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

[Gordoff]

Very expensive re-signing of Olivier ($3m) and Greenway ($4m).

For another $750K the Bruins have Lindholm.

 

[DKH]

For another $750K the Bruins have Lindholm.

Greenway contract should have been about 2,5 M

 

[BruinDust]

I feel @FONZIE 's pain, We spend a small fortune seeing them in Dallas this year and it was a shambles. We had planned to make the trip to Raleigh this week to visit my brother and catch the Bruins while they were in town, but decided against it given how crappy the team has been playing.

Both games against Dallas were very one-sided I felt, especially the game in Dallas. Weren't even close.

 

[Bruin4]

I’d rather they exhaust what they have in the system than bring in another waiver claim and keep the contract slot open for a College FA.

I think they have like 6 slots available

 

[Blowfish]

All I know is if Charlie Coyle is still on the team after the deadline then I'll be massively disappointed. At least with Carlo you know he has a role on this team but Coyle isn't even playing center anymore and he isn't good enough to be in the top six. He doesn't fit like he used to.

With so many teams looking for center help and it appearing like a sellers market, move Coyle.

I think you could pull a decent package from the Devils with maybe some retention.

Coyle would most certainly pull a good package but I won’t be disappointed if he’s still on the team. The bruins can trade him in the summer and or next trade deadline.

 

[Bruin4]

Greenway at 4 million makes lindholm contract feel like peanuts.

Don its for 2 years and they have to over pay somewhat just to get them to stay. Its Buffalo

 

[BruinDust]

If the Bruins weren't so weak at LD this season, I wouldn't have been shocked if Lohrei got sent down when he hit rough patches.

Lohrei needed to clear waivers once they got to early-mid December, he wasn't going anywhere after that, regardless of their situation on LD.

 

[Dizzay]

I really want Coyle gone. On a contender, he's a 3C and we have cheaper options who can slot in there.

I want us to have the space to land 2 of the likes of Rantanen, Bennett, Byfield, Zegras, etc
I want us to sign a guy like Pionk as well.

Korp just doesn't impress me, actually scares me so if we can unload him, bonus.

 

[Bruin4]

If these reports actually have legs, Id expect a scratch or two tonight, if not a trade before hand

 

[ON3M4N]

Decent but vrana is more intriguing I think he can pop some points on the side with pasta.

I'd have no problem taking a look at Vrana. He was a guy I wanted them to sign in the off-season. I thought when Monty was here it would be a perfect spot for Vrana. Both he and Monty have battled demons. Monty could have been a big help to Vrana as he continues his journey after coming out of the program.

Lohrei needed to clear waivers once they got to early-mid December, he wasn't going anywhere after that, regardless of their situation on LD.

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

 

[Blowfish]

I blame Blades for the Bruins bad fortunes. I purchased this mug to start the season. F Blades.

 

[ranold26]

All the conditions of a big trade or multiple trades are there. We have assets that teams covet, it’s a sellers market, our team has contracts room and cap room, we’re closer to a rebuild than being a contender……. The only real question is can SweeNeely get Brad to want to go for a cup run. They need to get this done or our retool will be much longer.
Blow it up now, benefit much sooner.

 

[Over the volcano]

I really want Coyle gone. On a contender, he's a 3C and we have cheaper options who can slot in there.

I want us to have the space to land 2 of the likes of Rantanen, Bennett, Byfield, Zegras, etc
I want us to sign a guy like Pionk as well.

Korp just doesn't impress me, actually scares me so if we can unload him, bonus.

Korpisalo seems more like an offseason move - not sure how many playoff teams are looking for a backup goaltender or would think he's better than their starter.

 

[Bruin4]

Korpisalo seems more like an offseason move - not sure how many playoff teams are looking for a backup goaltender or would think he's better than their starter.

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

 

[Number8]

I blame Blades for the Bruins bad fortunes. I purchased this mug to start the season. F Blades.

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.

 

[bruins4thecup65]

Rantanen

Carlo
Marschand
Merkulov
1rst round pick

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I'd have no problem taking a look at Vrana. He was a guy I wanted them to sign in the off-season. I thought when Monty was here it would be a perfect spot for Vrana. Both he and Monty have battled demons. Monty could have been a big help to Vrana as he continues his journey after coming out of the program.



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

I have no problems with claiming Vrana for the remainder of the year. My problems come with what happens if Vrana say clicks with Pasta, and puts up numbers the remainder of the year? Would i consider bringing him back at the NHL minimum for 1 year, sure I would consider that. Would I be willing to go beyond that into real money or multi year, NEVER. And of course if you are on team tank, a hot Vrana could hurt that

Vrana is just not a reliable enough player to ever make any type of commitment to

 

[Number8]

Rantanen

Carlo
Marschand
Merkulov
1rst round pick

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.

 

[xjoeyc23x]

vrana is an interesting name. I like the Czech connection, but the bruins uncharacteristically already took a shot at someone off of waivers. And look how that played out, he was again put on waivers and is now in prov. Not sure if lightning strikes twice on the waiver wire in Boston.

Also I’m all for moving Carlo and Coyle. But there needs to be a plan in place…
What Ufa can we sign to be RD2 behind cmac and is trust worthy enough?

 

[JoeIsAStud]

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.

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.

Rantanen

Carlo
Marschand
Merkulov
1rst round pick

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

 

[Hookslide]

Nobody chooses that type of game. Sweeney didn't put this team together to suck on purpose. Follow the Washington model and rebuild. A year or two of shrewd careful moves and NOT signing any over the hill glue and they'll be fine. I expect though that for a couple years there will be some games like last night's whether we like it or not.

I was talking about a full rebuild, and how it would look game after game, and pretty, you are right but you are talking a retool, which I would be ok with, but a complete rebuild.

 

[Raleighfern]

I moved south of Raleigh last summer and was psyched the Bruins were set to play here twice in one season. I went to that last 8-2 blowout and I refuse to pay big money to see the Bruins get run over again.

i have a work/client event tonight or i would have gone despite the team's challenges. haven't missed the b's here in a long time. canes are not playing great but would have continued to skate us outta the rink anyway. Welcome to the area, it's a fantastic place to live.

 

[NeelyDan]

Trade Coyle pick up Varna off waivers. You get a natural winger and Coyle will get you a good pick, prospect.

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

 

[ON3M4N]

I have no problems with claiming Vrana for the remainder of the year. My problems come with what happens if Vrana say clicks with Pasta, and puts up numbers the remainder of the year? Would i consider bringing him back at the NHL minimum for 1 year, sure I would consider that. Would I be willing to go beyond that into real money or multi year, NEVER. And of course if you are on team tank, a hot Vrana could hurt that

Vrana is just not a reliable enough player to ever make any type of commitment to

If he come in and puts up points, you see if there is something that works for both sides. If there isn't one then you let him go to FA. I'd say this though. It didn't work out in DET. He was sent to the AHL and then traded for next to nothing to STL. STL put him on waivers and he went unclaimed. This off-season he signed a PTO with WSH and has been a healthy scratch for most of the season.

The odds of Vrana putting up eye popping numbers is low. Even if he did, the odds that anyone is going to throw any significant contract his way is also low. For Vrana, if he did put up numbers playing with Pastrnak (assuming that's who he'd play with) he'd be better off signing a 1yr show me deal if he wanted to stay in the NHL. Who knows, maybe he rather go back home and play there.