Boston Bruins 2024-2025 Roster & Salary Cap Discussion III

[Over the volcano]

Don't be a dick.

I just said that the reason Hall was let go for nothing was that we went all in last year. Not because of bad asset management. Go for it all and win you're a hero. Lose and you pay the price.

Who's pining for Hall these days?

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Likely Bruins trade target could be moved quickly

One player who has been linked to Boston might be dealt shortly

www.masslive.com

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/new-york-islanders-martin-necas-carolina-hurricanes-brock-nelson-jean-gabriel-pageau

PS To all the Maroon critics: I get it, but remember, at least part of the slow skating resulted from back surgery. The guy is 35.

First off, he is 36 not 35 and will turn 37 during round one of the 2025 Playoffs. So for starters get basic facts like age straight.

Maybe, maybe if there is some kind if season ending injury to a guy like Lauko
in training camp maybe you offer him a PTO.

 

[Over the volcano]

Do you guys think Poitras will be in the AHL for most the season next year? ... Now that he's eligible for the minors and just came off surgery

I'm figuring it'll be similar to Lorhei last year.

 

[Hookslide]

No I consider paying 4th liners and 3rd pairing D like foligno, Mike Reilly and forbort 1/8th of the cap as poor cap management. Which in return forced the bruins to pay bergy/krejci in future cap and trade hall for pennies

I agree with you on his overpayment of those players mentioned, but I also do not believe Krecji should been brought back, should have at least looking for a replacement center at that time instead of kicking the can down the road.

 

[Roll 4 Lines]

Hmmm

Nuff said!

 

[Oates2Neely]

Ullmark for 10th overall would be a no brainer imo. They handed Vancouver a top 10 pick years back for Cory Schneider and I believe used the pick drafting Horvat

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

If the B’s can get 10 overall you pray Lidstrom falls take him and make him rehab himself right away by the brightest the NHL has available. He’s definitely a risk with the recent injuries but a player like that panning out would change everything drastically.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Sweeney is the one who picks the coach and players.

Such a lame response. Though not unexpected.

Like blaming Harry Sinden for the Bruins having too many men on the ice in 1979.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

If we took a poll when he got the GM role and it asked “would you view Sweeneys term a failure if after 9 years he only made it pats the 2nd round of the playoffs one time”

The answer would be an overwhelming yes.

If we took a poll when he got the GM role and it asked “would you view Sweeneys term a failure if after 9 years he only made it pats the 2nd round of the playoffs one time”

The answer would be an overwhelming yes.

Not a huge Sweeney fan but expand the question to went to G7 of SCF and won 2 Presidents Trophies and set a win and points record and its not overwhelming.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

If the B’s can get 10 overall you pray Lidstrom falls take him and make him rehab himself right away by the brightest the NHL has available. He’s definitely a risk with the recent injuries but a player like that panning out would change everything drastically.

Only way Boston does that if they had multiple picks as in 2015. No way they take that risk. It would require them trading McAvoy and Ullmark + to get say the 7th and 10th picks. How likely are they to do that?

 

[Roll 4 Lines]

Ullmark for 10th overall would be a no brainer imo. They handed Vancouver a top 10 pick years back for Cory Schneider and I believe used the pick drafting Horvat

It would likely take more than just Linus, but I hope they can work something out. You'd get not only #10 OA, but cap space to boot.

 

[UncleRico]

Not a huge Sweeney fan but expand the question to went to G7 of SCF and won 2 Presidents Trophies and set a win and points record and its not overwhelming.

12 other teams have more conference finals appearances than the bruins since Sweeney became GM

 

[chizzler]

The only problem I have with Sweeney is not being proactive on the Center position. All the rest is just the ups and downs on a GM’s tenure.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

If we took a poll when he got the GM role and it asked “would you view Sweeneys term a failure if after 9 years he only made it pats the 2nd round of the playoffs one time”

The answer would be an overwhelming yes.

Are you going to mention going to game 7 of the finals one year (and being at home as a favorite) and having the best regular season in NHL history in another? Or making the playoffs 8 straight seasons?

You're framing everything to fit your ridiculous opinion that Sweeney has been a total failure as a GM.

The only problem I have with Sweeney is not being proactive on the Center position. All the rest is just the ups and downs on a GM’s tenure.

Do you honestly think he has not been proactive on centers?

Better no deals than bad ones.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

12 other teams have more conference finals appearances than the bruins since Sweeney became GM

Well that's a point for you but its not that bad he should be fired, which is what I think
is what you believe he deserves.

 

[UncleRico]

Well that's a point for you but its not that bad he should be fired, which is what I think
is what you believe he deserves.

Chiarelli was fired despite much more success.

