Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XVI

[Dr Quincy]

Some decisions are unpopular for good reason.

And sometimes 35 million copies of 50 Shades of Gray are sold

Your logical fallacy is bandwagon

You appealed to popularity or the fact that many people do something as an attempted form of validation.

yourlogicalfallacyis.com

Marchand is owed a generous deal considering he played on the most underpaid contract the last time around.

A trade is likely the best way to avoid an ugly contract stare down. We can always reunite in the summer.

He's looking for term AND money. Do you give him both at his age?

I'd give him 2 years. If he demanded 3 years I'd do it but for a lower AAV.

 

[Over the volcano]

And sometimes 35 million copies of 50 Shades of Gray are sold

Your logical fallacy is bandwagon

You appealed to popularity or the fact that many people do something as an attempted form of validation.

yourlogicalfallacyis.com

I'd give him 2 years. If he demanded 3 years I'd do it but for a lower AAV.

I don't think you're a good doctor.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

I love it.

You know what, Don? Don't ever let anyone give you shit about taking a positive view on things. Particularly things that are outside your control.

You have something in your life that needs fixing but just ignore it by taking the positive view that all will always be ok in the end??? Your friends are right to give you grief. Sometimes we have to face facts and take action.

Supporting a hockey team over which we have no control and our individual opinions mean nothing on outcomes??? You do you man. And do not let anyone ever tell you different.

I mean that sincerely. Anyone who shits on Don for being positive immediately goes on my shit list.

We need more positivity around here this season!

I for one, have been pretty much the opposite 75% of the time hahaha

 

[DiggityDog]

We need more positivity around here this season!

I for one, have been pretty much the opposite 75% of the time hahaha

I am positive this season is cooked

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

I am positive this season is cooked

Hahah. If that’s your dog in your profile pic at least we both have cute golden retrievers to keep us happy

 

[The don godfather]

I love it.

You know what, Don? Don't ever let anyone give you shit about taking a positive view on things. Particularly things that are outside your control.

You have something in your life that needs fixing but just ignore it by taking the positive view that all will always be ok in the end??? Your friends are right to give you grief. Sometimes we have to face facts and take action.

Supporting a hockey team over which we have no control and our individual opinions mean nothing on outcomes??? You do you man. And do not let anyone ever tell you different.

I mean that sincerely. Anyone who shits on Don for being positive immediately goes on my shit list.

Thanks I bleed black and gold love my team.

 

[DiggityDog]

Hahah. If that’s your dog in your profile pic at least we both have cute golden retrievers to keep us happy

It is not mine, got it off google. I do have a golden though, his name is Brady. Wife is a pats fan, I’m a lifelong Bucs fan. Worked out.

 

[Hookslide]

Some decisions are unpopular for good reason.

So, we agree

 

[Hookslide]

Marchand is owed a generous deal considering he played on the most underpaid contract the last time around.

A trade is likely the best way to avoid an ugly contract stare down. We can always reunite in the summer.

He's looking for term AND money. Do you give him both at his age?

He signed the contract, so he is owed, nothing more than what he got, if he feels he was screwed he should look in the mirror and then call up his agent and fire his ass.

The more I look at things its kind of funny. We want the B's to sell and get future (picks & prospects).....but under Sweeney we've struggled drafting/developing players

Valid point.

 

[Hookslide]

And sometimes 35 million copies of 50 Shades of Gray are sold

Your logical fallacy is bandwagon

You appealed to popularity or the fact that many people do something as an attempted form of validation.

yourlogicalfallacyis.com

I'd give him 2 years. If he demanded 3 years I'd do it but for a lower AAV.

I would give one year at a time, and I certainly would not break the bank for him. He takes it fine if not see you at an alumni game.

 

[mflo77]

The only UFAs are Marchand, Frederic, Koepke and Brazeau.

Koepke is returning bupkis. Brazeau I don't think has much use to a contender because he's not going to be getting top 6 minutes or PP time, but it's possibly someone wants some depth scoring, so maybe a 3rd.

If you are taking arguably their best trade chip, Marchand, off the table then that leaves Frederic. Probably a late 1st and "meh" prospect. But I'd definitely deal him.

frederic for two 2nds or one prospect
brazeau wont return as much people think he is worth (possibly a 3rd)
Koepke would clear waivers.

marchand is a Bruins for life.

