Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread III

[UncleRico]

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

Probably long term financial purposes unless money doesn’t matter in this scenario then there would be none

 

[JCRO]

Seeing posts like (paraphrasing)-

“Lindholm/Stamkos is fine I guess” makes me chuckle.

Very real possibility we don’t get either.

 

[BruinDust]

He and Pasta play the same spot on the PP and Stamkos (like Marchand) is seeing more and more of his value on the PP vs 5 on 5. I really worry about the fit and I am sure Stamkos would, too.

Could Stamkos not go in the bumper ala Reinhart? He's an all-world shooter he's not just a big one-timer.

 

[wintersej]

Would have to trade Carlo and hope Toronto dont outbid the Bruins. Montour would also cost 6-7, not sure if he's worth it.

Carlo would bring back a legit forward. Color me a bit skeptical on Montour, though. The fact that he lost his spot on PP1 for Florida to OEL isn’t encouraging.

 

[FONZIE]

I think their defense is good enough. Getting Lindholm will improve the defensive play by itself. I'd rather get another top 6 forward after Lindholm.

 

[wintersej]

Could Stamkos not go in the bumper ala Reinhart? He's an all-world shooter he's not just a big one-timer.

Or Pasta. Pasta being a bumper that wanders should would be interesting for a PP that tends to get stagnate. But you don’t know if it will fit and neither will Stamkos.

 

[kdog82]

Who replaces DeBrusk?

Hopefully McGroarty

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Mood:

Probably long term financial purposes unless money doesn’t matter in this scenario then there would be none

 

[pucksindeep92]

Agreed. Those contracts probably won't age well and both will be slightly overpaid, but it's guys they need. If they get 3-4 good years out of both before their play starts to dip im good with it.

I'm assuming Lindholm will probably be around $8Mx6 and Zadorov will be around $6Mx5. #25+Lysell/Merkulov+Beecher for McGroarty + small add. Sign Lomberg or Duhaime for the fourth line.

Zacha-Lindholm-Pastrnak
Marchand-Poitras-Frederic/McGroarty
Frederic/McGroarty-Coyle-Geekie
Duhaime/Lomberg-Kastelic-Brazeau
Lauko

Zadorov-McAvoy
Lindholm-Carlo
Lorhei-Peeke
Wotherspoon

Swayman
Korpisalo/Bussi

Shouldn’t need all three if you have Beecher in that trade. Mcgroarty is unproven just like Lysell/Merk, just has a higher expected floor. To add a first on top of a young and responsible center with playoff performance/ experience and a prospect feels rich unless WPG is adding to the package.

 

[veganbruin]

I don’t want Zadorov. He takes dumb penalties and just isn’t that good. Would be surprised if that’s Sweeney’s target.

 

[CDJ]

I don’t mind dumb penalties if they’re of the punishing variety tbh. Pay an immediate price for a gain later on


I’d be elated with Zaddy but I think ppl already know that lol

I also think it’s unlikely because he’s a weird fit with McAvoy or Carlo. He doesn’t play a safe game which is why I think putting him with Mac is risky (although they would be dynamic). He's not a great transition guy/puck handler which is why I would prefer somebody like Skjei to pair with Carlo

But he’s big, nasty, will stick up for teammates, and most importantly is a quality human. He’d be beloved here imo

 

[Patdud]

Swayman 7.5
Lindholm 7.5
Zadorov 4.5
Trade for McGroarty

With room to spare!

No way Zadorov signs for 4.5, teams are ready to give him 6million a year (which is ridiculous) Id rather give Skeji 7.5

 

[Trashpass]

Shouldn’t need all three if you have Beecher in that trade. Mcgroarty is unproven just like Lysell/Merk, just has a higher expected floor. To add a first on top of a young and responsible center with playoff performance/ experience and a prospect feels rich unless WPG is adding to the package.

I said small add from Winnipeg, be that a 3rd or some lower level prospect.

I just read that Winnipeg was looking for centers in return so figured Beecher might be of some interest but I don't think Lysell/Merkulov or Beecher would be enough as a secondary piece.

I'd be fine with dealing 3 pieces to get a high quality prospect in the system.

