Boston Bruins 2024-2025 Roster & Salary Cap Discussion VI

[wintersej]

Yes, Pasta stopped being productive on the PP, but I don't blame him. Usually, I don't blame the coaches for the players' failures, but IMO the power play issue was that teams adjusted to the cross-ice pass to Pasta and that's why it stopped working. The coaches didn't do a good job of adjusting to that.

It just is too easy to defend that pass when the guy on the bumper isn’t a threat. With Bergeron there you had to pick your poison. Zacha shot the wrong way and Coyle and Geekie got it off too slowly.

Maybe, but if Sweeney trades Ullmark for Chychrun, signs LIndholm or Stephenson, and gets a winger to replace JDB, they could be in the hunt next year. Not favorites, certainly, but a contender.

It’s going to be tight to add that JDB replacement, too. Really depends on how far they have to go on Swayman and the UFA center.

 

[bme44]

It just is too easy to defend that pass when the guy on the bumper isn’t a threat. With Bergeron there you had to pick your poison. Zacha shot the wrong way and Coyle and Geekie got it off too slowly.



It’s going to be tight to add that JDB replacement, too. Really depends on how far they have to go on Swayman and the UFA center.

It may be a pipe dream ,but I am still holding out hope that Debrusk and the Bruins can reach an agreement

 

[The don godfather]

f*** that, keep Ullmark.

Horrible return. Yes keep ullmark.

 

[goldenblack]

Chychrun has a 10 team NTC right? Means 2/3 of the league is open.

I'd flip him immediately at the draft

 

[JoeIsAStud]

It just is too easy to defend that pass when the guy on the bumper isn’t a threat. With Bergeron there you had to pick your poison. Zacha shot the wrong way and Coyle and Geekie got it off too slowly.



It’s going to be tight to add that JDB replacement, too. Really depends on how far they have to go on Swayman and the UFA center.

Yeah Taking Chychrun in makes it tough to fill all the desires up front. Once you sign Sway, I think you'll be around 15 million to fill out the roster. You might be able to fill C and W for that, but then have to go around league minimum for the rest

 

[DKH]

f*** that, keep Ullmark.

haha, I know, right ?

I thought same reading - screw the Flyers I’m not giving those aholes a good goalie and a likely playoff spot

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Chychrun has a 10 team NTC right? Means 2/3 of the league is open.

I'd flip him immediately at the draft

It really depends on what the extension would look like . If it is 7 mil or under, maybe you move forward with him, above that you flip him

 

[goldenblack]

It really depends on what the extension would look like . If it is 7 mil or under, maybe you move forward with him, above that you flip him

With Hampus and Lohrei it's a big pass. So you're dealing Hampus?

 

[DominicT]

 

[HustleB]

Chychrun has a 10 team NTC right? Means 2/3 of the league is open.

I'd flip him immediately at the draft

Do you think you’d get a top 15 pick? Would you get several picks? Feels like his impact on the ice would be more immediate and greater overall than those picks in a diluted draft.

 

[DaBroons]

haha, I know, right ?

I thought same reading - screw the Flyers I’m not giving those aholes a good goalie and a likely playoff spot

If I'm getting only future(s) for Ullmark, then I'm holding out for a top 10 pick. The 12th pick is a maybe. 7th pick, yes, I'll take that. 25 or 31, NFW.

 

[UncleRico]

Getting Chychrun for Ullmark would absolutely be good value. Less than a month ago there was a popular opinion that Ullmark couldn't even fetch a 1st rounder.

Keep in mind there is the entire free agency period after this to add to the top 6

I never understood the sentiment that Ullmark couldn’t fetch a first rounder. Keumpers return was a 1st, 3rd and mid prospect just a couple years before. Thankfully the markstrom deal reaffirmed that general value.

 

[LouJersey]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1804899478362632591

Now we know why Philly wants to move up in the draft.

Demidov?

 

[HustleB]

Take this with a grain of salt, because I haven't been able to confirm it this morning (which means I probably shouldn't say anything at all)

But I was told that Jakob Chychrun has been informed that he will become a Boston Bruins.

AGAIN I HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THAT WITH THE PERSON THAT WOULD KNOW.

I’m surprised there are not 5 pages or more on this already. Wow!!! I look forward to seeing him in Boston.

