Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread II

[Alan Ryan]

I think Lindholm is a long-term solution. I think he signs long-term and would be a top6 center for us for the duration.

Lindholm as a long term solution in Boston would be a good addition.

There will a lot of upset and angst here if Lindholm goes to another team.

 

[Mione134]

Cool, we don't have to agree to be forum buds. I'm not that guy.
At this point in his career I expect more consistency if he wants to get paid 6-7M/yr. So does the team, I would surmise. 200ft players that get</=40pts/yr don't get 6-7M

It's all good.

 

[Alan Ryan]

Sorry—double post.

 

[Guelph Bruin]

Jeff Skinner was an accomplished figure skater into his teens... so...might make our roster tougher ...yes that's him below.....

 

[JCRO]

Jeff Skinner was an accomplished figure skater into his teens... so...might make our roster tougher ...yes that's him below.....

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My cousins (who played hockey growing up) worked with a former professional figure skater during the summers at hockey camps to improve edge work.

It’s pretty common in pro hockey as well actually.

 

[Oates2Neely]

I see you're moving goal posts on me from my original first post about my preference to Stephenson Domi plus plus over Lindholm. Alll good. Part of the HFboard way.

Yes Domi excels in the playoffs.

No goalposts were moved. I didn’t respond to every point you made in your post, just the Domi part. I don’t see a need for a JAG who will be looking for a payday. I already provided stats to show he scores less in the playoffs than he does in regular season. If you’re of the opinion that his faceoff % in round one this year is worthy of a 4m per contract, we clearly disagree.

 

[RI.B FAN]

Since they took on Korpisalo’s salary….they’ve got to hit a home run with a lesser FA who hits big or take advantage of a guy who wants out or gets bought out, as a second piece after Lindholm/Stephenson/Monahan.

In order here’s who I’d like them to target as the 2nd piece:

Laine for 25 and a prospect with at least 3 million retained (4.5 on the cap)
Skinner after being bought out

Sprong 2x5
Foegele 2x5

Kane 2x6.5

I must admit that the prospect of getting Laine excites me. He may be like Hall who cannot be your main guy, he needs to be a secondary piece

 

[Thirty Seven]

Jeff Skinner was an accomplished figure skater into his teens... so...might make our roster tougher ...yes that's him below.....

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Figure skating and power skating are often part of summer hockey camps, from my experience anyways.

 

[Oates2Neely]

The Ullmark deal is likely the first move in what I can only hope is a multi faceted plan of action this off season.

It better be, anyway.

The Korpi business makes little sense.

Maybe they see something in him others don't. Maybe the obvious statistics everyone typically points to don't tell the real story. Maybe Goalie Bob can coach him up. Maybe they don't want to throw Bussi into the with no NHL experience. If BB plays poorly, his confidence could take a hit.

But really, three million for a guy whose save percentage was one slot above the worst in the league, even if he had nothing in front of him?

I don't understand the logic, and I can't be the only one.

Backup goalies are easy to find. 3m for one of the statistically worst goaltenders in the league recently makes no sense to me.

I just don’t want to hear that “we were in on Lindholm/ Stamkos/ Stephenson/ Kane/ Bertuzzi/ Draisaitl etc but we live in a cap world & the numbers just didn’t work for us”.
Sweeney should’ve learned his lesson with Forbort/ Reilly etc. Stop overpaying mediocre talent to fill out the bottom of your roster. Play the kids there, use the cap space on big gamers.

 

[The don godfather]

Anthony beaulivier on the el cheapo contract . 1 year 1 million.

 

[BruinsJoe]

Ill laugh my butt off if korpi gets hot and might even challenge sway for top netminder. If anything this might turn into a 3rd round pick on trade deadline and have bussi come in to back up. Sweeney just gathering assets I feel.

He’s never been hot and thinking that goalie Bob will do miracles with a 30-year-old goalie who’s never been good is so stupid, what a shitty move taking the worst league goalie in return incomprehensible

 

[DaBroons]

I contest the assertion that Lindholm is Bergeronesque. (Beside the point) But as a three zone player? Stephenson is very good.

Can he drive a line? I don't know. I think this is hard to say.

If you contest it, please state why?

 

[BamBamCam]

Where is Skinner's game now?

Can he make a positive impact on a team like the Bruins verse Buffalo?

3rd line LW
50pt guy
2 PP unit
Think of him as a upgrade of JVR for same price

 

[DaBroons]

I don't mean you specifically, Gordie.

The comment has more to do with whenever there's a top-six forward who plays a rounded game, they are so frequently referred to as Bergeronesque or Bergeron-lite.

Bergeron wasn't great because he was good defensively. He transcended that. Like calling any defensemen with wheels Orr-lite or any athletic goaltender Hasekesque. Just a small pet peeve of mine.

He plays a very strong 200-foot game, is strong on faceoffs, good not great scorer. What doesn't he do well?

 

[The don godfather]

He’s never been hot and thinking that goalie Bob will do miracles with a 30-year-old goalie who’s never been good is so stupid, what a shitty move taking the worst league goalie in return incomprehensible

Will see . Donny has the midas touch especially with what he did last year with danton jvr and geekie. He knows something.

