Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XVIII ( if trades occur use specific trade thread)

[Hookslide]

Hopefully Donny puts a claim.
Team Czechia

Vrana zacha pasta

I suggested Varana, off season, I wonder why he is available, I know he has some issues, and hope that is not the case.

 

[bp14]

That's why you need to get second opinions before doing stuff like this.

Blades is bad juju. Always has been, always will be. f*** blades.

Proposing we change the name of this entire message board to “Fuk Blades”

 

[bruinmann77]

Trader Don Get busy move your Assets

 

[mar2kbos]

You have consistently some of the best, modest takes on this board

Thanks!, I usually can quiet the demons in my head long enough for a coherent post but boy the Bruins are certainly testing that ability

 

[Knight]

Why would we trade for Rantanen when we're heading nowhere this season? Give him a blank check this summer instead.

 

[JCRO]

Again I go back to the Wahlstrom line of thinking. You take a flier on Vrana. If it doesnt work, worst case you waive him too.

Its time to move guys out and give other guys shots. New blood. Including your young guys. Give them a chance to show what they can do/potentially increase their value and maybe even show they deserve to be here.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I'm not very good at predicting trades or values, but I don't think Carolina considers that for a moment.

Don't get me wrong, there's value in the package. However, I think they get much stronger offers. Much.

Rantanen hasn't exactly been lighting it up in Raleigh.

12 games 2-4-6 -2

 

[Gee Wally]

I suggested Varana, off season, I wonder why he is available, I know he has some issues, and hope that is not the case.

He’s only played 20 games in 4 years.
Total.

 

[Hookslide]

He’s only played 20 games in 4 years.
Total.

I know just curious what is happening to him now, he was a talent no doubt, just a shame his career went that route.

 

[22Brad Park]

Rantanen

Carlo
Marschand
Merkulov
1rst round pick

Hard no..He is testing free agency so if they want to try to add him just wait till summer.

 

[Over the volcano]

Hell not to many will think hes better than their back-up, to actually make a move for him, where it would be an clear-cut upgrade

Think he's upped his value with his play this year - his #'s are borderline legit starter and considering the play in front of him all year I could see some teams brining him in, particularly with the cap going up.

 

[Number8]

Well it depends to some degree what they are prioritizing. If the goal is to make an attempt to win the cup this year, that is a strong package, and it has a top 10 pick attached as well

If their goal is to maximize the long term value, then yes they will get much better offers.




Merkulov adds zero value to the deal, and adding an extra contract likely makes it a complete negative asset in a deal.

And if Carolina deals him it is because they dont believe they can sign him, so do the Bruins deal for him knowing 2 teams found him unsignable. Maybe we can turn him into Kreider and a 4th when we deal him to the Rangers in June so they can sign him

That's fair. Interesting perspective.

 

[sarge88]

Why would we trade for Rantanen when we're heading nowhere this season? Give him a blank check this summer instead.

Agree if the cost is prohibitive in regard to pieces --- but if he's here, don't we get to begin negotiating early and have the option to offer him a year longer than other teams?

 

[Bruin4]

Agree if the cost is prohibitive in regard to pieces --- but if he's here, don't we get to begin negotiating early and have the option to offer him a year longer than other teams?

We would, but do you really believe the Bruins have the assets to acquire him? Carolina gave up Necas plus for him, their not going to trade him to Boston for penny on the dollars, because thats basically what they'd be doing.

 

[BruinDust]

Sweeney would have known that and sent him down before he needed to clear waivers

I would hope so.

Why were they sending him down again? He established himself as an NHL caliber player last season.

 

[Number8]

Rantanen hasn't exactly been lighting it up in Raleigh.

12 games 2-4-6 -2

True, but he's a bona fide stud.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

If you can get Rantanen and he wants to stay long term you instantly found a top line C.

 

[ON3M4N]

I would hope so.

Why were they sending him down again? He established himself as an NHL caliber player last season.

Because he's a young player who makes mistakes. That shit doesn't fly on the big club. You make a mistake in game and you're a young guys, your ass is stapled to the bench (funny Vets can make all the mistakes they want though and keep playing). Young guys have historically had a very short leash in Boston.

Sweeney & Co didn't have a choice with Lohrei because they're depth a LD is so poor that the next option was infinitely worse. Not only did Lohrei become waiver eligible part way through the season, but Lindholm went down with injury.

 

[mar2kbos]

Think he's upped his value with his play this year - his #'s are borderline legit starter and considering the play in front of him all year I could see some teams brining him in, particularly with the cap going up.

I would say he proved he is a capable backup, not sure anyone would trust him as a starter though and he makes a lot of money for a backup. He is a tweener goalie, maybe someone is willing to take that risk.

 

[Number8]

You have consistently some of the best, modest takes on this board

I'm glad you said "some of". Because, I most definitely have the most modest takes on this board. Been telling everyone that all the time for a long time. The best, most modest takes ever. f***'s sake...........

 

[ON3M4N]

If you can get Rantanen and he wants to stay long term you instantly found a top line C.

Who is the top line center you found by acquiring Rantanen?

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

True, but he's a bona fide stud.

Maybe not, without McKinnon.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

If we are punting to next season, we know the shitters that are on the roster. I take flyers on anyone at this point. Not many on the current roster have earned the right to play out the season.

Let some providence players get extended looks. Trade for some other teams former 1st rounder who's spinning their tires. Put a claim in on Vrana.

If they all suck we get a better draft pick anyway.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Who is the top line center you found by acquiring Rantanen?

Rantanen can play C

 

[JCRO]

If we are punting to next season, we know the shitters that are on the roster. I take flyers on anyone at this point. Not many on the current roster have earned the right to play out the season.

Let some providence players get extended looks. Trade for some other teams former 1st rounder who's spinning their tires. Put a claim in on Vrana.

If they all suck we get a better draft pick anyway.

The bold. Especially the latter. Take chances on some other teams failed projects. Reclaimation projects that cant hurt much more than the damage already done this season. There could be some diamonds in the rough found.

All I ask is that they leave some additional roster spots for some potential upcoming College FA singings to also sign and take a chance on (TJ Hughes, Gleb, etc.)