Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread X

[TCB]

Yea but this is AHL, so not sure why they would be there for that.

 

[bruins4thecup65]

Well it appears Miller or Petterson is on the way out

Would you do

Carlo
Frederic
Merkulov
1rst

 

[PlayMakers]

Looks like a lot to me. I see a few guys that are worth 1-2 mil that can be resigned. Probably end up with 10 mil to spend on a free agent.

It doesn't feel like a lot to me. $20.6m. Marchand, Geekie, Brazeau and Lohrei are going to cost at least $12m. That leaves you with $8m. That's not enough.

That's why I don't want to re-sign Frederic. Nothing against the player, but this team needs a 1st line, play driving talent. Those guys cost more than $8m. We have to hope the cap is actually going up to closer to $97m so we have around $13m to aquire a legit 1st liner.

 

[TCB]

It doesn't feel like a lot to me. $20.6m. Marchand, Geekie, Brazeau and Lohrei are going to cost at least $12m. That leaves you with $8m. That's not enough.

That's why I don't want to re-sign Frederic. Nothing against the player, but this team needs a 1st line, play driving talent. Those guys cost more than $8m. We have to hope the cap is actually going up to closer to $97m so we have around $13m to aquire a legit 1st liner.

What legit guy will be out there? Marner ? Rantanen?

Well it appears Miller or Petterson is on the way out

Would you do

Carlo
Frederic
Merkulov
1rst

For Pettersson, in a heartbeat!!

 

[Kegs]

It doesn't feel like a lot to me. $20.6m. Marchand, Geekie, Brazeau and Lohrei are going to cost at least $12m. That leaves you with $8m. That's not enough.

That's why I don't want to re-sign Frederic. Nothing against the player, but this team needs a 1st line, play driving talent. Those guys cost more than $8m. We have to hope the cap is actually going up to closer to $97m so we have around $13m to aquire a legit 1st liner.

Pretty sure Brazeau and geekie are not getting more than 2 million per. Marchand probably gets 3. One of Geekie and Brazeau are definitely walking in the off season. Lohrei hasn’t shown us he is ready to be paid. Probably get a short prove it deal.

 

[DominicT]

Aren’t they all affiliated with team Canada in the 4 nations?

Sweeney and Nill are with Team Canada at 4 Nations. Dubas is GM for Canada at World Championships.

Sweeney and Nill are assistant GM's to Doug Armstrong for the Olympics. Not Bill Armstrong.

 

[PlayMakers]

Pretty sure Brazeau and geekie are not getting more than 2 million per. Marchand probably gets 3. One of Geekie and Brazeau are definitely walking in the off season. Lohrei hasn’t shown us he is ready to be paid. Probably get a short prove it deal.

I disagree with every sentence. I think Frederic is the one to go, and both Geekie and Brazeau will be retained. Those two will certainly cost more than $2m each. Lohrei's next deal will be a bridge but it's not going to be for the league minimum, he's at least a 3rd pair defenseman and will get paid like one.

 

[Dr Quincy]

What legit guy will be out there? Marner ? Rantanen?

Those 2 are out of their reach, and it doesn't make sense to spend close to $30m on your top 2 RWs.

Maybe someone like Ehlers. Can play LW or RW.

 

[PlayMakers]

What legit guy will be out there? Marner ? Rantanen?


For Pettersson, in a heartbeat!!

Petterson (trade), Rantanen, Marner, Ehlers all UFA's.

There's always a surprise name or two that comes available at the draft as well.

 

[Kegs]

Looking over the Vancouver roster I don’t see why they would ever consider trading Pettersson. They are not very deep at centre. I don’t believe it. Maybe if they could get another top 6 centre in return. But I don’t get why any gm would do a 1 for 1. Petterssons contract is 11x8. Why not just keep the centre they have. Maybe they want two middle six centres and a defender? Try to add some depth? I don’t believe the rumours the media are talking about. I think that’s just Canadian media for you.

