Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XIV

[TCB]

I would be signing Saad from waivers along with Reinhardt

Then moving Frederick for prospects and picks.

I would also take a shot at Cole Reinhardt who’s also on waivers. Bloodlines pick up.

Sweeney doesn’t know how to build.

Maybe put E.Lindholm on Waivers, oops never mind he's got a NMC, talk about a double whammy.

 

[Kegs]

Maybe put E.Lindholm on Waivers, oops never mind he's got a NMC, talk about a double whammy.

How does waiving him make them better?

Is there some player in the pipeline that’s better that’s being help back by him? The players waived aren’t even in the same world as lindholm. I agree he gets too much $ for his production but he still helps this team. Without him they would be a lot worse.

Once this teams defence gets healthy I think they will be way better.

 

[TCB]

How does waiving him make them better?

Is there some player in the pipeline that’s better that’s being help back by him? The players waived aren’t even in the same world as lindholm. I agree he gets too much $ for his production but he still helps this team. Without him they would be a lot worse.

Once this teams defence gets healthy I think they will be way better.

Its a bad contract, and you get rid of it, if he could go on waivers and if someone would claim here., but he cant because of his NMC he was given.

It would free up nearly 8 mil per for the next 6 plus years. There's some real nice Free-Agents possibly hitting the market this off-season and it obviously helps in trying to acquire a player like eP40. His cap hit is a detriment as much as his play.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Its a bad contract, and you get rid of it, if he could go on waivers and if someone would claim here., but he cant because of his NMC he was given.

It would free up nearly 8 mil per for the next 6 plus years. There's some real nice Free-Agents possibly hitting the market this off-season and it obviously helps in trying to acquire a player like eP40. His cap hit is a detriment as much as his play.

So yes it might make you better in the future, if next years big budget A works out better than EL.

But it certainly does nothing to make this year's team better, and actually makes them substantially worse

 

[Dr Hook]

Its a bad contract, and you get rid of it, if he could go on waivers and if someone would claim here., but he cant because of his NMC he was given.

I have to say here that because it's a bad contract, who is going to claim him from waivers? Who has nearly $8m in cap space to take that on not to mention the term and would even want to? He'd clear, and end up in Providence with a little over $1m buried and a worse player than him taking his spot. Then next season, you have the same problem again.

I'm afraid that we're stuck with the guy unless they make some changes to the buyout rules in the next CBA that make it feasible for a contract of that size and length. I also believe the Bruins will not give up on him just yet. If we are at this same point with him this time next season, then we'll have to pay to get rid of him like we did with David Backes.

 

[TCB]

So yes it might make you better in the future, if next years big budget A works out better than EL.

But it certainly does nothing to make this year's team better, and actually makes them substantially worse

Imo Im re-tooling starting yesterday and if somehow, someway, someone takes on that contract, he's gone. I highly doubt it, but if there's a way without Sweeney giving up another 1st round pick or another bad contract coming back, Id move him.

I have to say here that because it's a bad contract, who is going to claim him from waivers? Who has nearly $8m in cap space to take that on not to mention the term and would even want to? He'd clear, and end up in Providence with a little over $1m buried and a worse player than him taking his spot. Then next season, you have the same problem again.

I'm afraid that we're stuck with the guy unless they make some changes to the buyout rules in the next CBA that make it feasible for a contract of that size and length. I also believe the Bruins will not give up on him just yet. If we are at this same point with him this time next season, then we'll have to pay to get rid of him like we did with David Backes.

Yes, That was my original point. A double shot at Sweeney basically.(should of used the sarcasm emoji) Contract and NMC for some one who nobody would be willing to take unless its for another bad contract or you send picks/prospects along with, imo.

 

[Coach Parker]

Please just give Lindholm the playoffs before you all write him off 4 months into a 7 year deal. He was underwhelming in the regular season for four months in Vancouver then was a huge clutch player for them in the playoffs. His game really translated to the playoff style of scoring and play.

If he struggles then, go ahead and judge year 1 of 7 as a whole.

It's Sweeney's job to find a 1st line C or legit top 6 scoring help, not the current roster. Pastrnak is scoring and setting up 2nd and 3rd liners.

