Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XIV

[Drift]

Is there a way to see goal differential over a specific time period? I have only been able to see it for the full season. The reason I mention this is because people keep looking at the W-L record to argue we are better than we think, but if you watch them play, see the shot differential in the games, and see the overall -26 goal differential it tells a different story. We either win close games or get destroyed, not a recipe for success.

edit: looks like they were -21 on Nov 19th. so only -5 since then. That is actually improved so makes me feel a little better.

 

[Number8]

Ok. I’ve had a few cocktails but if Kevyn Adams calls you up and says “hey I will trade you my entire roster for your entire current NHL roster” What’s your answer?

I'm assuming that means pipeline as well?

I know Bleacher Report has it warts, but use it as a guide.

To go from dead last in prospect rankings in League, to middle of the pack. Add to that some of the young talent already on the big club in Buffalo? You'd have to at least consider that trade.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

If the rumors are true, make a push for Boeser. He's still young enough to project as the team's second best goal scorer after Pasta on a long term contract. I'd be ok with the Bruins sending their 1st for a player like him.

Marchand has earned the right to choose what he wants to do - stay for another year, get traded for assets, or retire.

Trade Carlo, Coyle, Brazeau for younger/faster players/picks/cap space. Call up Lysell for the rest of the year.

Make a deal where we get Boeser and Garland and middle lineup wings will be great. Could get E Lindholm going.


Im gonna be so happy when Coyle and Carlo are gone I bet the Canucks value then they love ex Bruins.

 

[BruinDust]

Not trading a real hockey player, for a showboat, and a punk, and then Marchand would put him IR after one practice.

Sounds like his teammates and coaches in Anaheim are just fine with him as part of their group. Players do mature and grow up.

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks/latest-news/trevor-zegras-recapturing-flare-since-return-from-injury

"The one thing that I'm really proud of him that he's done and he's put into his value system is his ability to compete, to get on pucks, he steps into people, he's going to the net front," Cronin said of Zegras.

 

[Hookslide]

Make a deal where we get Boeser and Garland and middle lineup wings will be great. Could get E Lindholm going.


Im gonna be so happy when Coyle and Carlo are gone I bet the Canucks value then they love ex Bruins.

Coyle and carlo are not the problem with this team. Bad signings is where you should start.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

Coyle and carlo are not the problem with this team. Bad signings is where you should start.

Nah the signings being blocked by those two hasnt helped. Zad doesn't have a slick offensive RD to play easier pairings with. Coyle is in E Lindholms spot they're the same player. Having both blocks Poitras.

Those two are lazy and don't fight or anything just mailing it in this team will be better without them.

 

[Hookslide]

Sounds like his teammates and coaches in Anaheim are just fine with him as part of their group. Players do mature and grow up.

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks/latest-news/trevor-zegras-recapturing-flare-since-return-from-injury

"The one thing that I'm really proud of him that he's done and he's put into his value system is his ability to compete, to get on pucks, he steps into people, he's going to the net front," Cronin said of Zegras.

He gets a lot of money to "mature". big pass from me.

 

[BruinDust]

He gets a lot of money to "mature". big pass from me.

Sure sounds like a far cry from the showboat/punk that his own teammate would attempt to injure at practice as you claimed.

 

[Bruin4]

Ideally to me they retool and trade people and get a handful of assets and give us 5 weeks of Lysell & Merkulov

I want a retool but they have a good week don’t see the retool

This imo isn't just the popular choice, but also the right direction to go in, but I think your right, the Bruins win at least 2 of these next 3 games Sweeney not selling,

Sweeny would see it as a team that still has hope, one that he built and say "hey it looks ike this team is finally jelling". I see that as being nothing more than False hope. Ive been watching the Wings and Jackets the last couple of weeks and there's been no comparision in the urgency and offensive skill set between these teams. Same with Ottawa who made Minnesota look like a bantom team the other night. Tampa bay isn't going anywhere, The Nyr looked like Gabarge the other night, but their still in the hunt and all of a sudden Roy has the Islanders playing like world beaters.

7 teams fighting for 2 spots, surely the majority of the teams are comtemplating adds as well, if not just to counter everyone elses moves, when and if they happen. Playoff hockey is fun and would love to see the Bruins in it, but dam I see this current squad that by just making the playoffs would be their Stanley Cup. Their just not deep enough to make a dent if they get there. Some times you have to fall down to move forward and this version of the Boston Bruins, may have no choice but to fall down.

But you never know Ottawa may have lost Norris for a while and the blue Jackets just lost Marchenko with a Broiken Jaw, out 6-8 weeks.

 

[Hookslide]

Sure sounds like a far cry from the showboat/punk that his own teammate would attempt to injure at practice as you claimed.

he would not last in this town.

 

[BruinDust]

he would not last in this town.

No? Because when I hear people criticize Zegras it sounds a lot like some of the criticisms Marc Savard got in the early years of his career, and he was loved here during his time in Boston.

You mean to tell me that if Zegras ended up a Bruin and put up numbers similar to what he did in 21-22 and 22-23 (20+ goals, 40ish assists) that Bruins fans would still want to run him out of town?

