Boston Bruins 2026 OFFSEASON Roster & Salary Cap V

[quietbruinfan]

I agree with Mr. Bonvie-will wonders never cease. At 10 a year, Carlson, who is a shell of his overrated self anyway, is in it for the money. Glad he isn't likely to come here because it is a hard, hard no considering his greed.

 

[RhodyMike]

This is good news. He shouldn’t be desperate to move Zacha, but rather look for a haul in what could be a thin market. I don’t think Thomas or Hischier are available, and if McTavish goes from Anaheim, you’re looking at a very thin market for 60pt centers

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I agree with Mr. Bonvie-will wonders never cease. At 10 a year, Carlson, who is a shell of his overrated self, anyway, is in it for the money. Glad he isn't likely to come here because it is a hard, hard no considering his greed.

You’re trying too hard here DK

 

[quietbruinfan]

Of course you'd like Peeke!

I don't like Peeke at all, but as the season progressed and I saw the competition among him, Joki and Harris, Peeke grew on me just a little. It could be worse than Peeke. It's hard to believe but proven true.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

If the Cup chase is more important than the money.

Indeed. I think for once we could outbid Tampa. Or a Buffalo for that matter. Not sure we would want to though.

 

[The don godfather]

Middlestadt was a pleasant surprise last year I wouldn't mind keeping him centers are at a premium now and non existent in free agency especially this year. Middlestadt might put 50 points next year.

 

[quietbruinfan]

This is good news. He shouldn’t be desperate to move Zacha, but rather look for a haul in what could be a thin market. I don’t think Thomas or Hischier are available, and if McTavish goes from Anaheim, you’re looking at a very thin market for 60pt centers

No, this is very bad news. Arrogant Sweeney is massively overplaying his hand.

 

[bruins19]

They must be lowballing Peeke on dollars and term

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

This is good news. He shouldn’t be desperate to move Zacha, but rather look for a haul in what could be a thin market. I don’t think Thomas or Hischier are available, and if McTavish goes from Anaheim, you’re looking at a very thin market for 60pt centers

No one has the pulse of the Bruins like Phil Carter does. His sources are impeccable.

 

[BadBruins]

He’s not. He never has been.

Personally, I disagree. 28 year old defenseman averaging 19-20 minutes over his 400 game career. Some good traits and attributes there. It's just not a fit with this team IMO. Time to move on, just as it was with Carlo. I see no reason to drag is name through the mud. Struggled with the man to man coverage. Thought he actually had a good playoff.

I will be pretty upset if the decision is to re-sign Peeke and run this blueline back. Wish him all the best... in another organization.

 

[Knight]

No one has the pulse of the Bruins like Phil Carter does. His sources are impeccable.

Source?

 

[goalieman40]

. Charley Mac and Matty P. For 2nd overall and Misa.

this actually doesn’t seem impossible, and aside from any trade clauses, the sharks need D, and Mac is young enough to fit into the Sharks core. They also have a lot of young talent and the base of Mac for Misa feels like one of those hockey trades where each team gets a good piece for where they’re at - sharks on the upswing, Bruins needing young talent.

Now, if we’re getting 2nd overall involved I’m sure it’d take some more pieces. Poitras, sure, but more needed to equal value. But, if that were to happen you get right back into it with a franchise level prospect.

Overall with Mac I think he either needs more support in the d corps, or he may not be the one to carry a team. He does better when he has someone equal or above him. So I could absolutely entertain trading him for something of real value.

 

[The don godfather]

this actually doesn’t seem impossible, and aside from any trade clauses, the sharks need D, and Mac is young enough to fit into the Sharks core. They also have a lot of young talent and the base of Mac for Misa feels like one of those hockey trades where each team gets a good piece for where they’re at - sharks on the upswing, Bruins needing young talent.

Now, if we’re getting 2nd overall involved I’m sure it’d take some more pieces. Poitras, sure, but more needed to equal value. But, if that were to happen you get right back into it with a franchise level prospect.

Overall with Mac I think he either needs more support in the d corps, or he may not be the one to carry a team. He does better when he has someone equal or above him. So I could absolutely entertain trading him for something of real value.

San jose walks away.

 

[PB37]

I was responding to this from norris



He was comparing how we havent been an attractvie free agent destination since the bergy/chara days.

Idk how you got so far off from that topic to where you are now saying this



You turned " bruins arent as much of a free agent destination as the chara days"

to

"chiarelli changed the culture in 2010 and bruins are in so much more of a better spot league wise, not even debatable"

I mean i 100% agree. I am not debating that at all. But you moved so far away from the original discussion that its a completely different topic and a whole new discussion, which I agree with, but has nothing to do with the original topic.

" We are far off from the Chiarelli days of getting Chara and Savard in one offseason "

Thats what YOU said. Thats what I was replying to. Stop being tedious.

 

[PB37]

This is good news. He shouldn’t be desperate to move Zacha, but rather look for a haul in what could be a thin market. I don’t think Thomas or Hischier are available, and if McTavish goes from Anaheim, you’re looking at a very thin market for 60pt centers

Its good news to also hear them being active in trying to trade Mitts

 

[UncleRico]

" We are far off from the Chiarelli days of getting Chara and Savard in one offseason "

Thats what YOU said. Thats what I was replying to. Stop being tedious.

The original poster was talking about the difference between now and when Chara was here how this was an attractive free agent destination.

