Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread III

[Coach Parker]

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.

My Laine dream but cap space is filling up quickly here. Want him retained by CLB when the time is right later this summer.

Someone unplug Sweeney's phone before he buys some additional 4th liner / 3rd pairing D.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

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.

No question. Sweeney replaced a top 6 winger with a top 6 center. One hole filled another created.

Used the rest of the space on the 3rd pair as exciting as Zadorov is in Boston that is not helping the goal scoring issues.

 

[UConn126]

No question. Sweeney replaced a top 6 winger with a top 6 center. One hole filled another created.

Used the rest of the space on the 3rd pair as exciting as Zadorov is in Boston that is not helping the goal scoring issues.

I gotta figure they're banking on one of Merk or Lysell making the team to start then they'll try to add more scoring at the deadline.

 

[Shoebottom88]

Is Jones better than Greer? Anybody know?

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I gotta figure they're banking on one of Merk or Lysell making the team to start then they'll try to add more scoring at the deadline.

Can only hope whichever of those two and Poitras can survive and thrive in a full NHL season if so. It is certainly possible.

 

[dangermike]

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.

by giving the team more of any opportunity to score - better back end, better possession, better face offs will lead to more time of possession. specifically looking at the florida series where they dominated the puck for stints, this roster already feels like it can keep up a little better and wont be as desperate for possession

 

[Bodit9]

by giving the team more of any opportunity to score - better back end, better possession, better face offs will lead to more time of possession. specifically looking at the florida series where they dominated the puck for stints, this roster already feels like it can keep up a little better and wont be as desperate for possession

I think we need another finisher in the top 6. We had chances, no one could bury. it.

 

[dangermike]

I think we need another finisher in the top 6. We had chances, no one could bury. it.

every team got chances like that against florida in the playoffs, with edmonton obviously capitalizing on more than anyone else. imo the issue is that is an unsustainable plan when the panthers are applying constant and incredible pressure.

...not to say boston doesnt need another scorer but i think this an effective plan thus far.

 

[Alan Ryan]

LW Riley Tufte biography: Riley Tufte Player Page | TSN

 

[Son of Donegal]

Is Jones better than Greer? Anybody know?

Only slightly better, when he is healthy.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Is Jones better than Greer? Anybody know?

My opinion? Yes. Undoubtedly. Better defensively. Can be a punishing hitter. Keeps it simple.

And I like Greer a lot. I feel like Greer was bigger but not as nasty of a north/south presence.

Bruins have added a lot of hitting and a lot of give-a-shit to the fourth line. Different route than I imagined… but precisely what I wanted to see.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

LW Riley Tufte biography: Riley Tufte Player Page | TSN

Anybody with opinions on Tufte? I don’t know him beyond the measurements

 

[UncleRico]

Too bad we acquired Peeke and Korpisalo. That extra cap combined with what we currently have left over would go nice towards a 2nd line wing.

 

[kdog82]

The Bruins are better today than this past season.

Love the signings. Sweeney did great today!

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Do we have cap space for Bertuzzi?

Edit: gone to Chi...too bad, i liked him

 

[Dellstrom]

Do we have cap space for Bertuzzi?

He joined Hall, Fliggy, Smith and Maroon on the Chicago Bruinhawks.

 

[bp14]

The Bruins are better today than this past season.

Love the signings. Sweeney did great today!

I wouldn’t be so sure of that.

Yes Lindholm is a real add, and Zadorov is better than the other third pair left D options.

But now your 2nd line right wing is probably Geekie, and your backup goalie is horrendous.

I’d say they’re slightly better thanks to having upgraded their 2C. But far from any significant upgrade.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Bruins were second in the league in hits last season.

They’ve added Max Jones, Kastelic and Zadorov while losing Danton Heinen, Jesper Boqvist and Matt Grzelcyk.

I think we’re starting to embody the identity we crave as Bruins fans again.

 

[Absurdity]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807871286221459972

 

[McGarnagle]

I'm not convinced they're cup favorites (they'll be hanging in the upper part of the league standings though), but I do know this team will be entertaining and make Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from October to April a lot of fun

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

My opinion? Yes. Undoubtedly. Better defensively. Can be a punishing hitter. Keeps it simple.

And I like Greer a lot. I feel like Greer was bigger but not as nasty of a north/south presence.

Bruins have added a lot of hitting and a lot of give-a-shit to the fourth line. Different route than I imagined… but precisely what I wanted to see.

Perhaps too many 4th liners now even with Lauko traded for free.
Thankfully Maroon is long gone.

Brazeau has to be a lock with his size and sneaky skill for the size. In the playoffs he showed more than willing to finish heavy hits.

Max Jones. Could be 4th line could be #13.
Kastelic/Beecher sound similar in face offs. Beecher speed, Kastelic tough.

Four names right there for 3 slots and each plays the way we need our 4th line to play. Punish. Hammer not nail.

I will say Beecher disappointed in the playoffs in terms of physicality- I noticed his few hits were that pitiful Tkachuk style, rear first.

The question for the offseason is if Poitras and Lysell are ready, if Sweeney is indeed done.

 

[PlayMakers]

IMO, Lysell is the wild card going into camp. If he can play, this team could be really dangerous...

Zacha - Lindholm - Pasta
Marchand - Coyle - Lysell
Frederic - Poitras - Geekie
Jones - Beecher - Brazeau
X: Kastelic

Zadorov - McAvoy
Lindholm - Carlo
Lohrei - Peeke
X: Wotherspoon

Swayman, Korpisalo

 

[Greek_physique]

Perhaps too many 4th liners now even with Lauko traded for free.
Thankfully Maroon is long gone.

Brazeau has to be a lock with his size and sneaky skill for the size. In the playoffs he showed more than willing to finish heavy hits.

Max Jones. Could be 4th line could be #13.
Kastelic/Beecher sound similar in face offs. Beecher speed, Kastelic tough.

Four names right there for 3 slots and each plays the way we need our 4th line to play. Punish. Hammer not nail.

I will say Beecher disappointed in the playoffs in terms of physicality- I noticed his few hits were that pitiful Tkachuk style, rear first.

The question for the offseason is if Poitras and Lysell are ready, if Sweeney is indeed done.

We forget this was his first playoffs...he also had a huge goal too.

He'll build on this...4th line problems

 

[BamBamCam]

IMO, Lysell is the wild card going into camp. If he can play, this team could be really dangerous...

Zacha - Lindholm - Pasta
Marchand - Coyle - Lysell
Frederic - Poitras - Geekie
Jones - Beecher - Brazeau
X: Kastelic

Zadorov - McAvoy
Lindholm - Carlo
Lohrei - Peeke
X: Wotherspoon

Swayman, Korpisalo

By the sounds of it Kastelic will in the line-up and used as a PKer per Sweeney's presser.

 

[NDiesel]

By the sounds of it Kastelic will in the line-up and used as a PKer per Sweeney's presser.

Would guess him and Beecher split faceoff duties on line 4 depending on the side of the draw.