Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XI

[22Brad Park]

Brazz has zero value right now even if he s doing good

Zero value ? He is cheap big and on pace for 20 goals.What do u consider value?

 

[Greek_physique]

Brazz has zero value right now even if he s doing good

So players like Wennberg, Mantha, and Lyubushkin all got traded for pretty decent picks last year and you think Brazeau would get nothing? Lol

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Would he even waive to go there? My guess if he ever waives its for the Rangers, Islanders or Penguins.

Correct, he absolutely would not go there.

 

[Greek_physique]

Moving Frederic and Brazeau clears just over $3m. Not much you can do with that. That being said - I am all for selling high on Brazeau and getting a GM to overpay on Freddy.

I also wonder if Korpisalo would be attractive given goalie injuries across the league. Bring up one of the PRO goalers. Screw it. Sway wanted to job...let him sink or swim.

$3million this year, at a pro-rated amount is doable...even if that player makes more money next year, we can fit them under the cap with it going up again as will have space.

Be smart with our assets instead of always going the FA route.

 

[PB37]

If the Bruins move McAvoy, they will spend who knows how many seasons looking for another #1 dman.

McAvoy has his warts, more than I thought he would at this stage in his development, but he's still a #1 dman in this league. Remember the post Bourque/pre Chara years? I don't want to relive that. McAvoy stays.

 

[Greek_physique]

If the Bruins move McAvoy, they will spend who knows how many seasons looking for another #1 dman.

McAvoy has his warts, more than I thought he would at this stage in his development, but he's still a #1 dman in this league. Remember the post Bourque/pre Chara years? I don't want to relive that. McAvoy stays.

No need to move McAvoy or Sway.

Everyone has stretches throughout their career where they take a step back or make more mistakes....we need to be able to live with the bad, knowing they will find it again.

These 2 players don't worry me...it's the other deadweights that we've invested in that causes headaches and makes life that much harder for the rest of us...

 

[JCRO]

Zero issues with the ideas above of selling expiring contracts and stocking up assets/freeing up cap space for next season.

IMO that's the route you go now that the new coach bump has died and this team that you spent to the cap building last season has shown more of the same prior to said bump.

Changes are needed.

 

[Hookslide]

E. Lindholm, Lohrei, and pick or two for JT Miller?

The part that I like the most is getting rid of the Lindholm contract, I would rather add Lysell or Merkolov, over the draft picks. Vancouver, would be nuts to not jump on that. I have to admit moving Lindholms salary is definitely clouding my judgement.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Imo the only way you deal Mac is if a top 3 pick is coming back and no team that gets a top 3 pick is likely on board with that given core ages and what not. They have to find a way to activate the hate in Mac though. He has it and plays his best when there is a sharp edge to his game. His buddies Matt Tkachuk and Matthews say he's the strongest guy in the weight room by a long shot, why can't the B's and Mac find a way to translate that to the ice? I think they hoped Zadorov would give Mac a longer leash to be an asshole out there and Lohrei would take a bigger step and take some offensive duties off of him but so far it hasn't happened that way.

TLDR: Make Mac Mean Again and he will thrive.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Imo the only way you deal Mac is if a top 3 pick is coming back and no team that gets a top 3 pick is likely on board with that given core ages and what not. They have to find a way to activate the hate in Mac though. He has it and plays his best when there is a sharp edge to his game. His buddies Matt Tkachuk and Matthews say he's the strongest guy in the weight room by a long shot, why can't the B's and Mac find a way to translate that to the ice? I think they hoped Zadorov would give Mac a longer leash to be an asshole out there and Lohrei would take a bigger step and take some offensive duties off of him but so far it hasn't happened that way.

TLDR: Make Mac Mean Again and he will thrive.

People are so quick to make excuses for Pasta with the injury question. McAvoy has had shoulder issues and takes a beating every game as he is the focus back there for other teams,

I know none of these guys are ever fully healthy but Im willing to bet he's been dealing with something.

He is a great player, not the least bit worried about it long term. Its just looks to be one of those years.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

People are so quick to make excuses for Pasta with the injury question. McAvoy has had shoulder issues and takes a beating every game as he is the focus back there for other teams,

I know none of these guys are ever fully healthy but Im willing to bet he's been dealing with something.

He is a great player, not the least bit worried about it long term. Its just looks to be one of those years.

Thats a good point, I'm definitely not in the want him gone camp or even think trading him would work out to favor the B's. I just want to see the hate flow through him a bit more but it's easy to say that when I'm not the one getting smashed on the boards 23 mins a night.

