Technically correct. Must wait to July 1. But, have you ever wondered why there are FA signing announcements a few minutes after midnight?
Monahan scored 59 points over 83 games this past season alleviating some concerns over his health.
Boston Bruins 2024-2025 Roster & Salary Cap Discussion IV
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Monahan scored 59 points over 83 games this past season alleviating some concerns over his health.
But he will be a very expensive 2C, and will need to be signed long term. Like I look at players and all have a risk of severe injury or skill drop off as they age. For some that maybe be a 5% risk. I look at Monahan as almost a 50% risk given his track record
In terms of signings most of the bigger ones take at least a few hours. nd both the teams and the agents walk in knowing who they value, what they are willing to offer, and what their fall back plan is.
The player of course knows where they want, or are willing to go if they cant get what they want
Good points. There is a rumor that the Canucks have offered Lindholm a seven year contract at seven million per. And, accordinto reports, Lindholm’s family loves it in Vancouver. That would be hard for Sweeney to beat.
So, some kind of Plan B will have to be considered. Monahan may turn to be too expensive as well.
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Season before last he had 18 goals. Last season 13.
His playoff stats:
7-18-25 and +13 in 76 games
Pretty good, really.
Why is that?
bruins need to spend on high end offense, its the biggest weakness on the team. They can fit a couple 7million+ contracts this year but Id prefer them be up front.
If none of the top available centers make it to FA then the Bruins should strengthen their wingers and D. The Bruins took the likely SC winner to 6 games, could easily have gone to 7 games if not for some awful officiating in game 4. No need for the Bruins to be held hostage for a center when their are other ways to improve the team.
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2025 free agent class looks more promising than this summer’s imo.
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Yea until they re-up with their current team. I really believe the only way Sweeney going to get a true number one center over night is to trade for one, they just don't hit the open Market that frequently.
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Nice to See Brad drop like 6 years off his age, Hell he might be worth signing to a 5 year contract before he hits Free agency.
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I don't really want Chickie. He's not exactly a beast, and that's what I want back there. He also has a significant injury history, if I recall correctly.
I want a first round draft selection or even that number 10 from New Jersey for Ullmark. If Ottawa is that desperate for goaltending, maybe they will combine a first and Chicken Man.
So you clear the cap, you get a high draft selection, and you can use that 5 million plus to pay Swayman and land a decent center with your aggregate cap space. And that's about all you're going to get, someone decent, not great. Maybe not even a genuine 1C.
Chandler Stephenson.
I also remain intrigued by Necas; his age, his upside He can play wing and center, provided he's good enough. He also has something to prove, feeling he deserves and expanded role. A chip on the shoulder is never a bad thing.
Lindholm does not really do it for me, but I understand he would fill a need. He's not going to drive a line. It's worth adding, however, that when he was traded from Calgary, he was dealing with an injury. He played very well in the playoffs and scored some crucial goals for Vancouver.
I would still like Brendan Dillon on D. Mark Divver speaks highly of him; his League sources have nothing but good things to say about his character and play.
I want a first round draft selection or even that number 10 from New Jersey for Ullmark. If Ottawa is that desperate for goaltending, maybe they will combine a first and Chicken Man.
So you clear the cap, you get a high draft selection, and you can use that 5 million plus to pay Swayman and land a decent center with your aggregate cap space. And that's about all you're going to get, someone decent, not great. Maybe not even a genuine 1C.
Chandler Stephenson.
I also remain intrigued by Necas; his age, his upside He can play wing and center, provided he's good enough. He also has something to prove, feeling he deserves and expanded role. A chip on the shoulder is never a bad thing.
Lindholm does not really do it for me, but I understand he would fill a need. He's not going to drive a line. It's worth adding, however, that when he was traded from Calgary, he was dealing with an injury. He played very well in the playoffs and scored some crucial goals for Vancouver.
I would still like Brendan Dillon on D. Mark Divver speaks highly of him; his League sources have nothing but good things to say about his character and play.
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May also give an opportunity for our center prospects Merkulov and Poitras to get their feet wet in the bottom six.
I think they need one more legitimate top 6 guy, two if Debrusk leaves. I like Marchessault and Mantha for the 2nd line right wing. If Debrusk leaves, I’d like them both put Mantha with Zach & Pasta, and March with March & Coyle. Then re-up Heinen and have a third line of Heinen, Freddy, and Geekie. I know a lot of people don’t like Maroon, but I think he’s perfect for the 4th line to rotate with Lauko, Beech, and Brazeau.
On defense, I want a physical presence, I thought Edmundson looked good, and would slot well with Peeke on the third pairing, with Wotherspoon the 7th man.
Not sure what Ullmark would return and that might change my picks a little bit, but I’d be fine with picks and/or prospects too.
On defense, I want a physical presence, I thought Edmundson looked good, and would slot well with Peeke on the third pairing, with Wotherspoon the 7th man.
Not sure what Ullmark would return and that might change my picks a little bit, but I’d be fine with picks and/or prospects too.
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Imo though you need Centers to win it all in this league. Top centers not three number three's. Bill Zito was interviewed today by NHL network and he was asked, is there anyone who helped you along the way and gave you some good advice, his answer was Ken Holland. He said, he told me to load up on Centers.
True, but until the playoffs, he was playing 3C, so he wouldn't re-sign with them for that role. They did move him up to 2C in the playoffs, but b/c Pettersson was so horrible.
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Donny already got my blueprint
DeBrusk & Heinen high character accountable mature team guys
Zegras is like a teenager who needs curfew - pass
Lysell & zegras Lol
You want to kill Marshy & Monty
I deleted my post but I think the ages may have been when their contracts were signed, just guessing though.
Edit: nevermind.
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Totally understand the situation.
I made a post a couple of weeks ago saying that whomever we get from free agency this summer will likely be our 2C the following season.
2024-25 is likely going to be another transition season.
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I'm rich I can do whatever I want! Lol MARW
The Front office said they want to get faster, Brazeau doesn't achieve that, nothing against his contributions to the team. I wish him the best none the less!
I would love to see Bruins make a run at Nashville winger Zachary L”Heureux. He played for Milwaukee in the AHL.He had 19 goals 29 assists & 197 PIMS. He’s leading the playoffs in scoring & PIMS. He was a 1st round in 2021. 27th overall.This kid was born to be a BRUIN.
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Whomever they sign for sure, I just hope Sweeney is patient and doesn't go on a spending spree without addressing the number one center issue. You just never know when one might become available and it would be nice to have some cap space available when and if it occurs.
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