Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XII

[Hookslide]

Correct. Asking them to retain 50% of Miller costs you a 1st and more.

At 50% that would be true

 

[Absurdity]

I can't agree after watching the 'youth movement' in Vancouver. It lasted almost a decade Absurd, a decade. And they at least had Pettersson and Hughes for the last 5.

Boston has a BARE empty cupboard. Your suggesting also requires the trading for McAvoy, Swayman and Pastrnak because by the time the players are ready, those guys are well into their 30's.

Teams don't get out of that youth movement easily (Ottawa, Anaheim, Vancouver, Calgary, San Jose, Chicago, Buffalo, Detroit) and you have to be fully ready for a half-decade of playoff DNQ.

Icing on the cake for that move, the Bruins don't appear to have one single top six prospect or top four D in the system at all. None invited to the WJC's as the only NHL team with no prospects attending.

What youth movement? They have core guys in their prime now. How much would you bet one of the kids becomes a core guy?

In my opinion, the Bruins have to retool. This team isn't a JT Miller away from competing if they can't consistently defend, break the puck out of their own zone, or make a pass. I'm sure Miller would be happy about that . Apart from the three players you mentioned, a lot of this roster is replaceable. It's doubtful E. Lindholm, Zadorov, and Kastelic are moved since they just signed/re-signed. Marchand is probably a lifer, but he can decide if he wants to get moved at the deadline or not.

1. Retool by trading away players that won't have a future on this team to restock the cupboard and gain cap space.
2. Call up Merkulov and Lysell to play out the rest of the season and get them NHL experience. Let them prove that they can be mainstays on this roster moving forward. If they aren't, maybe they show everyone enough that they can be included in a deal to add to this roster in the offseason ala Spooner.
3. With the extra cap space, aim for a big ticket FA forward, and/or try to make a deal prior to the draft with the assets acquired to add another piece to the roster.

Zacha - On pace for 42pts, is tight with Pastrnak, but if a team gives the Bruins an offer they can't refuse, they should think about it.
Geekie - Was a 4th liner that became a top 9 player last season, and is now on the 1st line. He's on pace for similar numbers he had last season. Would be a great add for a playoff team.
Frederic - It sounds like Sweeney is doing his best to re-sign him so the Bruins identified him as a core piece moving forward.
Coyle - Should be traded
Brazeau - Could maybe net a pretty decent return for the Bruins.

H. Lindholm - He has a full NMC, and the Bruins are better with him than without him.
McAvoy - NMC
Carlo - Teams always want a top 4RD and since he has term, he would probably net the biggest return for the Bruins at the trade deadline.

If they make the playoffs, then good, let them gain that experience like Lohrei and Beecher did last season. This would be the lineup:

Zacha - Poitras - Pastrnak
Marchand - Lindholm - Lysell
Merkulov - Frederic - Wahlstrom/Lettieri
Koepke - Beecher - Kastelic
Wahlstrom/Lettieri

Lindholm - McAvoy
Zadorov - Peeke
Lohrei - Wotherspoon
Oesterle

 

[Hookslide]

In my opinion, the Bruins have to retool. This team isn't a JT Miller away from competing if they can't consistently defend, break the puck out of their own zone, or make a pass. I'm sure Miller would be happy about that . Apart from the three players you mentioned, a lot of this roster is replaceable. It's doubtful E. Lindholm, Zadorov, and Kastelic are moved since they just signed/re-signed. Marchand is probably a lifer, but he can decide if he wants to get moved at the deadline or not.

1. Retool by trading away players that won't have a future on this team to restock the cupboard and gain cap space.
2. Call up Merkulov and Lysell to play out the rest of the season and get them NHL experience. Let them prove that they can be mainstays on this roster moving forward. If they aren't, maybe they show everyone enough that they can be included in a deal to add to this roster in the offseason ala Spooner.
3. With the extra cap space, aim for a big ticket FA forward, and/or try to make a deal prior to the draft with the assets acquired to add another piece to the roster.

Zacha - On pace for 42pts, is tight with Pastrnak, but if a team gives the Bruins an offer they can't refuse, they should think about it.
Geekie - Was a 4th liner that became a top 9 player last season, and is now on the 1st line. He's on pace for similar numbers he had last season. Would be a great add for a playoff team.
Frederic - It sounds like Sweeney is doing his best to re-sign him so the Bruins identified him as a core piece moving forward.
Coyle - Should be traded
Brazeau - Could maybe net a pretty decent return for the Bruins.

H. Lindholm - He has a full NMC and the Bruins are better with him than without him.
McAvoy - NMC
Carlo - Teams always want a top 4RD and since he has term, he would probably net the biggest return for the Bruins at the trade deadline.

