Boston Bruins 2024-2025 Roster & Salary Cap Discussion V

[BMC]

Looking at all the transactions on the main board trade page……..

“Er, Gary. GM’s think playing into late June is as silly as fans think it is.”

They're 100% correct.

 

[Number8]

By the time the Sens are ready to compete he will be 35.

Gotta start somewhere. Build from the back out. Something Toronto never ever seems to get.

 

[LouJersey]

Trying to figure out what is going on with Ullmark.

LA I am guessing is just a no on a trade. Maybe LA just wanted to move PLD and didn't care? Maybe they will buy out Kuemper? I still don't think Linus wants to go there

Devils---DId he not want to go there? Did the Bruins not like the return? Markstrom is 1 mil per cheaper, signed for 2 years, but I'm sorry he sucks. Did Sweeney not want to deal him in conference?

 

[Blowfish]

Gotta start somewhere. Build from the back out. Something Toronto never ever seems to get.

Well they did trade Rask for Raycroft...

 

[Number8]

Nope, but I would move McAvoy for Tkachuck.

Can’t say i agree with this. Bruins D without McAvoy is not something id enjoy watching.

He took heat for a PO’s where he tried to do too much. But sometimes you don’t know what you have until it’s gone.

Edit: Love Brady Tkachuk by the way. Just not right trade for me.

 

[Gee Wally]

They retain on PLD for Ullmark? 50% retained PLD for Ullmark work for them and Boston?

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I dont think the math works as is. But too busy to drill down.

 

[GordonHowe]

All Eyes On Bruins, Ullmark Following Flurry Of Goalie Trades

The trade market for goalies is officially set following a pair of deals made on Wednesday afternoon. First reported by Travis Yost of TSN, the New Jersey Devils acquired netminder Jacob Markstrom in a trade with the Calgary Flames. In exchange, the Flames received 23-year-old defenseman Kevin...

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[bbfan419]

Can’t say i agree with this. Bruins D without McAvoy is not something id enjoy watching.

He took heat for a PO’s where he tried to do too much. But sometimes you don’t know what you have until it’s gone.

Edit: Love Brady Tkachuk by the way. Just not right trade for me.

If that was the deal McAvoy for Tkachuck, you could then look to a FA like Montour to take Cmac spot.

 

[Number8]

Trying to figure out what is going on with Ullmark.

LA I am guessing is just a no on a trade. Maybe LA just wanted to move PLD and didn't care? Maybe they will buy out Kuemper? I still don't think Linus wants to go there

Devils---DId he not want to go there? Did the Bruins not like the return? Markstrom is 1 mil per cheaper, signed for 2 years, but I'm sorry he sucks. Did Sweeney not want to deal him in conference?

I’m with you. He’s going somewhere within a year, that’s for sure.

If Donny would call me back, I’d tell. I swear. But the guy will just not call me back. Completely ignores me. Don’t know what the deal is with him. I’m irritated with him.

And Linus has me on block.

People.

 

[Kegs]

Ottawa and Raleigh are both nice cities. Is Carolina still in the mix?

Ottawa is not a nice city

It’s practically the gulag.

 

[lopey]

The Bruins aren’t trading Lohrei. You can stop the discussion.

Agree. A young offensive d man is hard to find. Kids going to be good once he fills out and gets some more playing time

 

[Number8]

If that was the deal McAvoy for Tkachuck, you could then look to a FA like Montour to take Cmac spot.

Too rich for me. I’m a Charlie Mac guy though. Through and through.

 

[Kegs]

All Eyes On Bruins, Ullmark Following Flurry Of Goalie Trades

The trade market for goalies is officially set following a pair of deals made on Wednesday afternoon. First reported by Travis Yost of TSN, the New Jersey Devils acquired netminder Jacob Markstrom in a trade with the Calgary Flames. In exchange, the Flames received 23-year-old defenseman Kevin...

bostonhockeynow.com

That’s(Markstrom) a big return for an over the hill goalie. If this set the precedent then bruins will be getting the world for Ullmark.

 

[Number8]

Ottawa is not a nice city

It’s practically the gulag.

Shots fired……

Serious question. Is it true that Boston has set up a draft party?

I saw some mention of that, and it confused the hell out of me. Current state being what it is.

 

[Gee Wally]

My ample gut tells me nothing happens until at least the parade Friday.

 

[Gee Wally]

ully for wilson

f*** that.

 

[sarge88]

Going live at 630 again.

You guys may wanna drop on

Anyone have the link…
I can only find previous shows.

 

[GordonHowe]

That’s(Markstrom) a big return for an over the hill goalie. If this set the precedent then bruins will be getting the world for Ullmark.

