I suggested Varana, off season, I wonder why he is available, I know he has some issues, and hope that is not the case.Hopefully Donny puts a claim.
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Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XVIII ( if trades occur use specific trade thread)
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mar2kbos
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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
Why would we trade for Rantanen when we're heading nowhere this season? Give him a blank check this summer instead.
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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.
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
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I know just curious what is happening to him now, he was a talent no doubt, just a shame his career went that route.
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Hard no..He is testing free agency so if they want to try to add him just wait till summer.
Over the volcano
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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.
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That's fair. Interesting perspective.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
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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?
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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.
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I would hope so.
Why were they sending him down again? He established himself as an NHL caliber player last season.
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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
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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.
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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...........
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Who is the top line center you found by acquiring Rantanen?
Dennis Bonvie
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Maybe not, without McKinnon.
Gonzothe7thDman
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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.
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.
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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.)
