Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread III

[RiverbottomChuck]

Meh Lauko was loved here but did f*** all on the ice. Hope he puts it together but he always seemed like the kinda guy that has half of what it takes to be a successful bottom 6 guy.

 

[sarge88]

What are you basing that on? In 11 seasons he’s scored 70 points once. Bergeron was the last center to score 70+ points centering Pastrnak, and that was once (5 years ago). “With ease”?

Don’t spend big on a center just because. Wait on the right guy. I want to see a hockey trade, and not at the trade deadline.

If Pasta scores 50 he’s likely assisting on 30 of those.

Plus the 20-25 he’s likely to score.

There’s 50/55.

Not crazy to think he gets another 20 or so.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Lauko couldn’t fetch just a pick?

Not liking Sweeney atm

Apparently the answer is he couldn't.

Lauko had no role here moving forward and asked for a trade, because he could see he had no role. I have no doubt he was dangling out there all day and this was the best offer they got.

Lettieri is irrelevant, he was included for Providence depth, gives the a vet to replace Megna

 

[Over the volcano]

Lauko asked to be traded before. Maybe the organization is just doing right by him while still strengthening the pipeline where its needed.

 

[SPV]

Lindholm at 7-7.5 is similar to the Coyle deal, based off the cap and its hit when they sign their deals. I think that’s worth it

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

If Groenewold pans out Lauko is a small price to pay.

Letteri is just a contract spot and veteran depth in Providence.

How many chances can they give the kid, worked hard but was a dumb player prone to terrible penalties at bad times.

Good to use him to get a solid D prospect

 

[Tbaybruin]

lolllllll if sweeney did that there would be a f***ing riot on this board are you kididng me????

Well we gave away a crap load of picks last year with zero return. Not kidding

 

[shelbysdad]

Well I said Lauko will go

Had that in my trade deadline predictions.....just too late

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Lauko is an NHL player, but with Brazeau, Beecher, Kastelic, Lysell, Merkulov, Poitras, Geekie, Freddy, Boqvist(maybe) all vying for spots in the bottom 6, someone had to go. Geekie and Freddy are 2/3 of the 3rd line, leaving 7 players for line 4 and extra forward.

We are getting slower and slower with Lauko gone and soon to be ex Bruin JDB, I always liked Lauko. Sweeney better start winning some trades or nail FA, so far, not good. I do like the draft pick and Kastelic.

 

[bruins cup]

7-8 mil for multiple years for a guy who couldn't even get 50 pts? Some fans have no idea how to run a team. Lidnholm is also 30 on back 9 of his career

 

[DKH]

DKH, can you explain to me the appeal of Dillon? I see his name time and time again here but having watched him play for years (he's from Surrey) I am wondering where the Dillon talk and appeal started for a 34 year old.

Thanks!

He’s a tough third pair type who you can play last minute of periods

2 years max

Also before Lauko dealt I was telling buds this is my guesstimate for Sweeney 15 based on cap

LW (left shot) 5
Zacha
Marchand
Frederic
Heinen FA
Beecher

C- 5
Lindholm FA
Coyle
Poitros
Boqvist RFA
Merkulov

RW (right shot) -5
Pastrnak
Geekie
Lysell
Brazeau
Kastelic

D
McAvoy
Lindholm.
Carlo
Lohrei
Dillon DA
Peeke
Wotherspoon

G
Swayman
Korpisalo
Bussi

* Lysell is big time in there plans and he’s getting every opportunity- Merkulov is ready the AHL he should be done

You may not like the list but I’m in a contest and need to go with what I want expect

 

[Tbaybruin]

If Groenewold pans out Lauko is a small price to pay.

Letteri is just a contract spot and veteran depth in Providence.

Yes but at least trade for a 4th and give back the 6th with Lauko

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

We are getting slower and slower with Lauko gone and soon to be ex Bruin JDB, I always liked Lauko. Sweeney better start winning some trades or nail FA, so far, not good. I do like the draft pick and Kastelic.

