Boston Bruins 2026 OFFSEASON Roster & Salary Cap VI

[The don godfather]

Now is the time to trade Geekie

Yes!

 

[Aussie Bruin]

And that's the problem I think.

The Bruins can't beat any of those offers because beating those offers means giving up the limited assets we have. Like our equivalent to the #9 pick is basically Hagens, and we can't give up Hagens for obvious reasons. Our equivalent to McMichael is either Minten or Letourneau, and while I'm more open to give up those guys then most people... I don't exactly want them to give up either of them for Kyrou.

We could have about matched the offer for Nemec reasonably, but the thing is that I just don't believe the RHD2 problem is nearly as big of an issue as some people shape it up to be and spending two firsts to fix that problem is a very bad use of assets.

I think that we're probably signing one of the free agents to look like we're keeping up with everyone else in the pursuits of competing for the second wildcard spot next year. Probably one of Tuch or Andersson, neither of which I'm that thrilled about, especially not thrilled about Andersson.

Bang on. The Bruins are asset poor and their roster lacks depth. So in any trade war they are under-armed and quite easily out-gunned. This is the reality. Doesn't give the GM an excuse to do nothing, just reinforces how difficult their self-assigned path is and how they will need to be really smart if they are to make trades that aren't a zero-sum game.

 

[wintersej]

And that's the problem I think.

The Bruins can't beat any of those offers because beating those offers means giving up the limited assets we have. Like our equivalent to the #9 pick is basically Hagens, and we can't give up Hagens for obvious reasons. Our equivalent to McMichael is either Minten or Letourneau, and while I'm more open to give up those guys then most people... I don't exactly want them to give up either of them for Kyrou.

We could have about matched the offer for Nemec reasonably, but the thing is that I just don't believe the RHD2 problem is nearly as big of an issue as some people shape it up to be and spending two firsts to fix that problem is a very bad use of assets.

I think that we're probably signing one of the free agents to look like we're keeping up with everyone else in the pursuits of competing for the second wildcard spot next year. Probably one of Tuch or Andersson, neither of which I'm that thrilled about, especially not thrilled about Andersson.

I would argue strongly against your opinion that 2RD isn’t a problem, but Nemec is just a hope and a prayer, not a sure bet.

 

[CDJ]

Don’t think trading Geekie is likely given how recently he signed his extension, he’d certainly get a lot though

 

[wintersej]

Bang on. The Bruins are asset poor and their roster lacks depth. So in any trade war they are under-armed and quite easily out-gunned. This is the reality. Doesn't give the GM an excuse to do nothing, just reinforces how difficult their self-assigned path is and how they will need to be really smart if they are to make trades that aren't a zero-sum game.

And the real answer is to keep building up the farm so you can be in a position to do these kinds of deals without it gutting you. They aren’t finishing the retool this offseason.

 

[The don godfather]

Bang on. The Bruins are asset poor and their roster lacks depth. So in any trade war they are under-armed and quite easily out-gunned. This is the reality. Doesn't give the GM an excuse to do nothing, just reinforces how difficult their self-assigned path is and how they will need to be really smart if they are to make trades that aren't a zero-sum game.

They firing nukes out there right now .

 

[Mione134]

Don’t think trading Geekie is likely given how recently he signed his extension, he’d certainly get a lot though

Its a sellers market. If we can get a big name player and a pick?


Id be down

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I would say neither of those happen without the perfection line. And the perfection line has nothing to do with Don Sweeney. The core he inherited did really well for his first few years. He no longer has that to rely on. Again, he's not the worst. But to say he's considered one of the best, not really, right? If you are just saying that making the playoffs means they are a good GM, then do you include the parade in the Toronto front office? Do you give credit to Brad Treliving for going to the playoffs 2 of his 3 years? Notice that Toronto missed the playoffs when their top line broke up, also, just like Boston. Except Don Sweeney kept his job. The evaluation of being a good GM is partly showing up to the playoffs, but I think it's more than that.

Florida is pretty good. Vegas. Colorado. Minnesota. Dallas. These, to me, are the best GMs, and not just because they are good right now, but because they have sustained success with a high rate of successful decision-making for each of their strategies.

What the hell has Billy Guerin ever won?

 

[marianne99]

Don’t think trading Geekie is likely given how recently he signed his extension, he’d certainly get a lot though

I've thought about this and you're prolly right. Shipping him to Columbus before the extension even kicks in - even tho it means he has zero trade protection - would probably not go over well around the league. But then I think - what if it was in a package for Marchenko? Maybe Don could be forgiven if the return really rocks?? Prolly not but I can dream

 

[What The Puck]

What the hell has Billy Guerin ever won?

2 Stanley cups.

 

[The don godfather]

I remember that Pederson for Neely and Wesley sure worked out for us also that Carlo for Minten and a 1st. Hint hint.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

2 Stanley cups.

Oh you’re going to be that daft? Par for the course.