 

[DKH]

The Ullmark deal is likely the first move in what I can only hope is a multi faceted plan of action this off season.

It better be, anyway.

The Korpi business makes little sense.

Maybe they see something in him others don't. Maybe the obvious statistics everyone typically points to don't tell the real story. Maybe Goalie Bob can coach him up. Maybe they don't want to throw Bussi into the with no NHL experience. If BB plays poorly, his confidence could take a hit.

But really, three million for a guy whose save percentage was one slot above the worst in the league, even if he had nothing in front of him?

I don't understand the logic, and I can't be the only one.

My summer class at North Shore Community College assigned us to come up with a theory behind it

I’m going to fly to Vegas to meet with Peitro the bartender at Guy Fieri’s restaurant & bar who served Steve Staios just minutes after Don Sweeney agreed to deal

I hope this doesn’t end up infront of the Warren Commission

I’m very concerned all Bruins fans fitbits will give back ‘shitty sleep’ over this deal

 

[CellyHard]

Jeff Skinner has a Duchene feel to him...where you just go why the heck didn't we sign him to that deal over the summer

 

[DaBroons]

My understanding is that Stephenson can drive a line. Lindholm cannot.

How does Stephenson's overall game compare with Lindholm's well-rounded, bergeron-esque style of play?

Stephenson averages 15 goals per 82 games in his career and 30 assists. He's only scored 20 goals once, and that was 21 goals. In 95 playoff games, he has 15 goals and 24 assists.

E Lindholm averages 22 goals per 82 games in his career and 34 assists. He has had seasons of 42 goals, 29 goals, 27 goals, and 19 goals. In 40 playoffs games, he has 14 goals and 13 assists.

So who drives a line and who doesn't? I respect your opinion, but those are the stats.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Summer 2025… Draisaitl hits the open market, Sweeney has his cap space tied up in Korpisalo, Heinen, Peeke, Domi* etc… and can’t make a pitch.

 

[sarge88]

I must admit that the prospect of getting Laine excites me. He may be like Hall who cannot be your main guy, he needs to be a secondary piece

Perfect compliment to Pasta!

Also, I wonder where Hall is in his recovery? Chicago has a ton of cap space, wonder if they’d take Korpisalo and a prospect (not Lysell, Merkulov) for Hall?

Obviously there’s risk in Hall due to his injury, but Chicago isn’t contending for a cup this year and Hall is UFA next summer.

If and only if Sweeney is wedded to Korpisalo being the 2 for the next few years, I’d even consider Bussi for Hall with some retention. Why not? He’ll be blocked anyway and it gives them a couple of years to restock the goaltender cupboard.

It’s worth considering if he is cleared to play, or it all could be moot if his injury is too bad.

 

[JCRO]

Summer 2025… Draisaitl hits the open market, Sweeney has his cap space tied up in Korpisalo, Heinen, Peeke, Domi* etc… and can’t make a pitch.

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I would be taking Vegas at those odds even if I hate it.

They’re in on EVERYTHING. And would move heaven and earth I’m sure,

 

[Oates2Neely]

Perfect compliment to Pasta!

Also, I wonder where Hall is in his recovery? Chicago has a ton of cap space, wonder if they’d take Korpisalo and a prospect (not Lysell, Merkulov) for Hall?

Obviously there’s risk in Hall due to his injury, but Chicago isn’t contending for a cup this year and Hall is UFA next summer.

If and only if Sweeney is wedded to Korpisalo being the 2 for the next few years, I’d even consider Bussi for Hall with some retention. Why not? He’ll be blocked anyway and it gives them a couple of years to restock the goaltender cupboard.

It’s worth considering if he is cleared to play, or it all could be moot if his injury is too bad.

The Bruins missed Hall’s ability to skate the puck through the neutral zone and gain the blue line this past season. I’d welcome him back if healthy.

 

[Bruinaura]

My cousins (who played hockey growing up) worked with a former professional figure skater during the summers at hockey camps to improve edge work.

It’s pretty common in pro hockey as well actually.

Reminds me of this movie "toe pick!!!"

 

[GordonHowe]

Cool, we don't have to agree to be forum buds. I'm not that guy.
At this point in his career I expect more consistency if he wants to get paid 6-7M/yr. So does the team, I would surmise. 200ft players that get</=40pts/yr don't get 6-7M

Several things are clear.

Jake has not been a consistent presence for the Bruins. He has performed well in the playoffs. Evidently, he's a sensitive kid who needs a near perfect setup to excel. (One might argue this point. One cannot argue the Covid season.)

In addition, He wants to be paid.

He's going to be paid.

But not by the Bruins.

Finally, reports are he's homesick.

All of this points to his departure from Boston. And while I think he's a good kid, very talented, and to his credit has developed his all-around game, it is what it is.

I wish him well.

 

[easton117]

I know it’s a year out, but Draisaitl gave the Tavares answer today about his future in Edmonton.

I don’t care what Boston does this offseason as long as they have the money next year to at least put a bid in on him.