Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XII

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I get everyone going back and forth on the Miller situation but I think he is worth the gamble if the price is right.

I remember JFresh putting out a top 100 NHL forward list at the end of 2024. Obviously Pasta and Marchand were high up on it but believe it or not Elias snuck in at 100. I think he would be well outside of that now.

According to the list, if u take any NHL contenders top 4 forwards they are significantly better than the Bruins and it's not even close.

Florida - Barkov, Tkachuk, Verhaeghe, Bennet
Oilers - McDavid, Drai, Hyman, Nuge
Devils - Hughes, Bratt, Hischier, Meier,
Lightning - Kuch, Point, Guentzel, Hagel
Leafs - Mathews, Marner, Nylander, Tavares
Avs - Mackinnon, Rantanen, Nichuskin, Lehkonen
Jets - Connor, Ehlers, Scheifele, Vilardi
Dallas - Hintz, Robertson, Duchene, Johnston
Hurricanes - Aho, Necas, Svechnikov, Jarvis
Vegas - Eichel, Stone, Hertl, Karlsson

I could see someone making the argument against VGK but remember they had Marchesault during their cup run. That was a great team.

In any regard, that is 10 really good contending teams with a better forward group than us. The Bruins have 2 top 100 forwards while most have 4...

It's obviously a team game and the Bruins have a really good defensive unit and goaltending but they desperately need a high end forward.

J.T Miller would make a significant impact to the forward group and would put them on par with these types of teams. It's him or find the next guy to crack this list (think a Zegras type)
 
Yeah the second he gets traded here you will see the patented HF Bruins board fish flopping in all it's beauty.
You hit the nail on the head, that is the way it goes in this town and others, he plays well here and he becomes a hometown hero. I really don't care anymore about this so-called culture, most times problems can work themselves out. My only concern is the cost to get him, and his contract, the talent and need is welcomed.
 
He doesn’t seem to care about much of that negative stuff when it comes to wanting to play in New York.

I think the Bruins could make an attractive pitch.

Question to me is: Do the Bruins make that pitch? Do they want to pay what it would take to get him here? Do they want him at all?
The problem is who is going to make that pitch, salesmanship with this group is not strong suit. .........has anyone seen our GM.
 
I wonder whether Servelli is aware that the MA voters elected to impose a higher tax on persons making more the one million. Seems to be a deterrent especially to a player employing an agent and requiring him to waive.
So we can thank the incompetent voters of Massachusetts, that we will have a shitty hockey team, and no way to fix it.
 
Thought Kakko would have been a good pick up at the time and for the price. . . he's currently running about a PPG in Seattle.

So we can thank the incompetent voters of Massachusetts, that we will have a shitty hockey team, and no way to fix it.
Get your priorities in order - 800 million worth of funding to education in the state is worth a bullshit excuse for the Bruins woes at the moment.
 
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I get everyone going back and forth on the Miller situation but I think he is worth the gamble if the price is right.

I remember JFresh putting out a top 100 NHL forward list at the end of 2024. Obviously Pasta and Marchand were high up on it but believe it or not Elias snuck in at 100. I think he would be well outside of that now.

According to the list, if u take any NHL contenders top 4 forwards they are significantly better than the Bruins and it's not even close.

Florida - Barkov, Tkachuk, Verhaeghe, Bennet
Oilers - McDavid, Drai, Hyman, Nuge
Devils - Hughes, Bratt, Hischier, Meier,
Lightning - Kuch, Point, Guentzel, Hagel
Leafs - Mathews, Marner, Nylander, Tavares
Avs - Mackinnon, Rantanen, Nichuskin, Lehkonen
Jets - Connor, Ehlers, Scheifele, Vilardi
Dallas - Hintz, Robertson, Duchene, Johnston
Hurricanes - Aho, Necas, Svechnikov, Jarvis
Vegas - Eichel, Stone, Hertl, Karlsson

I could see someone making the argument against VGK but remember they had Marchesault during their cup run. That was a great team.

In any regard, that is 10 really good contending teams with a better forward group than us. The Bruins have 2 top 100 forwards while most have 4...

