Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread X

[Sevendust]

Think decision would be Marchands not Sweeney's.

Of course and Marchy has every right to say yes or no to it but it would absolutely make sense to approach him and sell him on the plan. Chase another cup with a team that has better chance to get one and come back in the summer. Colorado or Vegas would probably give up a ransom to get him.

 

[DKH]

Wait ? We are trading Marchand ?

 

[DKH]

I got news for ‘don’t forget to take your umbrella crowd’ - healthy and with callups they are legit good and will be

If I lived close enough I’d come over and help take the tape off the windows

 

[Sevendust]

Well, folks could be saying to heck with this season. Trade Carlo for a good young forward, muddle thru the last 40 games and address the 2RD hole in the off-season.

I saw it mentioned a lot of times but I strongly disagree that trading Carlo would made a difference in the Bruins being a great or bad team or them going deep or not in the playoffs. They team desperately needs hungry and young NHL talent on the roster. Carlos trade value could provide that and the defense of McAvoy, Lindholm, Peeke and Zadarov can make up the loss

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Whoa!!!!

Me and the boys at the barbershop were just talking how underrated Peeke is

Did he get hurt ?

No, it was a conversation about who replaces Carlo if he's traded. It would be Peeke, so asked who would replace Peeke.

 

[DKH]

No, it was a conversation about who replaces Carlo if he's traded. It would be Peeke, so asked who would replace Peeke.

Peeke is good third pair - they’ve reeled

I healthy Lindholm & Pasta Bruins 8 points up in East

I’m good just getting in and being healthy

 

[Absurdity]

If/when Poitras gets the call he's got to be top 6 no?

Sacco seems to run top6/bottom6 and they need his offensive instincts more than a solid defensive center game...

I like Geekie, but the Bruins should try Poitras between Zacha and Pastrnak like they did last season. The Bruins could really use an offensively talented player that can feed Pastrnak a few open looks, and Poitras fits the bill.

 

[Coach Parker]

Personally I have ZERO interest in EP40. One of the softest players in the NHL, talent or not we have to many guys that are easy to play against.

I would love Miller, totally different animal and would instantly turn the Bruins into a contender if we add another guy that understands the goal is to put the puck in the net not skate around like we are playing keep away.

I agree with your assessment of Miller but I am also getting the same feelings and comments that people were saying about Eichel before his trade with reference to EP40. I'd also prefer Miller but beggers cant be choosers when you are looking for 1st line C talent signed for Pastrnak's duration.

 

[NeelyDan]

You are increasing the risk of being one of those two teams again by trading Pasta. You'll spend those assets you gain trying to find another Pasta and MAYBE getting lucky and doing so.

The problem is with what you're suggesting (and it's not just you) is that you have a chance at becoming the next Sabres just as much as the next Oilers.

I get it, I do - but the alternative is a risk being ground into insignificance with little in the pipe that's NHL calibre and limited assets to re-tool on the fly and (I am projecting here, admittedly) wasting the careers of players we all care about.

I get the crowd that wants to keep trying, but we just don't have the horses - don't have a way to get the horses - and I feel like even tho I wish it wasn't the most sensible (albeit painful) route, accepting the likely reality of the situation and accelerating what really looks like a need for a new era through dealing the assets we do have is the best way to minimize the down years.

Assuming, of course, you have a capable architect to manage all of that effectively.

 

[Coach Parker]

Carlo
Frederic
Lysell
2nd

Miller 25% retained

Vancouver would take this and run

The 2nd would become a first if Miller wasn’t such a cancer in the room

It's not that he's a cancer in the room, it's actually that he's a Bruin in a room of Canucks. Does that make sense?

He's intense. He's a born playoff intense player and only knows that level. So he expects everyone else to have that intensity and it rubs guys like EP40 the wrong way who don't respond to that.

But he's a fan favourite here for sure. Heart of the team. My annual pool is full of guys who love Miller and want EP40 gone.

 

[22Brad Park]

Pastrnak not playing will be huge for his recovery.Not sure who will go down in this tourney, but as sure as that sun comes up you know somebody will get injured and miss playoffs.

Of course and Marchy has every right to say yes or no to it but it would absolutely make sense to approach him and sell him on the plan. Chase another cup with a team that has better chance to get one and come back in the summer. Colorado or Vegas would probably give up a ransom to get him.

With 2 small kids I can't see him saying yes .We are talking about a guy who took less to stay here.Almost an insult to ask him .

 

[Kegs]

Miller is a bit old for my liking. I’d be happy to add him but I want pettersson. I doubt they actually trade either player though. They really aren’t deep enough at centre to move either player unless a top 6 centre goes the other way. Maybe if they take Freddie and coyle. But I doubt they would do that. They need A right winger and at least one top 4 defender to contend imo. If they had a legit top 4 shut down d and a good one more solid right winger they are probably a contender. If they trade away a centre they will need another centre.

