Boston Bruins 2026 Offseason Roster & Salary Cap VII

[4ORRBRUIN]

Absolutely unhinged

Why is that, I have a different opinion than you of this player? I like my players to give a shit.

Use your words more carefully Spanky

 

[Dr Hook]

With the stick tech constantly advancing his shot will only get better, not worse.

Murray averaged 34 goals in the dead puck era through age 29-34. If Geekie is Murray 2.0 that would be fantastic for the Bruins.

Yeah I don't get worrying that Geekie becomes Glen Murray 2.0- I hope he does. He has one job for the Bruins and that is to score goals and get pucks on net and he does that well- just like Muzz. They have a team of other guys to do other things.

 

[bme44]

I'd expect a decent first and a solid prospect.

maybe??? His contract is high and Goalies have less value in trades.

 

[Beyonder]

How many first overall picks have turned out better than Pasta? I genuinely don’t know but feel like it is 50/50 at best. The age thing is the part that makes the most sense and I can see favoring it, but the gamble is not worth it to me.

From the past several years, and I'm thinking about prime Pasta, not who he is at 30 years old (still very good).

Who at 1OA has been better than Pasta?

2025 - Schaefer - I'll say possibly yes in the sense that given his position he would be more valuable than Pasta, as possibly the next top #1 offensive defenseman

2024 Celebrini - I say yes

2023 Bedard - I say no

2022 Slafkovsky - no

2021 Power - no

2020 Lafreniere - no

2019 Hughes - I say no; he has not been healthy enough

2018 Dahlin - I say no but he is very good

2017 Hischier - no

2016 Matthews - Many would probably say yes but his rep is tarnished due to the losing; to be fair, he has won as many Cups as Pastrnak has

2015 McDavid - yes

2014 Ekblad - no
Draisatl at #3 in that draft is probably regarded by many as better than Pastrnak

2013 McKinnon - yes


But that history doesn't really matter, in any given year the #1 pick may or may not be a better player.

The real issue is the age of Pastrnak and the current circumstances of Boston and Toronto. I just don't think they line up well for such a trade, regardless of what you think about Pastrnak or McKenna, etc.

 

[TobanWest]

maybe??? His contract is high and Goalies have less value in trades.

I agree but a top 5 goalie in the league will get a decent return to a team like Edmonton etc.

 

[dugg133]

Genuinely asking this, can someone that thinks they shouldn’t sell outline the path for this team getting back to being competitive without using the phrase “get in the playoffs and anything can happen”

I just do not see the path to adding the amount of talent they need to compete in their own division, never mind the conference or for a cup.

 

[Ladyfan]

I would assume Pasta says no, he's been here to be part of the rivalry growth and im sure he isn't a big fan of Toronto.

They are not trading Pasta .

 

[Dr Hook]

From the past several years, and I'm thinking about prime Pasta, not who he is at 30 years old (still very good).

Who at 1OA has been better than Pasta?

2025 - Schaefer - I'll say possibly yes in the sense that given his position he would be more valuable than Pasta, as possibly the next top #1 offensive defenseman

2024 Celebrini - I say yes

2023 Bedard - I say no

2022 Slafkovsky - no

2021 Power - no

2020 Lafreniere - no

2019 Hughes - I say no; he has not been healthy enough

2018 Dahlin - I say no but he is very good

2017 Hischier - no

2016 Matthews - Many would probably say yes but his rep is tarnished due to the losing; to be fair, he has won as many Cups as Pastrnak has

2015 McDavid - yes

2014 Ekblad - no
Draisatl at #3 in that draft is probably regarded by many as better than Pastrnak

2013 McKinnon - yes


But that history doesn't really matter, in any given year the #1 pick may or may not be a better player.

The real issue is the age of Pastrnak and the current circumstances of Boston and Toronto. I just don't think they line up well for such a trade, regardless of what you think about Pastrnak or McKenna, etc.

It's about what I suspected, then. And it is just a thought exercise anyway because I am 100% convinced that deal is not ever going to be on the table

 

[Over the volcano]

Yeah I don't get worrying that Geekie becomes Glen Murray 2.0- I hope he does. He has one job for the Bruins and that is to score goals and get pucks on net and he does that well- just like Muzz. They have a team of other guys to do other things.

Crazy Geekie's contract is only 1 mil more per year than what they were paying Murray 20 years ago.

 

[Kegs]

I would be happy to see him traded, the guy is a clown and sucked in the playoffs. I will never get over him saying it was difficult to play an early playoff game.

Give all the hard working ticket payers that dished out $$$ to see their team get embarrassed in front of them their $$$ back because you weren't into that day.

F him he's a loser send him to a market where he can get a goodnights sleep. Bruins need warriors this wimp isn't one.

Harsh criticism.

I think your points would be more powerful without the name calling.

 

[The don godfather]

Since stubborn management wont sell because they want a round of playoffs get Rasmus andersson in here to help back there . Try to get ep 40 to a reasonable deal and hope he lights up with pasta.

 

[Ladyfan]

Aside from Felgeresque shit stirring, why would anybody suggest trading someone who has a Full No-Movement Clause? He cannot be traded, placed on waivers, or sent to the minors without his consent, so proposing any deal involving Pasta without considering his desire to be traded is nothing but trolling (and not very good trolling at that).

and stupidity.