It's obviously a team game and the Bruins have a really good defensive unit and goaltending but they desperately need a high end forward.

J.T Miller would make a significant impact to the forward group and would put them on par with these types of teams. It's him or find the next guy to crack this list (think a Zegras type)
HA HA I f he has issues with a 100 pt forward, what kind of issues would he have with a 40 point forward with poor defense, a cocky attitude. Might be interesting to watch though,
 
I get everyone going back and forth on the Miller situation but I think he is worth the gamble if the price is right.

I remember JFresh putting out a top 100 NHL forward list at the end of 2024. Obviously Pasta and Marchand were high up on it but believe it or not Elias snuck in at 100. I think he would be well outside of that now.

According to the list, if u take any NHL contenders top 4 forwards they are significantly better than the Bruins and it's not even close.

Florida - Barkov, Tkachuk, Verhaeghe, Bennet
Oilers - McDavid, Drai, Hyman, Nuge
Devils - Hughes, Bratt, Hischier, Meier,
Lightning - Kuch, Point, Guentzel, Hagel
Leafs - Mathews, Marner, Nylander, Tavares
Avs - Mackinnon, Rantanen, Nichuskin, Lehkonen
Jets - Connor, Ehlers, Scheifele, Vilardi
Dallas - Hintz, Robertson, Duchene, Johnston
Hurricanes - Aho, Necas, Svechnikov, Jarvis
Vegas - Eichel, Stone, Hertl, Karlsson

I could see someone making the argument against VGK but remember they had Marchesault during their cup run. That was a great team.

In any regard, that is 10 really good contending teams with a better forward group than us. The Bruins have 2 top 100 forwards while most have 4...

It's obviously a team game and the Bruins have a really good defensive unit and goaltending but they desperately need a high end forward.

J.T Miller would make a significant impact to the forward group and would put them on par with these types of teams. It's him or find the next guy to crack this list (think a Zegras type)
Great post and on top of that teams Like Montreal, Columbus,Ottawa have young talent forwards on the upward trajectory and there's other teams who are deeper than the bruins as well. simply put there's no excuse to only have two top 6 forwards and one of them being 37 years old and on the down-side of his career.
 
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I believe that you offer Carlo, Coyle, and either Potsy or Lysell for Miller. Offer Freddie 3.75 for 2-3 years. If they bite and the boys on D get healthy then you run this to the deadline.

18-JT-88
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55-11-potsy/lysell
45-19-47

91-73
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6-29
Continue to negotiate with Geekie. If we fall out of contention, ask Marchy for his list and see if he wants to move. All other UFAs would also be on the block for picks or prospects.

It feels like the shoe is about to drop!!

Can't wait to see which B's team shows up this afternoon!!
 
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Great post and on top of that teams Like Montreal, Columbus,Ottawa have young talent forwards on the upward trajectory and there's other teams who are deeper than the bruins as well. simply put there's no excuse to only have two top 6 forwards and one of them being 37 years old and on the down-side of his career.
Well we could have signed Jake Debrusk instead of Zadorov but about 85% of this board wanted Debrusk gone.

Theres a lot of irony in this board being the happiest about an offseason that I’ve seen since I’ve been here now screaming bloody murder.
 
Well we could have signed Jake Debrusk instead of Zadorov but about 85% of this board wanted Debrusk gone.

Theres a lot of irony in this board being the happiest about an offseason that I’ve seen since I’ve been here now screaming bloody murder.
They built the club for the playoffs and now it looks like they won't even make it.

I wouldn't deal Zadorov for DeBrusk today.
 
Well we could have signed Jake Debrusk instead of Zadorov but about 85% of this board wanted Debrusk gone.

Theres a lot of irony in this board being the happiest about an offseason that I’ve seen since I’ve been here now screaming bloody murder.
Since were playing what if, I think Id rather had have them resigned Debrusk and not signed Lindholm. Maybe Sweeney can pull off a deal for Miller.:thumbu:
 

Brad Marchand has proven to be a difference-maker for most of his 1,076-game career. But just when the Bruins needed a spark, the captain remained firmly on the bench in Ottawa during overtime of Saturday’s game, which they lost to the Senators, 6-5, in a shootout.