 

[Carl Hungus]

No way Zadorov signs for 4.5, teams are ready to give him 6million a year (which is ridiculous) Id rather give Skeji 7.5

Yeah I think he turned down 4.5 from Vancouver, right? Guessing he wants closer to 6 which I agree is steep for a guy that I admittedly would love to have.

 

[wintersej]

I don’t mind dumb penalties if they’re of the punishing variety tbh. Pay an immediate price for a gain later on


I’d be elated with Zaddy but I think ppl already know that lol

I also think it’s unlikely because he’s a weird fit with McAvoy or Carlo. He doesn’t play a safe game which is why I think putting him with Mac is risky (although they would be dynamic). He's not a great transition guy/puck handler which is why I would prefer somebody like Skjei to pair with Carlo

But he’s big, nasty, will stick up for teammates, and most importantly is a quality human. He’d be beloved here imo

Or Peeke for that matter. If you are getting EA Sports and moving out Carlo for a forward and bringing in a new second pairing in UFA you can start to get it to make sense, I just don't see it.

 

[Patdud]

I said small add from Winnipeg, be that a 3rd or some lower level prospect.

I just read that Winnipeg was looking for centers in return so figured Beecher might be of some interest but I don't think Lysell/Merkulov or Beecher would be enough as a secondary piece.

I'd be fine with dealing 3 pieces to get a high quality prospect in the system.

Merk, Geek or Freddy

Even Zacha

 

[KrugAvoy]

Zacha-Lindholm-Pastrnak
Marchand-Coyle-McGroarty
Frederic-Poitras-Geekie
Beecher-Kastelic-Brazeau
Boquist

Lindholm-McAvoy
Skjei-Carlo
Lohrei-Peeke
Wotherspoon

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

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

Oof I thought he’d be making 5-6

Zadorov is hitting FA apparently

I think he’d be such a good addition, we need some major snarl.

 

[sarge88]

I don’t want Zadorov. He takes dumb penalties and just isn’t that good. Would be surprised if that’s Sweeney’s target.

I just don’t understand the is not good stuff.

I’m not saying he’s Ray Bourque but he’s got a little of everything in his game.

Hits to hurt
Fights/protects teammates
Kills penalties
Blocks shots
Can shoot/score

Is he as good as Carlo defensively?
No

As good all around as McAvoy?
No

But he’s better offensively than Carlo
Tougher than Carlo

Better all around than Peake and Wotherspoon.

He’s definitely good enough to make this team better because he’s good at the things they need.

And I’m not saying 6.5+ for a salary but in the 5’s or low 6’s he’s fine

 

[Trashpass]

Merk, Geek or Freddy

Even Zacha

Frederic hasn't been a full time center in idk how long so I don't even know if I'd consider him one, even so I'd keep all those guys over Beecher.

 

[dugg133]

I don’t want Zadorov. He takes dumb penalties and just isn’t that good. Would be surprised if that’s Sweeney’s target.

He's a good #5 dman that can decisively win third pair matchups but only treads water when he's in the top 4. Valuable player to have if it's a luxury you can afford, but the bruins would be much, much better off going after Skjei for only like 1mil more AAV-wise.

 

[UncleRico]

I think zadorov would be really solid next to Carlo. I’d probably prefer skjei but I’d take either

 

[pizzafrylover420]

Trade Carlo for best forward (or center prospect) +2nd.
Go out and trade for John Marino to help fill in he Carlo gap?

Not sure it’s worth it. I’d be curious to see what Carlo is really worth though.

 

[TCB]

He's a good #5 dman that can decisively win third pair matchups but only treads water when he's in the top 4. Valuable player to have if it's a luxury you can afford, but the bruins would be much, much better off going after Skjei for only like 1mil more AAV-wise.

Zadorov supposedly wants 5 mil per. Imo someone will give it to him. On skjei All depends on what it cost to reel him in, for my money the much better player, but I can see someone pushing the scales up around 7. I'm thinking that the raise of the cap will have these GMs spending money like a kid who just got a raise on their weekly allowance.

 

[ODAAT]

Hopefully McGroarty

would he be ready now for prime time or need AHL time? Never heard of the kid until the last week or so