Boston Bruins 2026 OFFSEASON Roster & Salary Cap V

[22Brad Park]

Hughes/Makar type guys are gonna be look at closer to 14 or 15.

Yea so market mis-judgement i guess by me. Imagine making 10 million and 37. Ray Bourque must shake his head...

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Donny did a masterclass rebuild getting Minten Hagens Leternaeu Simpson Zellers Marat . The future looks bright .

Why do people include two third round pick like Zellers and Simpson in all their "future" lineups? Only about 10% of third round picks play 200 NHL games historically.

 

[UncleRico]

Sadly the past is the past. These young kids are about opportunity(not a Bruin strongpoint) and then dollars( young kids nope but if you are in the edge of going over the hill then they will overpay) 14k at TD for an original six means nothing. Don’t get me wrong it is a great sound bite but that piece of the asset puzzle left the yard years ago.

The original six thing came from when I listed like 5 things in the bruins favor as a destination for free agents.

Then the Sweeney bots came out crying picking it apart saying there’s no advantage of being in Boston as a cop out for Sweeneys lack of playoff success.

By no means did I say original six in itself was a draw, but it’s one of many parts that are a draw here

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Yes we’ve seen a handful of players already this offseason request trades and give their destinations.

Most notably Dylan Larkin. The team president said they are looking for a #1 center in May and we didn’t make his list. So Larkin clearly doesn’t view this team as a contender.

Also I’ve been talking both free agency and trade the whole time. Hence why I’ve been adding the Hampus Lindholm trade to my discussions

Sweeneys biggest moves aren’t even close to the level of Chiarelli

1. Elias Lindholm
2. Hampus Lindholm
3. Taylor hall

Compared to

1. Chara
2. Savard
3. Iginla

Not even close

Dylan Larkin didn’t have the Stars or the Avs on his list, so clearly he didn’t see them as contenders.

 

[The don godfather]

Why do people include two third round pick like Zellers and Simpson in all their "future" lineups? Only about 10% of third round picks play 200 NHL games historically.

We did hit on marchy big time you never know.

 

[22Brad Park]

Sign Carlsson.
Sign McMann or Arvidsson or Tuch
Promote Brunet.
Promote Poitras.
Draft a RHD.
Let Hagens play center, use Lindholm on the wing to help ease the transition.
Keep Lohrei, Poitras, and the rest of the young core intact.

I'd be perfectly happy if that was the entire offseason.

I like Mcmann .He scores goals.

 

[UncleRico]

Dylan Larkin didn’t have the Stars or the Avs on his list, so clearly he didn’t see them as contenders.

Maybe not, but both those teams are in rough cap situations(unless Dallas moves on from Robertson). He knew those weren’t options

Bruins have plenty of cap space and a need for a #1 center and Larkin still passed.

 

[22Brad Park]

Why do people include two third round pick like Zellers and Simpson in all their "future" lineups? Only about 10% of third round picks play 200 NHL games historically.

There are lots of top end 3rd rounders in the NHL right now, so let's hope one of these guys are gold.

 

[bruins19]

This is happening Donny loves D . I forget this movie where the lady said be afraid be very afraid was it the fly?

It was Yoda in Star Wars?

 

[ON3M4N]

Why do people include two third round pick like Zellers and Simpson in all their "future" lineups? Only about 10% of third round picks play 200 NHL games historically.

I mean Zellers just had a strong freshman season at UND finished 4th in points for them. He also led the WJC team in points and goals, while winning a gold medal.

Simpson was 1st on his USHL team in goals, assist and points while also finished 2nd in the USHL overall in points.

Both guys had solid seasons so naturally there is a bit more hype around them

 

[BlackFrancis]

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They do 2026,27,28 and 29.

Not disagreeing with your accounting here, but 2026 draft picks aren't involved in any offer sheets for players who expire as RFA on July 1, 2026.

The four hypothetical picks would be 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030.

 

[The don godfather]

It was Yoda in Star Wars?

Fly 1986.

 

[22Brad Park]

I mean Zellers just had a strong freshman season at UND finished 4th in points for them. He also led the WJC team in points and goals, while winning a gold medal.

Simpson was 1st on his USHL team in goals, assist and points while also finished 2nd in the USHL overall in points.

Both guys had solid seasons so naturally there is a bit more hype around them

I would be very careful including these guys in any trades

 

[Oates2Neely]

Donny smashed that trade deadline last year and don't forget all those first round picks he has in his sleeve. Donny now is gonna bring some power upfront and back watch and see. He's the man.

Quite the difference in your tone Don.. a week ago you were advocating trading Pastrnak! What’s changed?

 

[Sheppy]

Quite the difference in your tone Don.. a week ago you were advocating trading Pastrnak! What’s changed?

Is it overcast outside? sunny? slight drizzle?

 

[Sheppy]

I didn't know @NeelyDan requested a trade out of our lives

I might need to put a giant pot of moose stew on my door step to lure him back.

 

[The don godfather]

Quite the difference in your tone Don.. a week ago you were advocating trading Pastrnak! What’s changed?

I would prefer a proper rebuild but if you want to go for it then lets do it. If I'm at the helm I'm trading pasta to sharks for that 2nd overall pick as the main piece.

 

[RI.B FAN]

I mean Zellers just had a strong freshman season at UND finished 4th in points for them. He also led the WJC team in points and goals, while winning a gold medal.

Simpson was 1st on his USHL team in goals, assist and points while also finished 2nd in the USHL overall in points.

Both guys had solid seasons so naturally there is a bit more hype around them

Yep, Zellers has game!

 

[RI.B FAN]

I would prefer a proper rebuild but if you want to go for it then lets do it. If I'm at the helm I'm trading pasta to sharks for that 2nd overall pick as the main piece.

There would need to be something very nice added to that pick, DP is an awesome player and team guy

 

[Mione134]

Brunet can run the powerplay. And he can and has played both sides. Just give him an opportunity. Hes been ready.

 

[The don godfather]

There would need to be something very nice added to that pick, DP is an awesome player and team guy

I wanna sell him like carlo look how that turned out. Always sell high but if your keeping him then keep his buddy zacha here too and add a tuch and andersson and let's go! No way Donny can burn another year on a 30 year old pasta . Now or never I say.

 

[The don godfather]

Brunet can run the powerplay. And he can and has played both sides. Just give him an opportunity. Hes been ready.

Yes mione gotta give some kids a shot hope poitras get another look too.

 

[marianne99]

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They do 2026,27,28 and 29.

Sorry I read that as Toronto having those picks

 

[BergyWho37]

Sure, and wouldn’t you think Florida replaces them? So now who does Toronto replace?

If you think Toronto makes it, it’s pretty much assured that you have to think the Bruins don’t.

Ahh right. I didn’t put much thought into it before I went back to work.. hmm does TB start slipping soon ? Idk Hedman situation is he definitely back.
Certainly gonna be another tight race maybe comes down to injuries again.

 

[marianne99]

But they do have their next 4 first

Somewhere along the way that changed from Toronto getting Robo to Boston. Was saying Toronto can't get him