at best, with numerous grammatical errors and bewildering bits -- like Murphy including admiring quotes about Patrice from, I assume, Marc Recchi, whist failing to identify the latter by name.

In the event, one man's treasure is another man's trash.

PIck your poison.

The poison I will pick is whatever side doesn’t include Haggs and Jimmy Murphy.

It'd be cool to take a waiver on Pulju, also, assuming JDB heads out west in a Lindholm deal (basing this on nothing, just makes sense intuitively to me). Never gonna happen, but would be neat to try him on a 3rd line with Coyle.

A flyer on Pool Party would certainly be something, given he had double hip surgery last month and is out 6-10 months.

 

[Sheppy]

If you guys want to be frustrated and depressed, sure, go take a flyer on Poolparty.

That guy is the epitome of JAG.

 

[TCB]

Having read a bit, my understanding is that both Wheeler and Scheifele, combined, were the problem. That is, it was their joint "leadership" which led players like Laine to want out

Report: Patrik Laine Revealed Reason for Leaving Winnipeg – Rude Treatment in Locker Room

Pekka Jalonen of the Finnish publication Iltalehti (Evening News) revealed his belief why Patrik Laine wished to leave the Winnipeg Jets. It was because of issues with fellow stars on the team.

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Id take Scheifele in a heartbeat. I mean who are we to judge someone else's Character. I just don't get it. Maybe its because I've worked in law enforcement for over 35 years. But Im not judging anyone on what someone else says about a person, whether it be a writer or another player, there's a lot of personal agenda's out there. Its totally different if said player has been found guilty of a terrible crime, but if not, I say to those who like to judge on hearsay go take a look in the mirror and I don't think perfection will be looking back at ya.

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

The poison I will pick is whatever side doesn’t include Haggs and Jimmy Murphy.


A flyer on Pool Party would certainly be something, given he had double hip surgery last month and is out 6-10 months.

Hadn't read that, just knew he hadn't signed yet. My b

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

Id take Scheifele in a heartbeat. I mean who are we to judge someone else's Character. I just don't get it. Maybe its because I've worked in law enforcement for over 35 years. But Im not judging anyone on what someone else says about a person, whether it be a writer or another player, there's a lot of personal agenda's out there. Its totally different if said player has been found guilty of a terrible crime, but if not, I say to those who like to judge on hearsay go take a look in the mirror and I don't think perfection will be looking back at ya.

It's more a question of profound deficiencies in his overall defensive game that people arbitrarily ignore to insist he is this 2-way player that he has never shown himself to be as a pro. He's very good at what he does, but he is limited.

Pulju Nichushkin revival in Beantown

 

[GordonHowe]

Id take Scheifele in a heartbeat. I mean who are we to judge someone else's Character. I just don't get it. Maybe its because I've worked in law enforcement for over 35 years. But Im not judging anyone on what someone else says about a person, whether it be a writer or another player, there's a lot of personal agenda's out there. Its totally different if said player has been found guilty of a terrible crime, but if not, I say to those who like to judge on hearsay go take a look in the mirror and I don't think perfection will be looking back at ya.

Fair enough.

I feel as I do, mirror and all.

 

[Blowfish]

What about a guy like Logan Couture (remember the guy the bruins didn't select option for Hamil)? Always liked him.

 

[Gee Wally]

What about a guy like Logan Couture (remember the guy the bruins didn't select option for Hamil)? Always liked him.

I would personally punch the shit outta Sweeney. He ‘ s 34 years old and is making 8 million a year for 4 more years.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

What about a guy like Logan Couture (remember the guy the bruins didn't select option for Hamil)? Always liked him.

Too old to waste assets on, not a bad option in free agency for 2c if he comes in cheap and all the bigger guys sign elsewhere. Nvm he is still signed more then 1 year.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Id take Scheifele in a heartbeat. I mean who are we to judge someone else's Character. I just don't get it. Maybe its because I've worked in law enforcement for over 35 years. But Im not judging anyone on what someone else says about a person, whether it be a writer or another player, there's a lot of personal agenda's out there. Its totally different if said player has been found guilty of a terrible crime, but if not, I say to those who like to judge on hearsay go take a look in the mirror and I don't think perfection will be looking back at ya.

I'm sure the Bruins have all the info they need about Scheifele.

Saying you'd take him in a heartbeat without knowing any more than the rest of us is just as naive as those shirking him.

 

[Guelph Bruin]

I'm sure the Bruins have all the info they need about Scheifele.

Saying you'd take him in a heartbeat without knowing any more than the rest of us is just as naive as those shirking him.

I don't trust that they do after the Mitch Miller info gathering......but maybe they started to do real due diligence on character

 

[TCB]

I'm sure the Bruins have all the info they need about Scheifele.

Saying you'd take him in a heartbeat without knowing any more than the rest of us is just as naive as those shirking him.

He’s a fricken hockey player and a star in this league. You look hard enough you’re going to find some sort of dirt on everyone. So ya Id take him in Heartbeat. Im not looking for choirboys or going to ridicule a player because he didn’t get along with so/so here or there. I could give a shit.

 

[Alan Ryan]

The summer is thin on hockey news …

The Hockey Dead Zone

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

He’s a fricken hockey player and a star in this league. You look hard enough you’re going to find some sort of dirt on everyone. So ya Id take him in Heartbeat. Im not looking for choirboys or going to ridicule a player because he didn’t get along with so/so here or there. I could give a shit.

He’s also in line in age with most of the core that is gone or 2/4 years from leaving. Signing him long term is crazy when you see the upcoming free agent centers and factoring what his ask will likely be while being a one sided hockey player on the wrong side of 30 and wasting assets for 1/2 years of Mark Scheifele is foolish to put it nicely.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Having read a bit, my understanding is that both Wheeler and Scheifele, combined, were the problem. That is, it was their joint "leadership" which led players like Laine to want out

Report: Patrik Laine Revealed Reason for Leaving Winnipeg – Rude Treatment in Locker Room

Pekka Jalonen of the Finnish publication Iltalehti (Evening News) revealed his belief why Patrik Laine wished to leave the Winnipeg Jets. It was because of issues with fellow stars on the team.

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This article accuses much without evidence. It also can be putting spin on one side in order to create drama.

Wheeler has a right to be mad if the coach plays a rookie over him in the lineup. Schiefele has a right to be mad that he has to play with a rookie on the first line whom he does not like his style of play.

I've read other articles saying Laine has quite the ego and overinflated self image. Him demanding spots and types of play over long time NHL vets are going to rub players the wrong way and sour the locker room on him.

My point is take this with a grain of salt.

 

[wintersej]

He’s a fricken hockey player and a star in this league. You look hard enough you’re going to find some sort of dirt on everyone. So ya Id take him in Heartbeat. Im not looking for choirboys or going to ridicule a player because he didn’t get along with so/so here or there. I could give a shit.

My worry is that he was the co-leader of a perpetually underachieving team that was underachieving in no small part because he decided he didn’t give a f*** about playing defense and that spread across the roster like wild fire. We have been spoiled to root for a team where everyone buys in and plays the right way. The leadership group that enforces that is very small now. I don’t think it can withstand adding a high end talent like MS that doesn’t care about playing the right way.