Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread III

[JOKER 192]

A lot of people are saying his days if playing center are behind him, so he doesn't necessarily fill the same roll Lindholm would.

Ya, but Lindholm is gonna be a mistake I think. He turned down 7x7 in Vancouver. Now that could be because he didn't like where he'd be slotted but it probably has a least a little to do with $$$. That offer is already limit for this player IMO.

I said before, there are no 1C in UFA so get some scoring wingers or trade . Bruins don't have the assets to outbid on a true 1C trade.

That's why I say go with wingers. The Bruins were short 1 and arguably 2 top 6 wingers last season. I get that Zacha and Coyle isn't the ideal 1-2 punch you want at center but if you got Lemons make some Lemonade.

 

[Drift]

Dreaming of Drai.....
Sorta expecting Lindholm.....
Gonna end up with Kadri..... (called this like 50 pages ago)

 

[yazmybaby]

Whats the biggest contract you all would be comfortable giving Stamkos? (If you're even interested)

I am a HUGE advocate of signing Stammer.
3 x 8M is the highest I would go.

 

[Guelph Bruin]

What are the chances Donny gets outbid by everyone for the top free agents he's targeting? Lots of teams have cap room this year so the chances are high.

 

[sarge88]

No way I would touch Kadri for 6 more years

30% retained?

 

[Shaun]

sweeney is going to give zadorov a stupid contract

 

[yazmybaby]

We should be calling Washington for a deal.
That trade they made for PLD and Mangy were terrible.
Two bad contracts.

 

[sleepyh]

I may be in the minority, but I would love Kadri on this team. Could you imagine him and Marchand out there? Let’s throw in Bertuzzi while we’re at it.

 

[Bridges31]

I would laugh my ass off if the Leafs sign Stamkos. All the bitching their fans do about sinking too much money into their top 6… it would be absolutely hilarious to add to that and not focus on defense again.

 

[pucksindeep92]

he's 33 and making 7m through 2029- i'd pass

34 in October

 

[Beyonder]

I am a HUGE advocate of signing Stammer.
3 x 8M is the highest I would go.

It's a fair take. I worry that Toronto is so desperate to get deeper into the playoffs that they would go 4 years without blinking (assuming they are freeing up money which I'll bet they do in the next few hours).

Does Boston try to compete with an obsessed Toronto (or other teams)? I say they should unless it gets truly ridiculous. 4x8, I don't consider that ridiculous. YMMV.

Based on today's news, I am very intrigued by the idea of adding Stamkos + Zadorov. "Harder to play against" can mean many things. I think the Bruins would be harder to play against in a variety of ways by adding those two. There are other combos of additions that can be good so it's not all or nothing but the definitely catch my eye.

Challenge is, that can't be the end of their work if DeBrusk is leaving. But I would sure hesitate to pass over those two players if there's a chance they can be had.

 

[GordonHowe]

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[Zillah]

Zadorov is hitting FA apparently

Get him !!

 

[Drift]

It would be funny if we signed Bertuzzi. Get him and our 1st we traded for him back in the same offseason.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Dreaming of Drai.....
Sorta expecting Lindholm.....
Gonna end up with Kadri..... (called this like 50 pages ago)

Kadri isn’t a free agent what or who would the Bruins be giving up don’t think the 25th pick is doing it.

 

[lopey]

Kadri contract way to rich. Pass

 

[Ozzy Osbourne]

I would go three years $25 mil. On Stamkos and not think twice.

I’d take Kadri in a heartbeat with a good chunk retained by Calgary.

 

[Ozzy Osbourne]

Get him !!

Agree!

 

[PB37]

I like Zaddy and advocated for him to be signed but he might be looking at a highly inflated UFA salary. If the Bruins are looking for a LHD and toughness, it's all there but it might hurt a bit.

 

[UConn126]

Ya, but Lindholm is gonna be a mistake I think. He turned down 7x7 in Vancouver. Now that could be because he didn't like where he'd be slotted but it probably has a least a little to do with $$$. That offer is already limit for this player IMO.

I said before, there are no 1C in UFA so get some scoring wingers or trade . Bruins don't have the assets to outbid on a true 1C trade.

That's why I say go with wingers. The Bruins were short 1 and arguably 2 top 6 wingers last season. I get that Zacha and Coyle isn't the ideal 1-2 punch you want at center but if you got Lemons make some Lemonade.

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.

 

[sarge88]

I like Zaddy and advocated for him to be signed but he might be looking at a highly inflated UFA salary. If the Bruins are looking for a LHD and toughness, it's all there but it might hurt a bit.

If they can get him in the 5’s and also find a way to get two top 6 forwards, I’d be ecstatic!

5.5 million today will be like 4 million in 2-3 years.

 

[pucksindeep92]

I hope people understand that even if Lindholm gets $8x6/7, the only way his contract is bad is if he is getting less than 45 points in the last year or two. The cap will be so much higher in 2030/2031 that it will be like having a 3c at 5 million now. His style of play will last similar to krecji 6/7 years down the road and he will still be able to contribute barring injury/body breakdown.

 

[Dizzay]

My preferences: Given we get 3 pieces
1. Lindholm or Stammer
2. Necas or McGroarty
3. Dillion or Zadorov
Bonus:
Lauko for Olivier........nay have typed this one 200-300 times since the Bruins were eliminated

 

[weaponomega]

Whats the biggest contract you all would be comfortable giving Stamkos? (If you're even interested)

2x 6-7M. No longer than 2 years.

 

[Gee Wally]

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