 

[Kegs]

I disagree with every sentence. I think Frederic is the one to go, and both Geekie and Brazeau will be retained. Those two will certainly cost more than $2m each. Lohrei's next deal will be a bridge but it's not going to be for the league minimum, he's at least a 3rd pair defenseman and will get paid like one.

Why do u think they are worth more than two? They are basically third line players. Just like Freddie. Brazeau maybe. But not with the bruins I’m sure. He would need to go sign as a free agent somewhere.

Geekie is one of the slowest players in the league. Does he hit? He can score a bit but not enough to call him a top 6 player. Is his defence amazing? Does he kill penalties?
He could be replaced I’m sure with 2 mil.

Brazeau maybe 2.5. I’d try and get him for 2. Another slow forward but he has to be one of the biggest strongest guys in the nhl. And he definitely can score 15.

I’d take Freddie if he can sign for around 2. If he took another step this year i would have been ok with 3. But he clearly stepped backwards this year. How do u get a pay raise after playing worse ?

I’d let all three walk if it meant adding rantanen, Marner, ehlers or chychurn.

 

[wintersej]

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.

True. But.

The one D spot is non-arbitration eligible Lorhei. You can hardball that if you need to like you did with Krug.

The 4th line and the 13th skater ain’t gonna cost more than $4m.

Poitras and Lysell both making 800k.

Suddenly you are at 4 spots and $12m to spend.

Then factor in the 4m-9m cap increase. And that Geekie is a RFA for one of those 4 spots.

I don’t think your spin is entirely justified.

Looking over the Vancouver roster I don’t see why they would ever consider trading Pettersson. They are not very deep at centre. I don’t believe it. Maybe if they could get another top 6 centre in return. But I don’t get why any gm would do a 1 for 1. Petterssons contract is 11x8. Why not just keep the centre they have. Maybe they want two middle six centres and a defender? Try to add some depth? I don’t believe the rumours the media are talking about. I think that’s just Canadian media for you.

2C and 3D

 

[TCB]

Petterson (trade), Rantanen, Marner, Ehlers all UFA's.

There's always a surprise name or two that comes available at the draft as well.

Petterson would be sweet but I don’t think the Bruins have the ammo unless they ship McAvoy out.
Rantanen and Marner I feel will be re-signed, and if not, I think they’ll break the bank and it won’t be the Jacob’s. Ehlers, for sure, Bruins have been interested in him in the past.

Draft Day maybe,but under Sweeney that hasn’t been his M.O.,but you never know and with any luck, maybe he won’t be calling the shots by then.

 

[PlayMakers]

Why do u think they are worth more than two? They are basically third line players. Just like Freddie. Brazeau maybe. But not with the bruins I’m sure. He would need to go sign as a free agent somewhere.

Geekie is one of the slowest players in the league. Does he hit? He can score a bit but not enough to call him a top 6 player. Is his defence amazing? Does he kill penalties?
He could be replaced I’m sure with 2 mil.

Brazeau maybe 2.5. I’d try and get him for 2. Another slow forward but he has to be one of the biggest strongest guys in the nhl. And he definitely can score 15.

I’d take Freddie if he can sign for around 2. If he took another step this year i would have been ok with 3. But he clearly stepped backwards this year. How do u get a pay raise after playing worse ?

I’d let all three walk if it meant adding rantanen, Marner, ehlers or chychurn.

Brazeau and Geekie are on pace to score ~20 goals. What player in the NHL is making less than $2m after he scored 20 goals and is in the prime of his career?

Frederic is a UFA. Everyone gets a raise when they hit UFA. Someone will look at his body of work and pay him. His agent knows this which is why he hasn't been signed.

 

[Tbaybruin]

Carlo’s 4 + million contract should be traded. I honestly think he’s been out played by Peeke. He provides no offence. He has value and I think we could get a decent return

 

[Absurdity]

Looking over the Vancouver roster I don’t see why they would ever consider trading Pettersson. They are not very deep at centre. I don’t believe it. Maybe if they could get another top 6 centre in return. But I don’t get why any gm would do a 1 for 1. Petterssons contract is 11x8. Why not just keep the centre they have. Maybe they want two middle six centres and a defender? Try to add some depth? I don’t believe the rumours the media are talking about. I think that’s just Canadian media for you.

