Boston Bruins 2026 Offseason Roster & Salary Cap VII

[AKrug47]

needed that, I just hate bullshitters and Sweeney's got a masters from Harvard in it!

 

[GloveSave1]

Why do you think Zacha isn't a center?

I always thought it was common knowledge. He’s better at wing than center. The Bruins constant search with Elias and Mittlestadt seems to point in that direction. But honestly statistically I’ve got nothing to show that he’s “bad.” He’ll win you every other draw, which is fine. He’s a good defender.

You guys tell me. What are your thoughts of Zacha at center? I like him there a lot more than Elias and Mittlestadt that’s for sure.

 

[BMC]

…and multiple times in previous offseason pressers.

Welcome to the board!

 

[BMC]

Another one of my flock realizing the truth

Count me in amongst your flock.

I've never doubted they'd run most of the team back after they made the playoffs.

There'll be some tweaks (Hagens, possibly Brunet) but I'm not expecting any earth shattering changes.

 

[wintersej]

He did not do that the last two seasons, what changed?

wait what? you don't remember them selling off Carlo, Coyle, Marchand, etc?

 

[JCRO]

Count me in amongst your flock.

I've never doubted they'd run most of the team back after they made the playoffs.

There'll be some tweaks (Hagens, possibly Brunet) but I'm not expecting any earth shattering changes.

I expect those two.

Then maybe one over pay free agent signing- like Mason Marchment.

Thats it.

 

[AKrug47]

“Looking to re-sign Arvidsson and Peeke”
“Center by committee works”
“Will consider selling pieces off roster”
“We’re competitive enough”
“We need to improve”
“Roster is incomplete”

 

[UncleRico]

Not sure what Washington would need to give up, but Kyrou and Tuch would be pretty significant additions to a team that had 95 points last year

 

[Carl Hungus]

In case you missed it, as stated in the original post, Pasta for 1OA is nothing more than a thought exercise. Not an actual trade proposal.

Basically comes down to who thinks they should full rebuild vs who thinks they can right the ship to truly contend during his window

No clear wrong answer, just different approaches. But i think if you're in the rebuild route you would get 1OA + for a player of Pasta's caliber

 

[shelbysdad]

None of them are coming cheap. Simon Nemic could be tossed onto that list and he went for two 1sts and a 2nd yesterday.

Tysplakov was also in the deal

 

[Boston BROin]

Tuch to Caps.

Sign and trade. Tuch getting 8x10.5.

 

[Mione134]

Tuch to Caps.

Sign and trade. Tuch getting 8x10.5.

Glad we didnt attempt that

 

[Sheppy]

I wanted Tuch a few years ago, but 10.5 over 8 is pretty steep. That said, he's a good player and once again, another team gets better while the Bruins run it back.

They ain't making the playoffs, folks. So, now comes the question, do you want a Bruins team who misses the playoffs by a few points, or do you want to punt the season in hopes for a high pick?

Dinking around with plug and play 3rd liners won't move the needle for the Bruins. I'm leaning towards selling off, honestly. The worst thing this team can do is do nothing, and that's my fear.

 

[Carl Hungus]

I wanted Tuch a few years ago, but 10.5 over 8 is pretty steep. That said, he's a good player and once again, another team gets better while the Bruins run it back.

They ain't making the playoffs, folks. So, now comes the question, do you want a Bruins team who misses the playoffs by a few points, or do you want to punt the season in hopes for a high pick?

I'd punt, focus on playing / developing the young guys you have, and draft high next year when there's also hopefully a better ufa class

I wouldn't sign someone like Andersson

 

[Sheppy]

I'd punt, focus on playing / developing the young guys you have, and draft high next year when there's also hopefully a better ufa class

I wouldn't sign someone like Andersson

Yeah, I'm 70/30 on punt right now. Like I said, my biggest fear is Donny boy doing absolutely nothing. That doesn't help the Bruins now, or in the future.

 

[Beyonder]

Not sure what Washington would need to give up, but Kyrou and Tuch would be pretty significant additions to a team that had 95 points last year

Agreed. Loading up for Ovi's last ride probably. Dubois also missed a bunch of last season and he was good the year before, having him back and hopefully healthy will also help them.

Any idea what Buffalo is getting back?

 

[PB37]

I always thought it was common knowledge. He’s better at wing than center. The Bruins constant search with Elias and Mittlestadt seems to point in that direction. But honestly statistically I’ve got nothing to show that he’s “bad.” He’ll win you every other draw, which is fine. He’s a good defender.

You guys tell me. What are your thoughts of Zacha at center? I like him there a lot more than Elias and Mittlestadt that’s for sure.

I prefer him at center. He's been mostly a center with the Bruins and has had career years as a center. Last year, he centered Mittlestadt and Arvidsson and hit 30 goals/60 points for the first time. Also, Sturm has talked glowingly how much he likes Zacha at center.

That's not to say if the Bruins find an upgrade over Zacha that he won't get bumped over to the wing. Right now, he's the best option as the #1 center they have.

 

[Over the volcano]

Tuch to Caps.

Sign and trade. Tuch getting 8x10.5.

Jimminy crickets!

 

[ON3M4N]

Another "big fish" off the board. You can longer wait until FA to try and get the guy you want. If you want someone go out and get them via trade.

 

[Beyonder]

So, now comes the question, do you want a Bruins team who misses the playoffs by a few points, or do you want to punt the season in hopes for a high pick?

For better or worse, I think it's a non-starter for this Bruins front office. I can't see them tanking, I really can't.

 

[RaptorJesus]

I want Tippett.

 

[Ozzy Osbourne]

Agreed but also feels like he needs to do something while other GMs are trying to improve their teams.

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This figure should serve as a reminder to get checked for Peyronies disease.

 

[Deal Law]

That Tuch contract is gross. Curious what the Caps had to surrender to make it happen.

 

[Tbaybruin]

McMann's 30.
Geekie's 27.

Geekie scored more goals in the last 2 years than McMann has in his career.

McMann 6 years 34million 5.75/year
Geekie 5 years left 27.5 mil 5.5/year

Bananas

McMann's 30.
Geekie's 27.

Geekie scored more goals in the last 2 years than McMann has in his career.

McMann 6 years 34million 5.75/year
Geekie 5 years left 27.5 mil 5.5/year

Bananas

I totally get that but McMann had a fantastic year is fast and hits. Looks like a late developer. Also we’re gonna get an asset forGeekie, asset management 101.

 

[Knight]

WSH adding two 1st line wingers while Sweeney continues to evaluate