Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread VIII

[wintersej]

Easiest thing for Sweeney to do is call up Poitras and/or Lysell to inject some speed and offense into the top 6. Huge X to Sweeney and Montgomery for not giving these two players extended looks during training camp and the season. Even if they fail, they would at least then know what they may need to trade for. It's easier to give these two young players a shot than it is to trade for a magician that can distribute the puck to guys skating in quicksand or a pure goalscorer.

Honestly, I don’t hate they kept them away from the tire fire. Once McLaughlin proves he ain’t it, I’d love to see one of them up.

 

[Coach Parker]

Just one anchor for another. Hall has been entirely different guy after last years knee reconstruction.

Yeah, I was at the Minnesota game in Chicago and Hall is cooked.

 

[PlayMakers]

I think the most realistic move they could make before the deadline (i.e right now) would be Frank Vatrano.

Not too expensive, cap wise. Hasn't been scoring a ton so shouldn't be too costly to acquire.

 

[Coach Parker]

I think the most realistic move they could make before the deadline would be Frank Vatrano.

Not too expensive, cap wise. Hasn't been scoring a ton so shouldn't be too costly to acquire.

Empty seats and apathy incoming. If this team waits til the trade deadline to add Vatrano and that is the add, it's better to go full rebuild. This team cannot score and isn't entertaining at all as a product.

What's sad is that I think this team is actually built more soundly for the playoffs than last years team; the problem is that they aren't skilled enough to get into the playoffs.

 

[Oresy]

Easiest thing for Sweeney to do is call up Poitras and/or Lysell to inject some speed and offense into the top 6. Huge X to Sweeney and Montgomery for not giving these two players extended looks during training camp and the season. Even if they fail, they would at least then know what they may need to trade for. It's easier to give these two young players a shot than it is to trade for a magician that can distribute the puck to guys skating in quicksand or a pure goalscorer.

People really overrate Lysell. I’ll be surprised if he’s an NHL regular in 5 years and not playing in Europe. He’s got no business being in a bottom 6 role and no brains for the top 6.

 

[PlayMakers]

Empty seats and apathy incoming. If this team waits til the trade deadline to add Vatrano and that is the add, it's better to go full rebuild. This team cannot score and isn't entertaining at all as a product.

What's sad is that I think this team is actually built more soundly for the playoffs than last years team; the problem is that they aren't skilled enough to get into the playoffs.

Sorry I worded that poorly, I meant, the most realistic move they could make right now would be Vatrano.

I think bigger names would have to wait until the deadline, when they have accrued more cap space. Of course, the catch-22 is that they may not be in a playoff position at the deadline if they don't act now, but acting now, even for a modest add like Vatrano, is probably going to prevent them from doing something big at the deadline because it will eat up all their accrued space.

 

[Absurdity]

People really overrate Lysell. I’ll be surprised if he’s an NHL regular in 5 years and not playing in Europe. He’s got no business being in a bottom 6 role and no brains for the top 6.

It doesn't matter if he's overrated or if he sucks. He's one of their best forward prospects. He looked good with Marchand and Coyle during the 2023 preseason and had multiple looks there. The Bruins need players with speed, that can make a pass, and that don't treat the puck like a grenade. Lysell fits the bill. The Bruins have nothing to lose with the call-up when they haven't been able to produce 5v5 this whole season. He has upped his game in Providence, and he deserves a shot. If Lysell sucks, send him back down. It at least gives the Bruins more insight that they need to look externally or not to improve the roster.