Boston Bruins 2024-2025 Roster & Salary Cap Discussion VI

[wintersej]

If Chychrun comes back you would think it means that the young forwards are going to get a real roster shot, and not just Poitras.

 

[22Brad Park]

I don't want either Ottawa goalie.

They're both overpaid, and I'm not sure either of them are better than Brandon Bussi.

I don't disagree but trades usually go down that way where u take back something u really don't want or need to make rest of it work.I think Bussi can do it too.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Its fluctuating because everyone has to make the money work so pieces change. I don't know where they are at this morning as I am still waiting for a reply but was told "Chychrun would sign an extension with Boston".

Go back to 2019 when the Bruins were after Brayden Schenn. That deal changed 3 times before Sweeney pulled the plug on it.

I don't think this is the same situation, just complicated to get done because everyone wants extensions.

Can you say whether or not Philly is still involved?

 

[Mione134]

A 1st and Chychrun ...I can't be mad at that at all if it works out.

Really like Lauko. Great kid. But if he's gotta go, I get it.

 

[wintersej]

In Ottawa I’m not giving 7

I’m Poulin/Staios 7 off the table everywhere

They are nuts if they trade it

I could see them moving back to 12 and targeting a forward but 7 certainly ain’t coming to Boston.

 

[DominicT]

In Ottawa I’m not giving 7

I’m Poulin/Staios 7 off the table everywhere

They are nuts if they trade it

And that's the conundrum for Ottawa.

If they trade down from 7 to 12, they also have to worry about the cap they are adding from Philly which is making the Ullmark deal even more difficult.

Can you say whether or not Philly is still involved?

It's not a traditional 3 team trade.

 

[wintersej]

Would you take Korpisalo if you got 12 from Ottawa via Philly instead of the Boston 1st?

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Would you take Korpisalo if you got 12 from Ottawa via Philly instead of the Boston 1st?

I would not. That is 4 years of cap hell , not nearly enough to only get to 12. No guarantee you get a better player there

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Would you take Korpisalo if you got 12 from Ottawa via Philly instead of the Boston 1st?

And then buy him out immediately? Wouldn’t love it, but I’d probably do it, depending on the other piece(s). If the plan is to keep Korpisalo? Flat out pass… I think

 

[GatorMike]

I don't disagree but trades usually go down that way where u take back something u really don't want or need to make rest of it work.I think Bussi can do it too.

The only reason to trade Ullmark is to create cap space.

Why trade him if you're only creating $2 million in cap space?

 

[DiggityDog]

The thing about this potential deal that makes me uneasy is the potential value of a Chychrun extension.

Assuming he signs long term you are now blocking Lohrei from getting those minutes starting next season. This upcoming season it’s obviously not an issue as he would probably be playing third pairing once all is said and done.

If Lohrei develops like we all hope, that likely means Lindholm would be the odd man out right?

Or do they trade Lohrei for a quality piece up front with a newly established top 4 of JC, HL, BC, and CM?

Wonder what direction it goes. Again this is likely a next offseason issue, but those are the implications I see coming.

 

[Kegs]

Just asking here ,but adding Jacob and having Lindholm and Lohrei seems like alot of same type player on left side Any chance they move Lindholm contract and try and add a Dillon type player?

Lindholm and chychurn are not even remotely the same kind of player.

Lindholm is a shut down guy mostly with the ability to get the puck on his teams stick. Has some offensive up side. Borderline a two way defender.

Chychurn is a puck moving D who has a really good shot. He is an offensive weapon. He would instantly become the first power play units quarter back. Don’t be surprised to see chychurn score 10-15 goals. His defence isn’t as good as lindholms as far as I can tell.

I really haven’t seen enough out of Lohrei. I think lohrei will also be able to create a lot of offence though. He is more similar to chychurn. But chychurn is better at this point.

 

[DKH]

If I’m running Sens I tell Sweenius / Chychrun, 25OA, 50 % Korpi

I draft Dickinson at 7

 

[DiggityDog]

The only reason to trade Ullmark is to create cap space.

Why trade him if you're only creating $2 million in cap space?

That’s not true. Ideally you can add a player who can help you now and another asset.

If the rumored deal comes to fruition you are dealing from surplus to address a need. Which is what you would’ve done anyways with the cap space that opened up if it was for picks and prospects.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Boy, this has the making of a crash and burn dealing with Ottawa, I hope we have a plan B C and D

 

[DominicT]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1804514910501486661

I've got work to do

 

[DiggityDog]

Lindholm and chychurn are not even remotely the same kind of player.

Lindholm is a shit down guy

Chychurn is a puck moving D who has a really good shot. He is an offensive weapon. He would instantly become the first power play units quarter back. Don’t be surprised to see chychurn score more goals than half the forwards in the nhl.

He’s a what?!

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

If I’m running Sens I tell Sweenius / Chychrun, 25OA, 50 % Korpi

I draft Dickinson at 7

Donny would tell you to put down the crack pipe

 

[Dr Quincy]

The only reason to trade Ullmark is to create cap space.

Why trade him if you're only creating $2 million in cap space?

The other reasons you are trading Ullmark are to:
1) Add an asset at another position that's more important than backup goalie
2) Get something for Ullmark rather than lose him from nothing next year

 

[GoBs]

If Chychrun comes back you would think it means that the young forwards are going to get a real roster shot, and not just Poitras.

Good point and I hope this is true.
Also the rumor 3 years at 3 million per for heinin sounds like the griz contract.

 

[LouJersey]

And then buy him out immediately? Wouldn’t love it, but I’d probably do it, depending on the other piece(s). If the plan is to keep Korpisalo? Flat out pass… I think

Have them retain, rehab him here and watch him go 23-7-3 with a .920 and 2.45 and deal him next summer

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

The fact that Boston is one of his preferred is awesome. If Boston gets 13th pick, maybe a 2nd and Chychrun for Ullmark & Lauko that would be one hell of a return

Where is that coming from?

 

[LouJersey]

The only reason to trade Ullmark is to create cap space.

Why trade him if you're only creating $2 million in cap space?

They don't need cap space. They need real tangible assets and if that's in the form of players that better the team, then so be it.

 

[KOZ37]

If they are only trading Linus and Lauko I am pretty good with most of the returns mentioned. I'm not going to get too greedy. I just want them to get this done and get ready to buy some offense! Chychrun would be a nice get...would love a Dman who scores some goals.

 

[yazmybaby]

JC has to be part of the deal from the Sens side in order for the money to work.
Sens have Pinto to sign, he wants 5M a year and Brannstrom needs a new deal as well ( 3M ?).
They have 3 more forwards to sign as well.
I think the Sens are trying to trade Chabot making 8M a year to perhaps Philly to free up enough cash to sign LU to a long term deal?
DS should be offering more than LU in the deal and try to get Pinto as well.
They can keep their draft picks, give us JC and Pinto and we add Geekie.