 

[Hookslide]

No? Because when I hear people criticize Zegras it sounds a lot like some of the criticisms Marc Savard got in the early years of his career, and he was loved here during his time in Boston.

You mean to tell me that if Zegras ended up a Bruin and put up numbers similar to what he did in 21-22 and 22-23 (20+ goals, 40ish assists) that Bruins fans would still want to run him out of town?

Savard did get criticism early in his career, but he did improve his defensive game, and I believe Savard is a much better player, and do not see Zegras being that player.

 

[Bruin4]

Korpi been good but Dipietro been turning some heads and is giving the bruins some more options.

 

[Hookslide]

He is going to be a FA, what do sign him for and for how long.

 

[Alicat]

Korpi's better. Facts, not opinion.

 

[Hookslide]

Korpi's better. Facts, not opinion.

Maybe we should go back to a dual goaltender tandem, and you would both be happy.

 

[Alicat]

Maybe we should go back to a dual goaltender tandem, and you would both be happy.

I just think it is absurd to think Korpi is such a shitty goalie that a career AHLer is a better option.

 

[BruinDust]

Savard did get criticism early in his career, but he did improve his defensive game, and I believe Savard is a much better player, and do not see Zegras being that player.

Which Anaheim's coach is saying Zegras is now displaying.

Savard was a generational passer of the puck, maybe a step above Zegras in that regard. But that doesn't mean the Bruins couldn't use a player like him who has vision and the ability to see passing lanes and options that a lot of other guys just don't see.

Maybe the Bruins should continue to ignore skill and creativity and just keep hammering down on two-way play and this mythical Bruin-type player the organization seems obsessed with. It's going real well........

 

[Bruin4]

He is going to be a FA, what do sign him for and for how long.

No idea . lol
His stats are great 14-5-3 with a 1.95 goals against average, .930 save percentage and three shutouts. Would love to see what they have in him, but I doubt the Bruins will, there not going to justify sitting Korpi who's been playing well.

if anything he gives them another option/asset approaching the deadline and a another decision for Sweeney.

 

[Alicat]

No? Because when I hear people criticize Zegras it sounds a lot like some of the criticisms Marc Savard got in the early years of his career, and he was loved here during his time in Boston.

You mean to tell me that if Zegras ended up a Bruin and put up numbers similar to what he did in 21-22 and 22-23 (20+ goals, 40ish assists) that Bruins fans would still want to run him out of town?

Savard deserved the criticism he got and he's said as much. He was already exceptional offensively and his on ice vision was the best in the game. Fans were on him just as much as Claude and the coaching staff were. Savvy put in the work and within a year, was one of the best overall players in the league.

IMO, his ceiling could be a Krejci style player but he's a ways off.

Zegras is nowhere near where Savard was. He's a good player but he's still got a lot of room to improve. I'm not sure he has the ability to handle the responsibilities the Bruins put on their forwards and especially their center's.

 

[Bruin4]

Which Anaheim's coach is saying Zegras is now displaying.

Savard was a generational passer of the puck, maybe a step above Zegras in that regard. But that doesn't mean the Bruins couldn't use a player like him who has vision and the ability to see passing lanes and options that a lot of other guys just don't see.

Maybe the Bruins should continue to ignore skill and creativity and just keep hammering down on two-way play and this mythical Bruin-type player the organization seems obsessed with. It's going real well........

He looked really good yesterday versus the habs basically the player you just described and I came away impressed because there wasn't any showboating or trying to do to much, At-least during the part of the game I watched.lol

 

[Alicat]

He looked really good yesterday versus the habs basically the player you just described and I came away impressed because there wasn't any showboating or trying to do to much, At-least during the part of the game I watched.lol

This is where I am leery of Zegras.

 

[mar2kbos]

I just think it is absurd to think Korpi is such a shitty goalie that a career AHLer is a better option.

Not a shitty goalie, just a shitty contract

 

[Alicat]

Not a shitty goalie, just a shitty contract

Judging by the potential cap numbers starting next season, Korpi's deal won't be a blip on the radar. I'd say he earned his salary this season.

 

[BruinDust]

Savard deserved the criticism he got and he's said as much. He was already exceptional offensively and his on ice vision was the best in the game. Fans were on him just as much as Claude and the coaching staff were. Savvy put in the work and within a year, was one of the best overall players in the league.

IMO, his ceiling could be a Krejci style player but he's a ways off.

Zegras is nowhere near where Savard was. He's a good player but he's still got a lot of room to improve. I'm not sure he has the ability to handle the responsibilities the Bruins put on their forwards and especially their center's.

From what his coach is saying he's improving in all areas. Cronin is hard on his players defensively too.

I wouldn't use Zegras at center anyways. Since Cronin took over he's rarely played in the middle. Terrible at face-offs as well. I'd use him at LW exclusively.

Like I said earlier, I don't Zegras is a generational passer that Savard was, but his vision is top-notch and could help the Bruins. I just think this false narrative that he's some punk kid who just wants to do toe-drags and Michigan goals all night need to stop.