Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread II

[PB37]

I'd prefer Lindholm but I think Stephenson might be the more affordable option.

 

[24giovanni]

Swayman $7,000,000
Lindholm $7,000,000
Laine $4,400,000
Stamkos $4,000,000
Skinner $3,000,000

If those numbers are what they are against the cap, where do you spend? $21,500,000 to spend.

First 3 sign me up.

 

[GordonHowe]

Why would Lindholm not be here in 3 years? He's 29.

Who was Mr Nasty in the Panthers defense? Or the Oilers?

You don't think Kastelic is a Mr. Nasty add to the bottom6?

What I would say is this;

Why would Lindholm not be here in 3 years? He's 29.

Who was Mr Nasty in the Panthers defense? Or the Oilers?

You don't think Kastelic is a Mr. Nasty add to the bottom6?

What I would say is this:

Neither Lindholm, Hampus or Elias, will be in Boston three, or perhaps four years hence.

The former will never be the player he was in his debut, benefiting from a deep lineup that allowed him to explore his offensive game.

He fell apart against the Panthers/round one last season. In fairness, most of the Boston roster did as well.

Hampus performed better through this season's playoffs, though frequently MIA in the regular season. I'd put that down to the Montgomery staff and their helter-skelter approach to, ah, everything.

Go ahead and get Elias Lindholm at 30. I believe he would be an excellent, all-round center who would fit the transition bill nicely.

Though serviceable in the short/medium term, neither present a long-term solution, and that's fine.

I still want Dillon, though I doubt it will happen.

Sweeney is a very bright, shrewd GM.

But he ain't got no heart.

He ain't got no feel.

Harry Sinden's son.

 

[GordonHowe]

I'd prefer Lindholm but I think Stephenson might be the more affordable option.

Lindholm apparently has the all-around game.

Given to understand that Stephenson has more jam.

If both were available for the same price, with just a year in age difference, I wonder who the best fit would be for this team, at this time.

 

[pucksindeep92]

Freddy being an ufa next season is why I mentioned him. He has another season like the last two or better he will price himself out


Yes, I'm a Freddy guy as well

Have to imagine big years for #11 and #39 with Coyle centering them, with assumption that Zacha/Poitras is the other center besides whoever they bring in up top. Thus, decisions need to be made or you’re going to lose someone for nothing.

I’m open to a player+ package where they move someone in the bottom 6 if it means strengthening your top 6 further than a JAG filler for JDB’s spot, and I truthfully don’t care who it is. Unfortunately, Korpisalo contract means you certainly can no longer afford my dream summer trio of Lindholm, Guenztel, Swayman without moving money out, but there are still some impactful wingers via FA or trade.

Heck, I’d even consider moving Coyle and bringing in Stephenson AND Lindholm since Stephenson is likely no more than 1mil more than Coyles 5.25 and both are younger and more talented, with Coyle having good return value right now.

Maybe you can get Laine retained for 2025 1st, Fred/Geek and lysell. His recent off-ice issues might help us there on cost.

 

[pucksindeep92]

Think that's too high or too low?

Too low. I like all these players but those prices would be insane. Add .5-1.25 to each salary seems more realistic. Though you can provide anything you want to get Laine retained to that price. If you can get Sway and Lindholm at 14mil total like that, then hell, that will make me forget about yesterdays trade buffoonery for a week or two. Skinner is def intriguing, but thinking we can get a guy who has scored 191 points in the past 3 seasons for 2-3mil just because he is 32 seems far fetched.

 

[BostonBob]

Maybe you can get Laine retained for 2025 1st, Fred/Geek and lysell. His recent off-ice issues might help us there on cost.

Way too much for Laine. I wouldn't mind Sweeney adding him but not at that price. Keep in mind that it's been 5 seasons since he's scored 30 goals.

 

[Blowfish]

Stephenson and Domi and I'm a happy camper. Speedy, competitive, and both centers that are good at the dot. Cheaper alternative to Lindholm and allow the bruins the ability to find another scoring winger and/or D.

 

[goldenblack]

Ok this is kind of the day I would have expected a Swayman deal to drop....

 

[Hookslide]

Still don't understand this trade. I honestly think Korpisalo will perform fine here but there was no need to add a $3M backup on a longterm deal, not with so many other needs.

If they didn't trust Bussi to handle the job fine, bring in a cheap vet on a short term deal. Taking Forsberg back with some retention would of atleast made a little sense, taking this deal was just plain stupidity.

They had Swayman, plus less than 1 mil with Bussi, now they have Sway with his contract plus 3 mil with their new backup, if anyone does not think that does not make a difference you are truly mistaken.

