Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread IX

[GordonHowe]

I know you’re just posting new stuff that pops out there in the ether, but I despise sites like Yardbarker, SI (now) and Fansided. They all started out as essentially fan blogs and now read like they’ve been written by AI.

Again, not a shot at you, dude. Just really hate these sites.

I like Yardbarker.

The others you mentioned, no. Fansided is negative, sensationalist garbage.

Other than the podcasts I watch on YouTube - Poke the Bear, Bruins Beat, Pucks With Haggs, all eminating from Bruins Rinkside - and a few basic sources, I don't really know where to find informative, non-snark Bruins news and analysis.

I don't subscribe to the Globe or Herald, although Connor Ryan's stuff on boston.com/Boston Globe is a daily check.

If you, or anyone else, might point me toward fruitful pastures, I would greatly appreciate your guidance,

 

[goldenblack]

No issues with a reclamation project for free.

Heinen, JVR, Zacha to an extent. There's a track record. Ya some are going to be TJs.

It's amazing he's only 24. My god his hands.

 

[Hookslide]

Like that they're taking a flyer on Wahlstrom. He has some skill and he can't possibly make things worse.

No it can't, and he has NHL time so that matter for something. Zacha was a #1 pick and he can play, if this kid as #1 pick can do the same, then Donnie boy did well. 24 years old I am all on board.

 

[TCB]

Would anyone do Coyle for Zibanejad?

Zibanejad is the superior player but he has is not having a good year and could be starting to decline. He's 31 with 5 more years at $8.5m while Coyle is 32 with 1 more year at $5.25, so move would be to shed cap from Rangers POV.

I don't think it's the right direction for the B's (I think they should be looking at Cozens, Mercer, guys like that), but it's also a "shake up the roster, we're not giving up on this group" type of deal I could see them trying to make.

Moot point because no-way the rags do this. Mercer would be sweet.

 

[Fingertools]

Maybe

I’m more worried about the Rangers as I have someone close to me who’s a Rangers fan

Bruins will be fine the Rangers are done. Dead, it’s over

Why do you think the Rangers are done? They are a lot like the Bruins, cornerstones in goal (Shesterkin), D (Fox) and 1 forward (Panarin), some aging vets like Kreider and Zib (Marchand) - but the Rangers also have some youth keepers like Cuylle and Lafreniere that the Bruins can't match. Not much on either farm.

 

[Fingertools]

Trade Frederic for a late 1st round pick and pick up engvall.

You've outdone yourself this time Don and that's hard to imagine - Engvall gets $3M/yr until 2030, averages less than 15 goals per 82 games for his career, and is as soft as cotton balls

 

[Over the volcano]

You've outdone yourself this time Don and that's hard to imagine - Engvall gets $3M/yr until 2030, averages less than 15 goals per 82 games for his career, and is as soft as cotton balls

He also has a stupid face

 

[Fenian24]

The bruins have way too many Frederic s on the team. Bunch them up and hopefully trade for another Debrusk. BTW keep Koepke and give him time with Pasta or Marchand.

Awful take. They need scorers but there is a reason other teams are interested in Frederic. Players that can play 16:00 a night, hit, fight and be a general nuisance are highly valued. I wish Frederic was more consistent playing that way,only complaint I have with him.

 

[PlayMakers]

Moot point because no-way the rags do this. Mercer would be sweet.

Rags are looking to dump Zibanejad Trouba- style.

 

[Fenian24]

Rags are looking to dump Zibanejad Trouba- style.

I like Zibanejad, I hate his contract

 

[PlayMakers]

I like Zibanejad, I hate his contract

Yep, it’s a bad/high-risk contract. That’s why he’s cheap.

 

[DKH]

Why do you think the Rangers are done? They are a lot like the Bruins, cornerstones in goal (Shesterkin), D (Fox) and 1 forward (Panarin), some aging vets like Kreider and Zib (Marchand) - but the Rangers also have some youth keepers like Cuylle and Lafreniere that the Bruins can't match. Not much on either farm.

Mentally broken - Bruins aren’t

 

[DKH]

Awful take. They need scorers but there is a reason other teams are interested in Frederic. Players that can play 16:00 a night, hit, fight and be a general nuisance are highly valued. I wish Frederic was more consistent playing that way,only complaint I have with him.

4x4 and if he says no I probably take a few of the Sabres or Devils prospects

 

[TCB]

Rags are looking to dump Zibanejad Trouba- style.

NMC won’t make that easy.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

NMC won’t make that easy.

They found their way around it with Trouba.

 

[TCB]

They found their way around it with Trouba.

Trouba had a 15 team no trade list and was willing to go to Anahiem it’s a little bit easier for a team to make a deal when they have even a little bit of leverage. Trouba reportedly refused a deal to Columbus.

Mikka has a full NMC and may decide he doesn't want to go anywhere. In actuality Drury maybe the next one on the way out.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Trouba had a 15 team no trade list and was willing to go to Anahiem it’s a little bit easier for a team to make a deal when they have even a little bit of leverage. Trouba reportedly refused a deal to Columbus.

Mikka has a full NMC and may decide he doesn't want to go anywhere. In actuality Drury maybe the next one on the way out.

Ah... Yes. You are correct.

Now I'm sure Drury could find a prick way to deal with it like he did with Trouba.

But I'm wrong. You're right. It is a far more difficult situation where he doesn't hold a whole lot of cards.

 

[22Brad Park]

Lysell is 21 comrade.

He had 2 assists today

 

[TCB]

He had 2 assists today

He’s really beginning to up his trade value

 

[DKH]

Any interest in
Zibanajed
Kreider
Lindgren
Smith
Kaako

Not playing well and bad contracts

Rangers could be looking to blow it up

 

[Alicat]

Any interest in
Zibanajed
Kreider
Lindgren
Smith
Kaako

Not playing well and bad contracts

Rangers could be looking to blow it up

I’d love Kreider but it won’t happen. Realistically, I’d take a run back at Reilly Smith. The others are going to cost too much.

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

Any interest in
Zibanajed
Kreider
Lindgren
Smith
Kaako

Not playing well and bad contracts

Rangers could be looking to blow it up

Any insight on what happened to Lindgren? Has looked like a stud the last three years or so

I’d take a flier on Kaako for the right price

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I’d love Kreider but it won’t happen. Realistically, I’d take a run back at Reilly Smith. The others are going to cost too much.

Would you do Frederic for Smith?

 

[Kegs]

Any interest in
Zibanajed
Kreider
Lindgren
Smith
Kaako

Not playing well and bad contracts

Rangers could be looking to blow it up

Kaako for sure. But he isn’t available I’m sure. Kreider and zibanajed with salary retention.

 

[Alicat]

Would you do Frederic for Smith?

Yes bc Smith will actually give us scoring and speed which we need