Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread III

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Breaks my heart to hear Bertuzzi has signed in Chicago.


Actually, no it doesn't. &^% him. My biggest off-season nightmare was a Bertuzzi reunion and now that will not come to pass. This day is already off to a great start.

Co-sign

 

[NeelyDan]

With Bert set to sign in Chicago, the Boston area catalytic converter black market has taken a hit

 

[LavioletteScores]

0.0

It’s basically 7- 8.5 M

He is Mr Boston - he’s probably at Dunks now holding the door for people and patting a dog sitting outside waiting for the owner

You want fear - finding hornets net in yard or driving to Chipotle thinking they will be out of brown rice or veggie fajitas (seriously last 10 times one of these has been out - wtf!!!!! Come on)

Sway rhymes with stay

I just had an image of you rocking back and forth in a dark corner somewhere, mumbling with tears in your eyes, "Sway rhymes with stay," over and over again while he's playing on another team in October.

 

[gdsmack267]

I know Grzelcyk has been on the decline but can any Bruins fan give a quick scouting report of his pros/cons/role?

 

[Absurdity]

I know Grzelcyk has been on the decline but can any Bruins fan give a quick scouting report of his pros/cons/role?

He's good at transitioning the puck out of the D-zone and playing zone defense, but his biggest flaw is when he has to defend the front of his net. He's also not an offensive threat.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

I know Grzelcyk has been on the decline but can any Bruins fan give a quick scouting report of his pros/cons/role?

Good soldier for the Bruins great kid just to small and fragile to handing the size of the forwards in todays game.

 

[ranold26]

I know Grzelcyk has been on the decline but can any Bruins fan give a quick scouting report of his pros/cons/role?

Small, moves the puck, skates good, gets physically manhandled easy, hitting averse, turnovers.

 

[pucksindeep92]

And this is where not having a Swayman contract gets realllll interesting.

11.2mil cap space left, some good free agent left on the board in the 2.75-4.25 range.

 

[dangermike]

without shitting on it bc i legitimately dont know - what more do you have to add to a geekie or frederic to get pinto?

 

[UConn126]

And this is where not having a Swayman contract gets realllll interesting.

11.2mil cap space left, some good free agent left on the board in the 2.75-4.25 range

I have us at $10.3 left with this roster:

Zacha-Lindholm-Pasta
Marchand-Coyle-Freddy
????-Poitras-Geekie
Brazeau-Beecher-Kastelic
Brown (or other $775k player)

Lohrei-McAvoy
Lindholm-Carlo
Zadorov-Peeke
Wotherspoon

Korpisalo


Sway probably gets ~$8, so not much left for a 3LW.

 

[Coach Parker]

I have us at $10.3 left with this roster:

Zacha-Lindholm-Pasta
Marchand-Coyle-Freddy
????-Poitras-Geekie
Brazeau-Beecher-Kastelic
Brown (or other $775k player)

Lohrei-McAvoy
Lindholm-Carlo
Zadorov-Peeke
Wotherspoon

Korpisalo


Sway probably gets ~$8, so not much left for a 3LW.

That can't be the top six plan. That doesn't have much scoring at all and DeBrusk left with his goals. There simply has to be more coming VIA trade as this team couldn't buy a goal in the second round.

I'm happy with the additions, truly. BUT there has to be more coming. Rather than put any negative on the great additions, I will hold out hope that a trade will be the way this team adds scoring.

Right now, the Bruins spent today's money to get better defensively.

 

[UConn126]

That can't be the top six plan. That doesn't have much scoring at all and DeBrusk left with his goals. There simply has to be more coming VIA trade as this team couldn't buy a goal in the second round.

I'm happy with the additions, truly. BUT there has to be more coming. Rather than put any negative on the great additions, I will hold out hope that a trade will be the way this team adds scoring.

Right now, the Bruins spent today's money to get better defensively.

I'm not sure what else they can realistically do, other than hope one of Merk or Lysell steps up and earns a top 6 roll. We won't have cap space for another impact forward when Swayman is signed.