I just don’t see them moving either of their centres. Maybe In the offseason.


It would be a big ask.

Coyle
Freddie
Brazeau
Carlo

For

Pettersson?

It’s a huge ask and leaves the bruins with a massive hole at rw and at right defence.

And it still might not even be enough to get Pettersson.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Oilers fan inbound wanting to see what Bruin's fans think of this trade idea.

Jeff Skinner for Max Jones.

Basically, it's a swap of the most disappointing Bruins' grinder (the one that didn't make the team) for Edmonton's most disappointing scorer.

Having a glance at the Bruins depth chart (+ this thread) it seems like they're are drowning in grinders and lacking skill. Meanwhile in Edmonton Skinner is so far down the offensive pecking order, it's more or less impossible for him to get any meaningful opportunity. It also doesn't help that he hasn't really clicked with any of the team's top 3 centres.

Why for both teams:

• Edmonton frees up some cap space, and gets a player who has the size to replace Kane's role while he's on LTIR. (The Oil's current lack of size has them unable to push back vs. teams that run around).
• Boston adds some much-needed skill, and unlike Edmonton they have the opportunity and linemates to get the most out of him (imo any of Zacha, Geekie, Coyle, Frederic and Brazeau are perfect linemates for Skinner, as their size can open up ice for a guy who's lacking the strength and speed to fight through checks). It's also likely the highest upside, free move the Bruins could make.

 

[Over the volcano]

Oilers fan inbound wanting to see what Bruin's fans think of this trade idea.

Jeff Skinner for Max Jones.

Basically, it's a swap of the most disappointing Bruins' grinder (the one that didn't make the team) for Edmonton's most disappointing scorer.

.

Done

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Oilers fan inbound wanting to see what Bruin's fans think of this trade idea.

Jeff Skinner for Max Jones.

Basically, it's a swap of the most disappointing Bruins' grinder (the one that didn't make the team) for Edmonton's most disappointing scorer.

Having a glance at the Bruins depth chart (+ this thread) it seems like they're are drowning in grinders and lacking skill. Meanwhile in Edmonton Skinner is so far down the offensive pecking order, it's more or less impossible for him to get any meaningful opportunity. It also doesn't help that he hasn't really clicked with any of the team's top 3 centres.

Why for both teams:

• Edmonton frees up some cap space, and gets a player who has the size to replace Kane's role while he's on LTIR. (The Oil's current lack of size has them unable to push back vs. teams that run around).
• Boston adds some much-needed skill, and unlike Edmonton they have the opportunity and linemates to get the most out of him (imo any of Zacha, Geekie, Coyle, Frederic and Brazeau are perfect linemates for Skinner, as their size can open up ice for a guy who's lacking the strength and speed to fight through checks). It's also likely the highest upside, free move the Bruins could make.

I don’t want anything whatsoever to do with Jeff Skinner. I’d rather play Derek Forbort at forward.

 

[bruins4thecup65]

I’m thinking if you’re getting a first fir Korpasalo you make that at the TDL

 

[Absurdity]

Oilers fan inbound wanting to see what Bruin's fans think of this trade idea.

Jeff Skinner for Max Jones.

Basically, it's a swap of the most disappointing Bruins' grinder (the one that didn't make the team) for Edmonton's most disappointing scorer.

Having a glance at the Bruins depth chart (+ this thread) it seems like they're are drowning in grinders and lacking skill. Meanwhile in Edmonton Skinner is so far down the offensive pecking order, it's more or less impossible for him to get any meaningful opportunity. It also doesn't help that he hasn't really clicked with any of the team's top 3 centres.

Why for both teams:

• Edmonton frees up some cap space, and gets a player who has the size to replace Kane's role while he's on LTIR. (The Oil's current lack of size has them unable to push back vs. teams that run around).
• Boston adds some much-needed skill, and unlike Edmonton they have the opportunity and linemates to get the most out of him (imo any of Zacha, Geekie, Coyle, Frederic and Brazeau are perfect linemates for Skinner, as their size can open up ice for a guy who's lacking the strength and speed to fight through checks). It's also likely the highest upside, free move the Bruins could make.

This doesn't work for the Bruins cap-wise. Bruins can call up Poitras, Merkulov, or Lysell for offense, and Max Jones could be a potential Frederic replacement if Frederic is moved.

 

[22Brad Park]

Oilers fan inbound wanting to see what Bruin's fans think of this trade idea.

Jeff Skinner for Max Jones.

Basically, it's a swap of the most disappointing Bruins' grinder (the one that didn't make the team) for Edmonton's most disappointing scorer.

