Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XII

[dugg133]

Couldn’t agree more. We got so wound up about a goalie getting run and other cheap Florida antics that we let them get into our heads. Fans included. That’s exactly when you end up doing stupid stuff.

Florida’s forward group flat out out worked us for the last 2 years, and we responded by getting slower (both skating AND puck moving). We sure showed them. Zadorov sure has em quaking in their boots.

I think the most annoying part of this is that Sweeney and Nelly both did identify the real issue after we got bounced last playoffs. Both said some version of this team need to get faster and needs more scoring depth, I think Monty said the same thing too.

And then pretty much all of their offseason moves say that they didn't actually prioritize those things. Like even small things like letting Boqvist walk for nothing when you had his RFA right and then going out and signing Tufte and Jones. The former is on pace for 20 goals for the big scary Panthers btw while the latter two are in Providence.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Bennett says hi

We might not like it but they are winners. Best asset management team in hockey.

But that’s not germane to the conversation at all.

If you want to tailor your team to them (and I don’t believe you ever do that for one team), you would do the opposite of signing Nikita Zadorov.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Let’s see what the Habs have after this stretch - right into the California swing after that too:

CBJ even tougher:

 

[Sparksrus3]

Islanders fan here . I would greatly appreciate you making the playoffs to beat Toronto again . I see you are right around 8th place give or take and also injuries have hit you . Any interest in Nelson , Palmieri both to be UFA or Pageau, Cizikas . We have Pelech, Mayfield, Pulock on the back end maybe for you . If yes we want picks and good prospects and I realize cap is an issue so money coming back may have to happen … if not interested that’s cool. Just a cold day on Long Island and I’m sure colder even more by you ..Cheers all. Good luck the rest of the way


Hope I put this in the correct thread.. I always feel we owe you for taking Rolston and Mottau in the same trade they both sucked

 

[Guelph Bruin]

Question: isn't the 2025 draft class considered to be weak/top heavy? If so, maybe instead of draft picks we target unproven drafted prospects with pedigree if we are in sell mode? Or sign our UFAs and trade them with term next year ...as long as we don't handout NMC and NTC like candy. Anyway, might not be the best year to have a lot of draft picks in late round 1 and beyond from what I understand

 

[Tbaybruin]

But that’s not germane to the conversation at all.

If you want to tailor your team to them (and I don’t believe you ever do that for one team), you would do the opposite of signing Nikita Zadorov.

You said they were all rats that’s wand not tough. That’s what I was referring to. I 100% agree we need a D that can move the puck when the forecheck gets heavy. Watch Carlo he can’t handle the forcheck. With 4:55 left he wasn’t pressured and flipped the puck right to the SJ Dman.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Islanders fan here . I would greatly appreciate you making the playoffs to beat Toronto again . I see you are right around 8th place give or take and also injuries have hit you . Any interest in Nelson , Palmieri both to be UFA or Pageau, Cizikas . We have Pelech, Mayfield, Pulock on the back end maybe for you . If yes we want picks and good prospects and I realize cap is an issue so money coming back may have to happen … if not interested that’s cool. Just a cold day on Long Island and I’m sure colder even more by you ..Cheers all. Good luck the rest of the way


Hope I put this in the correct thread.. I always feel we owe you for taking Rolston and Mottau in the same trade they both sucked

The Islanders honestly? They have SO MANY players that I love.

I don’t know about any specifics about what would work for the Bruins. Personally, I don’t see us being able to do enough to even make the post-season. But yeah… I like your team a lot.

 

[Carl Hungus]

Can't beat Florida by trying to beat them down, as satisfying as that might be for a fan, because it plays right into their hands. You take penalties and they get what they wanted by agitating in the first place. Now that doesn't mean you don't hit them whenever you can - you do and guys like 47 are great for wearing them down without taking calls. But they're not going to fight you and they'll keep doing the same sh*t whether you're big or not, while having the offensive talent to beat anybody.

Better off pulling Bennett type sneaky dirty plays. He's taken several players out across multiple teams the last few playoffs with subtle (sometimes not so subtle) cheap shots. He won't answer for it, and does it again. It's worked. So return the favor whenever you can, and get some guys who can put the puck in the back of the net while you're at it.

 

[TCB]

Islanders fan here . I would greatly appreciate you making the playoffs to beat Toronto again . I see you are right around 8th place give or take and also injuries have hit you . Any interest in Nelson , Palmieri both to be UFA or Pageau, Cizikas . We have Pelech, Mayfield, Pulock on the back end maybe for you . If yes we want picks and good prospects and I realize cap is an issue so money coming back may have to happen … if not interested that’s cool. Just a cold day on Long Island and I’m sure colder even more by you ..Cheers all. Good luck the rest of the way


Hope I put this in the correct thread.. I always feel we owe you for taking Rolston and Mottau in the same trade they both sucked

I don’t believe Sweeney will be doing any adding this year. Unless he can bring in someone with term, no rentals. At least that’s what I’d like to see. Just in case he does have a different view will you forward this to Lou and have him send it to Sweeney?

 

[wintersej]

Move on from him before his value plummets. He's on another planet this year and not in a good way.

He has the same issue as a bunch of the guys on this team.

He is a very good role player with strengths and weaknesses. He is Hal Gill with modern skating. Which is a better player than Hal Gill. He is at his best being the defensive helper while someone else drives play.

With Lindholm out, he hasn’t been able to be a role player in his role.

You can make the case for a bunch of guys with similar issues and most of it stemming from the team having too many role players and not enough drivers of play.

 

[Sparksrus3]

I don’t believe Sweeney will be doing any adding this year. Unless he can bring in someone with term, no rentals. At least that’s what I’d like to see. Just in case he does have a different view will you forward this to Lou and have him send it to Sweeney?

It’s 8pm , Lou is in bed already

 

[DKH]

Can't beat Florida by trying to beat them down, as satisfying as that might be for a fan, because it plays right into their hands. You take penalties and they get what they wanted by agitating in the first place. Now that doesn't mean you don't hit them whenever you can - you do and guys like 47 are great for wearing them down without taking calls. But they're not going to fight you and they'll keep doing the same sh*t whether you're big or not, while having the offensive talent to beat anybody.

Better off pulling Bennett type sneaky dirty plays. He's taken several players out across multiple teams the last few playoffs with subtle (sometimes not so subtle) cheap shots. He won't answer for it, and does it again. It's worked. So return the favor whenever you can, and get some guys who can put the puck in the back of the net while you're at it.

Sam Bennett act has caught up with him. Opposing coaches and referees are pointing out/watching him

Opposing players are targeting him

He looks and is playing like shit

Last 20 games

0 Goals

Last 16 games

0 Goals 1 Assist

Also

Verhaughe is not playing well this year

 

[The don godfather]

Offence, defence, power play, forechecking, size, speed.


He is borderline elite.

Yea but I dont wanna give up zacha carlo and 1st . No way .

 

[wintersej]

Yea but I dont wanna give up zacha carlo and 1st . No way .

I would in a second to be honest. As long as there was winning the lottery protection on the pick and I felt like McAvoy would be back soon and Lindholm was a few weeks away.