Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XV

[Gordoff]

I will be looking forward to the day we have (****) Prospect worth talking about.

Do you mean "A prospect" or
"prospects?"

Using the old “haven’t we’ve beaten 2015 to death” argument when talking about the current state of the. Boston Bruins center position always makes me laugh.

It’s like asking someone who got shot 42 times in the testicles in a particularly nasty boys weekend paintball tournament not to bring it up on Father’s Day when he’s only one who doesn’t have kids.

Yeah, we get it Dave. We collectively ruptured your balls with paint filled bullets. It sucked but sweet Jesus isn’t it ancient history by now? Are you ever going to let it go???

Great Anal-ogy!

Is a Bruins retool coming at the ideal time with a spiking NHL salary cap?

“The Bruins would be wise not to blow a majority of that $25 million this summer alone.

But if the Bruins are looking to augment their roster and reshuffle personnel around that Pastrnak-McAvoy-Swayman core moving forward, the NHL’s bull market should give them the leeway to continually add to an already steady group of star talent.

Whether that means forking over $8 million this summer for a Boeser or Nikolaj Ehlers, trying to reel in a big fish like North Chelmsford product Jack Eichel in 2026 or bringing in established talent (and salary) via trades, the Bruins have many options available to them in the years ahead — all without putting themselves in the cap jail that roadblocked the franchise in 2014 and 2023.

At least, such is the opportunity now afforded to the Bruins given this fortuitous spike in spending.

Just how the Bruins manage to apply that spending power — or rather, who will be tasked with leading said retool — remains to be seen.”

There's been some talk that the Bruins will fire Sweeneely, but I doubt it.

The whole coaching staff needs to GO.
Only 3 that I keep are Bob Essensa, Mike Dunham, and Adam McQuaid. The rest need to be cut free.

Talk of having a LOT of cap space:
Sounds like prior to this past off season. How many times was it proclaimed that "We're going to have a lot of cap space to do what needs to be done blah blah blah. In the end, a hugely disappointing season.
Of course the reasons varied from large to small:
1) our super duper super-star generationally superior, highly educated in "cyphering and such" from the worlds premier business school.
2) A world class buffoon, the luckiest (HC) SOB I've ever seen. He had no sense of gratitude toward Sweeney and the Bruins (IMO) when they took a chance on him
and he bolted to greener pastures, traitor. Screw him and the St. Louis Blooos (or is it booze).
3) A group of "professional" hockey players who thought and acted as though they didn't need to be
ready to start the season. The former HC can have partial credit for that too.
4) Sweeney not leaving any real cap space to make corrective trades of any significance.
I've ranked on Pasta in the past, but after watching how distressed he appears before, during and after games I realized that he doesn't deserve even 1% of the blame.
He's got very little on the roster to help him.
So to wrap it up, I would like to seen a rebuild, reload.
There are only, maybe 4 forwards I keep.
I would go to Brad and tell him that we're going to trade him, ask him his preferences, and PROMISE him that we'll resign him (if he wants) on July 1st.

 

[22Brad Park]

A different animal as in Jacobs doesnt seem to care about team success only money

While Kraft wants success and to be in the HOF

Kraft better stay out of those brothels then

 

[Bruin4]

I forgot about that.

Marchy - 8 team NTC (although I believe they should ask him if he wants a trade)
Zacha - 10 team NTC
Carlo - 10 team NTC
Korpisalo - 10 team NTC (his agent, by the way, is a f***ing god apparently)

Coyle has an 8 team modified NMC
E Lindholm has an NMC (see comment on Korpisalo's agent above)

I think Conroy is always willing to listen but I honestly don’t see a match, but boy it would be sweet to have a top 10 pick to ignite a re-tool especially one that Originally belonged to the Canadiens.

Looking at their roster they could probably use a left side puck moving defenseman

 

[wintersej]

A different animal as in Jacobs doesnt seem to care about team success only money

While Kraft wants success and to be in the HOF

Funny because Jacobs spends to the cap every year and Kraft spends like he owns the Jaguars. Funny how narratives and reality can match.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Do you mean "A prospect" or
"prospects?"

Great Anal-ogy!


There's been some talk that the Bruins will fire Sweeneely, but I doubt it.

The whole coaching staff needs to GO.
Only 3 that I keep are Bob Essensa, Mike Dunham, and Adam McQuaid. The rest need to be cut free.

Talk of having a LOT of cap space:
Sounds like prior to this past off season. How many times was it proclaimed that "We're going to have a lot of cap space to do what needs to be done blah blah blah. In the end, a hugely disappointing season.
Of course the reasons varied from large to small:
1) our super duper super-star generationally superior, highly educated in "cyphering and such" from the worlds premier business school.
2) A world class buffoon, the luckiest (HC) SOB I've ever seen. He had no sense of gratitude toward Sweeney and the Bruins (IMO) when they took a chance on him
and he bolted to greener pastures, traitor. Screw him and the St. Louis Blooos (or is it booze).
3) A group of "professional" hockey players who thought and acted as though they didn't need to be
ready to start the season. The former HC can have partial credit for that too.
4) Sweeney not leaving any real cap space to make corrective trades of any significance.
I've ranked on Pasta in the past, but after watching how distressed he appears before, during and after games I realized that he doesn't deserve even 1% of the blame.
He's got very little on the roster to help him.
So to wrap it up, I would like to seen a rebuild, reload.
There are only, maybe 4 forwards I keep.
I would go to Brad and tell him that we're going to trade him, ask him his preferences, and PROMISE him that we'll resign him (if he wants) on July 1st.

