Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread X

[HustleB]

I get letting Poitras mature in Providence . However his skill set is desperately needed on the Bruins

I actually appreciate the idea of letting Poitras marinate a little longer. I would love to call him up with a month left in the season and then call him up as a permanent fixture at that time. I think he has top 6 potential but also felt his offense was going in the wrong direction here.

Merkulov, I agree it would be nice to have him up over McGlaughlin, Wahlstrom or Koepke. I would have him competing with the two remaining players, Brazzeau, Beecher and even Frederic for minutes. Given that I think Merkulov's talent is higher then a couple of these guys, I would hope, he would get regular minutes in the lineup and show more of his offensive cappability, which I have not seen at the NHL level with his limited opportunities thus far. I think this is an influx of offensive talent more likely to have an impact on our playoff chances then most of the others on this list.

For Lysell, I'd call him up anytime I had an injury in the top 6. I'd call him up to play on the 3rd line depending on who is linemates were. I wouldn't play him with Wahlstrom/Brazzeau and Merkulov for example. I might play him with Frederic and Koepke/Kastelic/Beecher. Just like Poitras, I am hoping at some point he takes a full time spot, but I don't see much possibility that happens this year for him.

 

[Number8]

Doing anything but adding for the future would be the definition of stupidity for this team.

Picks and young prospects, or nothing.

 

[JCRO]

I get letting Poitras mature in Providence . However his skill set is desperately needed on the Bruins

Yeah I agree. I said this a few weeks ago here but a part of my interest in this offense died when he was sent down.

Not saying it wasnt the right call but at that time Pasta wasnt on his game much at all and Marchy was still finding his. Then they sent Potsy down and the lineup became that much less potent.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I agree with Anthony here. Time to send up the kids.

Call me ignorant but I’d rather lose some games 5-4 than 2-1. All while seeing some young offensive talent in this rather bland lineup..

But merkulov is really wasted in Providence as he isn't playing a position he has any chance of playing at the NHL level.

So you have to bring him up to play LW, which is something he hasn't shown he can do

 

[wintersej]

I just don't think they believe in Merkulov. He is 24 and hasn't gotten a good run on the big team.

But merkulov is really wasted in Providence as he isn't playing a position he has any chance of playing at the NHL level.

So you have to bring him up to play LW, which is something he hasn't shown he can do

Hasn't has been playing LW in Providence for sometime now?

 

[Shaun]

id see if chicago would take frederic for bertuzzi

 

[bme44]

I actually appreciate the idea of letting Poitras marinate a little longer. I would love to call him up with a month left in the season and then call him up as a permanent fixture at that time. I think he has top 6 potential but also felt his offense was going in the wrong direction here.

Merkulov, I agree it would be nice to have him up over McGlaughlin, Wahlstrom or Koepke. I would have him competing with the two remaining players, Brazzeau and even Frederic for minutes. Given that I think Merkulov's talent is higher then a couple of these guys that he would stay in the lineup.

For Lysell, I'd call him up anytime I had an injury in the top 6. I'd call him up to play on the 3rd line depending on who is linemates were. I wouldn't play him with Wahlstrom/Brazzeau and Merkulov for example. I might play him with Frederic and Koepke/Kastelic/Beecher. Just like Poitras, I am hoping at some point he takes a full time spot, but I don't see much possibility that happens this year for him.

I agree with most of your post : IMO I don't see Merkulov really ever being a regular on the Bruins.
Lysell ; I am simply not sure what his future is.
Poitras : I feel can be a second line center going forward . Is he ready for that role now ?? I would say no .
Beecher : IMO is another player that is very fringe on being on the bruin roster

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I just don't think they believe in Merkulov. He is 24 and hasn't gotten a good run on the big team.



Hasn't has been playing LW in Providence for sometime now?

Yeah I guess you are right, he has been playing on Poitras wing for a while .

 

[HustleB]

I agree with most of your post : IMO I don't see Merkulov really ever being a regular on the Bruins.
Lysell ; I am simply not sure what his future is.
Poitras : I feel can be a second line center going forward . Is he ready for that role now ?? I would say no .
Beecher : IMO is another player that is very fringe on being on the bruin roster

You are correct, Beecher was an oversight on my list in terms of competing for minutes at the end of the bench. He is not on my cut list given the other options we have. I do think Beecher has more potential to be a top end 4th liner and I would not attempt to send him through waivers. I have edited the previous post now. Thank you.