You changed the topic to whether or not the bruins are in a better position now than in 2006, which no one is debating.

Not even close to the same discussion.

And yes I said we are far from the Chiarelli days because Chiarelli was signing all the big name free agents compared to now.

No one ever said anything about whether the bruins are better off pre Chiarelli or not besides you

 

[Tbaybruin]

this actually doesn’t seem impossible, and aside from any trade clauses, the sharks need D, and Mac is young enough to fit into the Sharks core. They also have a lot of young talent and the base of Mac for Misa feels like one of those hockey trades where each team gets a good piece for where they’re at - sharks on the upswing, Bruins needing young talent.

Now, if we’re getting 2nd overall involved I’m sure it’d take some more pieces. Poitras, sure, but more needed to equal value. But, if that were to happen you get right back into it with a franchise level prospect.

Overall with Mac I think he either needs more support in the d corps, or he may not be the one to carry a team. He does better when he has someone equal or above him. So I could absolutely entertain trading him for something of real value.

Great response

 

[Tbaybruin]

San jose walks away.

Mac and Kesselring added this team might be top ten next year.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

This is good news. He shouldn’t be desperate to move Zacha, but rather look for a haul in what could be a thin market. I don’t think Thomas or Hischier are available, and if McTavish goes from Anaheim, you’re looking at a very thin market for 60pt centers

So Zacha isn’t going anywhere because they ain’t getting multiple firsts not a chance in hell.If they can take them and run.

 

[marianne99]

Trading Charlie McAvoy is such a silly idea. Boston can't find a RD. Why would they have a better time finding one without McAvoy?

 

[The don godfather]

Trading Charlie McAvoy is such a silly idea. Boston can't find a RD. Why would they have a better time finding one without McAvoy?

Yep Rd is a unicorn out there leafs paid big for one today.

 

[Alan Ryan]

Clearly the Bruins are looking for a top 6 winger. They have been rumored to be interested in Tippet since the trade deadline. The Bruins still talking to Arvidsson isn't surprising. Alluding to Dom's tweet earlier today, maybe the prices are too high to make that kind of acquisition (2nd line forward), i.e. teams want the Bruins' best prospects, Hagens/Letourneau. This is the problem with not having a deep prospect pool. Hagens/Letourneau + 1sts should be used to bring in an upper tier talent like a Thomas for example but shouldn't be used for 2nd liners or lower tier first liners. The question is, do the Bruins offer Arvidsson term? With a weak free agent pool, I wouldn't be surprised if Arvidsson cashes in on what will most likely be his last deal.

It's obvious Sturm likes Peeke, much more so that it doesn't seem like he trusts Lohrei and Jokiharju. That just leaves McAvoy at RD and maybe one of Aspirot/Brunet playing the right side, which would be my preferred third pairing next season. With McIlvane under the fold, who will most likely implement Sturm's defensive system, maybe Sturm feels like Peeke could be a fit.

Regardless, it seems like the Bruins will at least try to add a defenseman in free agency. Hopefully not Rasmus Andersson, but I wouldn't be surprised if they sign a bottom-pairing/depth defenseman.

I’m hoping the B’s can add at top 4 right hand defenseman.—that’s the key addition. It looks like the best way to do that is the trade market. The free agent options all look too old, too much money, etc.

I prefer an upgrade over Peeke, but he is better than Lohrei and Jokiharju as the third pair RHD. Not surprising that Coach Sturm would use him in that role.

The rotation would look good if they can get the #2 RHD:

H. Lindholm - McAvoy
Zadorov - XXX
Aspirot - Peeke

Brunet/Harris - Jokiharju

 

[RhodyMike]

So Zacha isn’t going anywhere because they ain’t getting multiple firsts not a chance in hell.If they can take them and run.

They aren’t exactly looking or expecting 2-1sts+… they are playing the game. They know what they have, they will get a bidding war whether or not they enact on the offers.

I think to say they won’t get a 1st and prospect is bold though. Plenty of trades in the past couple seasons show why Zacha can bring in a good value if moved.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

I’m hoping the B’s can add at top 4 right hand defenseman.—that’s the key addition. It looks like the best way to do that is the trade market. The free agent options all look too old, too much money, etc.

I prefer an upgrade over Peeke, but he is better than Lohrei and Jokiharju as the third pair RHD. Not surprising that Coach Sturm would use him in that role.

The rotation would look good if they can get the #2 RHD:

H. Lindholm - McAvoy
Zadorov - XXX
Aspirot - Peeke

Brunet/Harris - Jokiharju

Personally I prefer Joki. Peeke impressed me in the playoffs and the guy undoubtedly works hard but I think Joki has more upside, especially in his ability to move the puck, and I like what he does playing for Finland and hope to see more of that in Boston.

I'm not massively bothered either way and as you say the main thing is to find a top 4 upgrade, but if only one of Joki or Peeke is going to stay I'd take the former.

With Lohrei, my default position is still to keep him, but if he forms part of a good trade package that lands a better, proven defender, then I say 'thanks Mason and good luck elsewhere'. I have no real fears that he's going to break out into some kind of stud somewhere else.

 

[BMC]

Middlestadt was a pleasant surprise last year I wouldn't mind keeping him centers are at a premium now and non existent in free agency especially this year. Middlestadt might put 50 points next year.

Plus he’s the right age, 27-28 and can play wing.

He absolutely turned his game around after Sturm benched him.