Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread VIII

[The don godfather]

I don't want soft, callow Zegres on my team. However talented.

The Bruins may have enough character problems with Swayman, and possibly others, as it is.

I would trade Frederic if I could. At this point, I would trade Pastrnak if I could.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I would trade anyone. Save some of the kids.

As much as I like Brad, I would trade him too. He is 36, he has been through multiple surgeries and is clearly not the player he once was.

If the Bruins could get something from a club wanting to add to an already Cup ready roster, I would do it.

If I could trade Swayman, ridding myself of his foolishness. I would.

With the top heavy, terrible contracts they have, and the character issues they must address, I would clean house.

And that's from someone who still believes the roster as is is much better than it has performed.

Finally, I want Sweeney and Neely Gone, Baby, Gone.

I doubt any of this will happen, just my two cents

Let's give sacco a chance you never know we might not even have to do a major trade.

 

[Nothingbutglass]

I think you have enough pieces that might not be long term like Frederic, Lysell, Carlo, that still have value and might be able to make a hockey trade with for scoring help.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

OT: Burn It Down Edition: don't want soft, immature Zegres on my team. However talented.

They have enough character problems with Swayman, and possibly others, as it is.

I would trade Frederic if I could.

At this point, I would trade Pastrnak if I could.

I would even consider trading Charlie McAvoy. Never mind Charlie Coyle. Hampus? It goes without saying, unfortunately.

As much as I like Brad, I would trade him too. He is 36, has been through multiple surgeries and is clearly not the player he once was.

If the Bruins could get something from a club wanting to add to a Cup ready roster, I would do it.

If I could trade Swayman, bidding adeau to his apparently overweaning narcissism, I would.

With the top heavy, apparently terrible contracts they have, and the character issues they must address, I would clean house.

And that's from someone who still believes the roster is much better than it has performed.

I had high hopes for this team before the season began. They aren't as bad as they seem, but for various reasons, they are far from contending for a Stanley Cup.

If Lindholm #28 & Zadorov prove two more free agency whiffs in a long line of them (want a list?) amid all the rest, it would be best to dismantle the current, flawed unit and look forward.

Finally, I want Sweeney and Neely axed, at long last.

Past time.

It is a legitimate question to ask what might come afterward, in their place.

I don't know. But I would like to find out.

Which means, ultimately, it comes down to Charlie...

lol

I don't want soft, callow Zegres on my team. However talented.

The Bruins may have enough character problems with Swayman, and possibly others, as it is.

I would trade Frederic if I could. At this point, I would trade Pastrnak if I could.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I would trade anyone. Save some of the kids.

As much as I like Brad, I would trade him too. He is 36, he has been through multiple surgeries and is clearly not the player he once was.

If the Bruins could get something from a club wanting to add to an already Cup ready roster, I would do it.

If I could trade Swayman, ridding myself of his foolishness. I would.

With the top heavy, terrible contracts they have, and the character issues they must address, I would clean house.

And that's from someone who still believes the roster as is is much better than it has performed.

Finally, I want Sweeney and Neely Gone, Baby, Gone.

I doubt any of this will happen, just my two cents

Lol

 

[slim399]

BOS: Bertuzzi (50%)
CHI: Geekie, Merkulov, 2nd

Gives Chicago a couple of centers which they lack. Bertuzzi fits right back in with Zacha and Pasta.

We pay a little more (2nd) for the cap space but that will actually help Chicago get to the cap floor in future years.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Good point, and the option they chose has not by any means been able to make us forget Zacha, and Coyle's contribution. oh and he makes almost as much as those two players combined.

The play of Lindholm, Pastrnak nd Marchand tell me they have been dealing with injury issues (88\28) and recovery issues (63), since D1 of the season. Add in the slow starts of 13, 18,11 & 39 and you have a total offensive meltdown of your top 7F.
Then the less than optimum play of 73 and poor play of 91 and 1, its really amazing
they are still in a spot they can still recover from. If 88\28 keep producing at current levels for even another 15 games, they will DNQ.

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

Zegras is making way too much and has not produced, he makes almost $6m per year, is a soft player and not producing, he would get eaten alive in Boston.

I just don’t understand how you can watch this roster day in and day out and not want an elite playmaking center on this roster.

He got promoted to first line duties and has 4 points in 4 games.