 

[Fingertools]

You guys are really something - Charlie Mac isn't having the greatest of seasons and that happens to everyone, but on a free falling disaster of a team who can't score with a -20 goal differential who also plays ALL the hard minutes, he is still a plus player - sure he makes a lot of money and we want better results but let's step off the ledge here - what would you all be saying about the -22 Roman Josi, on a worse performing team?

Almost as crazy as the plethora of posters who wanted to get rid of Pasta 3 games ago, yes the guy who is responsible for being part of almost 40% of all the Bruins goals.

Brandon Carlo is admittedly having a sub par year but again, on a team with a -20 goal differential and playing against everyone's top line he is only -1, plus/minus isn't the most telling stat, but he's still a very serviceable shut down D on a good contract

 

[Son of Donegal]

$3million this year, at a pro-rated amount is doable...even if that player makes more money next year, we can fit them under the cap with it going up again as will have space.

Be smart with our assets instead of always going the FA route.

Sure - if there is value there. But a $3m player is not going to move the needle, right?

 

[Dr Hook]

You guys are really something - Charlie Mac isn't having the greatest of seasons and that happens to everyone, but on a free falling disaster of a team who can't score with a -20 goal differential who also plays ALL the hard minutes, he is still a plus player - sure he makes a lot of money and we want better results but let's step off the ledge here - what would you all be saying about the -22 Roman Josi, on a worse performing team?

The same thing. Here's the deal for me: McAvoy is very good defenseman who is having a tough year (among a few others), but either way he is not living up to his salary and does not look to ever do it at this point. He could bring you a haul, and I am one who would consider moving him for the right price. It would have to be the really right price, though.

 

[JCRO]

The same thing. Here's the deal for me: McAvoy is very good defenseman who is having a tough year (among a few others), but either way he is not living up to his salary and does not look to ever do it at this point. He could bring you a haul, and I am one who would consider moving him for the right price. It would have to be the really right price, though.

Its the bold. At the end of the day, its the price tag that is now attached to the player. We see it around the league as well.

Expectations are set based on that. He is paid to be THE guy on the backend. He is not living up to it.

 

[GordonHowe]

"Not in their DNA" - Elliotte Friedman issues clear message to Boston Bruins over rebuild dilemma

Hockey analyst Elliotte Friedman discussed the Boston Bruins' uncertain form during his weekly podcast on Monday.

www.sportskeeda.com

 

[TCB]

Islanders’ Brock Nelson leads first Trade Targets board of 2025

Four Rangers defensemen are also in the Top 25 available.

www.dailyfaceoff.com

(Hard to argue with this as they have a plethora of them on their roster.)
"the perfect bottom-six forward and the Bruins have proven they can mine those guys better than any other team."


14. Trent Frederic
Center, Boston Bruins
Age: 26
Stats: 42 GP, 6 G, 6 A, 12 Pts
Contract: Pending UFA, $2.3 million AAV
Scoop: Frederic is a guy who has drawn lots of interest from around the league. He’s a pain in the ass to play against. He competes. And he scores – 18 goals last season, 17 the year prior. Frederic is the perfect bottom-six forward and the Bruins have proven they can mine those guys better than any other team.

 

[Blowfish]

Good lord. Look at Oiler’s line up.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Good lord. Look at Oiler’s line up.

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Whats wild is that they still won't win a cup

 

[RoccoF14]

Whats wild is that they still won't win a cup

They came damn close last year....

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

They came damn close last year....

Something about horseshoes and hand grenades.

 

[RoccoF14]

Something about horseshoes and hand grenades.

Only one team can win it.

If you asked me to bet my next paycheck and pick 25 teams that aren't gonna win a cup this year, they're not on my list....

 

[TCB]

Chris Drury no doubt has an HF account

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Only one team can win it.

If you asked me to bet my next paycheck and pick 25 teams that aren't gonna win a cup this year, they're not on my list....

That just sounds like an easy way to lose your paycheck but I see your point.

 

[kdog82]

Would Vancouver consider a Coyle + Frederic + 2026 2nd for JT Miller?

It would provide an excellent 2/3 C for them in Coyle, give them some toughness with the plumber Frederic and a 2nd round pick.

The Bruins would get a #1C in Miller and finally balance the Bruins lines as they so desperately need making E. Lindholm the true #2C he is.

This would also force the silly management to call up Poitras and shelter him and his minutes playing 3C giving him an opportunity to succeed with less pressure.