Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XIII

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Not sure Miller is all worth it
If he doesn't poison the well here then he'd absolutely be worth it. They need a legit second offensive option otherwise teams can just target Pastrnak in the postseason and the Bruins are cooked.

Zacha Geekie Pastrnak
Marchand Miller Lindholm

is as legit a top 6 as you will find in the playoffs.
 
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I think Miller will get dealt soon, I think we have a good shot at him too!

I think Carlo + 1st in 2025 + Frederic is a fair deal! Miller needs to go and he can control so they won't get a kings ransom. I'm also assuming that Frederic agrees to an extension.

Geeks-Zacha-Pasta
Marchy-Miller-Coyle
Poitras-Lindholm-Lysell
That's a filthy top 9
Your third line guys are all right shots who have never played left wing in their careers.
 
No, they paid him 3.5 coming from NJ. Midway through his first year here they handed him 4.75 per year, not even one full strong season here under his belt as a Bruin.

And you can't ignore Geekie's first season here either where he was a half-a-PPG player playing center on the 3rd line. That will factor into an arbitration case.

He's the right age, I'm not looking to sign him to a 7-8 year deal here. But taking him to arbitration if there is a deal to be made here is the wrong move IMO.

Let's be honest about 4-5 million in today's league with supposedly rising cap. It's not what you think it is.

They may play hardball with him and take him to arbitration. For a team desperate for guys who can shoot and score, I think that is a mistake. If they can show faith in Zacha mid-way through year 1, why not Geekie after year 2?
I agree. Give him a good deal, medium term (4 years or so).

I know folks are kind of discrediting him because he's the beneficiary of Pasta, but DeBrusk didn't really gel with Pasta like this. Zacha has great chemistry with Pasta but he didn't (and isn't) scoring goals like Geekie is right now. Geekie deserves credit for his part.

Take advantage of Geekie's slow start, that will keep his numbers down, and get him signed. He's going to come in at less than DeBrusk and is a better fit with his effort and physical play.

If they offered Calum Ritchie and a pick, I'd do that deal..
Calum Ritchie gets a lot of love on HFBoards but I feel like if was a Bruins prospect people would be saying he projects as a 3rd line center.

I know he's tearing it up at the moment but he's in his draft +2 year. At the same age Fabian Lysell was a point per game player in the AHL against men.

I'm not an expert by any means, I just wonder what Ritchie's value and upside really is.
 
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Why give up so much?
I wouldn't give a dime between the Canucks or Miller.

This guy has been a headache for all involved wherever he has been.

Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

Better get movin on that Geekie extension, price is going up! 6 years @ 3.5mill sounds good to me. Probably going to be 4+ now though.
They'll probably keep him, all things considered.
 
I still like Zadorov and appreciate his attitude when
dealing with interlopers of the blue paint.
He's only 29 and it's been proven time and again that
defensemen peak in their late 20's, early 30's.
IF we make it to the playoffs I'm hoping that he's going
to win a lot of his detractors over.
Give him time.
Now, on to Elias Lindholm....
Nah, never mind, why harsh my mellow!
 
Swayman has recovered nicely

You don’t trade him

Necas you hope he doesn’t sign and Pastrnak & Zacha have recruited there fellow countrymen

NHL is all about having 5-6 legit F (the top two lines)…..then you have or get a Rich Peverly, Chris Kelly, or Michael Ryder

The Bruins D & G healthy is very strong

They get Necas they are in business long term

Zacha to me has a Krejci type of career ahead of him. Geekie has the hands, shot, and wits to be a breakout player. Necas & Pasta give you scoring threats on different lines - Necas is L2 RW

The Rams traded 7 straight firsts but it was always for stars

No more rental trades but come June 25 if Necas isn’t signing long term with Avs I’m Donny I come with my 1 and Lysell (who is playing well in Providence and I expect up here at some point)
 
The Lindholm signing was stupid. It was like something Mike Milbury would have done. Zadorov, on the other hand, was an excellent signing. He was exactly what we needed. Overpayment? No.
 
I still like Zadorov and appreciate his attitude when
dealing with interlopers of the blue paint.
He's only 29 and it's been proven time and again that
defensemen peak in their late 20's, early 30's.
IF we make it to the playoffs I'm hoping that he's going
to win a lot of his detractors over.
Give him time.
Now, on to Elias Lindholm....
Nah, never mind, why harsh my mellow!
Lindholm had an excellent game - he was 12 for 16 and only time Bruins had puck in first 2 periods was when he won draws

Made plays and had excellent scoring chance right before Letteri penalty

He’s had a hand issue last 2 months top hand (face off is bottom hand dominant) that affects his handling pick - he wears or has been wearing a soft cast to immobilize his middle finger

I’d have been worried if I didn’t know this

Same with Pastrnak he had a ankle problem but the burst is back and he’s feeling and playing great

Only super humans like myself could play through injuries at 100%
 
Swayman has recovered nicely

You don’t trade him

Necas you hope he doesn’t sign and Pastrnak & Zacha have recruited there fellow countrymen

NHL is all about having 5-6 legit F (the top two lines)…..then you have or get a Rich Peverly, Chris Kelly, or Michael Ryder

The Bruins D & G healthy is very strong

They get Necas they are in business long term

Zacha to me has a Krejci type of career ahead of him. Geekie has the hands, shot, and wits to be a breakout player. Necas & Pasta give you scoring threats on different lines - Necas is L2 RW

The Rams traded 7 straight firsts but it was always for stars

No more rental trades but come June 25 if Necas isn’t signing long term with Avs I’m Donny I come with my 1 and Lysell (who is playing well in Providence and I expect up here at some point)
I’m thinking Sway has gone back to being Sway. Korps is also outstanding. We have exactly zero goaltending issues, in fact, we’re as good in goal as last year as of the last couple weeks.
It seems like we don’t miss Mcavoy and his 9.5 one little bit. We need to make a deal involving him. (Rangers)
 
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Because he’s going to want a hefty raise and the Bruins should focus on rebuilding not giving a guy in his mid-late 20’s a lengthy extension.
Why rebuild ?

