Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread VIII

[Blowfish]

As noted, MassLive is up to date, yet profers thin gruel.

I probably won't post more of those. Sorry to waste your time.

You never annoy. But that article for me was annoying lol.

 

[BlackFrancis]

Frederic for Hoglander?

Vancouver gets another ex-Bruin, which seems to be working out well for them, he provides some size and was a strong 5on5 player last year in the regular season but especially in the playoffs. Maybe they convince Frederic to stay.

Boston takes a chance on a 23 year old Hoglander and saves $1.3m against the cap right now, which means they can make a deal for a bigger fish much sooner than the deadline. Hoglander is a bit of a risk because he's signed to a 3 year $9m contract starting next year so if he comes here and stinks it's a negative value contract. But if he comes here and provides speed, creativity and gives the 3rd line some of what it had when Hall was on it, then it could be a win/win.

Let's step back a sec:


Above, we see the top two teams in PDO last season. PDO measures expected goals/goals allowed vs. actual. Vancouver just ran wild over both goals scored and allowed while Boston's goalies went berserk. Both teams had fringe players going wild, but Vancouver's went totally nuts.

This season, both the Canucks and the Bruins are right next to each other in PDO, but dead center in the middle:

Boston really has no one running wild with the points. We've all noticed that. The Canucks are being carried by...Connor Garland. For real. That's something that's happening. Oddly enough, Hoggsie isn't producing like last season, mostly because he isn't shooting 20%, he and half his teammates doing so was a major reason why Vancouver had a high PDO last season. When he's shooting his usual 10%, he's a fringe 3rd liner everyone here would think Sweeney is gigantic dickhead for signing to $3m at medium term.

There are better spots in the pond to go fishing for 30 goals over three seasons with $9m worth of bait.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Let's step back a sec:
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Above, we see the top two teams in PDO last season. PDO measures expected goals/goals allowed vs. actual. Vancouver just ran wild over both goals scored and allowed while Boston's goalies went berserk. Both teams had fringe players going wild, but Vancouver's went totally nuts.

This season, both the Canucks and the Bruins are right next to each other in PDO, but dead center in the middle:
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Boston really has no one running wild with the points. We've all noticed that. The Canucks are being carried by...Connor Garland. For real. That's something that's happening. Oddly enough, Hoggsie isn't producing like last season, mostly because he isn't shooting 20%, he and half his teammates doing so was a major reason why Vancouver had a high PDO last season. When he's shooting his usual 10%, he's a fringe 3rd liner everyone here would think Sweeney is gigantic dickhead for signing to $3m at medium term.

There are better spots in the pond to go fishing for 30 goals over three seasons with $9m worth of bait.

lol exactly. Hes also playing on the fourth line right now behind…Danton Heinen.

 

[Blowfish]

F Judy Garlund would look good in Boston. Get him! Long term Marchand replacement. Team needs a 2nd spark plug that can score.

 

[BlackFrancis]

lol exactly. Hes also playing on the fourth line right now behind…Danton Heinen.

This place needs a wince reaction sticker. That made me taste last night's liquor.

 

[Hookslide]

Why is Freddy still in the line up?

And who do suggest take his place, not Tyler Johnson, and wait to see your list.

Vancouver is searching for a RHD...Carlo for Garland? Yes i know Bs have nothing to replace Carlo

Than why would you even suggest that trade, Garland maybe, but not at that cost.