Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread V

[KrejciWinger]

Any word on JVR? Doubt he wants much money, but maybe the bruins want to push brazeau.

 

[NDiesel]

Any word on JVR? Doubt he wants much money, but maybe the bruins want to push brazeau.

I would hope they just move on, just another 3rd/4th line guy which they already have plenty of.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Any word on JVR? Doubt he wants much money, but maybe the bruins want to push brazeau.

Why?

After 5+ seasons in the minors I don't think the undrafted Brazeau feels like he's a lock for the big club just yet.

 

[RoccoF14]

I got the Bruins winning the Cup but it will be a bit bittersweet without playing Montreal

Toronto round 1 is a given although with the Bruins added toughness and Mason Lohrei developing into a star I will give Leafs a game

Round 2 they wipe out Florida in 4

I didn’t realize their defense is rated 24th overall

the Cup clinching game better be at home or I’ll be pissed

Maybe if they can spot a loss Monty will let his kid do the lineups again and get the Cup-clincher at TD Garden

 

[GordonHowe]

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There is a variation in the journalism biz.

"Never let the facts get in the way of a good story."

Some steer clear. Some don't..

 

[GlenFeatherstone]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825678062941339753

 

[NDiesel]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825678062941339753

Don't mind those options, creates some more competition for that 2nd line RW spot

 

[UncleRico]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825678062941339753

Can’t hurt maybe they strike gold with another pto

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

While it may be true, it’s Shawn Hutcheon. So it’s almost assuredly false.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Would not be surprised if this pod from a while back was Hutcheon’s “source”:

 

[DKH]

There is a variation in the journalism biz.

"Never let the facts get in the way of a good story."

Some steer clear. Some don't..

I don’t get it? Steer clear of what?

what am I steering clear of?

 

[DKH]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825678062941339753

Wheeler left months before they won the 2011 Cup

This would be nice way to finish up back where he started with a Stanley Cup

Make Lysell beat him out

 

[CellyHard]

Any word on JVR? Doubt he wants much money, but maybe the bruins want to push brazeau.

I would hope they just move on, just another 3rd/4th line guy which they already have plenty of.

I think Brazeau is the replacement but I'm surprised he hasn't found a home yet. I think JVR is the best veteran forward still available.

He finished the year with 11 goals but his expected goals (XGoals) was almost 23. You're looking at almost a 50 point player with those numbers.

I feel like he always had really good chances but it would be like one a game and then you'd never see him again.

All things considered, he still seems serviceable but not the right direction for the B's

 

[bruinmann77]

I like adding one or both to PtO it really could not hurt

 

[BlackFrancis]

I think Brazeau is the replacement but I'm surprised he hasn't found a home yet. I think JVR is the best veteran forward still available.

He finished the year with 11 goals but his expected goals (XGoals) was almost 23. You're looking at almost a 50 point player with those numbers.

I feel like he always had really good chances but it would be like one a game and then you'd never see him again.

All things considered, he still seems serviceable but not the right direction for the B's

The groundhog last winter successfully predicted six more points last season from JVR.

 

[Kegs]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825678062941339753

Is the source hfforums? Bruins fans are obviously smart.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Is the source hfforums? Bruins fans are obviously smart.

Ty Anderson mentioned that tweet a couple hours ago on Joe Murray's show and said the Bruins were actually in on Wheeler last offseason before they ended up with JVR instead. According to Ty the Bruins offered more $ than the Rangers but Wheeler chose NY over Boston anyway.

 

[Kegs]

Kailer Yamamoto Will probably stand out. Lysell better come correct or her might be starting in providence. The tiny Kailer Yamamoto might make the team. Cant see wheeler making it.

 

[McGarnagle]

I'm all for Big Daddy Wheels coming full circle to end his career here

 

[Shroud of Orrin]

I can understand Wheeler’s motivation to get to 1,000 (943 career points), but he’s 38 on August 31 and has clearly fell off. Having said that, the attraction is his size and the fact he peaked late in his career. He probably still has more bite than JVR but he likely won’t be able to stay healthy and that’s the bottom line. He’s broken. Yamamoto I understand - he’s only 25 with 303 games played. There may be untapped potential there but I somehow doubt that.

I think we can easily afford to hand the keys to Lysell and let him grow. It’s only right he gets the opportunity. He did what the team asked him to do in Providence for two years. He’s 22 in January - it’s time.

 

[NDiesel]

I think Brazeau is the replacement but I'm surprised he hasn't found a home yet. I think JVR is the best veteran forward still available.

He finished the year with 11 goals but his expected goals (XGoals) was almost 23. You're looking at almost a 50 point player with those numbers.

I feel like he always had really good chances but it would be like one a game and then you'd never see him again.

All things considered, he still seems serviceable but not the right direction for the B's

Yeah don't get me wrong, he's serviceable but a bit one dimensional and slow for my liking

I can understand Wheeler’s motivation to get to 1,000 (943 career points), but he’s 38 on August 31 and has clearly fell off. Having said that, the attraction is his size and the fact he peaked late in his career. He probably still has more bite than JVR but he likely won’t be able to stay healthy and that’s the bottom line. He’s broken. Yamamoto I understand - he’s only 25 with 303 games played. There may be untapped potential there but I somehow doubt that.

I think we can easily afford to hand the keys to Lysell and let him grow. It’s only right he gets the opportunity. He did what the team asked him to do in Providence for two years. He’s 22 in January - it’s time.

Totally agree - but it is never bad to make the kid compete for his spot. If neither of those guys looked better than Lysell then no harm done

 

[The don godfather]

Kailer yes please only 26 has a motor and can put up points.

 

[ON3M4N]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825678062941339753

Wheeler is kind of odd to me. He's about to turn 38yrs old, he's not great defensively and he had the worst offensive season of his entire career last season. Even Yamamoto seems odd. In an off-season where you've targeted size, size and more size....you are thinking about bringing in 5'8/150lb winger who a fringe 30pt guy?

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Kailer yes please only 26 has a motor and can put up points.

5'2 at most. Rather force Lysell in top 6 at this point.

 

[The don godfather]

5'2 at most. Rather force Lysell in top 6 at this point.

Would love lysell to make it but if not kailler on a PTO no harm.