I’ve seen a lot of players develop late- I’ve discussed him with one of my homies who watched a lot of Knuble & @LouJersey we all fell on Knuble


Why would the Bruins trade this guy

Freaking insane

He’s exactly what we need - a big guy who goes to the net, didn’t play high end hockey because of where he’s from (Geekies wife was his linemate for sounds like into his teens)

Folks the dude is just scratching the surface

He has hockey smarts

We need more Geekies not less

Sad his stud brother is on Tampa

You know who said a month or so ago randomly he was a bid Morgan Geekie fan that he had untapped potential?

PATRICE BERGERON

Folks Zacha & Geekie are legit stop trying to trade them waiting for a number 1 center

Phil Esposito, Barry Pederson, and Jean Ratelle ain’t walking thru that door

Be happy
 
I’m thinking Sway has gone back to being Sway. Korps is also outstanding. We have exactly zero goaltending issues, in fact, we’re as good in goal as last year as of the last couple weeks.
It seems like we don’t miss Mcavoy and his 9.5 one little bit. We need to make a deal involving him. (Rangers)
No we need McAvoy healed up

I think he got his shoulder pulled out on a dirty ass come late from behind and to side against - surprise Florida as he was heading to bench

He grabbed shoulder bent over in pain and immediately bombed down runway

It was so late and puck away it wasn’t shown on tv

I believe @Ladyfan saw it as well as she sits there

It was very early in season but lined up with his lack of physicality and seeming to protect shoulder

I’m with you on Zadarov - he’s a bit trick or treat but way more treats

Excellent signing
 
The emergence of Jones McMuffin Koepke make it much easier to trade Fred And Braz. And for good returns. I really do like Braz and fully aware trading him could come back to bite Boston. He is one player that really could help sweeten the pot for a top six scoring speedy winger.

Fred is a pretty obvious trade chip.
 
No we need McAvoy healed up

I think he got his shoulder pulled out on a dirty ass come late from behind and to side against - surprise Florida as he was heading to bench

He grabbed shoulder bent over in pain and immediately bombed down runway

It was so late and puck away it wasn’t shown on tv

I believe @Ladyfan saw it as well as she sits there

It was very early in season but lined up with his lack of physicality and seeming to protect shoulder

I’m with you on Zadarov - he’s a bit trick or treat but way more treats

Excellent signing
Mcavoy was beyond terrible in the playoffs last year. That shoulder injury must have been really bad to have affected him in the past as well as the present. I’m beyond done with him and the waste of 9.5
 
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Why rebuild ?

I’ve seen a lot of players develop late- I’ve discussed him with one of my homies who watched a lot of Knuble & @LouJersey we all fell on Knuble


Why would the Bruins trade this guy

Freaking insane

He’s exactly what we need - a big guy who goes to the net, didn’t play high end hockey because of where he’s from (Geekies wife was his linemate for sounds like into his teens)

Folks the dude is just scratching the surface

He has hockey smarts

We need more Geekies not less

Sad his stud brother is on Tampa

You know who said a month or so ago randomly he was a bid Morgan Geekie fan that he had untapped potential?

PATRICE BERGERON

Folks Zacha & Geekie are legit stop trying to trade them waiting for a number 1 center

Phil Esposito, Barry Pederson, and Jean Ratelle ain’t walking thru that door

Be happy
I’m totally on board the Geek bandwagon and I wanted him benched a month ago. Zacha I find mostly unnoticeable each game.
 
The emergence of Jones McMuffin Koepke make it much easier to trade Fred And Braz. And for good returns. I really do like Braz and fully aware trading him could come back to bite Boston. He is one player that really could help sweeten the pot for a top six scoring speedy winger.

Fred is a pretty obvious trade chip.
Again, you are trading 3rd liners and expect to get elite player back. With Trent youll get 3rd liner, with Braz you get conditional pick. This team does not need another Coyle, they need superstar in his prime.

The bruins have no assets to go after elite player, if they are not involving Swayman, McAvoy or Pasta in the deal.

Rantanen was a missed chance.
 
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Again, you are trading 3rd liners and expect to get elite player back. With Trent youll get 3rd liner, with Braz you get conditional pick. This team does not need another Coyle, they need superstar in his prime.

The bruins have no assets to go after elite player, if they are not involving Swayman, McAvoy or Pasta in the deal.

Rantanen was a missed chance.
Understood. I should have inserted parlayed with a Coyle Poitras Carlo and futures.
 
Why rebuild ?

I’ve seen a lot of players develop late- I’ve discussed him with one of my homies who watched a lot of Knuble & @LouJersey we all fell on Knuble


Why would the Bruins trade this guy

Freaking insane

He’s exactly what we need - a big guy who goes to the net, didn’t play high end hockey because of where he’s from (Geekies wife was his linemate for sounds like into his teens)

Folks the dude is just scratching the surface

He has hockey smarts

We need more Geekies not less

Sad his stud brother is on Tampa

You know who said a month or so ago randomly he was a bid Morgan Geekie fan that he had untapped potential?

PATRICE BERGERON

Folks Zacha & Geekie are legit stop trying to trade them waiting for a number 1 center

Phil Esposito, Barry Pederson, and Jean Ratelle ain’t walking thru that door

Be happy
Yeah that was a really good comp you made. I see it a lot. To me he's a keeper and could be a late blooming diamond in the rough. Sometimes 25-26 year old come into their own playing with higher skilled players and you can see that here.
 

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