Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XVII

[PlayMakers]

I just toyed with draft lottery simulator and the Bruins jumped from 11th overall to 2nd in my fourth attempt. They currently sit at 11th overall and project to take center Carter Bear
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Getting Misa is too exciting and too much of a longshot to think about. Don't do it to yourself.

Desnoyers if we can get as low as 6th overall. O'Brien if we end up around 10. Realistic spots to end up in, and they are 1st line talents.

 

[Raleighfern]

Ilya Protas notches five points and becomes highest-scoring import player in Windsor Spitfires history with 40th goal

Ilya Protas is having a historic season for the OHL's Windsor Spitfires and notched a franchise record on Sunday night. The 18-year-old…

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Little Pro wouldn't be bad either

caps have a nice pipeline. just a notch better than our b's....

 

[wintersej]

I have never been shy about my support for Zacha, but last night him not scoring on that break away, just was not acceptable, now I know you are not going to score on all breakaways or scoring chances, but that lack of execution at that time, in my opinion killed any chance of winning that game. There are times throughout the season everyone needs contribute at a needed time, one man (Pasta) cannot do it alone. My suggestion now is all options should be on the table.

Geekie or Zacha can be the third best player on the line, but neither should ever be the second. If Zacha's job is to make smart plays and offer support D and enough offense to not get in the way along with a real #1C or a real #1LW, he can do that. Similarly, Geekie can go be Tyler Bertuzzi garbage cleanup guy with enough skill to keep up.

But, right now, the Bruins are wasting, frankly, one of their all time greatest offensive talents.

 

[Bruin4]

Anyone here think the Bruins wouldn't be rock bottom without Pasta, here you go
Get The Man Some Help!!

 

[Hookslide]

Possible options with this roster and 28.5 million in cap space:

1. Trade for Pettersson (11.6)
2. Sign Marner or Rantanen (13)
3. Trade for a retained Seth Jones (6.5) *I added this in because it has nothing to do with top 6 C help so it's likely what Sweeney will do.*
4. Trade for Barzal (9.15)
5. Offer-sheet Wyatt Johnston
6. Offer-sheet Mason McTavish
7. Sign Sam Bennett (7.5)
8. Trade for Trevor Zegras (5.75)
9. Trade for Tomas Hertl (6.75)
10. Can't even find a 10th, the Center depth available via UFA, RFA or trade is that low.

Interesting list you put together
1 - Petterson at one time I was all in, but now I would proceed with caution, must really do homework
2 - Marner was never on board, but softening, Rantanen, see petterson
3 - no thank you
4 - see 3
5 - pass
6 - I would not say no
7 - no
8 - no-
9 - Always been a fan but, has that shipped sailed
10 - I will fill in 10 for you, Shane Wright, former first rounder, and better than taking a risk and drafting a
# 1 and developing him when that process has been done for by Seattle.

 

[smithformeragent]

Anyone here think the Bruins wouldn't be rock bottom without Pasta, here you go
Get The Man Some Help!!

Acknowledged.

How do you get him help without having to completely blow it up and trade him?

 

[22Brad Park]

Here’s the thing…

The cupboards are in such a barren state that you do whatever you can to acquire as many shots as possible at building for the future.

What does 30 goals from Morgan Geekie the next couple of years on a bridge deal matter?

I get that you have to fill out the roster with somebody, but if you can get a 2nd round pick, that’s worth considering.

Marchand is his own situation. There’s something different about trading the captain and also trading the last link to the Cup winning team.

Ultimately, I’m in favor of a more aggressive approach and I pull the trigger on dealing Marchand.

I’m cashing all the chips I can in.

And yes, I consider dealing the player that many would not consider trading. However, that’s probably something you do at the 2026 draft if you consider to slide as an organization.

Geekie would be a tough one for me only 26 + inproving steady.That said ,his age and the grit with ability to score is very valuable to teams chasing a Cup with grueling road to get there.Yup, he could bring back something nice to help fix this mess quicker.They need more bullets to get a top line centre
Marchand to me is another piece I think they should move ( I hate saying it) because he will be aged out before this is fixed.Yea, I get his history here, but this is a buisness too and he would bring back needed assets so yes I agree with you about aggressive approach and cash in all the chips you can.Sweeney cannot afford to mess up this deadline, offseason & draft or the wrath of Bruins fans will reach a level never seen before is my bet.One he will definitely not survive .

I'm not sure they win. They just don't have enough top forwards, pretty mediocre crew and if Swayman isn't on their done.