If they make the playoffs, then good, let them gain that experience like Lohrei and Beecher did last season. This would be the lineup:

Zacha - Poitras - Pastrnak
Marchand - Lindholm - Lysell
Merkulov - Frederic - Wahlstrom/Lettieri
Koepke - Beecher - Kastelic
Wahlstrom/Lettieri

Lindholm - McAvoy
Zadorov - Peake
Lohrei - Wotherspoon
Oesterle

UGGH, .......I also hit the like button, by mistake.

 

[GordonHowe]

No reason for NY to do that. It's negative value for them for an asset.

I suppose, but you could throw in something else.

My point here is that I don't want Miller.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

If I’m NJ I go in hard with a deal around Nemec and Mercer for Pettersson. Scary team with him.

 

[GordonHowe]

Patrice Bergeron gives vote of confidence for Brad Marchand’s captaincy amid trying Bruins season

Speaking at the Bruins Foundation's gala, Patrice Bergeron offered up his support for Brad Marchand and the Bruins amid a trying season.

www.boston.com

 

[TCB]

Sweeney saw Marchy didn't play in OT and had to see what in the Hell was going on.

 

[Over the volcano]

Add their top two defensemen, get Marchand healthy and add Miller. That's be one hell of a boost and would move the team from bubble club to contender IMO. Now if it can happen is another story.

 

[Tbaybruin]

Not for Chris Kreider. That’s an absurd suggestion

Not sure who suggested this but I agree no to Kreider

 

[Oates2Neely]

Potentially 26.5m in cap space next summer

 

[TCB]

Add their top two defensemen, get Marchand healthy and add Miller. That's be one hell of a boost and would move the team from bubble club to contender IMO. Now if it can happen is another story.

Like Miller as a player but hate the length of that contract with his age.

 

[Coach Parker]

UGGH, .......I also hit the like button, by mistake.

Hahah.

In my opinion, the Bruins have to retool. This team isn't a JT Miller away from competing if they can't consistently defend, break the puck out of their own zone, or make a pass. I'm sure Miller would be happy about that . Apart from the three players you mentioned, a lot of this roster is replaceable. It's doubtful E. Lindholm, Zadorov, and Kastelic are moved since they just signed/re-signed. Marchand is probably a lifer, but he can decide if he wants to get moved at the deadline or not.

1. Retool by trading away players that won't have a future on this team to restock the cupboard and gain cap space.
2. Call up Merkulov and Lysell to play out the rest of the season and get them NHL experience. Let them prove that they can be mainstays on this roster moving forward. If they aren't, maybe they show everyone enough that they can be included in a deal to add to this roster in the offseason ala Spooner.
3. With the extra cap space, aim for a big ticket FA forward, and/or try to make a deal prior to the draft with the assets acquired to add another piece to the roster.

Zacha - On pace for 42pts, is tight with Pastrnak, but if a team gives the Bruins an offer they can't refuse, they should think about it.
Geekie - Was a 4th liner that became a top 9 player last season, and is now on the 1st line. He's on pace for similar numbers he had last season. Would be a great add for a playoff team.
Frederic - It sounds like Sweeney is doing his best to re-sign him so the Bruins identified him as a core piece moving forward.
Coyle - Should be traded
Brazeau - Could maybe net a pretty decent return for the Bruins.

H. Lindholm - He has a full NMC, and the Bruins are better with him than without him.
McAvoy - NMC
Carlo - Teams always want a top 4RD and since he has term, he would probably net the biggest return for the Bruins at the trade deadline.

If they make the playoffs, then good, let them gain that experience like Lohrei and Beecher did last season. This would be the lineup:

Zacha - Poitras - Pastrnak
Marchand - Lindholm - Lysell
Merkulov - Frederic - Wahlstrom/Lettieri
Koepke - Beecher - Kastelic
Wahlstrom/Lettieri

Lindholm - McAvoy
Zadorov - Peeke
Lohrei - Wotherspoon
Oesterle

Gonna be honest, that’s a lottery team for 4 years. Even getting a top five each year ages out the core as those guys develop into NHL players while in the AHL

 

[Coach Parker]

Sweeney saw Marchy didn't play in OT and had to see what in the Hell was going on.

Many of you could wake up with an actual 1st line C in Boston. Or, we as a fanbase missed the boat again to ensure that the amazing prospects are still Bruins and ready to step into top six roles…

…wait. Damn.

Like Miller as a player but hate the length of that contract with his age.

He gives the Bruins four years, I think that is a win. That’s all this core has in them.

 

[KrugAvoy]

Please don't trade for Miller. You don't need to buy, you need to sell! Goodbye Coyle and Goodbye Carlo. Get a couple picks and a prospect for them