 

[Hookslide]

Don would approve of a Pastrnak for Shea Weber right now. 'Maybe Weber is coming back! I like the move.'

Jacobs would like that so as they could sell Weber Hall of Fame merch.

 

[Hookslide]

I circle back to a $5,000,000 retained Laine. Get him on a 'show me deal' which is more valuable than spending that money on any UFA that will want that amount.

I'm worried about paying 7+ million on the Canucks 3rd line C and saying he's Boston's 1st line C for the next half decade.

A trade for Laine and then adding him gives you at least hope that they can both have a return to form next couple of years providing scoring threat to help out with that shell of a top six.

If you could get Laine for 5mil,for two years not bad, but think if Sweeney didn't piss 2 mil away on Korpisalo ,he hypothetically getting Laine for 3 mil, no brainer.

 

[Trashpass]

I wonder if Torts would be interested in a reunion with Korpisalo

Korpisalo for Atkinson with some retention. I know Atkinson doesn't have much left but only one year left on his deal and could still probably pop in 15 goals if healthy. Basically bad contract for bad contract kind of move.

 

[TSBruins13]

I’d love Stephenson and Necas

Zacha-Stephenson-Pastrnak
Marchand-Poitras-Necas
Frederic-Coyle-Geekie
Boqvist-Beecher-Kastelic
Lysell

 

[Drift]

When does the buyout period begin? Curious to see who gets bought out across the league.

 

[yazmybaby]

When does the buyout period begin? Curious to see who gets bought out across the league.

The first NHL buyout window of this off-season opens 48 hours after the completion of the Stanley Cup final and closes at 5 p.m. ET on June 30.

 

[GordonHowe]

I don't want a prima donna who is already shooting his way out of his first organization because he thinks he is too good to play in the AHL. What happens when he comes here and sent to Providence

PLD Disease strikes again.

This kind of behavior is already evident and will likely increase.

That's what youth hockey on up has produced over 20 plus years, with predictable results.

 

[Beyonder]

A headline just flashed across my phone but I can't seem to get to the story. Says the Bruins "may have" just traded Maroon. Sorry for lack of details, I'm sure somebody else can come up with those - headed into a meeting unfortunately (always).

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

PDL Disease strikes again.

This kind of behavior is already evident and will likely increase.

That's what youth hockey on up has produced over 20 plus years, with predictable results.

I remember when that primadonna Adam Fox forced his way out of Calgary. PLD before there was PLD. And look at him now…stay clear of guys like that.

 

[gerrycheeversmask]

Stephenson and Domi and I'm a happy camper. Speedy, competitive, and both centers that are good at the dot. Cheaper alternative to Lindholm and allow the bruins the ability to find another scoring winger and/or D.

I'd be ok with Stephenson, as long as we add a high end winger like Guentzel or Reinhart.

 

[DKH]

You don’t do anything with Korpi until you go thru TC

He’s 3 M ….the laughing at us Sens are/will be paying 8 M for one year

Let’s have the trial of camp first

Bussi time to show them he can’t and won’t get thru waivers

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I'd be ok with Stephenson, as long as we add a high end winger like Guentzel or Reinhart.

I feel like people expect Stephenson to be far less expensive than he will be. He will get 85-90% of what Lindholm does in the open market, simply because of supply and demand, and there are a ton of teams looking for a C, and he is the second best one available

 

[yazmybaby]

I’d love Stephenson and Necas

Zacha-Stephenson-Pastrnak
Marchand-Poitras-Necas
Frederic-Coyle-Geekie
Boqvist-Beecher-Kastelic
Lysell

I would much rather have Necas on the team at 5-6M vs Lindholm.
I think the chances of us getting Necas now that LU is traded are slim to none.

 

[BruinDust]

I feel like people expect Stephenson to be far less expensive than he will be. He will get 85-90% of what Lindholm does in the open market, simply because of supply and demand, and there are a ton of teams looking for a C, and he is the second best one available

The AAV may not be far off but I think Stephenson will be looking at a term of 4 years. GMs are becoming more and more reluctant to hand out big term, we saw it last summer as well. He's not an elite player I don't think 6-7 years is a realistic demand from him.

 

[yazmybaby]

I feel like people expect Stephenson to be far less expensive than he will be. He will get 85-90% of what Lindholm does in the open market, simply because of supply and demand, and there are a ton of teams looking for a C, and he is the second best one available

Stamkos is a better hockey player than CS, he would be at the top of my list.
Give him a short term deal 2 years maybe 3 at the most at 7M.
He immediately upgrades our PP.