Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread - Linus traded to Sens

[Oates2Neely]

After 3 years of me complaining about Forbort and his 3m cap hit preventing team from making moves, Sweeney takes that newly acquired cap space and hands it to Jonas Korpisalo, a guy Ottawa couldn’t give away. All for the prize of the 25th overall pick in a rumored to be weak draft.

I slept on it.. it still sucks this morning.

 

[DKH]

Then he hangs up the phone.

Let Staios stew through the fall with bad goaltending killing his season hopes early and call back around the holidays.

He did not HAVE to deal Linus.

He simply could have said in a presser at the end of summer "We had offers, but the teams wanted a guaranteed extension and it did not work out. We will keep the phones open if someone wants or needs a Vezina goaltender during the season. If not, we are happy to have the best goaltending tandem in the NHL."


Skate with her on the river and give her a beaver tail. She'll warm up.

I’m going over players right now st 25 and going to draft Party so while majority here are not happy I’m ecstatic lol

 

[Sevendust]

He was good with Columbus disagree

What’s beautiful to me is it will all play out before us

They could flip him
They could waive
They could keep
They could demote

None of us have any idea so I’ll watch and on jsn 1 six months from now I’ll be able to have a better read

Or

They could attach a first rounder or a piece of value to him in the future, to get rid of his contract


Korpisalo could be fine of course (Essensa is a master) but this still doesn't justify to get on that contract. The 25th and Kastelic are nowhere near worth that.

 

[DKH]

The way things come up for Donny - they keep Korpi. Jay Leach improves the D (did they really have a full time D coach last season). They sign EL improving forward D/ Goalie Bob gets Korpi on track and he’s .920+ SV %

I’m going here

 

[Mad-Marcus]

You can get a guy for a million bucks to do the same

My point is, Korpi played well on better teams.
Plus, he was part of the deal if we wanted OTT to take him without a extension.
The shortsighted here were pissed when Linus was signed for 5Mx4 at the time. Essensa did wonders.
If he can fix him, then he is a flippable asset.
No backup with decent numbers(exclude OTT stats and CBS the last couple of years(look at the difference in Peeke)) will be a 1M goalie.

Hey I wanted 1 for 1 for Chychrun, so this is not perfect at all. But we don't know what was offered if at by other teams that LINUS WOULD GO TO!

Korpi is/was better than he looked in OTT. If we know anything after watching the NHL for years, goaltending is 90% between the ears at this level. Just look at how bad Bobrovsky looks at times.

 

[Sevendust]

After 3 years of me complaining about Forbort and his 3m cap hit preventing team from making moves, Sweeney takes that newly acquired cap space and hands it to Jonas Korpisalo, a guy Ottawa couldn’t give away. All for the prize of the 25th overall pick in a rumored to be weak draft.

I slept on it.. it still sucks this morning.

... and Boston gave them the much better goalie one year removed from a vezina who could very possibly re-sign over there. Just to get rid of Korpisalo was worth the 25th overall pick ..

 

[DKH]

Or

They could attach a first rounder or a piece of value to him in the future, to get rid of his contract


Korpisalo could be fine of course (Essensa is a master) but this still doesn't justify to get on that contract. The 25th and Kastelic are nowhere near worth that.

Hey I’m a basketball guy now but I’d keep him at 3 M

if he plays 35 games and is early CBS or LAK that got him overpaid by a mil and a year (both resolved) I’m good

They could go many ways - going to be fascinating

Poor Bussi, he’s 26 today and sees they got this guy instead of Forsberg

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Beecher brings the speed to that line but I think Brazeau and Kaselic are fine speed wise. Brazeau blew by a Florida D for his goal in the playoffs.

Maybe. Something about it doesn't feel quite right, but it's June so not going to overthink it. Lots still to be sorted out. What I'm sure about is the Bruins need to get quicker. Not really a big deal for the 4th line, that's fine, but they need a speed injection somewhere. Let's see what else they can bring on board.