 

[UConn126]

I know Grzelcyk has been on the decline but can any Bruins fan give a quick scouting report of his pros/cons/role?

Great regular season blueliner. Smart and responsible in his own zone. Capable of getting involved on offense but not necessarily a strength. Has shown he gets a little flustered when the intensity ramps up in the playoffs, but he was solid in the 2019 run when we went all the way to game 7 of the final.

 

[Alan Ryan]

Bruins add big LW Max Jones: Max Jones Player Page | TSN

 

[Bodit9]

I like the additions even if slightly overpaid, but we couldn't score in the playoffs. How is that improved? I don't see it.

 

[Greek_physique]

So we traded Debrusk, Forb and Heinen for Elias and Zad.

 

[Dellstrom]

That can't be the top six plan. That doesn't have much scoring at all and DeBrusk left with his goals. There simply has to be more coming VIA trade as this team couldn't buy a goal in the second round.

I'm happy with the additions, truly. BUT there has to be more coming. Rather than put any negative on the great additions, I will hold out hope that a trade will be the way this team adds scoring.

Right now, the Bruins spent today's money to get better defensively.

I don't disagree, but Frederic had 1 less goal than Jake last season

 

[goldenblack]

I know Grzelcyk has been on the decline but can any Bruins fan give a quick scouting report of his pros/cons/role?

You will hate him inside 30 games

 

[TD Charlie]

I know Grzelcyk has been on the decline but can any Bruins fan give a quick scouting report of his pros/cons/role?

Does not handle any sort of stress well. A total defensive nightmare when pressured, engaged with physically, or given a mean look.

Given time, space, and a relaxing environment, he's a treat

 

[Hookslide]

I guess I'm just a little worried if Sway is at $9.5M and Don is at $7M and Sway is still salty about arbitration. Does resentment start growing there to the point Sway doesn't want to stay? Hope not but it's on my mind.

9.5 trade him,

 

[Coach Parker]

I'm not sure what else they can realistically do, other than hope one of Merk or Lysell steps up and earns a top 6 roll. We won't have cap space for another impact forward when Swayman is signed.

I know. That's why I'm happy Zadorov is here as a player but really wanted that money to go to scoring rather than more defensive depth.

Feels like a signing that we like in 2025-2026 when the real scoring talent comes in and that this year is a punt already unless trades come in. They solidify the D, goaltending and 2nd line C and get the scoring help next year.

I don't disagree, but Frederic had 1 less goal than Jake last season

Okay, so if you are now saying Frederic replaces Jake, who replaces Frederic?

 

[I am Bettman]

Does anybody else feel like there is a huge hole at 2RW? I do not wish to see Morgan Geekie in the top six again despite the fact that he outperformed expectations.

 

[Hookslide]

I know. That's why I'm happy Zadorov is here as a player but really wanted that money to go to scoring rather than more defensive depth.

Feels like a signing that we like in 2025-2026 when the real scoring talent comes in and that this year is a punt already unless trades come in. They solidify the D, goaltending and 2nd line C and get the scoring help next year.


Okay, so if you are now saying Frederic replaces Jake, who replaces Frederic?

No money, no goal scorer, but Donnie satisfied himself with Lindholm and thinks the fans will like him now.

 

[Bodit9]

Does anybody else feel like there is a huge hole at 2RW? I do not wish to see Morgan Geekie in the top six again despite the fact that he outperformed expectations.

It wouldn't be a Don Sweeney team without a hole at 2nd line wing. Lol.

 

[Dellstrom]

Okay, so if you are now saying Frederic replaces Jake, who replaces Frederic?

Well, your post was directly calling out the top-6. But if we want to talk full lineup assuming Frederic on line 2:

Adding Lindholm lets one of Coyle (25G), Geekie (17G), and/or Poitras (12G pace but injured early, would look for him to improve) slide to the 3rd line. How will Brazeau look over 82 games after scoring 5 in 19? Will Beecher take another step? If Lysell/Merk get time, maybe they surprise?

Totally agree that the 2nd line RW is a hole. But think as of today the offense is much improved. Would rather fill that by committee than our 1C.