Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread III

[GlenFeatherstone]

A happy Sweeney should scare all Bruins fans. Like everything about the pick except the lack of compete which is very concerning

Love the pick. At this point I’m going to chalk up the lack of compete to he was a man among boys in his league. If he continues to show that at BC then we got a problem.

 

[Dizzay]

Honest question - have you ever watched McGroarty play? If so, why would you put him in the same tier as Necas?

They're 2nd tier acquisitions, primary being stamkos and lindholm. At no point in my post did I say they were comparable.

 

[DKH]

Bruins
16 M on EL & Sway

Where do they spend other 5 M

 

[Fenian24]

Bruins
16 M on EL & Sway

Where do they spend other 5 M

Brendan Dillon

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

People questioned Charas compete level as well when he was a kid.

Thats a big body to move around and doing so will look slower than a smaller guy doing the same thing. Hes young and in BC near his draft team. They will be putting everyone they have in development all over him for the next 5 years.

Not concerned. Good pick, great gamble to take.

Could be a bust(like any player) or could end up being the cornerstone of the franchise.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Brendan Dillon

Trade Geekie for a 2nd today and sign Lomberg and Domi...lol. Bet you would love that. For me, Stevenson.

 

[CDJ]

All of the potential top centers for the back half of the 1st round were gone. Never know what you’re going to get that late and truthfully we don’t need more potential run of the mill 4th liners. I’ll take Dean anyday in a weak draft at 25OA given the circumstances knowing that even if he ends up as a 4th liner himself, he is a difference maker in already with his unique size and skill. Selfishly hope we see him in Providence by 2027, but all the best to this kid regardless. Hope he continues true to his game

100%

This is the kinda draft where you take some big swings

 

[SyZyGY]

Yesterday, Sweeney told Renaud Lavoie that they would be looking to strength down the middle and a depth defenseman next week.. he didn't talk about a winger.

So probably Lindholm and someone like Edmundson or Hakanpaa

 

[DKH]

Brendan Dillon

Yes I agree

If he can get
EL
Sway extension
Dillon
Sprong

 

[veganbruin]

Yesterday, Sweeney told Renaud Lavoie that they would be looking to strength down the middle and a depth defenseman next week.. he didn't talk about a winger.

So probably Lindholm and someone like Edmundson or Hakanpaa

Would like Hakanpaaa

 

[sleepyh]

Yesterday, Sweeney told Renaud Lavoie that they would be looking to strength down the middle and a depth defenseman next week.. he didn't talk about a winger.

So probably Lindholm and someone like Edmundson or Hakanpaa

Still needs to replace DeBrusk..

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Brendan Dillon

So no replacement for Debrusk

Still needs to replace DeBrusk..

Won’t have any money left.

 

[sarge88]

I mostly agree. Lindholm is definitely going to get a contract that will age poorly. And if I were running the team I too would go after more scoring wingers instead of throwing a ton of money at an ok center. I think Zacha and Coyle are a fine top 2 combo. Not great but with great wingers they suffice. But there's also a part of me that's accepted the team will almost certainly be going in on Lindholm and with how appealing of a situation it would be for him I feel like there's a super high probability he ends up here. Feel like I'm braced for the inevitable but who know what'll actually happen.

I feel the opposite.

He not a 1C in the MacKinnon. McDavid realm, but he’s a solid 2C right now, who wins draws, can produce points and is good defensively. 3 years down the road, he’s likely still a legit 2C and beyond that fine at 3C.

Unless the salary is north of 8.25, I’m not worried about it, as the cap is going up.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

I would be shocked if they pay Sway and Lindholm 8 per season,

Sway would have signed by now, He hasn't earned an elite number one goalie contract yet.

Not enough proof for me yet

 

[sarge88]

I would be shocked if they pay Sway and Lindholm 8 per season

I think Sway comes in at 7.33.

Sweeney often seems to re-sign guys for a bit less than expected.

 

[SyZyGY]

Still needs to replace DeBrusk..

Maybe they think Lysell is ready

Zacha Lindholm Pasta
Marchand Coyle Lysell

 

[Over the volcano]

So no replacement for Debrusk


Won’t have any money left.

Still needs to replace DeBrusk..

With a legit top end center, Zacha moves to the wing and he's your "replacement for DeBrusk" if you really feel you need a "replacement for DeBrusk".

 

[goldenblack]

Funny when you think Jake at 7 or Stamkos at 5

Imagine Stamkos opposite side of Pasta on the PP....

double laser beams

 

[BruinDust]

With a legit top end center Zacha moves to the wing and he's your "replacement for DeBrusk" if you really feel you need a "replacement for DeBrusk".

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

 

[Over the volcano]

Funny when you think Jake at 7 or Stamkos at 5

Imagine Stamkos opposite side of Pasta on the PP....

double laser beams

Right?!!!! Do it Donny!!!!

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Maybe they think Lysell is ready

Zacha Lindholm Pasta
Marchand Coyle Lysell

More likely they’re hoping Poitras is ready

 

[Blowfish]

Read recently $4x4 for Domi...Stephenson comes in slightly lower over Lindholm ... gives you more cap room/flexibility to add 2 additional forwards. I go center/winger (Domi) and (Stamkos)

Zacha. Stephenson ($7-$9). Pasta
March. Coyle/Stamkos ($5-$6)
XX. Domi ($4)/Geek
XX. Boiquist/Frederick

Gives you speed, goals, toughness, agitatorness, center depth galore, proven playoff performers, and F/O prowess.

 

[PlayMakers]

Bruins
16 M on EL & Sway

Where do they spend other 5 M

Defense

 

[Over the volcano]

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

Zacha had more pts in each of his seasons in Boston than DeBrusk ever managed. But if it's just question of style then I guess go find some kid who you think looks like DeBrusk.

 

[Hookslide]

Trade Geekie for a 2nd today and sign Lomberg and Domi...lol. Bet you would love that. For me, Stevenson.

Trade a younger player who had more goals than Domi and Lomberg combines and is younger for a team that needs goal scoring, does not make any sense, I like Lomberg, I like his energy but I will stick with Geekie.