Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XVII

[Over the volcano]

Brazzeau and trent will be gone for sure after that who knows.

Wouldn't be surprised if neither of them are gone. Frederic's injured and isn't all that attract as a playoff rental and Brazeau sure ain't much of an asset to a playoff team.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

I’m 100% at the point where I want to be big sellers and I can’t imagine that at least 70% of fans don’t agree with me.

There is no reason in the world not to move:

Brazeau and Koepke for whatever you can get.

Coyle and Carlo combined (not necessarily on the same deal) will absolutely bring back a 1, 2 and a couple of prospects or later picks.

Frederic for a 2 and prospect.

Marchand if he’s willing for a 1.

And TBH, even though I like them, if someone wanted to overpay for Zacha or Geekie, I’d consider it…depending on return.

Same with Peeke.

Agreed. They are tied for the 9th worst record in the NHL with Utah going by points percentage (P%).

 

[bruinmann77]

I think you have to move those UFA for whatever you can get

 

[bruinmann77]

I not sure the bruins have guys teams want to pay for Fred and Brasseau are not getting anyone in return. I think the only guys that can get you a player or pick is Coyle Geekie and Carlo.

 

[Bruin4]

After Nashville the Bruins have Carolina, Tampa, Florida, Ottawa, and Tampa again. Picture doesn’t get any clearer than that, not that it hasn’t been pretty clear for a while now.

Sweeney needs to $hit or get off the pot. Talk about a dereliction of duty and totally neglecting ones responsibilities. I mean WTF , he makes a terrible signing of Lindholm in the off season and then leaves it at that?!?!

 

[The don godfather]

I'm telling you all gonna be shouting for some player who slipped to us in the 1st round and Donny gonna do the senyshyn on all of you trade that pick .

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

After Nashville the Bruins have Carolina, Tampa, Florida, Ottawa, and Tampa again. Picture doesn’t get any clearer than that, not that it hasn’t been pretty clear for a while now.

Sweeney needs to $hit or get off the pot. Talk about a dereliction of duty and a totally neglecting ones responsibilities. I mean WTF , he makes a terrible signing of Lindholm in the off season and then leaves it at that?!?!

Hey he fired Monty and claimed Whalstrom what else do you expect a guy to do pre deadline

 

[Ratty]

I not sure the bruins have guys teams want to pay for Fred and Brasseau are not getting anyone in return. I think the only guys that can get you a player or pick is Coyle Geekie and Carlo.

I think Marchand would bring a favorable return providing the parties agree to the move.

 

[Bruin4]

I think Marchand would bring a favorable return proving the parties agree to the move.

All depends on his health

 

[TorontLoL 67]

I mean WTF , he makes a terrible signing of Lindholm in the off season and then leaves it at that?!?!

I give EL a pass. If he doesn't play up to expectations next season then I'm with you. But this entire season the entire team playing below expectations (obviously excluding #88), not just him.

 

[Bruin4]

I give EL a pass. If he doesn't play up to expectations next season then I'm with you. But this entire season the entire team playing below expectations (obviously excluding #88), not just him.

I don’t see it. He was bad a year ago as well. I think what your seeing is what he is. I hope I’m wrong thou.

But my complaint isn’t with him, it’s that the team was in derail mode the majority of the season and Sweeney just sat by and watched it go off the tracks.

 

[The don godfather]

We aren't selling or buying. Donny staying put.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

We aren't selling or buying. Donny staying put.

The f***?

 

[smithformeragent]

Stages of grief.

Denial. If they can get healthy and sneak into the playoffs, who knows? They could win a round.

Acceptance: They extended their window to contend an extra season or two. Would have been nice to get another Cup, but it just didn’t happen. (We are here)

Healing: You’ve got to start somewhere. Cut your losses and get what you can get. You’re probably not getting a top 5 pick. So get what you can get. Acquire lottery tickets and take your shots at the board, even if they’re in the 2nd round.

Short term: Ownership is on record saying the fan base won’t accept a full rebuild. (I call BS, but that’s their prerogative) You’re probably looking at a conservative approach to a retool on the fly. We’ve seen some teams pull this off, missing the playoffs for a season and then coming back quickly. I’m not in favor of it, but I think this is where they land.

Long term: If you’re still spinning your wheels a year from now, consider blowing it up and dealing core pieces for a big haul of picks & prospects. (Point of no return)

 

[BruinsJoe]

All these trades happening and Donnie is
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5 days till TDL...plenty of times!

We aren't selling or buying. Donny staying put.

I agree stand path...this waste pathetic season it s because injuries M.Jacob!