 

[Son of Donegal]

Only way Boston does that if they had multiple picks as in 2015. No way they take that risk. It would require them trading McAvoy and Ullmark + to get say the 7th and 10th picks. How likely are they to do that?

Cayden Lindstrom is worth the risk. Have to imagine that he only needs time to heal/recuperate. Judging him on his first 32 games, he is a top 5 talent - maybe top 4. His game will translate exceptionally well - a potential franchise C!

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Chiarelli was fired despite much more success.

Chiarelli had absolutely near prime healthy Chara, prime Rask, Bergeron, Krejci and
Kessel. He hired and fired a coach year 1 and saw his teams underperform in 2010
2012 and 2014 and 2015. He won in 2011 but still had plenty of failings.

For all intents and purposes, G7 2019 against G7 2011 is the difference to you.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Ullmark for 10th overall would be a no brainer imo. They handed Vancouver a top 10 pick years back for Cory Schneider and I believe used the pick drafting Horvat

I would rather make the deal for a player who can help next years team, but failing being able to get a top 6 player in a package for him, the 10th pick would be ok. Just as long as Calgary takes iginla at 9

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Cayden Lindstrom is worth the risk. Have to imagine that he only needs time to heal/recuperate. Judging him on his first 32 games, he is a top 5 talent - maybe top 4. His game will translate exceptionally well - a potential franchise C!

So you could maybe see Ullmark\Poitras for #10 only if Lindstrom is available, right?

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Only way Boston does that if they had multiple picks as in 2015. No way they take that risk. It would require them trading McAvoy and Ullmark + to get say the 7th and 10th picks. How likely are they to do that?

I don’t think they are likely to trade Mac nor should they and I agree it’s definitely a huge risk that would likely involve the loss of jobs if it didn’t pan out. With that said this team is clearly missing a dynamo top guy at C more than anything and I’m not sure another path exists to get a legit one that doesn’t involve miraculously lucking out on someone like Drai (looks less likely by the day) or taking a risk in the draft on someone higher up that fell for a potential fixable reason. I don’t see them getting picks 1-7 OA anytime soon the normal way so just looking for creative ways that don’t involve giving Lindholm 9 million a season. I agree even with the 10th pick they likely don’t risk it on Lindstrom but I think he will be a monster if healthy.

 

[GordonHowe]

Pieces In Place For Potential Ullmark Trade Between Bruins And Devils

Two of the worst-kept secrets entering the NHL offseason have been that the New Jersey Devils desperately need a goaltender and that the Boston Bruins have one to give in Linus Ullmark. Now, the two sides could be heading toward an Ullmark trade with a major piece being put in place by New...

bostonhockeynow.com

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I don’t think they are likely to trade Mac nor should they and I agree it’s definitely a huge risk that would likely involve the loss of jobs if it didn’t pan out. With that said this team is clearly missing a dynamo top guy at C more than anything and I’m not sure another path exists to get a legit one that doesn’t involve miraculously lucking out on someone like Drai (looks less likely by the day) or taking a risk in the draft on someone higher up that fell for a potential fixable reason. I don’t see them getting picks 1-7 OA anytime soon the normal way so just looking for creative ways that don’t involve giving Lindholm 9 million a season. I agree even with the 10th pick they likely don’t risk it on Lindstrom but I think he will be a monster if healthy.

I think the only way Lindstrom drops to 10 is if the medicals are really bad

Only way Boston does that if they had multiple picks as in 2015. No way they take that risk. It would require them trading McAvoy and Ullmark + to get say the 7th and 10th picks. How likely are they to do that?

Well if you did something like this then you would have to spend one of the picks to get a legitimate #1 defenseman. and i am not trading Charlie for a potential future defenseman. Like I would not deal Charlie for Levshunov, or Silayev, and neither of those would even be available at 7

 

[bbfan419]

Talent and will shine in the playoffs, or in big moments. Neither of these two fit that category

Coyle does well when he is the 3rd line center, he is not a playoff top 6 guy.

Hmmm

Ullmark + Frederic for Mercer + 1st

 

[UncleRico]

Chiarelli had absolutely near prime healthy Chara, prime Rask, Bergeron, Krejci and
Kessel. He hired and fired a coach year 1 and saw his teams underperform in 2010
2012 and 2014 and 2015. He won in 2011 but still had plenty of failings.

For all intents and purposes, G7 2019 against G7 2011 is the difference to you.

Same amount of years as GM.

Chiarelli teams won 10 playoff series, made it to 2 finals and won a cup.

Sweeney team won 7 playoff series, 1 finals appearance

Chiarelli inherited a 74 point team while Sweeney inherited a 96 point team that set the record for most points by a team to miss the playoffs.