Lauko skated fast to the penalty box more often than anything else. Jake on the other hand is going to be a big lose

 

[bruinmann77]

Any more trade deals on the horizon? But Monday expect DS to be busy

 

[Coach Parker]

He’s a tough third pair type who you can play last minute of periods

2 years max

Also before Lauko dealt I was telling buds this is my guesstimate for Sweeney 15 based on cap

LW (left shot) 5
Zacha
Marchand
Frederic
Heinen FA
Beecher

C- 5
Lindholm FA
Coyle
Poitros
Boqvist RFA
Merkulov

RW (right shot) -5
Pastrnak
Geekie
Lysell
Brazeau
Kastelic

D
McAvoy
Lindholm.
Carlo
Lohrei
Dillon DA
Peeke
Wotherspoon

G
Swayman
Korpisalo
Bussi

* Lysell is big time in there plans and he’s getting every opportunity- Merkulov is ready the AHL he should be done

You may not like the list but I’m in a contest and need to go with what I want expect

Thanks! I was asking you personally as I respect your evaluation of talent and was curious as to what you were liking in Dillon.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

7-8 mil for multiple years for a guy who couldn't even get 50 pts? Some fans have no idea how to run a team. Lidnholm is also 30 on back 9 of his career

Lindholm is a Bergeron type style player, he will age well, hopefully Sweeney is able to snag him.

 

[SPV]

I really want our space to be spent on two legitimate top 6 players and Swayman. If there’s money left, then add a hammer on defense too. This team needs top end players, that’s why we lost this year, nobody could put the puck in the net.

 

[BruinDust]

How many chances can they give the kid, worked hard but was a dumb player prone to terrible penalties at bad times.

Good to use him to get a solid D prospect

Hard worker. Minimal upside. Should be easily replaced on Monday.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Lindholm is a Bergeron type style player, he will age well, hopefully Sweeney is able to snag him.

I think a lot of Bruins fans do but not anywhere near 8m. Find another center for less he's not heads and shoulders better than the few others available.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

I think a lot of Bruins fans do but not anywhere near 8m. Find another center for less he's not heads and shoulders better than the few others available.

If Sweeney is as determined to get Lindholm as he was to get that 1st round pick back, you should be very scared.

 

[DKH]

Thanks! I was asking you personally as I respect your evaluation of talent and was curious as to what you were liking in Dillon.

2 years max may not do it but that’s what I’m at

Dillon brings a heavy game - he won’t stand there and let Matt Tkachuk tell him his wife’s a whore

 

[NDiesel]

Who is going to replace Debrusk's speed and ability to push back defenders? Sure won't be Lindholm or Zacha.

Sprong

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

What are you basing that on? In 11 seasons he’s scored 70 points once. Bergeron was the last center to score 70+ points centering Pastrnak, and that was once (5 years ago). “With ease”?

Don’t spend big on a center just because. Wait on the right guy. I want to see a hockey trade, and not at the trade deadline.

I've noticed with Don over the years, with him something thats 10% likely to happen and something thats 90% likely to happen has the same amount of value.

 

[pucksindeep92]

Lauko move was nevcessary, but return not maximized.

Vinny will undoubtedly stick down in PVD (again) and help with stability and leadership. Lauko probably wasn’t going to get more than 20 games this year unless we had injuries. We have enough bottom 6 depth at the moment between the club and PVD, but he was still worth more than a career AHLer that we already moved on from and 12 spots up in the 4th round. Would’ve thought you could use a later round pick in the swap or included in a larger deal.

With Merk, Lysell, Kuntar, Farinacci, Harrison there are players down 95 to fill in if needed that deserve the development/opportunity.

 

[The don godfather]

I'm sticking my neck out but after all the signings and trades are all done I think korpi will be the best of the bunch hes gonna rebound hard and be a solid goaltender. Book it !