Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread X

[LouJersey]

Bruins not perfect or close

But I’m digging the game Poitras is playing in AHL and Hampus Lindholm will be a monster add

Swayman is 90 % back

Team is a B+ healthy a top 5 overall

Nothing wrong with that - we been spoiled getting 3 or 4 best overall records and 3 Finals in last 15 years never both in the same season

Nothing wrong with being good/very good and making the playoffs

I’m definitely more invested now being able to watch them taking my vacation days. Team is 2 pts out of first lol. The joke has been on me all year lol

Still not ready to trade futures ones but would love to try to get Kreider here

 

[JoeIsAStud]

You are over rating this Boston team. They will be significant underdogs to Florida, Tampa Bay and Carolina whom they easily could have to play in R1. They are a prime Kreider, H. Lindholm and last years Swayman away from just competing against those 3. Good luck with getting that.

We don't know what this team look like in April yet. It is certainly possible that the real Swayman returns which gives them a fighting chance in any series.

Can Hampus get back, and to be the player he was this year before getting hurt. Does either Poitras or Lysell take a role on the team . What does Sweeney do at the deadline. This team has underachieved to this point in the season, and they are hanging around

And of course who knows what shape any of those other teams are in come April. Injury luck plays such a huge role in who wins

 

[TCB]

Not really because prime Kreider looks like a thing of the past and Lindholm's return has a bunch of question marks. So 2\3 of them are unlikely to materialize. Swayman
is the most likely to happen.

Yea I guess your right on the Kreider and Lindholm topics because you brought them up. I was referring to the Bruins being right there with anyone in the east other than Fla, Tampa, and Carolina unless they make the right add, which we both stated you just just had that add being Kreider in his prime. Which would be in my eyes the right add, if Sweeney can find such a deal.

As far as over rating them, I don't feel I am over rating this team at all. Like I said there's a lot of Parity in this league and one significant move can/could make the difference for a number of teams, and if Sweeney can bring in a legit top six forward who can put the puck in the net, the bruins will be right there with anyone.

If not their stuck in the middle of the road a notch below the Fla,Car, and Tampa. You could add the Devils among that group as well,imo.

Speaking of Lindholm I haven't heard anything about a bunch of Question marks with his return. Could you elaborate on that?

 

[TCB]

When they do suck if Betman is still commish he will rig it for Boston like others

I’d settle for McDavid when he hits Free- Agency

 

[Sevendust]

I’d settle for McDavid when he hits Free- Agency

If he does we better have the cap space

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Yea I guess your right on the Kreider and Lindholm topics because you brought them up. I was referring to the Bruins being right there with anyone in the east other than Fla, Tampa, and Carolina unless they make the right add, which we both stated you just just had that add being Kreider in his prime. Which would be in my eyes the right add, if Sweeney can find such a deal.

As far as over rating them, I don't feel I am over rating this team at all. Like I said there's a lot of Parity in this league and one significant move can/could make the difference for a number of teams, and if Sweeney can bring in a legit top six forward who can put the puck in the net, the bruins will be right there with anyone.

If not their stuck in the middle of the road a notch below the Fla,Car, and Tampa. You could add the Devils among that group as well,imo.

Speaking of Lindholm I haven't heard anything about a bunch of Question marks with his return. Could you elaborate on that?

He has a broken knee cap. Who knows what his knee can handle when he comes back.

 

[bruinmann77]

Yes looking long term

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Frederic for Jiri Kulich.

It's the Sabres, so they probably don't know the kid is going to be a stud.



I swear I didn't read this before coming in to comment. Excellent trade target

I was begging to strike/trade for Kulich when he still had 0pts. That ship has sailed.

 

[TCB]

I was begging to strike/trade for Kulich when he still had 0pts. That ship has sailed.

Sweeney unfortunately hasn’t been able to pluck a young stud away from another organization during his tenure. Something Harry Sinden was great at.

 

[Gordoff]

I was begging to strike/trade for Kulich when he still had 0pts. That ship has sailed.

