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

[sarge88]

B’s tried to include Beecher, but Minnesota said they’d need Zacha as well to make it fair.

 

[Greek_physique]

Let's bring back Haula while we're at it too

 

[quietbruinfan]

How many 4th line players do the Bruins need?

Bingo. I like Lauko but rarely can you go home again. Just Sweeney cycling through fourth liners again. At least he won the trade because i know Lauko is better than Braz.

 

[Sheppy]

More thought than this post.

Oh. Good one?

 

[Oates2Neely]

That seems like a trade to make a trade. Doesn’t seem like there’s much thought behind that at all. Just, why?

Does Lauko have term on his deal?

 

[The don godfather]

Lauko can complete the Czech connection line
Lauko zacha pasta

 

[Mione134]

Happy Lauko is back.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Does Lauko have term on his deal?

He’s an RFA. League minimum

 

[Sheppy]

Lauko is better then brazzeau and that 2nd round prospect is icing on the cake. I'll take it.

Is Lauko better than Brazeau?

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

Sweeney did well assuming this is the full trade

 

[quietbruinfan]

hmmmmm

Khuznutdinov is a recent 2nd rounder with KHL success, a bit of NHL experience and a positive profile…and a center at that. Would you seriously prefer a 5th rounder over him for Brazeau? C’mon. Bruins have roster spaces to fill and Lauko was fine as a 13th forward.

Hmmm

 

[BruinDust]

Couple Minnesota fans saying Khusnutdinov isn't an NHL player and his offense hasn't developed at the NHL level. There are Youtube videos out there of his KHL time and there is skill there.

 

[PlayMakers]

Another really good deal.

Lauko is a terrific 4th liner and PK'er with some moxy, and Khusnutdinov is a skilled, two-way center prospect. He's 22 years old and was drafted 37th overall. That's a terrific return for Brazeau.

 

[Greek_physique]

Another really good deal.

Lauko is a terrific 4th liner and PK'er with some moxy, and Khusnutdinov is a skilled, two-way center prospect. He's 22 years old and was drafted 37th overall. That's a terrific return for Brazeau.

It worries me that we acquire a prospect, but don't try Merk as much.

 

[PlayMakers]

Lauko is better then brazzeau and that 2nd round prospect is icing on the cake. I'll take it.

Yeah, well said. We get a very good 4th liner who's younger and RFA for an older UFA who had really faded in the second half and was having trouble staying in the lineup.

It's a win without the prospect and the prospect is intriguing.

 

[Clode]

Lauko + Kastelic 4th line could be fun

 

[PlayMakers]

It worries me that we acquire a prospect, but don't try Merk as much.

Fair.

 

[KallyLoveTheBruins]

Sounds like Khustnidinov has some potential. Very speedy. Obviously 11 points in 73 NHL games isn't great but maybe there's something there. I would send him to Providence and have him play the rest of the season out there. He can play C and W.

You get Lauko who replaces Brazeau on the roster; 4th liner / 13th forward. He plays hard and brings it and this team needs that. I'm sure he's happy to be back as well.

I like the deal. Not what I was expecting but could be interesting down the road, depending on what you get out of Khusnutdinov. Maybe he replaces Merkulov or Lysell, if you call them up after the TDL. If he sticks in the NHL, I'm not expecting much. Change of scenery? Who knows.

 

[Clode]

Is Lauko better than Brazeau?

For the 4th line role that Brazeau was being asked to play as of late absolutely.

 

[KallyLoveTheBruins]

Lauko is better then brazzeau and that 2nd round prospect is icing on the cake. I'll take it.

Hard to say he's better. Brazeau, thus far, has been more productive. They do different things. Lauko is speedy and plays high energy 4th line hockey. Brazeau is big and can work the net front. He has soft hands and can produce a bit for a big man. Speed holds him back though. Will that be his demise in the league? Who knows.

Lauko has that more traditional 4th line game, but he's not overly productive. Brazeau has 4 more points than he does in 45 less games.

End of the day, Boston swapped a couple 4th liners (which is what I see Brazeau as on a contender) and got a wildcard in Khusnutdinov who maybe can develop into something.

 

[The don godfather]

Lauko has speed to burn he will he be dangerous on penalty kill who knows about that 2nd round prospect might be a homerun . Good deal for a guy whose leaving and has a paltry 20 points.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

B's got a 6th round pick too, sweet deal

 

[BlackFrancis]

Another really good deal.

Lauko is a terrific 4th liner and PK'er with some moxy, and Khusnutdinov is a skilled, two-way center prospect. He's 22 years old and was drafted 37th overall. That's a terrific return for Brazeau.

PKer? The Bruins surely have no use for one of those.

Lauko ain't all that much at the end of the day, but he's a super good dude/teammate. And he can effectively kill a goddamned penalty, so one for the good guys here, I guess.

 

[Son of Donegal]

hmmmmm

Hmmm

And MIN added a 2026 6th rounder. C’mon.

 

[Lord Ahriman]

It's meh for meh, so whatever.