Boston Bruins 2026 OFFSEASON Roster and Salary Cap IV

[ODAAT]

I think there were a few of us that didn't mind getting him because he'd been good in the past, but yeah, I don't recall anyone being excited about it and even those of us that thought he was a decent goalie knew it was part of the price to make the deal work.

and I`ll be honest, I knew next to nothing about Kastelic who winds up being the true steal in the deal

 

[AKrug47]

You saw him finally make the playoffs this yr, do a realistic ghost impression, and arrived at that conclusion? Wouldn't be me.

I love shit disturbers who can score. Not to mention that group pantsed the Bruins several times this season. I think he'd excel in Boston.

 

[AKrug47]

I'd put more of his performance on Carolina's team defense. Over the last 3 seasons Carolina ranks

SA - 1st
xGA - 1st
SCA - 1st
PK% - 1st

They're just a stingy defensive team that doesn't give you much. If they had legit #1 goalie they'd be an absolute wagon.

Fair points

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Tkachuk rumors

Weird to pin it on team USA though

It is weird, but not surprising. If some posters had their way those boys would be banned from hockey for the "atrocity" they committed.

 

[Jim]

Minnesota just gave McCarron 6 x $3.3M, a contract that runs through his age-36/37 season.

They also gave a guy $17m/season to not even be in the top 13 in scoring this year. f*** Minnesota. Guys roll a handful of dice, add them up, and that’s how they land on their contract offer.

 

[DKH]

What do we give up for Brady?

Of course, I'm sure they don't want to trade him here.

Just wondering where people stand on his price though.

Nothing until next June when he’s a year away and we know a lot more about our young players and picks

Today makes no sense but it’s something to watch

 

[yazmybaby]

They also gave a guy $17m/season to not even be in the top 13 in scoring this year. f*** Minnesota. Guys roll a handful of dice, add them up, and that’s how they land on their contract offer.

I guess this is what 4th liners averaging 8-9 goals per year are worth now?
Makes TJ and MK's contract look pretty good now?

 

[AKrug47]

Bussi was not good and Florida signed him and lost him

The FO should sack up lol

Dude they traded half their team were picked to come in last and ended up 8 OA

You fear DePietro is going to end up on the Panthers like Bussi

Well when you put it like that...

I'm just bored at work and want some juicy trades

 

[PB37]

I believe the Wild's 4th line ( Foligno, Trenin, McCarron ) now costs about 11 mill per season.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I get what you're saying, but IMO you have to look at things like this on a case by case basis. What did Matthew Tkachuk accomplish before forcing his way to Florida and what have they done since he got there?

There are lots of malcontents that push their way out of a town and there are also some solid people who do it for a variety of reasons, some of which we know nothing about -- (wives not liking a city, conflict with teammates/coaches/ etc.).

As always though -- it comes down to cost. I'd take Larkin and Tkachuk here in a heartbeat for a fair price. This team needs talent, and they have it.

Tkachuk was different - he didn’t demand a trade he told Calgary he wouldn’t be resigning and used his leverage to tell them where he would resign (which would make teams want to trade for him).

Larkin signed an 8 year deal then asked out. Completely different situation.

 

[GHFC79]

I believe the Wild's 4th line ( Foligno, Trenin, McCarron ) now costs about 11 mill per season.

+2M Nico Sturm

 

[GHFC79]

They have $9M in cap space, four players still to sign, and some pretty significant holes in the lineup. I just don't see how Larkin works unless they clear a substantial amount of cap space first.

Honestly, I'm not entirely sure what the plan is.

Is dreaming about Boldy really that crazy?

 

[AKrug47]

Mentioned it in a previous thread, but what's the price for Nico Hischier? He's the guy imo.

 

[Ratty]

and I`ll be honest, I knew next to nothing about Kastelic who winds up being the true steal in the deal

And Letourneau marinating in college.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Yes, at least one of them is actively posting in this thread, haha

Come on, rat 'em out!

 

[DKH]

Well when you put it like that...

I'm just bored at work and want some juicy trades

Sturm would probably run it all back - I’m surprised how much he loves some of these vets

I don’t think league likes taking away from Cup finals are as far as deals go

The Bruins would need to want to move Korpi and he would need a team - he’s getting paid 3 M by Bruins and on the high end for a backup but if Boston retains 1 M he’s about in the middle

I actually think your DePietro to Florida is outstanding ~ they got 2 UFA and taking a shot a DePietro would be prudent

Sweeney should put Korpi on waivers if he can’t move him and keep DePietro

 

[DKH]

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They have $9M in cap space, four players still to sign, and some pretty significant holes in the lineup. I just don't see how Larkin works unless they clear a substantial amount of cap space first.

Honestly, I'm not entirely sure what the plan is.

Is dreaming about Boldy really that crazy?

It’s a great dream but he’s in the Wild vault

 

[DKH]

Pasta for San Jose 2nd overall draft Sternberg.
Then sign Alex tuch with cap savings.

I'm selling pasta sky high . Stenberg is generation center for years.

I hope this is the bourbon talking

 

[yazmybaby]

I believe the Wild's 4th line ( Foligno, Trenin, McCarron ) now costs about 11 mill per season.

They should be good for a combined 20 goals?
Goes to show you when we won our last cup, just how good the Merlot line was and the value on that line.

 

[DKH]

Someone said that?

I wiffed big time on that trade

I wanted the other Ottawa G
I wanted Ostapchuk over Kastelic
I wanted Greentree over Letourneau

 

[DKH]

Tkachuk was different - he didn’t demand a trade he told Calgary he wouldn’t be resigning and used his leverage to tell them where he would resign (which would make teams want to trade for him).

Larkin signed an 8 year deal then asked out. Completely different situation.

Brady agent probably laying the foundation so the Sens have plenty of time to make a good deal

I expect the Sens to be a 100+ team and Tkachuk to be on their team a year from today - however, the week of the draft if he’s on record of going to FA I can see him being traded

Boston should be big time in it next year

However - hypothetically

The Blues have 3 number 1 picks and he’s from there - Thomas is 27

If your Ottawa and St Louis where Brady is from and his dad is a scout ???? You do Dalibor Dvorsky (I like a lot) or top prospect Justin Carbonneau with two firsts for Brady Tkachuk

If he’s bolting and I’m Ottawa I pull the trigger

 

[Mione134]

And Letourneau marinating in college.

If im Sweeney, I'm holding onto him.

I dont care if it takes a few years to "rebuild".

Mean Dean has to stay

 

[sarge88]

Tkachuk was different - he didn’t demand a trade he told Calgary he wouldn’t be resigning and used his leverage to tell them where he would resign (which would make teams want to trade for him).

Larkin signed an 8 year deal then asked out. Completely different situation.

2 sides of the same coin to me.

 

[NDiesel]

Minnesota just gave McCarron 6 x $3.3M, a contract that runs through his age-36/37 season.

Makes Jeannot look like a steal

 

[Hookslide]

Makes Jeannot look like a steal

Swayman sets the market for goaltenders, Jeannot sets the market for slugs. Bruin's corner the market for market setters.