They don't blow that Leafs game u got McAvoy and Lindholm, so I agree with Dan there.

 

[22Brad Park]

Interesting list you put together
1 - Petterson at one time I was all in, but now I would proceed with caution, must really do homework
2 - Marner was never on board, but softening, Rantanen, see petterson
3 - no thank you
4 - see 3
5 - pass
6 - I would not say no
7 - no
8 - no-
9 - Always been a fan but, has that shipped sailed
10 - I will fill in 10 for you, Shane Wright, former first rounder, and better than taking a risk and drafting a
# 1 and developing him when that process has been done for by Seattle.

Why would you pass on Wyatt Johnson I am curious.

Anyone here think the Bruins wouldn't be rock bottom without Pasta, here you go
Get The Man Some Help!!

Crazy stats..Not even sure what to say other then he is a legit superstar and I still feel he is under rated by lots.

 

[Hookslide]

Why would you pass on Wyatt Johnson I am curious.

I am probably not reading him right, I just don't know if he is a Bruins answer at this time, but I could be wrong.

 

[Bruin4]

Acknowledged.

How do you get him help without having to completely blow it up and trade him?

For me it would start with moving some Salary out. Id move Marchy love the guy but you need to turn the page, He has a lot of value around the league. Id move out Coyle and Carlo along with the UFA, free-up space for some free-agent signings, get some picks and prospects and maybe try to move them for some top 6 forwards, my number one focus would be acquiring a top center. Id make a pitch for Marner/Rantanen if they hit the market.

Id also move Swayman asap if he was in a deal to bring back a number one center, only because Sweeney has had no luck in finding one, but he's did ok with finding top tier goalies, so Id have more faith in him being able to bring in another top net-minder, before he ever can get a top center, so if he can use Swayman as an asset to get one, bye=bye!

Easy from here, but I think if they can bring in two top six forwards this off season and hang on to Zacha and Geekie, possibly Marchy coming back and Poitras a year more along, their there!

 

[PlayMakers]

Possible options with this roster and 28.5 million in cap space:

1. Trade for Pettersson (11.6)
2. Sign Marner or Rantanen (13)
3. Trade for a retained Seth Jones (6.5) *I added this in because it has nothing to do with top 6 C help so it's likely what Sweeney will do.*
4. Trade for Barzal (9.15)
5. Offer-sheet Wyatt Johnston
6. Offer-sheet Mason McTavish
7. Sign Sam Bennett (7.5)
8. Trade for Trevor Zegras (5.75)
9. Trade for Tomas Hertl (6.75)
10. Can't even find a 10th, the Center depth available via UFA, RFA or trade is that low.

Some more ideas for potential top6 C's...

10. Trade for Casey Mittelstadt
11. Trade for Dylan Cozens
12. Trade for Del Bel Belluz
13. Trade for Ritchie
14. Trade for Mercer
15. Take a chance on a retained Zibanejad (not recommended but an option that exists, he has 11 points in his last 8 games.)

 

[bbfan419]

Looking ahead, move Carlo at the TDL and then see what the asking price is in the UFA market is for:

Poink
Ekblad

as a 2nd pairing RHD in Boston. Jacobs has the money, that's for sure. Just ask the STH's asking to pay more next year.

Kovacevic could be a good add as well.

 

[22Brad Park]

I am probably not reading him right, I just don't know if he is a Bruins answer at this time, but I could be wrong.

Yea I was just curious is all.I don't know the answer myself to fix this.MacTavish would be sweet though but they would match

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Geekie would be a tough one for me only 26 + inproving steady.That said ,his age and the grit with ability to score is very valuable to teams chasing a Cup with grueling road to get there.Yup, he could bring back something nice to help fix this mess quicker.They need more bullets to get a top line centre
Marchand to me is another piece I think they should move ( I hate saying it) because he will be aged out before this is fixed.Yea, I get his history here, but this is a buisness too and he would bring back needed assets so yes I agree with you about aggressive approach and cash in all the chips you can.Sweeney cannot afford to mess up this deadline, offseason & draft or the wrath of Bruins fans will reach a level never seen before is my bet.One he will definitely not survive .


They don't blow that Leafs game u got McAvoy and Lindholm, so I agree with Dan there.

Leafs hit the post what 3-4 times in that game? Swayman was garbage, the only thing the Bruins had charge of in that game was the score board.

That 3-0 lead was a mirage compared to the play on the ice. Teams are on two different planets right now and its not even close with to without our top 2 d.

You need great goaltending against great teams and Swayman does not supply that. The fact he's been in the nets for most of these collapses should tell me all I need know about the guts that kids has.