 

[DominicT]

Demidov?

Rumor is they want Sam Dickinson but I believe they really want Zayne Parekh.

I’m surprised there are not 5 pages or more on this already. Wow!!! I look forward to seeing him in Boston.

In fairness, I haven't been able to confirm it. And I probably shouldn't have said anything without confirmation.

Good news is they signed Ian Mitchell today though.

 

[DaBroons]

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Thanks!

So, JC for 6.5, EL for 8, and winger for 6.5 equals 21M, but it also bumps Mitchell and Lysell to Providence, saving 1.6. Plus send Brown to Providence, saving his salary.

So that leaves about $5M to sign Boqvist and an 8th dman or a 14th forward, or if JC and the winger cost a little more.

Doable.

 

[DominicT]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1804884616240578723

Thanks!

So, JC for 6.5, EL for 8, and winger for 6.5 equals 21M, but it also bumps Mitchell and Lysell to Providence, saving 1.6. Plus send Brown to Providence, saving his salary.

So that leaves about $5M to sign Boqvist and an 8th dman or a 14th forward, or if JC and the winger cost a little more.

Doable.

What about Swayman?

 

[neelynugs]

You aren’t in Florida are you for game 7?

I want chaos

Go Oilers Go

Btw- Boyle & Demers very good

nah, too busy with draft and FA. had someone else go.

 

[PB37]

If the Bruins land the 25 OA, I hope they explore moving it to the Jets for Rutger McGroaty.

 

[DKH]

nah, too busy with draft and FA. had someone else go.

Do me a favor don’t give Lou any inside info - I finally got a team that can compete with him

If the Bruins get 25OA will Jett Luchanko get to them?

I think he would be a dynamic pick and can play center

If the Bruins land the 25 OA, I hope they explore moving it to the Jets for Rutger McGroaty.

Islanders got 20 and their GM is 85 and not up for waiting 3 years

If there was ever a team that would promise McGroarty a spot it’s these guys

 

[Coach Parker]

Hogwash

McAvoy is safe

Pucks get blocked a 1000 times a game on the power play from the point around the league. Penalty killers are to skilled in todays game to just blast pucks at them

The days of an Al Macinnis are gone and have been for years

What?

Have you been watching the Finals at all 4ORR? Have you been watching the history-making PP in Edmonton and that guy named Bouchard on the back end?

6 Goals, 26 Assists for a D-Man.

His 'Bouchard Bomb' is a legit threat that teams are forced to pressure him on, opening up the bumper back down low in the high slot area.

 

[DaBroons]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1804884616240578723

What about Swayman?

Oops! Big omission there. And Bussi. Yikes!

Add Swayman's new contract for $8M and Bussi for $850K.

So that precludes getting a winger to replace Jake. Yikes!

That means you keep Lysell and can sign Heinen as well for a roster of 2 goalies, 7 dmen, and 14 forwards.

 

[DKH]

Demidov?

The Philly stuff I read is they are full pants tent on Sam Dickinson

They got RD Oliver Bonk last draft from London go back and get LD Sam Dickinson who fits Flyers profile

It’s a heck of a young duo I can see why they want him but gotta get to 7

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

What?

Have you been watching the Finals at all 4ORR? Have you been watching the history-making PP in Edmonton and that guy named Bouchard on the back end?

6 Goals, 26 Assists for a D-Man.

His 'Bouchard Bomb' is a legit threat that teams are forced to pressure him on, opening up the bumper back down low in the high slot area.

I have not but those players are not many, And having that lineup also gives him the room to do what he does. They have two Pasta's on the ice and 2 other guys that would be the Bruins second best players on the power play.

Come on, its not apples to apples

Sorry but this is me being argumentative and going with the flow. I crave likes from the almighty lol

 

[UncleRico]

If I'm getting only future(s) for Ullmark, then I'm holding out for a top 10 pick. The 12th pick is a maybe. 7th pick, yes, I'll take that. 25 or 31, NFW.

I get this, but at the same time it’s not just the 25th or 31st. It’s that and $ the cap space we receive.

What if Sweeney uses the cap to sign someone like teraveinen. The end results would be a 25th pick and teraveinen. Is that any different that chychrun and the 25th?

I don’t think it will end up that way but cap space is also an asset