I doubt that the Sabres would want an underperforming UFA for any reason right now.
Even if Kulich had no points he still at least has upside.
Hard to see Freddy's upside right now. Maybe another team gambles that he'll come alive from the shock factor of going to another team. If not St. Louis a team that may want to take a gamble would have to be out west IMO for the Bruins to move him. I would be concerned with sending him to a team that doesn't make the playoffs, then at the TDL they turn around and trade him to the Panthers for instance.
That may just be the incentive for him to wake up and play well if they meet with the Bruins in the playoffs.
If I were the Sabres I would be looking for leadership this summer.
Guys who could get them to build/re-build a winning mindset/culture.

Sweeney unfortunately hasn’t been able to pluck a young stud away from another organization during his tenure. Something Harry Sinden was great at.

Although he did get Taylor Hall but I guess TH would've come here no matter who the GM is/was.

 

[Blowfish]

Sweeney unfortunately hasn’t been able to pluck a young stud away from another organization during his tenure. Something Harry Sinden was great at.

Zacha?

 

[Kegs]

I think they have too many left Handed D.

The whole league has too many LHD

 

[quietbruinfan]

I doubt that the Sabres would want an underperforming UFA for any reason right now.
Even if Kulich had no points he still at least has upside.
Hard to see Freddy's upside right now. Maybe another team gambles that he'll come alive from the shock factor of going to another team. If not St. Louis a team that may want to take a gamble would have to be out west IMO for the Bruins to move him. I would be concerned with sending him to a team that doesn't make the playoffs, then at the TDL they turn around and trade him to the Panthers for instance.
That may just be the incentive for him to wake up and play well if they meet with the Bruins in the playoffs.
If I were the Sabres I would be looking for leadership this summer.
Guys who could get them to build/re-build a winning mindset/culture.


Although he did get Taylor Hall but I guess TH would've come here no matter who the GM is/was.

TF is not a difference maker and I would not bat an eye if he was traded to an Eastern rival, any Eastern rival. TF is not very good. Take the best offer regardless.

 

[Gordoff]

TF is not a difference maker and I would not bat an eye if he was traded to an Eastern rival, any Eastern rival. TF is not very good. Take the best offer regardless.

Like anyone else here we're opining, guessing but Sweeney will do what he's going to do no matter what we think or want.
That being said, I would bet that Sweeney wouldn't trade him within the conference, and unless it's a ridiculously incredibly lopsided trade not within the division.
I'm done with Freddy here but I'll bet that he'd come alive and be a huge asset for the right team.
He has it in him, it's just that he doesn't do it consistently.
If he did he'd be worth a Hell of a lot more IMO.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Like anyone else here we're opining, guessing but Sweeney will do what he's going to do no matter what we think or want.
That being said, I would bet that Sweeney wouldn't trade him within the conference, and unless it's a ridiculously incredibly lopsided trade not within the division.
I'm done with Freddy here but I'll bet that he'd come alive and be a huge asset for the right team.
He has it in him, it's just that he doesn't do it consistently.
If he did he'd be worth a Hell of a lot more IMO.

Sorry, I stand behind my post. TF is not all that good and will likely hurt whatever team gets him whether it be in the short term or definitely in the long term. Take the best offer regardless of team. To not do so over a mediocre bottom sixer would be extremely foolish, but that is exactly how Sweneely operates.

Btw, I do think TF has a few assets, including a good snapper, decent straight ahead speed, and ability to make a very obvious pass, but these things are generally nullified by a rather low hockey IQ, a lack of acceleration/agility, and his coasting. Trade him.

 

[chizzler]

Sweeney should sell at the TD. No way this team is worth giving up draft picks. They can’t afford that situation. Grab what you can and retool again.

 

[Blowfish]

Like anyone else here we're opining, guessing but Sweeney will do what he's going to do no matter what we think or want.
That being said, I would bet that Sweeney wouldn't trade him within the conference, and unless it's a ridiculously incredibly lopsided trade not within the division.
I'm done with Freddy here but I'll bet that he'd come alive and be a huge asset for the right team.
He has it in him, it's just that he doesn't do it consistently.
If he did he'd be worth a Hell of a lot more IMO.

