Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XV

[DKH]

Update Alert

I think Necas stays in Colorado

Nathan MacKinnon’s leadership, willingness to adapt will be critical for Martin Necas partnership: “He’s been great”

Carolina has been a great team for years, but the Hurricanes have never had a player like the reigning league MVP.

www.denverpost.com

He’s in love

 

[bbfan419]

Everyone loves to talk about how things fell right for the Bruins in 2019. Well, the same can be said for the 2010 Flyers. Got the Devils in Round 1 who they owned that season (won 5 of 6 in the regular season, defeated them in 5 games). A banged up Bruins team in Round 2, a Cinderella Habs team in Round 3. Avoided the Caps and the Penguins. Then got smoked really by Chicago in the finals.

That LA Kings team was a juggernaut defensively, 2nd in GAA. They added Jeff Carter in his prime at the deadline who changed their whole outlook up front, slots in as their 2nd best forward behind Kopitar. They are no 8th seed if they have Carter all season.

That is basically what this Bruins team needs, an elite forward in his prime to slot behind Pasta. Very doubtful they find that at the deadline.

I agree they would need to add another top goal scorer, another solid middle 6 forward and maybe an upgrade elsewhere, to not only get in the playoffs, but also do some damage to other teams once they are they. If they cannot acquire these type of players, then this year's team is better off selling. Problem is it could be Sweeney or higher up that won't settle for selling.

 

[GordonHowe]

FWIW, nothing you don't know, and haven't for weeks,

If Bruins decide to sell at trade deadline, who could get moved?

A breakdown of every Bruins' no-trade and no-movement clauses and the interest they might draw at the deadline.

www.masslive.com

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

You know that Donnie is saving his job by telling Charlie, on a daily basis, that the injuries can't be overcome this year.
Unfortunately, it will work and they'll give him a pass. He'll reach in the draft and pick some lead foot idiot at spot 16 this year. Re-sign an aging Marchand. Re-sign Mystery Man Frederick. RFAs Lohrei and Geekie will get raises.
And We'll be right back here next year.

You know, I don't know that.

And I think I can safely assume you don't either.

 

[Bruin4]

retention is a great tool to use and sweeney should certainly consider that depending on what's on
the table. but you can only do it 3 times per season.

Id much rather see no retention, I like it when other teams retain much more. Caps going up, hopefully the Bruins don't retain, I want no retention going into this off season. Salary Cap is an asset in a retool as well.

Edit : Unless its on lindholm.lol

 

[wintersej]

Looping back to the "Zadorov's plus minus is lying to you because of the 12 ENG goals"...

Everyone has been up McAvoy's ass this year. Here are McAvoy's partners with at least 100 minutes AT 5 on 5 ONLY.

McAvoy with Zadorov is a +1 with a 47% Corsi and a 50% expected goals for percentage.

McAvoy with Lorhei is a +6 with a 55% Corsi and a 52% expected goals for.

McAvoy with Osterle(!) is a +2 with a 56% Corsi and a 57% expected goals for.

Ok, let's look at Carlo whom everyone says has regressed. Again minimum of 100 minutes and 5 on 5 only.

Carlo with Zadorov is a -2 with a 41% Corsi and a 37% expected goals for.

Carlo with Wotherspoon is a +1 with a 52% Corsi and a 48% expected goals for.

Carlo with Lindhom (remember that?) a +4 with a 54% Corsi and a 60% expected goals for.

The only RD who doesn't see his numbers absolutely plummet when Zadorov is on the ice is Andrew Peeke.

Zadorov has sucked. Now, I'm not willing to discount that come playoffs his physicality will be a boon. And he was stellar for the Canucks in the playoffs so maybe he just needs the extra mental focus that comes with the playoffs.

But in the regular season he has sucked and I don't understand how folks see otherwise.

 

[Bruin4]

There's talk Brayden Schenn is available, Stay away Donny !