 

[AKrug47]

Now is the time to trade Geekie

100%, maybe a new time zone will help him wake up for playoff games better too

 

[What The Puck]

I remember that Pederson for Neely and Wesley sure worked out for us also that Carlo for Minten and a 1st. Hint hint.

Who was the first round pick?
Minten isn't anything yet. Can't quite put together a full NHL season. Right now, it is still hope.

 

[The don godfather]

Who was the first round pick?
Minten isn't anything yet. Can't quite put together a full NHL season. Right now, it is still hope.

Kid popped 17 goals and was a plus 20 age 21 not too shabby. Plus I wonder what the return for Carlo would be today?

 

[mtlbruinstrooper]

Remember, trades are hard

No they are not if you want to be con.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

And the real answer is to keep building up the farm so you can be in a position to do these kinds of deals without it gutting you. They aren’t finishing the retool this offseason.

Yep. In that regard I don't think it can be underestimated just how much losing that first-rounder back to the Leafs has hurt them. Sure they'll get a pick eventually but it's a can kicked down the road that's of no help when they really need it. Given the Bruins' situation, that lottery was a disaster.

Nothing for it but to do as you said and keep up the steady build.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Just hold those 1st round picks they are gold coins.

Magic beans aren’t always magic. With Swayman Pastrnak McAvoy odds are you aren’t drafting early unless a major injury.

You see teams trading magic beans for players whom have shown promise. That’s where it’s at. Keep Hagens Letourneau Zellers… move two of your five 1sts for scoring help or D help. Unless it’s for a Werenski then maybe you move three 1sts +

 

[finaliz3d]

I would argue strongly against your opinion that 2RD isn’t a problem, but Nemec is just a hope and a prayer, not a sure bet.

I didn't say it wasn't a problem, just that it's not as big of a problem as some people make it out to be. We should go out and acquire someone, I just wouldn't acquire someone as expensive as Nemec is, or Hronek/Parayko could be, because I think you can solve the RHD2 problem for relatively cheaper than what any of those guys would cost. I think a 1st (probably the FLA one) + one of Zellers/Moore/whoever else is around that tier of prospect should be the max you should spend trade-wise on that, I'd be talking to Utah about Durzi or Marino and see what the prices are now that they have Weegar on the right-side.

My biggest concern is 1C as it should be, and in some ways LHD1/ not having a good #2 defenseman in general could be a much bigger issue than strictly RHD2, as well as just having another high end forward whether that's center or wing.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Hopefully he gets help for pasta this is crucial.

Or he can take your advice and trade Pastrnak for a pick

 

[SPLBRUIN]

That rigged NHL draft lottery has really damaged the Bruins and reenergized the Leafs. With a top 10 pick the Bruins would have had a lot of options to improve the team, now they are in a tough spot. I'm not sure what direction to go in, I do know this much, if the goal is to win the cup in the next few years that looks like a longshot at best. So should we seriously look at blowing it up, trading our superstars McAvoy and Pasta. It dosen't matter what I think, Sweeney would never do that, he will go hard for Rasmus Anderson and try to get lucky with a forward or two like he did with Geekie, book it.

 

[The don godfather]

Or he can take your advice and trade Pastrnak for a pick

Either help him or trade him that's what I've been saying for weeks but you try to make everyone think here I'm senile . You can't run this back next year at his age 30. This is it.

 

[The don godfather]

That rigged NHL draft lottery has really damaged the Bruins and reenergized the Leafs. With a top 10 pick the Bruins would have had a lot of options to improve the team, now they are in a tough spot. I'm not sure what direction to go in, I do know this much, if the goal is to win the cup in the next few years that looks like a longshot at best. So should we seriously look at blowing it up, trading our superstars McAvoy and Pasta. It dosen't matter what I think, Sweeney would never do that, he will go hard for Rasmus Anderson and try to get lucky with a forward or two like he did with Geekie, book it.

I agree he runs it back with probably Rasmus not sure what he can find on free agency in terms of a center to help pasta. I love Elias but he's a solid number 2 when healthy.

 

[weaponomega]

If he isn't selling and bringing anything like essimont and Kuraly sell . NOW. Pasta needs a Thomas type.

Pasta needs no one. He's put up 4 100 point seasons, 3 of them without Bergeron.

 

[wintersej]

That rigged NHL draft lottery has really damaged the Bruins and reenergized the Leafs. With a top 10 pick the Bruins would have had a lot of options to improve the team, now they are in a tough spot. I'm not sure what direction to go in, I do know this much, if the goal is to win the cup in the next few years that looks like a longshot at best. So should we seriously look at blowing it up, trading our superstars McAvoy and Pasta. It dosen't matter what I think, Sweeney would never do that, he will go hard for Rasmus Anderson and try to get lucky with a forward or two like he did with Geekie, book it.

Their best shot is Hagens and Dean hitting over the next few years.