A lot of rumors out of Vancouver saying that there's a rift between Miller and Pettersson, and the GM has called out Pettersson recently for a lack of production. I think from the Bruins, if they aren't moving McAvoy, I think Poitras + Carlo as a base would probably be an attractive package. It gives them their young center and a much needed RD. I'm not too familiar with Vancouver's prospect pool to know who Sweeney could potentially be scouting, but in a hypothetical trade involving Carlo, an NHL-ready defenseman will have to be coming back in the deal.

In the end, I do think other teams will be able to outbid the Bruins.

 

[TCB]

A lot of rumors out of Vancouver saying that there's a rift between Miller and Pettersson, and the GM has called out Pettersson recently for a lack of production. I think from the Bruins, if they aren't moving McAvoy, I think Poitras + Carlo as a base would probably be an attractive package. It gives them their young center and a much needed RD. I'm not too familiar with Vancouver's prospect pool to know who Sweeney could potentially be scouting, but in a hypothetical trade involving Carlo, an NHL-ready defenseman will have to be coming back in the deal.

In the end, I do think other teams will be able to outbid the Bruins.

Only problem , there lies that thing called the good ole salary Cap.

Tocchett actually might be interested in Frederic, so let’s give him tfred for whoever Sweeney is scouting tonight.lol

 

[Absurdity]

Only problem , there lies that thing called the good ole salary Cap.

Tocchett actually might be interested in Frederic, so let’s give him tfred for whoever Sweeney is scouting tonight.lol

Bruins would have to at least include Coyle. I mentioned it in response to Canucks LB in the out of town thread, but I think the best offer from the Bruins would be Poitras + Lysell + Carlo + Coyle + 1st.

I wouldn't mind the Bruins moving Frederic, but it either has to be for an NHL-ready forward that can help in the top 6 or a 1st.

 

[TCB]

Bruins would have to at least include Coyle. I mentioned it in response to Canucks LB in the out of town thread, but I think the best offer from the Bruins would be Poitras + Lysell + Carlo + Coyle + 1st.

I wouldn't mind the Bruins moving Frederic, but it either has to be for an NHL-ready forward that can help in the top 6 or a 1st.

I think nucks just might do that one, but what do I know. I’m terrible at trade suggestions. I favor the Bruins way too much. Lol

 

[shelbysdad]

Let's say the Bruins make some trades that open salary - Could, Frederick, Carlo
What do you want back....
A scoring winger
An offensive D man

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Why do u think they are worth more than two? They are basically third line players. Just like Freddie. Brazeau maybe. But not with the bruins I’m sure. He would need to go sign as a free agent somewhere.

Geekie is one of the slowest players in the league. Does he hit? He can score a bit but not enough to call him a top 6 player. Is his defence amazing? Does he kill penalties?
He could be replaced I’m sure with 2 mil.

Brazeau maybe 2.5. I’d try and get him for 2. Another slow forward but he has to be one of the biggest strongest guys in the nhl. And he definitely can score 15.

I’d take Freddie if he can sign for around 2. If he took another step this year i would have been ok with 3. But he clearly stepped backwards this year. How do u get a pay raise after playing worse ?

I’d let all three walk if it meant adding rantanen, Marner, ehlers or chychurn.

No, he's not.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Marchand 3x$5m
Brazeau 3x$2.25m
Lohrei ?

The rest I don't really care about, lol.

'No way am i giving Brazeau 700K more a year than Kastelic for 3 years , that just feels like a deal that can bow up in your face n a major way

 

[Over the volcano]

'No way am i giving Brazeau 700K more a year than Kastelic for 3 years , that just feels like a deal that can bow up in your face n a major way

Not sure any deal for 2ish million can blow up

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Not sure any deal for 2ish million can blow up

It can quickly be 1.2 million in dead money annually. It's not the end of the world, but I am not making that type of a commitment to JB

 

[DiggityDog]

Anyone who suggests trading Carlo at this juncture should also need to provide an explanation as to why they think Peeke will flourish as the number two RD.