He would have more points playing inbetween two guys with rocket shots like Pasta and Zacha. Boston would be over the moon if we could get some talent injected back into this lifeless forward core.

I think if it isn’t Zegras, who is it? We need a playmaker down the middle—full stop. A Krejci-like presence makes this team legitimate.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

.?We don't have to live with the ups and downs of a player like that's first 300 NHL games and wed move some dead salary like Coyle. No real downside even if he stinks.

I'm sure he'll get moved in a deal we would have done.

How much "dead salary" is Coyle? $3M, 2M? Why is a team going to take him?

 

[CellyHard]

Call it a hunch but I think McLaughlin sticks around for a bit. Just got a feeling he is going to compliment Freddy and Coyle well.

Good energy, good shot, 200 foot game

Is he as skilled as Merkulov? no..but this is my 2nd time where I haven't been impressed with his NHL game. You can see the talent but he's far too light and weak on pucks.

 

[PB37]

BOS: Bertuzzi (50%)
CHI: Geekie, Merkulov, 2nd

Gives Chicago a couple of centers which they lack. Bertuzzi fits right back in with Zacha and Pasta.

We pay a little more (2nd) for the cap space but that will actually help Chicago get to the cap floor in future years.

My #1 target is Vatrano but this is solid too. Either one could fit in with Zacha and Pasta.

 

[DaStinger]

Call it a hunch but I think McLaughlin sticks around for a bit. Just got a feeling he is going to compliment Freddy and Coyle well.

Good energy, good shot, 200 foot game

Is he as skilled as Merkulov? no..but this is my 2nd time where I haven't been impressed with his NHL game. You can see the talent but he's far too light and weak on pucks.

I might be crazy but I loved his skating the first time he was up. His strides seems so effortless but he moves around really well. If he can continue to find his shots as he has in the AHL he has a real chance of hanging around.

 

[CellyHard]

I just don’t understand how you can watch this roster day in and day out and not want an elite playmaking center on this roster.

He got promoted to first line duties and has 4 points in 4 games.

He would have more points playing inbetween two guys with rocket shots like Pasta and Zacha. Boston would be over the moon if we could get some talent injected back into this lifeless forward core.

I think if it isn’t Zegras, who is it? We need a playmaker down the middle—full stop. A Krejci-like presence makes this team legitimate.

The need for a playmaking 1C is top priority. The issue is they don't have many assets to get one and it's rare for someone of that caliber to be available. The only option to acquire one is Zegras. No one will be able to suggest an affordable alternative yet complain that Zegras is "too soft"

Zegras has elite hands, creativity and speed
He is exactly the playmaking threat needed on the opposite side of Pasta on the PP to facilitate
He is best at center (needs to work on FO%) but can be complimented by Zacha on his line for important draws
It keeps Marchand and Lindholm together on the 2nd line for important defensive assignments and match-ups

If Sweeney can successfully land him and he becomes the player we hope for then you could build around Zegras(23), Pasta(28), McAvoy(27), Swayman(26) which is a #1 center, goal scorer, defenseman and goaltender....it's a core that has some really good complimentary pieces around it too. It could end up being a masterclass retool and worth the gamble IMO. Especially with the toughness we have on this team now, it's time to get skill.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

My #1 target is Vatrano but this is solid too. Either one could fit in with Zacha and Pasta.

Why is Chicago trading him and retaining Bertuzzi for 3yr\50%? They would want more
more than Geekie, Merkulov and 2nd.Don't see him being traded except for an over pay.

 

[PB37]

Why is Chicago trading him and retaining Bertuzzi for 3yr\50%? They would want more
more than Geekie, Merkulov and 2nd.Don't see him being traded except for an over pay.

Not my trade proposal, I just like the results.

 

[chizzler]

Call it a hunch but I think McLaughlin sticks around for a bit. Just got a feeling he is going to compliment Freddy and Coyle well.

Good energy, good shot, 200 foot game

Is he as skilled as Merkulov? no..but this is my 2nd time where I haven't been impressed with his NHL game. You can see the talent but he's far too light and weak on pucks.

He prob translates better in the big leagues than at Prov

 

[KillerMillerTime]

I might be crazy but I loved his skating the first time he was up. His strides seems so effortless but he moves around really well. If he can continue to find his shots as he has in the AHL he has a real chance of hanging around.

