Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XIII

[TCB]

I wonder if Rantanen is determined to go UFA so Colorado decided to move him rather than lose him.

Why else would a Cup contender trade a core player

Thinking his demands may have been a bit high

 

[Absurdity]

Contenders or not, Bruins won’t settle for status quo approaching Trade Deadline

The Bruins appear to be gearing up to make some changes to their roster.

www.dailyfaceoff.com

Speaking with more than one source, I do get the sense the Bruins have kept tabs on the situation with the Nashville Predators. As I wrote about last week, the Predators are preparing to sell off some pieces – both in the way of rentals and those with a year left on their deals – between now and the trade deadline. While I can’t speak to any specific player the Bruins may have had interest in, one source did say the Bruins are “looking at center and some skill on the wing.”

It’s unclear what exactly the future holds for the Bruins and if they do actually embark on a retool, but I don’t get the sense that it will be strictly gutting their own roster. Bruins management is clearly keeping tabs on available players around the league and seem prepared to pounce at the opportunity to “improve their team,” as one person said to me. A “retool” is subjective, and in the Bruins’ case, it may just be a bit of a roster overhaul while trying to remain competitive.

Marchessault is mentioned in the article. I wonder if the Predators would be willing to move Lauzon.

 

[neelynugs]

I wonder if Rantanen is determined to go UFA so Colorado decided to move him rather than lose him.

Why else would a Cup contender trade a core player?

i'd let him play center here for $14M a year. he's plenty capable in that position

 

[LouJersey]

Marchessault is mentioned in the article. I wonder if the Predators would be willing to move Lauzon.

Imagine trading real assets for a 34 year old JM with 4 years left on his deal

 

[Absurdity]

Imagine trading real assets for a 34 year old JM with 4 years left on his deal

Unless the Bruins are targeting Forsberg, their best players are all in their mid 30s. I'm not sure what Sweeney and Neely are looking at.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Contenders or not, Bruins won’t settle for status quo approaching Trade Deadline

The Bruins appear to be gearing up to make some changes to their roster.

www.dailyfaceoff.com

Speaking with more than one source, I do get the sense the Bruins have kept tabs on the situation with the Nashville Predators. As I wrote about last week, the Predators are preparing to sell off some pieces – both in the way of rentals and those with a year left on their deals – between now and the trade deadline. While I can’t speak to any specific player the Bruins may have had interest in, one source did say the Bruins are “looking at center and some skill on the wing.”

It’s unclear what exactly the future holds for the Bruins and if they do actually embark on a retool, but I don’t get the sense that it will be strictly gutting their own roster. Bruins management is clearly keeping tabs on available players around the league and seem prepared to pounce at the opportunity to “improve their team,” as one person said to me. A “retool” is subjective, and in the Bruins’ case, it may just be a bit of a roster overhaul while trying to remain competitive.

“The defense has been above average”

Ya lost me, Anthony

 

[22Brad Park]

i'd let him play center here for $14M a year. he's plenty capable in that position

Be interesting to see if numbers stay the same without MacKinnon

 

[Mione134]

“The defense has been above average”

Ya lost me, Anthony

Imagine seriously thinking this

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

 

[TCB]

Unless the Bruins are targeting Forsberg, their best players are all in their mid 30s. I'm not sure what Sweeney and Neely are looking at.

ROR would be my guess

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

 

[PlayMakers]

i'd let him play center here for $14M a year. he's plenty capable in that position

I would too. All day!

 

[TCB]

Sounds like there’s time for Sweeney to swoop in and grab Pettersson

 

[PlayMakers]

The Canucks today realizing they have to go back and talk to New York and Boston...

 

[Mione134]

The Canucks today realizing they have to go back and talk to New York and Boston...

Vancouver will become Boston Lite

 

[The don godfather]

ROR would be my guess

Flip him for elias lindholm?

 

[Sheppy]

Flip him for elias lindholm?

Jesus

 

[PlayMakers]

ROR would be my guess

That would be tragic. He's got less points than Zacha and is signed for 2 more years.

 

[PlayMakers]

Contenders or not, Bruins won’t settle for status quo approaching Trade Deadline

The Bruins appear to be gearing up to make some changes to their roster.

www.dailyfaceoff.com

"A “retool” is subjective, and in the Bruins’ case, it may just be a bit of a roster overhaul while trying to remain competitive."

That quote is why I asked the question, 'what does a re-tool mean to you?" at the start of this thread.

I think most fans think there's a selling off players for picks component, but I think the Bruins look at it more like hockey trades that shake up the roster. Maybe they're trades they wouldn't normally attempt for fear of upsetting a winning team, but this year there's no such restriction.

 

[22Brad Park]

"A “retool” is subjective, and in the Bruins’ case, it may just be a bit of a roster overhaul while trying to remain competitive."

That quote is why I asked the question, 'what does a re-tool mean to you?" at the start of this thread.

I think most fans think there's a selling off players for picks component, but I think the Bruins look at it more like hockey trades that shake up the roster. Maybe they're trades they wouldn't normally attempt for fear of upsetting a winning team, but this year there's no such restriction.

They don't find a legit top line centre in this plan they will be just spinning wheels in mud.

 

[The don godfather]

I think it's a 2 team horse race for jt Miller rags and us now. Canes just did a 9.0 on the Richter scale in terms of trade.

 

[TCB]

That would be tragic. He's got less points than Zacha and is signed for 2 more years.

4.5 for 2 more years isn’t as tragic as7.75 for 7 more

 

[The don godfather]

Come on Elias wake up . Start this afternoon against avalanche. Earn that 7.75 .

 

[Helsinki city boy]

Dynamic duo Don & Cam can take a lesson from Whalers whats needed when doing these blockbusters. Forget overpaid 3rd liners, 2nd pair d-men or 3rd/4th line prospects. Its 1st unit players you need to trade for elite players and Bruins has just 3 of those thst have such a market value. And from my point of view McAvoy is the one they should have offered and go after Rantanen, no matter the cost.

They waste Pasta prime and that small Cup-window, that could open with wise moves, while missing these changes like Rantanen when they are obsessed chasing grit and size like Miller.

 

[Eddie Munson]

Please don’t do anything stupid, Don.

….. Morgan Freeman’s voice….. “And he did do something stupid, the Bruins trade for Casey Mittelstadt.”

I say that half jokingly, and half in actual fear.