“Just an in-game decision that I made,” Bruins interim coach Joe Sacco said after Sunday’s practice at Warrior Arena.

Marchand went full speed during practice and is expected to resume a prominent role against the Sharks on Monday at TD Garden.
“Marchy and I are on the same page,” Sacco said. “I know, knowing Marchy and the way he prepares and the way he works, he’ll be ready to go [Monday]. He’s a true pro and so he’ll be ready to go. He’s dialed in all the way, 100 percent. It was just an in-game decision that we made.

As usual, Marchand injected energy into the offense against the Senators, but got off only one shot and was whistled for a double minor for roughing.

“I mean, he’s got to make decisions on how he feels each guy’s playing each night, so I get it,” Marchand said of Sacco. “My details weren’t good enough, and in a game like that they have to be spot on. And, obviously, overtime is a big opportunity, and I didn’t get in that night. So, you know, it’s part of the game.”
 
I believe that you offer Carlo, Coyle, and either Potsy or Lysell for Miller. Offer Freddie 3.75 for 2-3 years. If they bite and the boys on D get healthy then you run this to the deadline.

18-JT-88
63-28- 39
55-11-potsy/lysell
45-19-47

91-73
27-52
6-29
Continue to negotiate with Geekie. If we fall out of contention, ask Marchy for his list and see if he wants to move. All other UFAs would also be on the block for picks or prospects.

It feels like the shoe is about to drop!!

Can't wait to see which B's team shows up this afternoon!!

I'd imagine they could do better than that from another team, don't you?
 
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Ok. But kind of a distinction without a difference, no?
Debrusk all though streaking can put the puck in the net. He's one of those players I think people notice more when he's gone. Unfortunately when and where he was drafted and the circumstances surrounding him, I believe put unreachable expectations on him.

Either way that doesn't fix the Bruins scoring woes this year and neither will all the line juggling go on, they just don't have the forwards who can find the back of the net on a consistent basis, its more of a collective group of 3rd and 4th liners excluding Pasta and Marchy.
 
I wouldn't deal Zadorov for DeBrusk today.
Neither would Vancouver’s GM or any other hockey person who may occupy that position. Debrusk’s contract has surplus value while Zadorov’s has severe negative value. Vancouver wouldn’t even do it if you retained 50% of Zadorov’s contract in the deal.
 
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Brad Marchand has proven to be a difference-maker for most of his 1,076-game career. But just when the Bruins needed a spark, the captain remained firmly on the bench in Ottawa during overtime of Saturday’s game, which they lost to the Senators, 6-5, in a shootout.

“Just an in-game decision that I made,” Bruins interim coach Joe Sacco said after Sunday’s practice at Warrior Arena.

Marchand went full speed during practice and is expected to resume a prominent role against the Sharks on Monday at TD Garden.
“Marchy and I are on the same page,” Sacco said. “I know, knowing Marchy and the way he prepares and the way he works, he’ll be ready to go [Monday]. He’s a true pro and so he’ll be ready to go. He’s dialed in all the way, 100 percent. It was just an in-game decision that we made.

As usual, Marchand injected energy into the offense against the Senators, but got off only one shot and was whistled for a double minor for roughing.

“I mean, he’s got to make decisions on how he feels each guy’s playing each night, so I get it,” Marchand said of Sacco. “My details weren’t good enough, and in a game like that they have to be spot on. And, obviously, overtime is a big opportunity, and I didn’t get in that night. So, you know, it’s part of the game.”

If Marchand had done his job properly there would have been no need for a spark. There wouldn't have been any overtime.
 
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The point about beggars can't be choosers is one that I think is often overlooked. We say this guy isn't a great fit or I'd prefer that guy to this guy, but at the end of the day, 90% of who ends up here is determined by who we can get. Pettersson might be a better player but we can't meet the asking price, maybe Miller won't waive for Boston, Cozens might be a better fit age wise but Buffalo won't trade with us...
We all want pettersson. But this isn’t EA sports. If Vancouver moves him they are morons.
 
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