 

[DKH]

My point is, Korpi played well on better teams.
Plus, he was part of the deal if we wanted OTT to take him without a extension.
The shortsighted here were pissed when Linus was signed for 5Mx4 at the time. Essensa did wonders.
If he can fix him, then he is a flippable asset.
No backup with decent numbers(exclude OTT stats and CBS the last couple of years(look at the difference in Peeke)) will be a 1M goalie.

Hey I wanted 1 for 1 for Chychrun, so this is not perfect at all. But we don't know what was offered if at by other teams that LINUS WOULD GO TO!

Korpi is/was better than he looked in OTT. If we know anything after watching the NHL for years, goaltending is 90% between the ears at this level. Just look at how bad Bobrovsky looks at times.

Fantastic post

I’m like a teacher grading these and you get an A+

 

[Oates2Neely]

25th overall picks since 2013:

2013: Michael McCarron
2014: David Pastrnak
2015: Jack Roslivic
2016: Riley Tufte
2017: Kristian Vesalainen
2018: Dominik Bokk
2019: Connor McMichael
2020: Justin Barron
2021: Corson Ceulemans
2022: Sam Rinzel
2023: Otto Stenberg

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Hoping Steve at least took Don to dinner first.

Even after a full nights rest and some sobering up this deal still is as bad as it was last night.

No amount of spin makes up for the fact that Sweeney just did the sens a huge favor and didn’t make them pay for it

 

[Hookslide]

I just don't wanna see anyone shiting on Linus for not signing an extension.

It is his right.

He was in his right, but I would like to know what the no trade list look like.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Was Ullmark to Colorado for a 2025 2nd on the table? That would’ve been a better return imo

 

[DKH]

25th overall picks since 2013:

2013: Michael McCarron
2014: David Pastrnak
2015: Jack Roslivic
2016: Riley Tufte
2017: Kristian Vesalainen
2018: Dominik Bokk
2019: Connor McMichael
2020: Justin Barron
2021: Corson Ceulemans
2022: Sam Rinzel
2023: Otto Stenberg

I love Otto Stenberg

Reading up on Liam Greentree RW-L right now - probably goes in 18-22 range but would be great pick

Canadian kid big and strong power F

 

[Hookslide]

Sweeney got rid of the million dollar signing in bonus owed to Ullmark on July first
Mr Burns is happy with the trade

Try and tell me that did not come into play.

 

[JCRO]

Thinking about it more- I still hate it.

However, a thought did cross my mind. IF Sweeney kept Ullmark (we would not have known about this deal and who was involved at all), people would’ve wanted his head for not getting a trade done.

Damned if ya do, damned if ya don’t… but damn man.

 

[PepeBostones]

It was disappointing yesterday and today it got much worse. Couldn't believe my eyes when reading Korpisalo has 10-team no trade list. Unbelievable.
I know it's his right but where do Linus plan on playing in the future. He's locked out all 16 western teams. He nixed New Jersey and not signing with Ottawa. Both teams on the rise.
Sweeney had grown on me in the past, but yesterday he fell off his horse again. Not to mention DeBrusk will walk for free too. No GM of the year for Donny this time.

 

[DKH]

Was Ullmark to Colorado for a 2025 2nd on the table? That would’ve been a better return imo

Only if they move 1500 miles east lol

 

[JOKER 192]

12M and Ullmark for a 25th OA and a player we already have to many of.

How does this guy still have a job?

 

[Beyonder]

For me, there are a few ways to react to the Ullmark trade.

In the moment, in a vacuum, I'm not very pleased with the return. That is partly due to hearing all the rumors for the past few months about possible destinations and returns. What they actually obtained pales in comparison. I don't like Korpisola, in a vacuum or otherwise, because that just seems like subtraction by addition. That part is unlikely to change unless he is flipped in the near future.

But then there are the other factors that temper the gut reaction. It will take another 10+ days to put the Ullmark trade in context. What other trades are coming? What free agent signings are coming? What will happen at the draft? Who will be gone and who will have joined over the next 2 weeks?

And of course there is the reality of Ullmark's situation, which is convenient to somewhat ignore, but which helped determine where he could be traded and what they could get for him.