 

[Hookslide]

id see if chicago would take frederic for bertuzzi

Pass, as time has passed Betuzzi

 

[NDiesel]

If there was ever a season to sell at deadline it's this one. Even if they limp in this team can't score

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

id see if chicago would take frederic for bertuzzi

Im sure they would love to, But the Bruins won't

 

[Dr Hook]

My gut tells me that trading for Kreider would be a repeat of the Beleksy/Backes acquisitions.

My thought was Rick Nash- a guy with something left in the tank but an injury away from the end. But the B boys work too. If Kreider had one year after this under contract instead of two, I think it would be more worth the gamble.

 

[Sheppy]

My thought was Rick Nash- a guy with something left in the tank but an injury away from the end. But the B boys work too. If Kreider had one year after this under contract instead of two, I think it would be more worth the gamble.

I'm with you. I'm over the usual Bruins shtick of getting a guy passed his prime in hopes he will suddenly go back to the player they were years ago.

 

[22Brad Park]

My thought was Rick Nash- a guy with something left in the tank but an injury away from the end. But the B boys work too. If Kreider had one year after this under contract instead of two, I think it would be more worth the gamble.

I was watching Kreider early when game was still 0-0 and they were at faceoff and Coyle was playing opposite him at wing.Right away Charlie put his still over the top of his and he just stood there.The puck was not dropped so they all reset and Charlie did it again and again Kreider never moved an inch.He is 100% disengaged at moment because not many players don't move their stick or shove Charlie in that situation saying hey this is my spot type thing.He could have cared less.

 

[Dr Hook]

I was watching Kreider early when game was still 0-0 and they were at faceoff and Coyle was playing opposite him at wing.Right away Charlie put his still over the top of his and he just stood there.The puck was not dropped so they all reset and Charlie did it again and again Kreider never moved an inch.He is 100% disengaged at moment because not many players don't move their stick or shove Charlie in that situation saying hey this is my spot type thing.He could have cared less.

It makes you wonder how much of his poor play is due to a dysfunctional team and how much is due to age and lingering back problems. I don't think the Bruins need to go there at this point, and I hope they don't.

 

[wintersej]

I was watching Kreider early when game was still 0-0 and they were at faceoff and Coyle was playing opposite him at wing.Right away Charlie put his still over the top of his and he just stood there.The puck was not dropped so they all reset and Charlie did it again and again Kreider never moved an inch.He is 100% disengaged at moment because not many players don't move their stick or shove Charlie in that situation saying hey this is my spot type thing.He could have cared less.

Oh I think there is certainly some give a f*** going on. Also, he is having back issues and is at that sketchy age where it could go either way. Risky. If he comes for nearly free that’s one thing, but if the Bruins are gonna pay heavily to take a risk, it should be on the next round of Cozens, Zegras, whomever young guy that needs a fresh start. Of course, you might get a Newhook or a Dach instead of a Reinhart when you do that.

 

[Eddie Munson]

On a plus note (sarcasm for those without the necessary meter), the roster as of July 1st 2025:

Zacha - E. Lindholm - Pasta
XXXX - Coyle - XXXX
XXXX - XXXX - XXXX
XXXX - XXXX - XXXX
XXXX, XXXX

H. Lindholm - McAvoy
Zadarov - Carlo
Oesterle - Peeke
XXXX

Swayman
Korpisalo

That empty roster has $19.2m in cap space (if cap doesn't go up) to fill 11 spots. One of which is our captain.

The fact that this group listed here, constitutes $68m is nauseating. You'd think we had $10m+ in dead cap.

May need to hit the reset button if this years team continues to flounder.

 

[Blowfish]

When could we hear of some transactions before the leaf game? Something has to give. Right?

 

[KrugAvoy]

On a plus note (sarcasm for those without the necessary meter), the roster as of July 1st 2025:

Zacha - E. Lindholm - Pasta
XXXX - Coyle - XXXX
XXXX - XXXX - XXXX
XXXX - XXXX - XXXX
XXXX, XXXX

H. Lindholm - McAvoy
Zadarov - Carlo
Oesterle - Peeke
XXXX

Swayman
Korpisalo

That empty roster has $19.2m in cap space (if cap doesn't go up) to fill 11 spots. One of which is our captain.

