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

[RiverbottomChuck]

The TANK is on!

 

[BruinDust]

Nice to see them giving the youth a chance...hopefully they are just paper transactions

Send down Merkulov (an RFA) and Viel (signed for next year) to bring up 3 UFAs. Are they showcasing any of them to deadline buyers looking for depth forwards?

 

[Blitzkrug]

Merk kinda deserves it imo.

When your only plus skill in the NHL is apparently your shot and you look that bad with it last night? I'll make a bold take here; that game will be the end of his chances at this level.

He's already 24. At this point time really isn't on his side.

 

[McBrom7]

I'm reserving judgement on who's up and who's down until after the deadline.

Weird time for Sweeney and he probably wants to just play any UFAs in case someone sees something they like. That said, that could be the worst forward group the Bruins have iced in a decade.

I can't really figure out Sweeney's plan. Does he value the kids in Providence making the playoffs and making a push down there or are NHL minutes more valuable? I think we see Merk back up after Friday, but there's an argument for not subjecting him to what the team is doing for the next 20 games. Losing is a virus.

 

[HustleB]

Brandon Carlo for Rasmus Andersson

Andersson is the better offensively player, Carlo much better on the defensive side of things.

Bruins need offense from the back end, Flames need a defensive defenseman badly.

Trade would make a ton of sense.

Who says no?

Carlo says I’m not going to Western Canada.

 

[False Start]

He's way better than Smith who even in his prime wasn't much of a player IMO. Strictly a volume shooter. Never wanted him here, cringed when they signed him.

Is his shooting % sustainable? No. Fact is, in the past 40 games, he's scored 19 goals and 10 assists, and he only recently has found himself on the 1st PP unit.

He's a complimentary player, I don't expect 40 goals and 20 assists over a full season. But 25-30 goals is still a very useful player. You say his shot isn't accurate but he's the 2nd best shooter on this team by a country mile. It's a shooters league now, one reason why the Bruins this year suck, nowhere near enough shooting talent.

Only way I deal him is an severe overpayment by another team, or outlandish contract demands.

I would tend to agree. Would you take a first for him?

 

[BamBamCam]

Carlo says I’m not going to Western Canada.

He's from Colorado. Why would he say no to Western Canada?

 

[GordonHowe]

Kaplan's trade deadline buzz: Latest on Rantanen, Marchand, other big moves

There have already been some impact moves ahead of Friday's deadline, but big names remain in discussion. Here's what we're hearing around the league.

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[BruinDust]

I would tend to agree. Would you take a first for him?

Would have to be a top 15 pick. Not letting him go for a late 1st, especially considering this draft isn't the strongest/deepest.

Even then, almost feels like a full rebuild type of move. I'd almost have to know what his next contract looks like to give a firm answer.

 

[HustleB]

He's from Colorado. Why would he say no to Western Canada?

My understanding is that most wives and families don’t want to live in that climate unfortunately. If that’s the life his family wants then that seems like a win for all.

 

[Dr Hook]

Would have to be a top 15 pick. Not letting him go for a late 1st,

Agreed, given that the odds of getting a player as good as Geekie outside the top 10-15 are fairly slim.

 

[22Brad Park]

I move Geekie while he hot, Brad is not going anywhere. Watch Coyle

Course Brad would stay at 37 while they move the 26 yr old.Don't want to nobody upset here when he over pays him either because you can smell it coming

 

[JoeIsAStud]

He's from Colorado. Why would he say no to Western Canada?

Not sure where he wife is from .

that said, Colorado and Western Canada are not very similar, other than the mountains.

 

[22Brad Park]

Carlo says I’m not going to Western Canada.

Is it closer to Colorado where his family is then Boston..Just saying...Sweeney not trading him anyhow ....

 

[BruinDust]

Agreed, given that the odds of getting a player as good as Geekie outside the top 10-15 are fairly slim.

26-27 year old that can potentially give you 25-30 goals. I can't move him for another crack at a Beecher/Frederic/Vaakainanen/etc. level of prospect.

The next contract is the great unknown. I have no idea what that looks like.

 

[22Brad Park]

Not sure where he wife is from .

that said, Colorado and Western Canada are not very similar, other than the mountains.

Yea well Boston is like on another planet compared to both places.

 

[Number8]

Is that right? The Bruins are 11th from last place. Is there something I’m missing when it comes to draft order?

I would love to be in the top 8 already with 20 games to go haha.

EDIT: Puck Pedia has them picking 11th at the moment. I think Tankathon is incorrect.

You are right that B's are 11th -- but games in hand come into play.

Think they are basing 8th on current point percentage.

Realistically the best B's could end up with is the 7th pick. Going to be hard to outsuck Pittsburgh.

 

[22Brad Park]

26-27 year old that can potentially give you 25-30 goals. I can't move him for another crack at a Beecher/Frederic/Vaakainanen/etc. level of prospect.

The next contract is the great unknown. I have no idea what that looks like.

This is exactly correct.Rather use money to pay Geekie then Marchand unless Brad staying dirt cheap.Geekie fits well with Bruins best player too.

You are right that B's are 11th -- but games in hand come into play.

Think they are basing 8th on current point percentage.

Realistically the best B's could end up with is the 7th pick. Going to be hard to outsuck Pittsburgh.

Yup ..just keep losing & it will take care of itself.Top8 pick will bring something good.Maybe they can trade up too.

 

[chrisab123]

There is a top prospect with the last name bear in the first round . Perfect fit .


Don started well with the trent trade let's give him more leash before the walk to the plank with shark infested waters.

More leash? The guy can’t draft and makes terrible signings. He’s had the most leash in the NHL over the last decade. Time to say goodbye.

 

[McBrom7]

You are right that B's are 11th -- but games in hand come into play.

Think they are basing 8th on current point percentage.

Realistically the best B's could end up with is the 7th pick. Going to be hard to outsuck Pittsburgh.

I think if they're in the top 8 they will get a really good player. This prospect pool is so barren of top end talent I don't think they can afford to just draft a center if one isn't available.

I like the Jake O'Brien kid after watching some YouTube on some of players outside the top 10 the last few days.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Course Brad would stay at 37 while they move the 26 yr old.Don't want to nobody upset here when he over pays him either because you can smell it coming

Love Marchy but he isn't in the Bergy tier to me to warrant keeping if trading him can make the team better. If you can get a 1st + for him in my mind you have to pull the trigger and see if he wants to come back.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Merk kinda deserves it imo.

When your only plus skill in the NHL is apparently your shot and you look that bad with it last night? I'll make a bold take here; that game will be the end of his chances at this level.

He's already 24. At this point time really isn't on his side.

Imo he’ll go the way of Lauko. He’ll find himself a role on some teams 4th line assuming he can adapt his style a bit to become a mucker. Forecheck and learn how to kill penalties he can still carve himself out a nice career as a JAG.

 

[Kazcram]

Wait I want the Bruins as high as possible (8 and under) and the Blues the pick in back of them

They basically suck but we have one less point so out first is high say 7 and they pick 8 and 40 (but we have the 40th pick)

how are they picking 8th?

 

[Bruin4]

Coyle trade Value will take a quick trajectory downward

 

[BruinDust]

You are right that B's are 11th -- but games in hand come into play.

Think they are basing 8th on current point percentage.

Realistically the best B's could end up with is the 7th pick. Going to be hard to outsuck Pittsburgh.

I think they could get into the Top 5. Since New Year's only SJ, Chicago and Pittsburgh have a worse record (pts. and pts. %). Bruins 29th in both categories.