 

[Sheppy]

Since stubborn management wont sell because they want a round of playoffs get Rasmus andersson in here to help back there . Try to get ep 40 to a reasonable deal and hope he lights up with pasta.

So go for it again?

I can't keep up.

 

[The don godfather]

So go for it again?

I can't keep up.

Did you read my post or you having scotch and eggs can anyone help this guy?

 

[Dr Hook]

Crazy Geekie's contract is only 1 mil more per year than what they were paying Murray 20 years ago.

YIkes- you are right! I guess in the dead puck Lemaire trap BS era where no one seemed to score much Murray's 40 goals were worth more? You know I get the point of view that Geeks doesn't do much else, but the option in that price range/tier of player is to have a Craig Smith type instead who works hard, plays a solid 200 foot game and gives you 15-20 goals. I'll take Geekie's 35 every time. Besides, I don't think he is that deficient in other areas of the game.

 

[Horton Hears A Woo]

If Pasta was 23, they might trade 3 of those 4 assets for him. He is 30. They’d trade the 27th pick, but none of the other three assets for him.

What? They most certainly would trade those picks for pasta. 30 isn’t old….. we have to stop with this ageism lol. We aren’t getting misa tho. I just don’t see why the sharks would trade those high picks right now. They aren’t all in yet. They’re doing it the right way maybe after next season they trade some of these big assets, but who knows if the GM wants to get aggressive they could certainly acquire almost any player in the league.

 

[HustleB]

Maybe buy low on Morgan geekie bro and find lightning in a bottle with him too? Only 22 years old.

I’m down for that.

 

[goldenblack]

With how eager everyone is to sell all our players, maybe one round of playoffs is all we deserve

 

[Sheppy]

Did you read my post or you having scotch and eggs can anyone help this guy?

I honestly can't keep up. It's like a choose your own ending novel.

 

[Dr Hook]

I honestly can't keep up. It's like a choose your own ending novel.

It’s like an open world RPG

 

[Beyonder]

Genuinely asking this, can someone that thinks they shouldn’t sell outline the path for this team getting back to being competitive without using the phrase “get in the playoffs and anything can happen”

I just do not see the path to adding the amount of talent they need to compete in their own division, never mind the conference or for a cup.

Yeah, this is the whole basis for my current view of the Bruins.

I would not put it quite the same, as "they should sell." I'd say they need to change and make moves that say goodbye to some players that many fans like. They need new faces, available jobs, and more draft capital. They can't spin their wheels. The team itself has said as much yet we're still waiting to see what that means in practice. Of course, it's June 24 and as an impatient fan I fully acknowledge that 1 or 4 big moves may happen before the dust settles, though I'm skeptical.

I keep going back to people wanting to keep Zacha and Arvidsson, to go with lengthy contracts on the books for other forwards. Even with the yutes the Bruins currently have, how are they getting into top lines/pairs to make a real impact? I just see stasis and like you wonder where the improvement is coming from. Saying goodbye to Mittelstadt and Peeke will not move the needle much.

Buffalo is now, finally, regarded as an up and coming team and they just beat the Bruins in the playoffs. Yet they are out there making big, bold moves. We're trying to catch up to them actually so... how is that happening?

 

[The don godfather]

Buy low on players like Kent Johnson Connor geekie Shane Wright and hope you hit a lottery like Donny hit on Minten and years back on Zacha.

 

[Over the volcano]

YIkes- you are right! I guess in the dead puck Lemaire trap BS era where no one seemed to score much Murray's 40 goals were worth more? You know I get the point of view that Geeks doesn't do much else, but the option in that price range/tier of player is to have a Craig Smith type instead who works hard, plays a solid 200 foot game and gives you 15-20 goals. I'll take Geekie's 35 every time. Besides, I don't think he is that deficient in other areas of the game.

I could maybe understand grumbling about him if he were getting paid in line with his production - but he's such a bargain its hilarious to see the folks who complain about bad contracts say that they need to deal him.

 

[Sheppy]

Buying "low" on players in "hope" they'll become top 6 forwards is risky too. I'd rather them get someone established now than roll the dice and spin tires for 2-3 years plugging and playing guys where they don't belong.

 

[The don godfather]

Yeah, this is the whole basis for my current view of the Bruins.

I would not put it quite the same, as "they should sell." I'd say they need to change and make moves that say goodbye to some players that many fans like. They need new faces, available jobs, and more draft capital. They can't spin their wheels. The team itself has said as much yet we're still waiting to see what that means in practice. Of course, it's June 24 and as an impatient fan I fully acknowledge that 1 or 4 big moves may happen before the dust settles, though I'm skeptical.

I keep going back to people wanting to keep Zacha and Arvidsson, to go with lengthy contracts on the books for other forwards. Even with the yutes the Bruins currently have, how are they getting into top lines/pairs to make a real impact? I just see stasis and like you wonder where the improvement is coming from. Saying goodbye to Mittelstadt and Peeke will not move the needle much.

Buffalo is now, finally, regarded as an up and coming team and they just beat the Bruins in the playoffs. Yet they are out there making big, bold moves. We're trying to catch up to them actually so... how is that happening?

Donny should have been on that 4th overall pick from Davidson like flies on a pail of shit last night. How did he miss that one?