Boston Bruins 2026 OFFSEASON Roster & Salary Cap III.

[ON3M4N]

Connor Geekie hasn’t seemed to be able to carve out a spot in Tampa. He could be a nice high end upside project like his brother. If Tampa loses Raddysh they could be looking for a puck moving d. Maybe a Geekie for Lohrei deal could work.

Don't know that I'd say he hasn't been able to carve out a spot in Tampa. The Lightning felt like it was better for the 22yr old to get big minutes in the AHL vs 4th line minutes in the NHL. He's one of the first guys called up when an injury happens.

 

[UncleRico]

Why is this a thing for so many fans ? He has played on some very good Bruins rosters but we act like he’s owed something other than a solid paycheque. I’m sure they’ll keep trying improve the team but this nonsense that the worlds gonna end cause Pastas getting older and we should mortgage the future to appease him is getting out of control.

We keep him cause we drafted him and the fans love him that should be a good enough reason not to mention the Bruin records he’ll be breaking move forward and then there’s the revenue he brings to the organization from the management perspective..

Sheesh if he wants to be traded will cross that bridge then.

Its not mortgaging the future if you go out an acquire young players like Robert Thomas or tippet(doesnt have to be them but just examples). Thats actually creating a future with a nice long window.

 

[Hookslide]

of the top 16 spending teams in the league this past year 11 made the playoffs.

Sure there was a couple misses, but some of those were due to a ton of injuries like the Florida Panthers.

There is a very strong correlation in the NHL to spending and making the playoffs.

All the more reason for a management change.

 

[SPV]

We need a true top six winger with speed, and a top4 defender, ideally right handed

Available on the market this offseason for cheap: Jake Debrusk and Dougie Hamilton.

 

[PB37]

If I thought that then why would I argue against it?

Again, original 6 team means nothing. How many Bruins players actually live in Boston? Kids of millionaires don't have to go to public schools or worry about crime where they live.

Zadorov said one of the reasons why he signed in Boston was because of the rich history and culture that comes with being an original 6 team.

 

[Hookslide]

Zadorov said one of the reasons why he signed in Boston was because of the rich history and culture that comes with being an original 6 team.

Overblown

 

[BruinDust]

Zadorov said one of the reasons why he signed in Boston was because of the rich history and culture that comes with being an original 6 team.

Something got lost in translation because pretty sure he meant 6 year term.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Zadorov said one of the reasons why he signed in Boston was because of the rich history and culture that comes with being an original 6 team.

Then I stand corrected, it must be true.

Though I wonder how big a reason it was compared to the $30 mil he signed for.

 

[Ladyfan]

We need a true top six winger with speed, and a top4 defender, ideally right handed

Available on the market this offseason for cheap: Jake Debrusk and Dougie Hamilton.

No thanks those ships have sailed

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

We’ll never know I guess, but I would have loved to see what might happen if we signed Scott Stevens as a free agent after the 1990 season.
Neely, Oates, Juneau up front.
Bourque, Stevens, Wesley in the back.

Might have been interesting

We actually missed out on Stevens twice, could have drafted him instead of Kluzak. No offense to Kluzak, if he doesn’t get hurt he might have been great too.

At the time the Bruins still had Sweeney & Gary Galley and still had hope for Kluzak. I'm sure Sinden would have loved to have gotten Stevens. But he would have had to pay him more than Bourque to sign. That wasn't happening.

As for the draft, both Kluzak and Gary Nylund were ranked higher than Stevens going in. Sinden took Kluzak over consensus #1 Brian Bellows as it was. If he'd have taken Stevens instead, the hockey world would have thought Harry had completely lost it.

 

[Ladyfan]

Zadorov said one of the reasons why he signed in Boston was because of the rich history and culture that comes with being an original 6 team.

Boston/ MA and New England are some of the top states in the country for education, and health and to live in. They may be more expensive, but quality of life is so good people (especially if they can afford it) choose to live here.

It seems like most love living in Boston. Some stay here after they retire (Bergy, Z, Tuukka and others)

 

[ON3M4N]

I want to see Sweeney poach Dorofeyev from VGK. give up an asset to get his rights because VGK can't sign him. Dorofeyev would give the Bruins a 25yr old LW/RW who is coming off back to back 35+ goal seasons.

VGK may even need to move Hertl and needs cost controlled young players. They also have very little draft capital. Could be an interesting fit where Boston could massively bolster their forward group in one deal.