 

[22Brad Park]

I have to say here that because it's a bad contract, who is going to claim him from waivers? Who has nearly $8m in cap space to take that on not to mention the term and would even want to? He'd clear, and end up in Providence with a little over $1m buried and a worse player than him taking his spot. Then next season, you have the same problem again.

I'm afraid that we're stuck with the guy unless they make some changes to the buyout rules in the next CBA that make it feasible for a contract of that size and length. I also believe the Bruins will not give up on him just yet. If we are at this same point with him this time next season, then we'll have to pay to get rid of him like we did with David Backes.

We are not stuck with Sweeney though .To many times now he has done this to the Bruins organization. Handcuffing them steady

 

[TCB]

Please just give Lindholm the playoffs before you all write him off 4 months into a 7 year deal. He was underwhelming in the regular season for four months in Vancouver then was a huge clutch player for them in the playoffs. His game really translated to the playoff style of scoring and play.

If he struggles then, go ahead and judge year 1 of 7 as a whole.

It's Sweeney's job to find a 1st line C or legit top 6 scoring help, not the current roster. Pastrnak is scoring and setting up 2nd and 3rd liners.

So your saying there's hope someone out-there might want him for a playoff run.

 

[Dr Hook]

Please just give Lindholm the playoffs before you all write him off 4 months into a 7 year deal. He was underwhelming in the regular season for four months in Vancouver then was a huge clutch player for them in the playoffs. His game really translated to the playoff style of scoring and play.

If he struggles then, go ahead and judge year 1 of 7 as a whole.

It's Sweeney's job to find a 1st line C or legit top 6 scoring help, not the currently roster. Pastrnak is scoring and setting up 2nd and 3rd liners.

I am hoping so, though this season we may not find out. He's been ass thus far on the offense side (I've liked his defensive game by and large, he is good at draws, and plays more physical than you might expect- in other words, a perect third line center) but I think he should get some more rope. The problem is that the Bruins are in a dogfight just to squeak in the playoffs right now and he was expected and needed to be someone who was going to provide scoring which they need in the worst way.

@22Brad Park Well, we have been for past decade. Do you honestly think Sweens is getting canned even if they don't make the playoffs? I am not saying I wouldn't like to see the team go in a different direction, but I also don't think he is really on thin ice just yet. Maybe if this continues next season.

 

[Kegs]

Its a bad contract, and you get rid of it, if he could go on waivers and if someone would claim here., but he cant because of his NMC he was given.

It would free up nearly 8 mil per for the next 6 plus years. There's some real nice Free-Agents possibly hitting the market this off-season and it obviously helps in trying to acquire a player like eP40. His cap hit is a detriment as much as his play.

You think lindholms contracts bad. Wait until u see petterssons.

 

[UncleRico]

Should be an interest next couple of weeks. 5 games left until the break. I would imagine they need at bare minimum 6 out of a possible 10 points.

Of course that depends on what teams do around them, however I’d imagine with the slight lead in games played they really can’t do much worse without having to be sellers

 

[Coach Parker]

So your saying there's hope someone out-there might want him for a playoff run.

Yeah, the Bruins.

I truly believe his salary in years 2-7 line up perfectly with a good 2nd line C with % relation to the Cap. This year hurts as there is a void of the 1st line C but I don't see him being paid as one. I see Sweeney as a guy who saw this guy as a good 2nd line C down the road and that if he signed him now, he can focus on the 1st line C over the year.

Should be an interest next couple of weeks. 5 games left until the break. I would imagine they need at bare minimum 6 out of a possible 10 points.

Of course that depends on what teams do around them, however I’d imagine with the slight lead in games played they really can’t do much worse without having to be sellers

I also believe the Canucks make their move before the break:

Move the guy before he runs a risk of getting injured playing for Sweden or USA.

Also:

Please tell me some of you have already grabbed tickets to the SWEDEN vs. USA game (opening face off Pettersson vs. Miler) in Boston!

 

[TCB]

You think lindholms contracts bad. Wait until u see petterssons.

I think Pettersson is the superior player and is a lot more likely to earn his.