As the article states, what happened today will make it much more difficult to deal Ullmark, especially given his no trade veto power. The time table is also getting tighter every day.

I would be greatly surprised if Linus ends up in Ottawa.

Sweeney's job just got a lot harder.

You want Lohrei locked into the top6 or top4? You said top6 but then the context made me think you meant top4. Fwiw, I think he's locked into the top6 even if they get a veteran D. I think they break him in the way they did Krug, 3rd pair at ES (while he learns to defend in the NHL) and 1st PP.

I don't think there's any reality where they build a team that puts Geekie on the 4th line. He's a strong 3rd liner. I don't think they need to sign 4 forwards either, or 3 forwards for that matter. They need a 1c and they need a play driver to replace DeBrusk, preferably with a RW to play with Marchand. Other than Lindholm, the UFA options are meh, IMO.

Guentzel is the only 'play driver' in the UFA class, but he's going to get paid Pasta money and I don't think they can afford both Lindholm and Guentzel. Lindholm is the bigger priority.

Reinhart is a career 30/30 guy who had a great season and you're going to end up paying for 90 point Reinhart not 60 point Reinhart. I don't think he's a play driver and I don't think you can afford both Reinhart and Lindholm. Plus, Reinhart and Lindholm play the same spot on the PP.

Stamkos isn't coming here. He and Pasta play the same spot on the PP. I think "fit" matters and you only have one PP1 bumper. You are selling someone on having that job and those goals.

Marchessault is not a play driver, not young and looking to get paid. Laine has baggage that would give me pause and he plays the same spot on the PP as Pasta. Toffoli isn't a play driver. Perron isn't young and isn't a play driver...

I'd be down for Necas. I like the idea of using Ulmark for a secondary scorer but I'm also okay with them using him for a 1st round pick.

So, I think they're going to look at those less than perfect UFA fits and say, why get locked into a long, expensive contract for someone we're not sure is going to work. Let's take a flyer on someone cheap and see if Lysell or Merkulov can beat them out of a job. At least Lysell can be a dynamic play driver. Maybe he's still not mature enough, that seems to be the opinion of those in the know, but that's why you sign the vet as insurance. And, there are good fits on defense, guys who could be impactful players, so I think that's why they lean that way.

I agree that Chiarelli’s teams were tough, intimidating and fun to watch… and I agree that Sweeney’s teams for the most part have not been tough or intimidating, but I don’t think that was an issue for the Bruins this year. I thought they were just as physical as Florida. We had just as many blow up hits as they did and outhit them in the series overall. No, we weren’t the 2011 Bruins but we lost that series on skill not toughness IMO.

Agreed. Good post.

 

[dafoomie]

Ottawa is not a nice city

It’s practically the gulag.

HE DOESN'T KNOW THAT YET

They've got those canals, and uh, beavertails I guess.

 

[shelbysdad]

I imagine if ullmark ends up staying, the 50-50 split is over. Maybe 66-33, or even 70-30 sway....not exactly a desired position for a FA to be goalie. And he is meh in his games? Could be really bad for him

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Vilardi was 23yr old top prospect coming off a 41pt season in 63gp.

Iaffalo was 29yrs old amd had put up 35p in 59gp the season before being traded

Kupari was a 23yr old depth guy

Durzi (how the 2nd was acquired) was 24yr old and had just put up 38pt in 72gp

I think there's more quality there than you think. Is it superstar quality? No. Durzi & Vilardi are very good pieces with upside however.

I think this just confirmed my post.

Meh.

People are acting like it was a crippling decision for the Kings. They didn't lose a single core piece of their roster. Some... Stuff. Vilardi is pretty good.

But overall, nothing game-changing. The Bruins did better in the Seguin deal. Seguin of course was the better player at the time, but the return for him... sucked. While this return is lauded as a "haul."

 

[sarge88]

I imagine if ullmark ends up staying, the 50-50 split is over. Maybe 66-33, or even 70-30 sway....not exactly a desired position for a FA to be goalie. And he is meh in his games? Could be really bad for him

Great point.

He’s got to either agree to a deal provided he gets extended or has the chance to be the clear #1 to market himself for his next deal.

I’m pretty sure he’ll push for (and get) option 1.

But there is no way, IMO, that he agrees to share the net in a contract year.

 

[Coach Parker]

I wonder how confidant Chicago is with their Mrazek in net? Would they move the Islanders 1st for Ullmark?

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Anyone have the link…
I can only find previous shows.

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[Mr. Make-Believe]

Going live at 630 again.

You guys may wanna drop on

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