Dorofeyev - Lindholm - Pastrnak
Zacha - Hertl - Hagens
Mittelstadt - Minten - Geekie

^That top 9 would be a wagon to deal with

 

[Oates2Neely]

Ok if you wanta get into some of this then fine a 1st and Poitras even if it is TO’s 1st for Tippett that isn’t happening keep adding and others will match with a better prospect or a roster centre with NHL experience like hmm spitballing a McTavish swap if Ducks are after RW but don’t think they’re just giving an example.

Nemec what was your offer Lohrei and 1st again who’s first ? Do you think that’s enough heck I even like Lohrei but why would NJ sell low on a hot commodity RD that’s young

More asset added or better prospects but nope you don’t want see the prospect they’ll want which effects down the road and since your hanging on to “mortgage the future” comment well ya depending what you’re paying it can just prolong the rebuild/retool.

What happens if it ends up being a miss like Nemec loads of potential I also like him but has warts just like Lohrei and now you dumped assets on a player NJ is gonna try and maximize there return if they even decide to move. I personally think they’ll move Hamilton first and gamble on there own player they’ve tried developing.

Who else Thomas ? That’s gonna deplete some very good prospects plus picks and sure could be worth it, he’s decently young turning 27 like Tippet and we desperately need a 1C so I’d understand this thinking but St. Louis isn’t giving there only decent centre away for chump change.

Again I said they’ll try improving the team I didn’t say they wouldn’t even target the couple places like you suggested but cause I used mortgage the future to appease Pasta you went on a rant about how many 1st rnd picks we have over the next 3 years.

Sign UFA RD like Andersson for his variety of skills including help on PK or I’m even warming up to Carlson older but his puck movement and offensive ability we’re lacking on the backend then trade for scoring up front that should probably be the target.
Hmm maybe something falls in our lap like a Hronek Pettersson combo if the deal makes sense.
DS taking risk on EP ( buy low ) but knowing he got Hronek ( buy high ) to soften the blow if EP stays on his 50-60 point coarse but doubt that’ll happen playing with Pasta should hit 70-80 area minimum IMO. Vancouver by all signs are doing a complete rebuild so they’d be interested in those picks and maybe have interest in a Poitras to develop with top 6 minutes. would still need to add obviously and it probably needs to hurt somewhere to bring it across the line.

Who went on a rant? Calling your post hyperbolic isn’t a rant. Andersson will be a huge mistake, he’ll be on the wrong side of 30 for the 95% of that contract. Pettersson has been steadily declining.

The Bruins do have prospects not named Hagens Letorneau. Zellers Simpson etc. Every time we do this exercise folks over estimate what the cost to acquire will be.

 

[PB37]

Boston/ MA and New England are some of the top states in the country for education, and health and to live in. They may be more expensive, but quality of life is so good people (especially if they can afford it) choose to live here.

It seems like most love living in Boston. Some stay here after they retire (Bergy, Z, Tuukka and others)

I know Iginla stayed here after he left Boston as his kids continued to go to school in the area.

 

[PB37]

Then I stand corrected, it must be true.

Though I wonder how big a reason it was compared to the $30 mil he signed for.

Money helps, for sure and is probably the biggest factor more times than not. But for some guys like Zadorov, location and organizational prestige matter a lot.

 

[Dizzay]

I'll be overjoyed if the following were not part of this organization opening night:
Korp-Kuraly-Peeke-Lohrei-Middelstadt

I'd like to re-sign Arvidsson but only if it makes sense with term and dollars. I can't see it happening though so I'll assume he walks.

I'd like to see Poitras-Brunet-Hagens-DiPietro-Lysell/Locmelis as regulars to start the season

Would love to draft Tommy Bleyl with our first round pick this season. This kid can play. Yes, he's undersized but if he put on 15 pounds of muscle, we'd have our PP QB for the future.

Sign Rasmus Andersson and Logan Stanley in the UFA market.

Trade for Robert Thomas

Poitras-Thomas-Pasta
Hagens-Zacha-Geekie
Khus-Minten-Lindholm
Jeannot-Kastelic-Locmelis/Lysell

Zadorov-McAvoy
Lindholm-Anderson
Stanley-Brunet
Aspirot

Swayman
DiPietro

 

[Absurdity]

I want to see Sweeney poach Dorofeyev from VGK. give up an asset to get his rights because VGK can't sign him. Dorofeyev would give the Bruins a 25yr old LW/RW who is coming off back to back 35+ goal seasons.

VGK may even need to move Hertl and needs cost controlled young players. They also have very little draft capital. Could be an interesting fit where Boston could massively bolster their forward group in one deal.

Dorofeyev - Lindholm - Pastrnak
Zacha - Hertl - Hagens
Mittelstadt - Minten - Geekie

^That top 9 would be a wagon to deal with

I am perfectly fine with Sweeney straight up offersheeting Dorofeyev.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Boston/ MA and New England are some of the top states in the country for education, and health and to live in. They may be more expensive, but quality of life is so good people (especially if they can afford it) choose to live here.