 

[Coach Parker]

I think Pettersson is the superior player and has a lot more likely hood of earning his.

Devils' advocate, if he felt the fan base and media was being too hard on his effort, Boston is going to be a rough, rough situation.

I'd like to think Pettersson coming here would be a reset for him and him buying into the Bruins culture.

I also feel like if I was Sweeney, I'd be asking and listening to Lindholm and Zadorov who were there and really seeing who the better fit is for the Bruins.

 

[TCB]

Should be an interest next couple of weeks. 5 games left until the break. I would imagine they need at bare minimum 6 out of a possible 10 points.

Of course that depends on what teams do around them, however I’d imagine with the slight lead in games played they really can’t do much worse without having to be sellers

Its one of those years where it seems like no one is really stepping up and winning games. Its crazy Bruins could finish 3rd in the Atlantic, 7-8 WC slot or out of the playoffs entirely with a 9-12 seed.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Please just give Lindholm the playoffs before you all write him off 4 months into a 7 year deal. He was underwhelming in the regular season for four months in Vancouver then was a huge clutch player for them in the playoffs. His game really translated to the playoff style of scoring and play.

If he struggles then, go ahead and judge year 1 of 7 as a whole.

It's Sweeney's job to find a 1st line C or legit top 6 scoring help, not the current roster. Pastrnak is scoring and setting up 2nd and 3rd liners.

Personally I want to see what he can do when he is playing with 2 hands instead of 1, and unfortunately I'm not sure we see that this year

 

[TCB]

Devils' advocate, if he felt the fan base and media was being too hard on his effort, Boston is going to be a rough, rough situation.

I'd like to think Pettersson coming here would be a reset for him and him buying into the Bruins culture.

I also feel like if I was Sweeney, I'd be asking and listening to Lindholm and Zadorov who were there and really seeing who the better fit is for the Bruins.

Very possible but I'm thinking Pettersson and Pasta, would be like Pederson and Middleton in their prime. Im sure we'll never know, but yea without question talk to Zadarov and Lindholm.

 

[Coach Parker]

Very possible but I'm thinking Pettersson and Pasta, would be like Pederson and Middleton in their prime. Im sure we'll never know, but yea without question talk to Zadarov and Lindholm.

Agreed. Pastrnak has been setting up Geekie and Zacha as well. Imagine his C was elite? P&P or M&M. Find the C to push Lindholm to the 2nd line role permanently and then build around the edges.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Just get Hampus and Charlie back before full on panic.

LTIR both of them and the other Lindholm also. Trade Carlo and Frederic for Kesselring and a 2nd and do a two month tank for a top 5 pick. If Marchand wants to go to a contender get a 1st. This team as constituted this year is at best barely getting in and getting pasted come PO time. Take some short term pain of a couple of months, as part of a re-tool with a dollop of re-build. Just blame the season on injuries and regroup and restock at the same time.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

How does waiving him make them better?

Is there some player in the pipeline that’s better that’s being help back by him? The players waived aren’t even in the same world as lindholm. I agree he gets too much $ for his production but he still helps this team. Without him they would be a lot worse.

Once this teams defence gets healthy I think they will be way better.

Being way better than regularly getting smoked on the road 8-1, 7-2, 7-1, 6-2 with him? They would have to be playing with no goalie to get any worse...lol.

 

[Coach Parker]

I'm still in the boat that believes this:

If you get the Bruins a 1st line C they can/will upset Toronto or Washington in the 1st round with their play defensively and Swayman getting hot at the right time. Both Toronto and Washington are playing great regular season hockey. Reminds me of the Bruins vs. the Panthers two years ago.

 

[TD Charlie]

I'm still in the boat that believes this:

If you get the Bruins a 1st line C they can/will upset Toronto or Washington in the 1st round with their play defensively and Swayman getting hot at the right time. Both Toronto and Washington are playing great regular season hockey. Reminds me of the Bruins vs. the Panthers two years ago.

It's just a massive gamble to get such a player, and a gamble that I don't think is worth taking with this crew.

 

[TCB]

Real team guy right there

 

[Babajingo]