Having a glance at the Bruins depth chart (+ this thread) it seems like they're are drowning in grinders and lacking skill. Meanwhile in Edmonton Skinner is so far down the offensive pecking order, it's more or less impossible for him to get any meaningful opportunity. It also doesn't help that he hasn't really clicked with any of the team's top 3 centres.

Why for both teams:

• Edmonton frees up some cap space, and gets a player who has the size to replace Kane's role while he's on LTIR. (The Oil's current lack of size has them unable to push back vs. teams that run around).
• Boston adds some much-needed skill, and unlike Edmonton they have the opportunity and linemates to get the most out of him (imo any of Zacha, Geekie, Coyle, Frederic and Brazeau are perfect linemates for Skinner, as their size can open up ice for a guy who's lacking the strength and speed to fight through checks). It's also likely the highest upside, free move the Bruins could make.

It would help Boston but they can't afford the extra cap.Skinner is what 3 million Jones 1 ?

This doesn't work for the Bruins cap-wise. Bruins can call up Poitras, Merkulov, or Lysell for offense, and Max Jones could be a potential Frederic replacement if Frederic is moved.

You are right but Skinner is definitely more proven.Bruins GM has them stuck in cap purgatory

 

[Gordoff]

Oilers fan inbound wanting to see what Bruin's fans think of this trade idea.

Jeff Skinner for Max Jones.

Basically, it's a swap of the most disappointing Bruins' grinder (the one that didn't make the team) for Edmonton's most disappointing scorer.

Having a glance at the Bruins depth chart (+ this thread) it seems like they're are drowning in grinders and lacking skill. Meanwhile in Edmonton Skinner is so far down the offensive pecking order, it's more or less impossible for him to get any meaningful opportunity. It also doesn't help that he hasn't really clicked with any of the team's top 3 centres.

Why for both teams:

• Edmonton frees up some cap space, and gets a player who has the size to replace Kane's role while he's on LTIR. (The Oil's current lack of size has them unable to push back vs. teams that run around).
• Boston adds some much-needed skill, and unlike Edmonton they have the opportunity and linemates to get the most out of him (imo any of Zacha, Geekie, Coyle, Frederic and Brazeau are perfect linemates for Skinner, as their size can open up ice for a guy who's lacking the strength and speed to fight through checks). It's also likely the highest upside, free move the Bruins could make.

The Oil would have to retain otherwise naah. It's a good trade otherwise
IMO but without the $$$ being equal I can't see it.

OR: Jones, Frederic for Skinner and a 2nd and Bruins retain 25% of TF contract.
When the Bruins weren't able to sign John Tavares someone here mentioned Jeff Skinner and I called him a "consolation prize."
Right now with this teams anemic offense I would take that consolation
prize and see what he can bring for the rest of the season.
We need a change. I usually don't like "change for the sake of change" but
since it's only for the rest of this season, why the Hell not!

 

[NeelyDan]

I don’t want anything whatsoever to do with Jeff Skinner. I’d rather play Derek Forbort at forward.

What’d you say once? Forbert has potatoes for hands lmao

 

[CDJ]

Skinner has had such a weird career

Over 1000 games with no playoff appearances. Looked completely cooked for 2 years then had back to back 30 goal seasons

Not really interested him tho. Soft soft soft player

 

[Sevendust]

More bad trade ideas, and the insistet droning on about the issues this team has, it's getting tired and old like my socks. Lol

Why not ignore the thread then?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

What’d you say once? Forbert has potatoes for hands lmao

It was Saxon first but I stole it yeah

why the Hell not!

Because it’s Jeff Skinner.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

OR: Jones, Frederic for Skinner and a 2nd and Bruins retain 25% of TF contract.
When the Bruins weren't able to sign John Tavares someone here mentioned Jeff Skinner and I called him a "consolation prize."
Right now with this teams anemic offense I would take that consolation
prize and see what he can bring for the rest of the season.
We need a change. I usually don't like "change for the sake of change" but
since it's only for the rest of this season, why the Hell not!

Hmmm.., I'm not a fan of giving up the pick. But on the idea of whipping boy for whipping boy, would swapping the retainment to the OIl and have them retain 700k with Skinner get close?

Basically, a cap-neutral deal centred around Skinner at 2.3 for Frederic? I'd expect an extra piece or two to be added, but as a concept would that work?


Though my preference would be just to get the cap space and roster spot freed up for the Oil. If Skinner's appealing, then offering up Frederic to a 3rd team for a similar deal might be the easiest fit,

So from the Bruins' POV:
Deal 1
Skinner for Jones

Deal 2
Frederic @25% for a 2nd from team XYZ.

 

[Sevendust]

I got news for ‘don’t forget to take your umbrella crowd’ - healthy and with callups they are legit good and will be

If I lived close enough I’d come over and help take the tape off the windows

I don't think that a healthy Lindholm or a called up Poitras or Lysell change the whole dynamic of the team.