 

[Sheppy]

Again, don't see Frederic getting a 1st in a return, not at all.

 

[PlayMakers]

Again, don't see Frederic getting a 1st in a return, not at all.

Agreed. I’m expecting…

2nd for Frederic.

3rd for Brazeau.

Two 2nd’s for Coyle.

1st for Carlo.

(Not that all those guys will actually be traded, but if they were, that’s what I’d expect, or the prospect equivalent.)

 

[chrisab123]

can they be sellers and still make the Playoffs?

Bruins won't be sellers even if they find themselves in 7th in the Atlantic. There's no chance that at the very least a 2nd rounder doesn't get sent for a chance to make the playoffs. Unless if the Jacobs family sells that will never change. They should absolutely sell, but thats not realistic. They're going to be buyers. Which I guess is fine because on the flipside Sweeney can't draft anyways as evidenced by the consistently poor prospect pool. If they buy and make the playoffs, I can see them being knocked out fairly quick. They don't have the top end talent and it looks worse with this McAvoy injury.

 

[shelbysdad]

Agreed. I’m expecting…

2nd for Frederic.

3rd for Brazeau.

Two 2nd’s for Coyle.

1st for Carlo.

(Not that all those guys will actually be traded, but if they were, that’s what I’d expect, or the prospect equivalent.)

That's 4 of my 5 in trade contest

 

[The don godfather]

Bruins won't be sellers even if they find themselves in 7th in the Atlantic. There's no chance that at the very least a 2nd rounder doesn't get sent for a chance to make the playoffs. Unless if the Jacobs family sells that will never change. They should absolutely sell, but thats not realistic. They're going to be buyers. Which I guess is fine because on the flipside Sweeney can't draft anyways as evidenced by the consistently poor prospect pool. If they buy and make the playoffs, I can see them being knocked out fairly quick. They don't have the top end talent and it looks worse with this McAvoy injury.

Agreed sweeney isnt a draft wizard . Hopefully he can do another zacha for haula type trade to strengthen team.

 

[Number8]

Again, don't see Frederic getting a 1st in a return, not at all.

That just pisses me off, because I think I agree.

 

[Number8]

Bruins won't be sellers even if they find themselves in 7th in the Atlantic. There's no chance that at the very least a 2nd rounder doesn't get sent for a chance to make the playoffs. Unless if the Jacobs family sells that will never change. They should absolutely sell, but thats not realistic. They're going to be buyers. Which I guess is fine because on the flipside Sweeney can't draft anyways as evidenced by the consistently poor prospect pool. If they buy and make the playoffs, I can see them being knocked out fairly quick. They don't have the top end talent and it looks worse with this McAvoy injury.

You’ve tapped into my biggest concern. Hard to teach an old dog new tricks.

That said, not sure fanbase will support any truly dumb moves in the medium term —- or at least i sure hope not.

 

[Dr Quincy]

That just pisses me off, because I think I agree.

I wouldn't give a 1st for him but I think it's possible some other GM might.

 

[Bruin4]

I wouldn't give a 1st for him but I think it's possible some other GM might.

The closer it gets to 3 pm eastern time on the 7th of March

 

[DominicT]

I wouldn't give a 1st for him but I think it's possible some other GM might.

Agreed. Or a second with a B level prospect.

 

[ON3M4N]

Marchand is owed a generous deal considering he played on the most underpaid contract the last time around.

A trade is likely the best way to avoid an ugly contract stare down. We can always reunite in the summer.

He's looking for term AND money. Do you give him both at his age?

Has he been underpaid? based on what he's done, yes. At the time of his contract though, he had been a ~50pts the 3 seasons prior. I don't think the Bruins (nor Marchand) expected that he'd turn into a guy who'd give you 85+ points a year in his prime.

 

[Sheppy]

I wouldn't give a 1st for him but I think it's possible some other GM might.

I would be very surprised, especially after the Jeannot situation.

 

[Number8]

I wouldn't give a 1st for him but I think it's possible some other GM might.

Where’s the HOPE button when i need it?

 

[norwoodmustang]

Would hate to lose out on a chance to get a third-round pick.

Marchand was a third round pick.

So were Brayden Point, Jake Guentzel, Adam Fox, Kris Letang.....