The fact that this group listed here, constitutes $68m is nauseating. You'd think we had $10m+ in dead cap.

May need to hit the reset button if this years team continues to flounder.

Id bring Marchand, Kastelic, and Brazzeau back but the rest of the open spots can be filled by new people

 

[Blowfish]

Pass, as time has passed Betuzzi

Bertuzzi would feel at home with his family of turtles. Major pass!

 

[yazmybaby]

On a plus note (sarcasm for those without the necessary meter), the roster as of July 1st 2025:

Zacha - E. Lindholm - Pasta
XXXX - Coyle - XXXX
XXXX - XXXX - XXXX
XXXX - XXXX - XXXX
XXXX, XXXX

H. Lindholm - McAvoy
Zadarov - Carlo
Oesterle - Peeke
XXXX

Swayman
Korpisalo

That empty roster has $19.2m in cap space (if cap doesn't go up) to fill 11 spots. One of which is our captain.

The fact that this group listed here, constitutes $68m is nauseating. You'd think we had $10m+ in dead cap.

May need to hit the reset button if this years team continues to flounder.

You have left Lohrei/Potsy and Lysell off this list.
Potsy and Lysell will make less than 1M a year, Lohrei has arbitration rights, so he will be getting a raise.
They will all be on the team next year.
Carlo and Coyle are two players that need to be moved to the highest bidder at the deadline, will free up 9.35M in space for us.
Marchand will be taking a huge haircut in pay if we want him back.

 

[BruinDust]

On a plus note (sarcasm for those without the necessary meter), the roster as of July 1st 2025:

Zacha - E. Lindholm - Pasta
XXXX - Coyle - XXXX
XXXX - XXXX - XXXX
XXXX - XXXX - XXXX
XXXX, XXXX

H. Lindholm - McAvoy
Zadarov - Carlo
Oesterle - Peeke
XXXX

Swayman
Korpisalo

That empty roster has $19.2m in cap space (if cap doesn't go up) to fill 11 spots. One of which is our captain.

The fact that this group listed here, constitutes $68m is nauseating. You'd think we had $10m+ in dead cap.

May need to hit the reset button if this years team continues to flounder.

Players/assets I'd try to retain for next year:

Pasta
Elias
Zacha
Kastelic
Poitras
Lysell
Rights to Dean Letourneau
Any 1st or 2nd round picks

McAvoy
Hampus
Zadorov
Lohrei

Swayman

Everyone and everything else is on the block between now and next October in one way, shape or form.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

When could we hear of some transactions before the leaf game? Something has to give. Right?

Between now and the Leafs game.

Players/assets I'd try to retain for next year:

Pasta
Elias
Zacha
Kastelic
Poitras
Lysell
Rights to Dean Letourneau
Any 1st or 2nd round picks

McAvoy
Hampus
Zadorov
Lohrei

Swayman

Everyone and everything else is on the block between now and next October in one way, shape or form.

No Marchand?

 

[Kegs]

Holy over reaction everyone.


This team is actually young. A rebuild isn’t necessary. They just need to keep adding good pieces.

If you take away the horrible start to the season then this team is probably still a top 10 team in the league.

Let’s just see how the season plays out. There really isn’t any horrible contracts. Elias lindholms the only player that hasn’t played up to his contract and he has been a lot better lately. Seems he always starts slow with new teams. I think come playoff time we will be loving him.

Bruins still have their first and they have two solid players that are doing really well in the AHL (poitras and lysell)

We act like they are in salary cap hell but that’s not true. They always spend to the cap. That’s how you win. The defence is good. The goaltending is pretty good.

They just need lysell and poitras to step up and be top 6 players and this team is very competitive for another 5-10 years.

If they break it all down to rebuild then you’re looking at a 10-15 year rebuild. Look how long it has taken teams to become good again. Edmonton was terrible until they got mcdavid. Buffalo can’t seem to get out the bottom of the league. San jose is the worst team ever. Chicago has a long way to go. Sens took what 10 years to be good?how long has Anahiem been terrible? I can go on and on. Losing to win doesn’t work for the most part.

Come on Sweeney, call up Poitras and Lysell. If it makes some veterans on the team mad that they are losing their spots to rookies then so be it. They have had half the season to get it together, and they haven't

Poitras should be in the nhl. There is no doubt in my mind. He also should be on the pp. he was barely given any pp time