Signed Don!

 

[JAD]

We aren't selling or buying. Donny staying put.

He can't view his free agents as rentals this year ... if he is not going to resign them he has to get something back for some of them, even if it is just picks. So some should be going.
This team desperately needs some sort of help offensively - it's on Sweeney for not addressing this need sooner. The last 7 games have all been decided by one goal, six of them loses. Any assets aquired to help address this need would be helpful, if not for this year, then going forward.
Maybe if people are moved out or we drop further behind we may actually see if any of the kids that have been playing in Providence have anything to offer. And that is, as others have said, something we need to know before the off season.
So expect some sort of moves.

 

[BruinsJoe]

Stages of grief.

Denial. If they can get healthy and sneak into the playoffs, who knows? They could win a round.

Acceptance: They extended their window to contend an extra season or two. Would have been nice to get another Cup, but it just didn’t happen. (We are here)

Healing: You’ve got to start somewhere. Cut your losses and get what you can get. You’re probably not getting a top 5 pick. So get what you can get. Acquire lottery tickets and take your shots at the board, even if they’re in the 2nd round.

Short term: Ownership is on record saying the fan base won’t accept a full rebuild. (I call BS, but that’s their prerogative) You’re probably looking at a conservative approach to a retool on the fly. We’ve seen some teams pull this off, missing the playoffs for a season and then coming back quickly. I’m not in favor of it, but I think this is where they land.

Long term: If you’re still spinning your wheels a year from now, consider blowing it up and dealing core pieces for a big haul of picks & prospects. (Point of no return)

Need a hard retool on 2 years path imo...

 

[22Brad Park]

How about keeping the pick and replacing Donny before hand ?

Seeing Florida with 8 mil in cap space & a far better team makes me think you could be on to something.

 

[sarge88]

Stages of grief.

Denial. If they can get healthy and sneak into the playoffs, who knows? They could win a round.

Acceptance: They extended their window to contend an extra season or two. Would have been nice to get another Cup, but it just didn’t happen. (We are here)

Healing: You’ve got to start somewhere. Cut your losses and get what you can get. You’re probably not getting a top 5 pick. So get what you can get. Acquire lottery tickets and take your shots at the board, even if they’re in the 2nd round.

Short term: Ownership is on record saying the fan base won’t accept a full rebuild. (I call BS, but that’s their prerogative) You’re probably looking at a conservative approach to a retool on the fly. We’ve seen some teams pull this off, missing the playoffs for a season and then coming back quickly. I’m not in favor of it, but I think this is where they land.

Long term: If you’re still spinning your wheels a year from now, consider blowing it up and dealing core pieces for a big haul of picks & prospects. (Point of no return)

Nailed it.

 

[22Brad Park]

I'm telling you all gonna be shouting for some player who slipped to us in the 1st round and Donny gonna do the senyshyn on all of you trade that pick .

Right now I am more worried about a Jimmy Hayes trade. RIP Jimmy, but ya'll know what I mean.

 

[22Brad Park]

I think Marchand would bring a favorable return providing the parties agree to the move.

Bruins don't need him to agree.

 

[Absurdity]

I wonder if this will help the Bruins and Frederic's, Geekie's, and Coyle's value this deadline.

 

[22Brad Park]

I wonder if this will help the Bruins and Frederic's, Geekie's, and Coyle's value this deadline.

Laughton is a - 17 and not as versatile as Coyle you ask me.Charlie is a way better penalty killer.If Laughton draws more then Coyle I would be disappointed as a Bruins fan.

 

[bruinmann77]

Trade all the UFA since they are not coming back anyway. I think the last hour you have to wait to see if Coyle or Geekie is moved

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

I’m 100% at the point where I want to be big sellers and I can’t imagine that at least 70% of fans don’t agree with me.

There is no reason in the world not to move:

Brazeau and Koepke for whatever you can get.

Coyle and Carlo combined (not necessarily on the same deal) will absolutely bring back a 1, 2 and a couple of prospects or later picks.

Frederic for a 2 and prospect.

Marchand if he’s willing for a 1.

And TBH, even though I like them, if someone wanted to overpay for Zacha or Geekie, I’d consider it…depending on return.

Same with Peeke.

Even if the Bruins can get back everything you mentioned, I don’t see them being all that better next year. I don’t want to see them go with Swayman / Korpisalo. Not sure what the solution is but they need a goalie . The D if healthy next year has the potential to be fairly good. I thought it was going to be this year. The forward group is a colossal mess; not much legit top 6 talent.