Don skipped on final year 51 goal OHL and NHL avg 25+ goals DeBrincat and selected a JAG. He had one decent season. Unfortunately thinking bruins stuck with him until deadline. Wish it were sooner. Better options in Providence.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

[/QU

Sorry, I stand behind my post. TF is not all that good and will likely hurt whatever team gets him whether it be in the short term or definitely in the long term. Take the best offer regardless of team. To not do so over a mediocre bottom sixer would be extremely foolish, but that is exactly how Sweneely operates.

Btw, I do think TF has a few assets, including a good snapper, decent straight speed, and ability to make a very obvious pass, but these things are generally nullified by a rather low hockey IQ, a lack of acceleration/agility, and his coasting. Trade him.

Frederic until this year was a decent defensive forward, especially down low on the boards.[/QUOTE]

 

[quietbruinfan]

[/QU

Frederic until this year was a decent defensive forward, especially down low on the boards.

[/QUOTE]
He is smart enough to be third man high and to play some d when he isn't coasting. I don't see the board work, but perhaps I overlook it.

 

[DominicT]

To those that think Sweeney wouldn't trade Frederic to an eastern conference team, he traded Ullmark to Ottawa..

Who would you rather face Ullmark or Frederic?

 

[Dizzay]

To those that think Sweeney wouldn't trade Frederic to an eastern conference team, he traded Ullmark to Ottawa..

Who would you rather face Ullmark or Frederic?

I agree!

Freddy disappears for long stretches and doesn't intimidate anyone. Why would we be scared to face him in the East?

I hope if they can get the money right, we sign him. I think he can thrive here, he just needs the right linemates and to be pushed.

 

[Number8]

Dundas, Ontario for junior C - Cambridge for B

48

But, he’s a young 48 @DominicT. A very young 48.

Skates well, happy to drop the mitts, and has truly wonderful taste in big lovable dogs.

Some teams are worried about the age thing, but if i were you I’d be high on him as far as rankings. Some team is going to get a gem and will thank you for it. Trust me on this.

 

[Number8]

If Poitras can get you a nice return, then it should be done, Carlo should only be moved for a overpayment, the Bruins are in cap shit house, why would you want to move on from that contract and or player, unless it is a overpayment. Addition by subtraction can be costly.

Unless you think Poitras cannot play in NHL why would you trade him?

Some teams have prospect oceans, some have prospect pools, and some have prospect shot glasses.

If you are the later, get someone to buy you a beer instead of pounding down one of the last hits of bourbon you have.

 

[TCB]

Zacha?

Zacha was nice but he's far from a star. Sinden brought in the likes of Neely, Middleton and Gillies Gilbert, Peter McNab Jason Allison, Anson Carter when they were very young and they turned into some of the NHLs best in their playing day. Neely, Middleton and Gillies Gilbert were game Changers! Harry just had the knack of knowing when this team needed a change a spark and was able to make an impactful change whether if it was trading for a young Cam Neely or a Ricky Middleton or trading for Veterans in Ratelle,Park, Linesman and Oates. He Traded away players for top 10 picks in Wesley and Grahme, and he was smart enough to cash in on those picks. Probably unfair to expect the same as Sinden was one of the best ever.

 

[GordonHowe]

Bruins Send Promising Forward Down To AHL

According to the AHL transactions page, the Boston Bruins have returned forward Marc McLaughlin to the Providence Bruins. View the original article to see embed

bvmsports.com

Doubtless someone will have a smart ass answer, but *what are they doing with, or to, Marc McLaughlin?*

The guy scored two goals in three games, I believe. He scored a goal in his very first NHL game.

He's a hard worker and a great teammate by all accounts.

What the f*ck are they thinking?

Why do they engage in this foolishness?

They bring a guy up for a cup of coffee and yank him back down. Then it's yo-yo time.

It's f*cking stupid and I'm tired of it. F*cking Sweeney.

Please to answer: I am certain there is a good reason, or some reason anyway, for this demotion.

What is it?