It seems like most love living in Boston. Some stay here after they retire (Bergy, Z, Tuukka and others)

I think a lot of hockey players that play for a long time in one city end up stay in the area. Most have kids when they retire and it makes sense to stay put.

I love Boston, my daughter lives there. But I really don't think it's much of a factor for a player when he's deciding where to sign.

 

[ON3M4N]

I'll be overjoyed if the following were not part of this organization opening night:
Korp-Kuraly-Peeke-Lohrei-Middelstadt

I'd like to re-sign Arvidsson but only if it makes sense with term and dollars. I can't see it happening though so I'll assume he walks.

I'd like to see Poitras-Brunet-Hagens-DiPietro-Lysell/Locmelis as regulars to start the season

Would love to draft Tommy Bleyl with our first round pick this season. This kid can play. Yes, he's undersized but if he put on 15 pounds of muscle, we'd have our PP QB for the future.

Sign Rasmus Andersson and Logan Stanley in the UFA market.

Trade for Robert Thomas

Poitras-Thomas-Pasta
Hagens-Zacha-Geekie
Khus-Minten-Lysell/Steeves
Jeannot-Kastelic-Locmelis

Zadorov-McAvoy
Lindholm-Anderson
Stanley-Brunet
Aspirot

Swayman
DiPietro

I'd be surprised if Kuraly isn't on the opening night roster.

 

[sarge88]

You are right they could lead to a championship, but this supporting cast is not a championship cast.....not even close

Yet.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I'll be overjoyed if the following were not part of this organization opening night:
Korp-Kuraly-Peeke-Lohrei-Middelstadt
I'd like to re-sign Arvidsson but only if it makes sense with term and dollars. I can't see it happening though so I'll assume he walks.I'd like to see Poitras-Brunet-Hagens-DiPietro-Lysell/Locmelis as regulars to start the seasonSign Rasmus Andersson and Logan Stanley in the UFA market.Trade for Robert Thomas

Poitras-Thomas-Pasta
Hagens-Zacha-Geekie
Khus-Minten-Lysell/Steeves
Jeannot-Kastelic-Locmelis

Zadorov-McAvoy
Lindholm-Anderson
Stanley-Brunet
Aspirot

Swayman
DiPietro

Sure, just do that.

I'm a little unclear on how Poitras ends up on the first line as a left winger, too.

 

[BruinDust]

Money helps, for sure and is probably the biggest factor more times than not. But for some guys like Zadorov, location and organizational prestige matter a lot.

Most likely it was the security of the 6-year term for a guy who only had 1 and 2 year deals since his ELC expired and had played for 4 teams in 5 years. Then factor in trade protection something he never had before on any previous contract.

But that doesn't sound nice for the media so they play up the "Original 6" narrative.

 

[Dr Hook]

I think a lot of hockey players that play for a long time in one city end up stay in the area. Most have kids when they retire and it makes sense to stay put.

I love Boston, my daughter lives there. But I really don't think it's much of a factor for a player when he's deciding where to sign.

Like everything else it is diferent from player to player. I never like those blanket statements. For some guys no doubt the O6 vibe matters. Some don't care. Some care about the city as a place to live, some don't (it's a paycheck). Some care a lot about the tax rates, others not so much. For some its proximity to family and friends and ease of travel, others don't care so much. It's an individual thing.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Like everything else it is diferent from player to player. I never like those blanket statements. For some guys no doubt the O6 vibe matters. Some don't care. Some care about the city as a place to live, some don't (it's a paycheck). Some care a lot about the tax rates, others not so much. For some its proximity to family and friends and ease of travel, others don't care so much. It's an individual thing.

But don't you think the money is the biggest factor in general?

 

[UncleRico]

Boston/ MA and New England are some of the top states in the country for education, and health and to live in. They may be more expensive, but quality of life is so good people (especially if they can afford it) choose to live here.

It seems like most love living in Boston. Some stay here after they retire (Bergy, Z, Tuukka and others)

Also players like Nick foligno mentioned he had a special attachment to Boston already due to the great healthcare they provided to his daughter during a life saving surgery for her.

The players you mentioned still live here. Guys like Pastrnak, Hampus lindholm and more live here year round in the Beacon hill area. Jerome Iginla lives in the area.

Even most recently(though different sport), Caleb Lomu of the patriots was drafted here and said his wifes preferred destination was Boston before he got drafted because she loved the area.

Boston/ Massachusetts is a major draw for athletes.