Boston Bruins 2024-2025 Roster & Salary Cap Discussion III

[bruinsfan1968]

"Expected" to start discussions this week.

Thanks for correcting that news. I just hope it's for a reasonable price, if it happens at all.

 

[NDiesel]

He's a regular season signing I guess. No clue why you would go to this well again with 6 career playoff goals in 48 games. He contributes on the score sheet with playing with good players (basically like anyone would) and not so great with bottom sixers. He's a safe player for sure but to commit any money of signifigance would be foolish IMO

If you could get him to a contract where you don't really care about him being the 13th forward at times including the playoffs, maybe under 1.5 mil, then sure but he's probably going to ask for more than that + some term.

 

[sarge88]

no chance in hell they get the 10th pick for Linus

Linus+

The big question being what is the +

 

[Tbaybruin]

Yes, but a sad commentary regardless.



Surrounded by very good linemates, yes.

Minus that, he's frequently invisible on multiple fronts.

The idea that Frederic is somehow your enforcer gives pause.

Long enough to laugh out loud.

For 2.1 mil he’s great. Put him in a Ullmark deal I’m fine, just sign a Liam O’Brien type

 

[NDiesel]

Yes that’s how it started. Then conversations expand and evolve after a few back and forths. The conversation was happening with 4 different people saying four different things about

It sounds like it was evolving into another thing for you to complain about with Sweeney...it has as much relevance to how incomparable the Jeannot trade vs Orlov/Bertuzzi was as me randomly adding to this conversation "ya but he got Zacha for Haula."

But whatever let's move on

 

[sarge88]

While Heinen played ok to me last year and I no longer want him shot into the sun I would not start with him to start negotiating new contracts with.

I just can’t.

I can’t.

The fact that they’re even considering spending more than $22.50, this early on a guy with with 6 measley playoff goals in nearly 50 games makes we worry,

Stop stockpiling mediocrity and get some difference makers.

The JAG’s will still be there in August…as we saw last year.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

He's a regular season signing I guess. No clue why you would go to this well again with 6 career playoff goals in 48 games. He contributes on the score sheet with playing with good players (basically like anyone would) and not so great with bottom sixers. He's a safe player for sure but to commit any money of signifigance would be foolish IMO

Who says he will get significant money?

The reason to try to sign him is he will come cheap.

 

[sarge88]

Sounds like the third line, meaning Coyle entrenched as a top 2 C and Poitras assed out. I'll wait until it all takes shape, but not a huge proponent of bringing back guys who don't perform in the play-offs.

But….he can not score in the playoffs on different lines!

Don’t you know how valuable that is?

 

[The don godfather]

That 10th overall is sweet. Ullmark and add some more sugar to get it done. Beecher? Lauko?

 

[LouJersey]

Who says he will get significant money?

The reason to try to sign him is he will come cheap.

26 mil under if they deal Linus (if return is picks/prospects) Swayman gets 7 say. 19 mil left and the priorities are 2 top 6 and a good LHD. Get that done and then you can worry about players on the cheap. To start talks now a month before would signal to me it's not going to be overly cheap.

Long time to figure it out though, granted,

 

[KillerMillerTime]

That 10th overall is sweet. Ullmark and add some more sugar to get it done. Beecher? Lauko?

I'm sure NJ has plenty of 4th liners. If this supposed franchise #1C is available at #10
your going to have to add someone who plays in your top 9. One of Poitras, Geekie or Frederic.

 

[Sheppy]

I’m remarkably concerned the Bruins are going to overpay for Heinen.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Yes that’s how it started. Then conversations expand and evolve after a few back and forths. The conversation was happening with 4 different people saying four different things about it.

Both things can

Chiarelli with the bruins won once and DNQ 3 times one being the first year after taking over a 74 point team.

I’d rather go to the playoffs 6 out of 9 times and a cup than go to the playoffs 8 out of 9 years and not win a cup. Pretty sure everyone here would trade 2 missed playoff years for a cup.



Not even

That's not how the odds to win a championship will play out most often. If you DNQ 33% of the time compared to 12% the odds will be in someone like Sweeney's favor.

 

[Over the volcano]

I’m remarkably concerned the Bruins are going to overpay for Heinen.

Me too, and I like him

 

[Ace0813]

I’m remarkably concerned the Bruins are going to overpay for Heinen.

I am not too worried about it. I think, if it gets done, it'll come in below 2M. Heinen did the whole try to get paid as much as possible dance last summer, and was left at the altar and had to settle for a PTO. He works here in Boston, and he's comfortable with it. He probably wants to avoid that whole fiasco again.

 

[sarge88]

I am not too worried about it. I think, if it gets done, it'll come in below 2M. Heinen did the whole try to get paid as much as possible dance last summer, and was left at the altar and had to settle for a PTO. He works here in Boston, and he's comfortable with it. He probably wants to avoid that whole fiasco again.

Logical.

But, he’s also 29, I believe.

if someone offers him more than 2x2, he’d be a fool not to take it.

 

[dangermike]

everybody drink everytime you read "at the right price"

i hope we start signing people at the most wrong possible price

 

[sarge88]

everybody drink everytime you read "at the right price"

i hope we start signing people at the most wrong possible price

I start with….

Sign the right players

Then I worry about cost.

Much rather the right guys at a little more $$$, than the wrong ones at any cost.

 

[Kegs]

Maybe Saros or Markstrom

I didn’t realize these two guys were worth more. Saros is a bit younger. So maybe. But I doubt he is worth much more. I think Ullmark is a player someone will pay for. A lot of good teams will want to upgrade their goalie this off-season.

I’m remarkably concerned the Bruins are going to overpay for Heinen.

Heinen lives rent free in your head

 

[The don godfather]

I'm sure NJ has plenty of 4th liners. If this supposed franchise #1C is available at #10
your going to have to add someone who plays in your top 9. One of Poitras, Geekie or Frederic.

Ok ullmark plus geekie for 10th overall. Done.

 

[quietbruinfan]

if you can get if you can get 10 overall for all mark and geeky you do it every day of the week.

 

[dangermike]

I start with….

Sign the right players

Then I worry about cost.

Much rather the right guys at a little more $$$, than the wrong ones at any cost.

this was more of a comment on heinen ...who i like at the right price (ha)

sometimes i think "at the right price" doesnt need to be said bc no one wants a vastly overpaid heinen. hes not a open the checkbook player last i checked.

 

[sarge88]

this was more of a comment on heinen ...who i like at the right price (ha)

sometimes i think "at the right price" doesnt need to be said bc no one wants a vastly overpaid heinen. hes not a open the checkbook player last i checked.

I agree.

And
(I was talking about him too)

 

[Sheppy]

I didn’t realize these two guys were worth more. Saros is a bit younger. So maybe. But I doubt he is worth much more. I think Ullmark is a player someone will pay for. A lot of good teams will want to upgrade their goalie this off-season.


Heinen lives rent free in your head

Why? I’ve been complimentary of his play all season long.

I’m just worried that he will get 3x3 or something goofy.

 

[bp14]

That 10th overall is sweet. Ullmark and add some more sugar to get it done. Beecher? Lauko?

Don’t trade Beecher. Big useful player who can skate and win draws. Guys like that on decent deals are must keeps IMO.