Boston Bruins 2026 Offseason Roster & Salary Cap VII

[SwayHeyKid]

Every time I watch him speak, I feel ashamed that I've defended him because he comes across as such an ass.

But, I have to stay logical in consistent and to my dying breath, I'll put the 13, 19 and 23 losses on the players and coaches and will give him credit for putting together championship caliber teams.

Not going to quibble about every single move/lack of move, trade, signing or hiring and I'm certainly not going to be upset if/when he's fired, but it sucks for me (because I wasn't a fan of him as a player and am not a fan of him as a person) that I have to give him the credit that I feel I should.

I mean a dozen GMs put together teams every year that have a chance to win a Cup.

Just because Elias was going to play 1C for the Bruins doesn't mean he's a 1c.

They have one series win in five years. I am not saying to fire him, but he's an average GM now.

 

[EverettMike]

Sweeney's comment about Elias Lindholm is not.....you know.....I don't feel good about it.

 

[Kegs]

The biggest thing is offloading a few guys right now. Korpisalo, Middlestadt and hell, even Hampus come to mind if they can find a taker.

Why is that the biggest thing?

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Sweeney's comment about Elias Lindholm is not.....you know.....I don't feel good about it.

In what way good sir?

 

[AKrug47]

Sweeney's comment about Elias Lindholm is not.....you know.....I don't feel good about it.

Ugh what did he say? He pisses me off so easily. I think it's that smug f***ing face.

 

[ON3M4N]

It just might be that this is what his new level is.

HOLY f***.....I don't even know the right words to describe how that comment hits me lol

We signed this guy to be a #1C and give us 65-75pts, but you know what maybe his new level is a 50pt Center

 

[EverettMike]

I mean a dozen GMs put together teams every year that have a chance to win a Cup.

Just because Elias was going to play 1C for the Bruins doesn't mean he's a 1c.

They have one series win in five years. I am not saying to fire him, but he's an average GM now.

This is brutal.

His teams have also only made it past the second round once.

 

[mar2kbos]

Ugh what did he say? He pisses me off so easily. I think it's that smug f***ing face.

Basically back injuries have limited him.

The fact he signed someone knowing this is frustrating

 

[BruinDust]

I believe someone asked him about getting a top center this offseason, and he mentioned how those guys aren't always available, everyone's top 32 list is different, and how rare it is those players are available. He mentioned on the offchance they are, he referenced Vegas being ready to jump in and trade for Eichel, and how they have been approaching center by committee.

I believe he then listed off players like Zacha, who he said he wants to extend, Kastelic, Minten, Hagens who they want to see at center, and mentioned Letourneau. There may be a name or two I missed (I believe Poitras' name popped up a few times), but he pretty much mentioned everyone except Elias Lindholm which prompted the media asking about him.

Thanks for this.

 

[AKrug47]

Hour long press conference saying absolutely NOTHING. Yeah I f***ing hate this guy.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Well… Sweeney isn’t going to a damn thing. Cool. Neat. Thanks, friend.

 

[EverettMike]

In what way good sir?

Every way?

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

Maybe let Marco know Lindholm is toast so he doesn’t force him minutes with pasta anymore

 

[marianne99]

Holy smokes the pessimism on this board is wild rn

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

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Hour long press conference saying absolutely NOTHING. Yeah I f***ing hate this guy.

What do you want him to say? That he’s being very aggressive in his mission to improve the roster? Because you know that’s bullshit.

Him saying nothing at all is about as honest as you’re going to get.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Every way?

I wasnt saying you were wrong, your eloquent way of talking about sweeny is funny and I was hoping you had some bangers lined up.

 

[mar2kbos]

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Hour long press conference saying absolutely NOTHING. Yeah I f***ing hate this guy.

Again YOU signed him knowing he had a nagging injury. It’s not shucks he got injured while playing for the bruins after his contract was signed. It was a known injury this is on you.

 

[BruinDust]

Maybe let Marco know Lindholm is toast so he doesn’t force him minutes with pasta anymore

Or Geekie, or any of the forwards they are relying on for consistent production.

Like WTF were the Bruins scouts watching before they signed this guy? Did they just have his 2021-22 Youtube highlights on repeat?

 

[sarge88]

I mean a dozen GMs put together teams every year that have a chance to win a Cup.

Just because Elias was going to play 1C for the Bruins doesn't mean he's a 1c.

They have one series win in five years. I am not saying to fire him, but he's an average GM now.

Agreed.

Overall he gets a B+ from me for his tenure here though.

Any cup win would have put him at an A.

 

[Shaun]

how do you just openly say this and remain employed

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Agreed.

Overall he gets a B+ from me for his tenure here though.

Any cup win would have put him at an A.

I think his 2020 team was some of his best work. He had a great run for a bit and is a good GM. I don't think he should be this sacred cow that people seem afraid to let go of.

 

[Ozzy Osbourne]

Ugh what did he say? He pisses me off so easily. I think it's that smug f***ing face.

Yeah, not only is it smug, it looks like that apple that got forgotten in the bottom of the refrigerator from last fall.

 

[AKrug47]

Sweeney your time is up you ineffectual overeducated pansy

 

[Kegs]

Sweeney is so good at saying nothing we don’t already know. He would have made an excellent lawyer :p

 

[IveGotToBeMe]

It sounds like the opposite to me

“Full throttle” implied the Sox were going to make substantial additions to become a WS contender, “center by committee” sounds like Don is being realistic about his chances to get a legitimate 1C

Understand what you're saying but I'm referring to the ultimate disappointment of both statements.