Talking about Monty?

I thought Sweeney fired him?

 

[Fenian24]

Know who would be a great add in free agency, besides Rantanen, Sam Bennet, annoying, talented, good leader, huge pain in the ass, plays center or LW. Would look great in a Bruins jersey.

 

[sarge88]

The defense is locked up pretty long term. When all healthy and playing at their peak they are very good. Swayman and Korpi should be fine.

The forwards are the major issue. Do you win a cup with Zacha and Elias Linbdholm as your top 2? Pasta is your only legit top 6 skill wise if you deal / don't reup with #63.

Agreed... they need an influx of talent up front for sure. What I always come back to is this.

I'm am fine with overpaying for a player or two, provided you are sure they will be difference makers. Which is a problem for this group, because I'm skeptical that they are good enough at evaluating/projecting.

I guess the best example of what I mean is this -- all hypothetical, of course.

If three years ago, Brady Tkachuk was possibly available, and they wanted Swayman, Lysell (Three years younger version, still a major prospect) and 2 firsts, who says no?
(Remember Ullmark was still here)

Looking back on that, I think a lot of people here would have said no back then.

Hind sight being 20/20 -- I think today, if we had Brady, Ullmark and no Swayman, Lysell or 2023, 2024 firsts -- a majority would be ok with it.

Of course Butterfly effect says there's a million different permutations of the roster in each scenario, but the point stands.

If there is a player who is available to fill a major need, who you think can be a first liner or a 1 or 2 D, or #1Goaltender --- you do what it takes to get them.

Worry about the rest later.

That's the type of deal/player they need to overpay for today.

 

[Absurdity]

Insider pumps the brakes on Brad Marchand

Insider Frank Seravalli reports the the Edmonton Oilers have no chance acquiring Brad Marchand

www.oilerscentral.com

On a recent segment of Oilers Nation Everyday, Frank Seravalli broke down the Brad Marchand situation, pouring cold water on the ongoing rumours.

Tyler Yaremchuk: We got a comment in here from McDoused, who says - and our chat is buzzing with it, so I need to ask you - he says 'perfect segway to Marchand. Top-six guy.' Can you throw some cold water on that for me? Because I think the rumour is getting a little out of hand in Oil Country.

Seravalli: I don't understand where some of these things come from. As best as I can tell, the generation of this is quite literally no different than any of the mock deals we did on our show today, which is basically 'spit out anything you want, who says no?' But because it came in some sort of 'reporting fashion,' that somehow we need to address this, which okay.
I don't see the Boston Bruins trading Brad Marchand. Period. Full stop. Is there a place or a position where the Bruins get to this season and they feel like 'we're so far out of it, and does it really make sense, as much as he's been a heart and soul guy, for us to re-sign Brad Marchand to buy the last few seasons of his career?' Yeah, I could see that, but I don't think they're there yet. Beyond that, I don't really see him being a fit for the Oilers.

 

[Eddie Munson]

Kraft better stay out of those brothels then

Oh leave the man alone! He deserves a happy ending to his legacy.

 

[Bruin4]

Calgary is a beautiful city.

I’m sure it is, but in a recent players poll it ranked as the 4th most likely team that players would have on their no trade list

Players Don't Want to Join Calgary Flames Based on Recent Survey - The Hockey Writers Calgary Flames Latest News, Analysis & More

The Calgary Flames, despite a positive outlook as an organization, aren't a very desired NHL market based on a recent survey.

thehockeywriters.com

 

[wintersej]

Agreed... they need an influx of talent up front for sure. What I always come back to is this.

I'm am fine with overpaying for a player or two, provided you are sure they will be difference makers. Which is a problem for this group, because I'm skeptical that they are good enough at evaluating/projecting.

I guess the best example of what I mean is this -- all hypothetical, of course.

If three years ago, Brady Tkachuk was possibly available, and they wanted Swayman, Lysell (Three years younger version, still a major prospect) and 2 firsts, who says no?
(Remember Ullmark was still here)

Looking back on that, I think a lot of people here would have said no back then.

Hind sight being 20/20 -- I think today, if we had Brady, Ullmark and no Swayman, Lysell or 2023, 2024 firsts -- a majority would be ok with it.

Of course Butterfly effect says there's a million different permutations of the roster in each scenario, but the point stands.

If there is a player who is available to fill a major need, who you think can be a first liner or a 1 or 2 D, or #1Goaltender --- you do what it takes to get them.

Worry about the rest later.

That's the type of deal/player they need to overpay for today.

Yes. This is how I felt about Necas last summer. Now, do the Bruins have enough assets to make a godfather offer…

 

[chizzler]

I’m predicting IF Marchand is moved he will reunite with old pal Tyler Seguin down in Dallas.

