Boston Bruins 2026 OFFSEASON Roster & Salary Cap III.

[Dennis Bonvie]

I'd still take a declining Carlsson, with all the legitimate intangibles and leadership he brings, over the absolute best version of Peeke or a similar player.

Is Carlson really declining that much?

He just put up a 60-point season in only 71 games.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Reporting on it says differently - looking for at least $9M for multiple years.

I'd do that.

 

[mjhfb]

Biggest areas of need are right D and right wing.

Sign John Carlson and Arvidsson, fills both needs without giving up anything.

Are you saying RW because you expect to lose Arvidsson?
All season I kept thinking that a creative puck distributing center was needed, even though I can't think of one available.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Are you saying RW because you expect to lose Arvidsson?
All season I kept thinking that a creative puck distributing center was needed, even though I can't think of one available.

Yes, that's why I am suggesting signing him.

If they don't sign him, that would give the B's Pasta, Geekie, Kastelic and ?

 

[GHFC79]

Is Carlson really declining that much?

He just put up a 60-point season in only 71 games.

Even if he were declining, which I'm not convinced he is.

He's 36. That's two years younger than Marchand.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Fanrecap.com is a terrible clickbait site, but it says the Lightning are after Arvidsson. If they get him, of all teams, I will be very, very unhappy.

 

[GHFC79]

This is apparently what will happen to Carlsson the moment he signs with the Bruins according to some guys:

(The image is reversed from what I intended. Please view it in a mirror.)

 

[Sheppy]

That's kind of what does happen when older players sign with the Bruins, lol.

 

[yazmybaby]

Even if he were declining, which I'm not convinced he is.

He's 36. That's two years younger than Marchand.

Carlson is a good offensive defenceman that can run a 2nd PP no worries.
If you can get him on a team friendly deal, he would be an upgrade vs our bottom dee ( ML / JA and I am assuming Peeke will not be back).
I cannot see the Ducks resigning both JC and JT, only one will be back.

 

[PB37]

I think Carlson is fine as a stop gap but they absolutely need to invest in the position via draft or astute trade for a young up and comer. He's still brings really good offense and he's an above average skater and a bomb of a shot.

 

[Hookslide]

This is apparently what will happen to Carlsson the moment he signs with the Bruins according to some guys:


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Going from left to right, he turns into a beauty.

 

[Sheppy]

A d-man who can actually shoot the puck would be nice. I guess Carlson does indeed bring that.

 

[ON3M4N]

This is apparently what will happen to Carlsson the moment he signs with the Bruins according to some guys:


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Flip the images around and its apparently what happens to players the moment they turn 30 according to some here.

 

[gerrycheeversmask]

This is apparently what will happen to Carlsson the moment he signs with the Bruins according to some guys:


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He'll transform into a beautiful woman?

 

[mjhfb]

Yes, that's why I am suggesting signing him.

If they don't sign him, that would give the B's Pasta, Geekie, Kastelic and ?

Remember when "?" was supposed to be Lysell? We'll see what happens in July.

 

[GHFC79]

He'll transform into a beautiful woman?

Flip the images around and its apparently what happens to players the moment they turn 30 according to some here.

Going from left to right, he turns into a beauty.

Works perfectly if you're in Australia.

 

[Hookslide]

Works perfectly if you're in Australia.

Now, Now, be nice

 

[KnightofBoston]

This is apparently what will happen to Carlsson the moment he signs with the Bruins according to some guys:


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Except that in his most recent play he looked like the image on the right compared to the image on the left which is probably more in line with what people think when they hear 37

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I think Carlson is fine as a stop gap but they absolutely need to invest in the position via draft or astute trade for a young up and comer. He's still brings really good offense and he's an above average skater and a bomb of a shot.

Sure, but draft picks may be 3-5 years away from helping. Of course like Carlson they could arrive quicker.

I'd sure rather Carlson than Radysh. shorter term and still a much better player

 

[BMC]

I'm in the camp of no dudes over 30 years old.

If you sign a guy like Carlson, you better win the cup within 2 years. If not, it's just a dumb signing. You sign veterans like that if you're ready to make a legit run.

Right now the Bruins aren't.

As for Arvidsson... I don't mind the player, what I do mind is he has played what I consider 1 full season in his last 8.

Depends on the dude. A 30+ year old power forward type with durability concerns? Pass. 30+ year old forward skill type with no durability concerns? I would at least consider it.

 

[GHFC79]

I'm in the camp of no dudes over 30 years old.

If you sign a guy like Carlson, you better win the cup within 2 years. If not, it's just a dumb signing. You sign veterans like that if you're ready to make a legit run.

Right now the Bruins aren't.

As for Arvidsson... I don't mind the player, what I do mind is he has played what I consider 1 full season in his last 8.

Young RHDs with legitimate top-four potential almost never reach free agency, and they're rarely available via trade. When they do become available, you're usually paying a premium because every team in the league is looking for the same thing.

Even if you target an RFA or a young player through a trade, you're likely facing both an overpayment and the risk that the player never develops into what you're projecting.

That's why I don't see adding someone like Carlsson or Andersson as being in conflict with drafting and developing a long-term RHD solution.

In fact, I think they're complementary strategies.

Boston could sign a veteran stopgap, draft one or more RHDs with some of the premium picks they have over the next three years, and continue developing the position internally. The reality is that even if you draft the right player tomorrow, he's probably not helping your NHL roster in a meaningful role for another four or five years.

That's why I view Carlsson or Andersson as solutions for one timeline and a drafted RHD as a solution for a different timeline. Those ideas aren't mutually exclusive.

 

[Dizzay]

It's a pipe dream because Winnipeg isn't trading him but having Scheifele here for the next 5 years centering Pasta would be a thing of beauty.

 

[GHFC79]

Andersson or Carlsson + a first-round RHD in 2026: cap dollars, no assets. Two players.

Nemec: a massive asset package and no guarantee he becomes the player everyone projects him to be. One player.

 

[Hookslide]

Sure, but draft picks may be 3-5 years away from helping. Of course like Carlson they could arrive quicker.

I'd sure rather Carlson than Radysh. shorter term and still a much better player

Don't want Radysh, I am usually in the not over 30 crowd, but he will not be a long-term contract and is still producing so I am in on Carlson.

 

[Sheppy]

Young RHDs with legitimate top-four potential almost never reach free agency, and they're rarely available via trade. When they do become available, you're usually paying a premium because every team in the league is looking for the same thing.

Even if you target an RFA or a young player through a trade, you're likely facing both an overpayment and the risk that the player never develops into what you're projecting.

That's why I don't see adding someone like Carlsson or Andersson as being in conflict with drafting and developing a long-term RHD solution.

In fact, I think they're complementary strategies.

Boston could sign a veteran stopgap, draft one or more RHDs with some of the premium picks they have over the next three years, and continue developing the position internally. The reality is that even if you draft the right player tomorrow, he's probably not helping your NHL roster in a meaningful role for another four or five years.

That's why I view Carlsson or Andersson as solutions for one timeline and a drafted RHD as a solution for a different timeline. Those ideas aren't mutually exclusive.

My issue is with Carlson. They sign him for say 2-3 years, at what point of that contract do the Bruins contend? Right away? or 2-3 years down the road when he's almost 40 still collecting a $9-10M cheque?

If the organization adds pieces that makes the Bruins look like a contender for next season, sure, let Carlson be a part of that. If their plan is to contend in 2-3 years, why sign Carlson now only to have his play decline when needed the most?

I just think we should be careful for what we pay for. We're already kicking ourselves with Elias Lindholm.