He's a fraud with a big mouth that can't back it up. Get rid of him if you can

 

[Kegs]

What this team really needs is Mitch Marner. Would fix the pp and pk. A pipe dream maybe? Marchand loves him. Maybe he will pull up on him at an intersection, kidnap him and force him to sign a $15 million dollar contract.

 

[bbfan419]

Beecher could be a cheap add for the Oilers, they are looking for a 4th line center with speed. If we could get even a mid round pick for him, that would be decent.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Some more ideas for potential top6 C's...

10. Trade for Casey Mittelstadt
11. Trade for Dylan Cozens
12. Trade for Del Bel Belluz
13. Trade for Ritchie
14. Trade for Mercer
15. Take a chance on a retained Zibanejad (not recommended but an option that exists, he has 11 points in his last 8 games.)

Casey Mittlestadt?

Bel Biv Devo?

ZIBANEJAD???

 

[22Brad Park]

Leafs hit the post what 3-4 times in that game? Swayman was garbage, the only thing the Bruins had charge of in that game was the score board.

That 3-0 lead was a mirage compared to the play on the ice. Teams are on two different planets right now and its not even close with to without our top 2 d.

You need great goaltending against great teams and Swayman does not supply that. The fact he's been in the nets for most of these collapses should tell me all I need know about the guts that kids has.

He's a fraud with a big mouth that can't back it up. Get rid of him if you can

Bruins beat them once this season though so they are definitely beatable but yea Leafs have way more firepower.

 

[bbfan419]

Donny better sell whatever he can sell. Guys like Beecher, Brazeau, Korpisalo, Osterle, Wotherspoon and Callahan , whatever if the offer is somewhat decent move them. Players like Carlo, Coyle, Frederic and Marchand especially you only move for the right offers.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Anyone here think the Bruins wouldn't be rock bottom without Pasta, here you go
Get The Man Some Help!!

Well that's why they pay him 11m a season, I would hope he is that impactful. That said Not caring about the center position and riding Coyle as your number 2 should get a GM fired.

You do what ever you need to do to solve the center issue while Pasta is still in him prime. Give up the next 5 years first if you have to.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Leafs hit the post what 3-4 times in that game? Swayman was garbage, the only thing the Bruins had charge of in that game was the score board.

That 3-0 lead was a mirage compared to the play on the ice. Teams are on two different planets right now and its not even close with to without our top 2 d.

You need great goaltending against great teams and Swayman does not supply that. The fact he's been in the nets for most of these collapses should tell me all I need know about the guts that kids has.

He's a fraud with a big mouth that can't back it up. Get rid of him if you can

Not sure what game you were watching, but Bruins had completely outplayed the Leafs when the score was 3-0.

 

[bbfan419]

Not sure what game you were watching, but Bruins had completely outplayed the Leafs when the score was 3-0.

Agree they were like two different teams from the start of the game and at the end.

 

[aguineapig72]

Ilya Protas notches five points and becomes highest-scoring import player in Windsor Spitfires history with 40th goal

Ilya Protas is having a historic season for the OHL's Windsor Spitfires and notched a franchise record on Sunday night. The 18-year-old…

russianmachineneverbreaks.com

Little Pro wouldn't be bad either

Yeh 0.0 that’s happening

They are in love with him - I passed on him in our draft (upset about it ) and been following since preseason game here against Bruins

He’s going to play with brother and be a beast

Hey you never know, we let Bruce Crowder go while Keith was still here! I know it's a long shot, if not him how about Capt. Chesley, Hendrickson's teammate at Minnesota

I just can't get enough of this pass from Beckett Hendrickson. When he has had the opportunity to move up and play with top players, he has held his own.

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[Bridges31]

What this team really needs is Mitch Marner. Would fix the pp and pk. A pipe dream maybe? Marchand loves him. Maybe he will pull up on him at an intersection, kidnap him and force him to sign a $15 million dollar contract.

The Bruins wouldn’t be able to take his next contract without shipping players out starting with Swayman.

And I would be perfectly ok with that. If a team is willing to take him at 20% retained then you eat that for 8 years.

 

[Hookslide]

Yea I was just curious is all.I don't know the answer myself to fix this.MacTavish would be sweet though but they would match

Maybe we are both looking at the right players, unfortunately it is not up to us. Maybe one of Mctavish, Johnston, or Wright might be what they need, all young and talented, hey maybe Donnie, could really exceed expectations and land two of them, I know I will seek counseling now.