McLaughlin is current Geekie light, which isn't much. This is MM final shot at a spot and I'm sure he knows it.

 

[DominicT]

McLaughlin will be a group 6 UFA at the end of the season. Bruins are going to give plenty of players looks to see what they have and they've already been doing that.

They need to see what they have in McLaughlin if they want to retain him and McLaughlin will be playing for an NHL future, maybe even an AHL future.

 

[yazmybaby]

McLaughlin will be a group 6 UFA at the end of the season. Bruins are going to give plenty of players looks to see what they have and they've already been doing that.

They need to see what they have in McLaughlin if they want to retain him and McLaughlin will be playing for an NHL future, maybe even an AHL future.

His skating has always been an issue at the NHL level.
Let's hope he has improved, has the size and works hard.

 

[Hookslide]

BOS: Bertuzzi (50%)
CHI: Geekie, Merkulov, 2nd

Gives Chicago a couple of centers which they lack. Bertuzzi fits right back in with Zacha and Pasta.

We pay a little more (2nd) for the cap space but that will actually help Chicago get to the cap floor in future years.

Bertuzzi is not what I have thought about him in the past, he had me fooled, major pass from me. That contract even at 50% does not excite me.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I just don’t understand how you can watch this roster day in and day out and not want an elite playmaking center on this roster.

He got promoted to first line duties and has 4 points in 4 games.

He would have more points playing inbetween two guys with rocket shots like Pasta and Zacha. Boston would be over the moon if we could get some talent injected back into this lifeless forward core.

I think if it isn’t Zegras, who is it? We need a playmaker down the middle—full stop. A Krejci-like presence makes this team legitimate.

He’s not an “elite playmaking center” though.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

His skating has always been an issue at the NHL level.
Let's hope he has improved, has the size and works hard.

I would say he has average N\S speed, is positionally sound, but has little offensively ability.

Depending on what he thinks is his hockey future, may want to end up an organizational player given his local roots.

 

[CellyHard]

He prob translates better in the big leagues than at Prov

I agree. He has a little bit of an "it" factor that I'm sure fans can kind of see...call it hockey IQ or finish (4 goal in 14 NHL games) but there might still be a bottom six player in there.

Glad he's getting another chance

 

[Absurdity]

I just don’t understand how you can watch this roster day in and day out and not want an elite playmaking center on this roster.

He got promoted to first line duties and has 4 points in 4 games.

He would have more points playing inbetween two guys with rocket shots like Pasta and Zacha. Boston would be over the moon if we could get some talent injected back into this lifeless forward core.

I think if it isn’t Zegras, who is it? We need a playmaker down the middle—full stop. A Krejci-like presence makes this team legitimate.

I think the Bruins dropped the ball with not getting Poitras and Merkulov looks at center on that first line. The Bruins need to see if they have an in-house solution in the top 6, and whether or not if anyone thinks these players deserve it or not, it would at least determine if the Bruins need to make a larger trade. Poitras is an NHL player that's not given a shot, but a bottom 6-er in Geekie is because why? Merkulov is your best center prospect, but you play him on the wing and send him down after two games?

 

[Hookslide]

I think the Bruins dropped the ball with not getting Poitras and Merkulov looks at center on that first line. The Bruins need to see if they have an in-house solution in the top 6, and whether or not if anyone thinks these players deserve it or not, it would at least determine if the Bruins need to make a larger trade. Poitras is an NHL player that's not given a shot, but a bottom 6-er in Geekie is because why? Merkulov is your best center prospect, but you play him on the wing and send him down after two games?

Merkolov and Poitras, are not first line centers. The Bruins have a history of drafting centers, and moving them too wing. I like the idea of having some versatility, but I think they overused that theory.

 

[NDiesel]

He’s not an “elite playmaking center” though.

You trade for the potential though. I don't like Zegras much at all, but a 23 year old who previously has two 60 point seasons isn't chopped liver.

He's the type of guy, like a Reinhart, that you buy low on and hope he can get back on track and reach his full potential, which is a playmaking center, and hopefully he can do that at the center position but if not he can still be a top 6 LW that we also sorely need.

In 2 years you move on if you don't like what you see.

 

[Sheppy]

He’s not an “elite playmaking center” though.

This.