To Dallas: Marchand (50% retained)
To Boston: Logan Stankoven + Dallas 2026 2nd

Stankoven is a young Marchand in the making.

No first, no Marchand. We’ve been paying all these years, other teams will as well.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Agreed... they need an influx of talent up front for sure. What I always come back to is this.
I'm am fine with overpaying for a player or two, provided you are sure they will be difference makers. Which is a problem for this group, because I'm skeptical that they are good enough at evaluating/projecting.
I guess the best example of what I mean is this -- all hypothetical, of course.
If three years ago, Brady Tkachuk was possibly available, and they wanted Swayman, Lysell (Three years younger version, still a major prospect) and 2 firsts, who says no?
(Remember Ullmark was still here)

Looking back on that, I think a lot of people here would have said no back then.

Hind sight being 20/20 -- I think today, if we had Brady, Ullmark and no Swayman, Lysell or 2023, 2024 firsts -- a majority would be ok with it.

Of course Butterfly effect says there's a million different permutations of the roster in each scenario, but the point stands.

If there is a player who is available to fill a major need, who you think can be a first liner or a 1 or 2 D, or #1Goaltender --- you do what it takes to get them.

Worry about the rest later.

That's the type of deal/player they need to overpay for today.

Three years ago, Swayman was a rookie backup, Lysell had just been drafted and Brady Tkachuk was already a star at age 22.

Bottom line, Ottawa doesn't make such an offer and, Bruins management (like everyone else at the time) knew Tkachuk was a star (a difference maker).

Butterfly effect on this hypothetical, Brady breaks his leg in first game with the Bruins. Sweeney's a dope for making the trade.

 

[22Brad Park]

No first, no Marchand. We’ve been paying all these years, other teams will as well.

Sweeney has a reputation around league as a pay more take less guy .At least how I see it anyhow.I agree with you but if they could get a deal done with Crapitals for Leonard I don't need a 1st attached lol

 

[KrejciWinger]

No first, no Marchand. We’ve been paying all these years, other teams will as well.

Stankoven is better than a low 1st, especially one drafted by Boston.

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

I think Conroy is always willing to listen but I honestly don’t see a match, but boy it would be sweet to have a top 10 pick to ignite a re-tool especially one that Originally belonged to the Canadiens.

Looking at their roster they could probably use a left side puck moving defenseman

?
The Flames have two first rounders, NJ and Fla neither of which look like they’ll be close to top 10.
The Canadiens still have their pick this year as well as Calgary’s

 

[22Brad Park]

?
The Flames have two first rounders, NJ and Fla neither of which look like they’ll be close to top 10.
The Canadiens still have their pick this year as well as Calgary’s

Pretty sure Montreal gets Calgarys 1st if it's outside top 19 selections in which case it moves to 2026 -3rd. Again I think.

 

[Bruin4]

?
The Flames have two first rounders, NJ and Fla neither of which look like they’ll be close to top 10.
The Canadiens still have their pick this year as well as Calgary’s

Could be I was just piggy backing off of another posters post who said Calgary had Montreals first

I think the Habs may actually have the Flames pick

Calgary Flames Future Draft Pick Status

 

[Number8]

What does this even mean?

I suggested targeting Calgary's pick to try and snag a young center prospect and someone asked who would waive to go to Calgary. I just listed the B's players with either NTC or NMC.

 

[TobanWest]

No first, no Marchand. We’ve been paying all these years, other teams will as well.

IMO you take this deal and run. Stankoven is no joke and what this team needs. Fast, skilled and can score.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Things is some of the teams that are interested in Marchand don't have a 1st this year which I feel is great as I like the 2026 draft better.
NHL Rumor Mill – February 11, 2025 | Spectors Hockey
The sources mentioned the Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, and Minnesota Wild as possible suitors.

All five teams lack a first-round pick in this year’s draft.​

They can then take a 1st round pick in the following year.

 

[Bruin4]

 

[BamBamCam]

They can then take a 1st round pick in the following year.

Thanks tips

 

[DKH]

Your optimism just flows through your post, as a matter of fact, i think it even glows through your post. Keep up the positivity, you will be healthier for it. maybe it will have a good effect on the rest of these posters, you might even be known as what's that guy's name all over the TV, I got it Tony Roberts, I think someone like that.

appreciate the kind words but I’m optimistic on this going forward

 

[Number8]

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Insider pumps the brakes on Brad Marchand

Insider Frank Seravalli reports the the Edmonton Oilers have no chance acquiring Brad Marchand

www.oilerscentral.com

I get a chuckle out of the media. They are calling Servalli and "insider". I'm not at all sure if I agree that he is an insider in any fashion at all. Regardless, let's give him the benefit of the doubt and say it's true. He's still only offering an opinion. No reference to conversations with agents, GM's, players or any REAL insider.

I'm not saying that Marchand will or will not get traded. I don't know. My point is only that neither does Servalli. Actually, I think I might have a better handle on it than old Frankie -- at least I live and die Boston Bruins news.