Things could break many different ways. On July 5, we could be looking at a nothing burger as far as roster chances. Or we could be looking at some major upheaval to digest. Without knowing that, I can't really say what the Ullmark trade means or fully judge the return. Last night, I wasn't happy at all. Today, I'm not much happier. In 2 weeks, I could be very happy. Entirely TBD.

I will say, even though it's only the #25 pick in the 1st round, it probably still matters a fair amount. Boston has not been making 1st round picks for a few years. Their farm system is not the best around. The roster is ageing in place. Getting a crack at adding a 1st rounder who might someday get into the regular lineup was a big need. Could become a 2nd liner, could become a 3rd liner, could become an AHL lifer. And who knows, maybe they can inch their way up a bit to get a higher pick, whether that means #22 or #15. Not something to count on but... who knows. At least they're back in the game.

But taking a shot in the draft is important. Those teams that continuously skip drafting in the 1st round, it catches up to you and it's usually ugly.

 

[LouJersey]

My point is, Korpi played well on better teams.
Plus, he was part of the deal if we wanted OTT to take him without a extension.
The shortsighted here were pissed when Linus was signed for 5Mx4 at the time. Essensa did wonders.
If he can fix him, then he is a flippable asset.
No backup with decent numbers(exclude OTT stats and CBS the last couple of years(look at the difference in Peeke)) will be a 1M goalie.

Hey I wanted 1 for 1 for Chychrun, so this is not perfect at all. But we don't know what was offered if at by other teams that LINUS WOULD GO TO!

Korpi is/was better than he looked in OTT. If we know anything after watching the NHL for years, goaltending is 90% between the ears at this level. Just look at how bad Bobrovsky looks at times.

There was literally no one pining for Korpisalo. It was a running joke that they would want the Bruins to take him back. The Bruins goalies will make more this year than last year, which was a major problem with icing better players at better positions. it's a total waste of cap space. Bussi yesterday at 7pm was the backup of the future...the cheap guy who has done really well and deserves a shot who everyone was looking forward to. Everyone's favorite GM goes out, gets a guy nobody wanted to begin with and people are trying to sell us on it.

 

[mikelvl]

If Korpisalo continues to suck, then they bury him in Providence. If Bussi has to clear waivers, they may not want to risk it anyways.

 

[DKH]

It was disappointing yesterday and today it got much worse. Couldn't believe my eyes when reading Korpisalo has 10-team no trade list. Unbelievable.
I know it's his right but where do Linus plan on playing in the future. He's locked out all 16 western teams. He nixed New Jersey and not signing with Ottawa. Both teams on the rise.
Sweeney had grown on me in the past, but yesterday he fell off his horse again. Not to mention DeBrusk will walk for free too. No GM of the year for Donny this time.

Everyone has a no trade

Check your license you probably have one

Seen Kuraly ? Remember him

He left here and got a 4 year deal NMC full or partial all years

As I used to say to my mother: ‘but mom…,,all the kids have them….pllllllleaze’

 

[Mad-Marcus]

Fantastic post

I’m like a teacher grading these and you get an A+

It's a reasonable take.

There was literally no one pining for Korpisalo. It was a running joke that they would want the Bruins to take him back. The Bruins goalies will make more this year than last year, which was a major problem with icing better players at better positions. it's a total waste of cap space. Bussi yesterday at 7pm was the backup of the future...the cheap guy who has done really well and deserves a shot who everyone was looking forward to. Everyone's favorite GM goes out, gets a guy nobody wanted to begin with and people are trying to sell us on it.

Only if they keep him.

god forbid Swayman get hurt...........................
you have coaches make him an asset.

you're not wrong, with lemons...................make lemonade.

FYI, a buyout coast 250K thins year, goes up to 1.75M in 2028!, by then the cap should be significantly higher.

what if the better deals were with teams he would not go to?

 

[Oates2Neely]

Maybe he intends to try and trade korpisalo at the draft and eat 500k? 500k over four years is ok IMO as long as he nets you positive in a trade.

I wonder if he’d have value at 2.5x4? No trade protection at least

Well considering what Sweeney just received in exchange for a goaltender one year removed from a Vezina trophy, what are we to assume he gets for a Korpisalo? My guess is he has to add an asset and retain just to get Utah to take him on, if he’s lucky.