Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread XVIII
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DominicT
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St Louis is only interested in TF if an extension comes with him.
A Western Conference team has definitely asked about JB and his availability. Nothing more than that.
Tried to find BC 10 team no trade. They weren't listed on his contract, he needed to supply his list when asked. Don't know if he has been asked at this point.
A Western Conference team has definitely asked about JB and his availability. Nothing more than that.
Tried to find BC 10 team no trade. They weren't listed on his contract, he needed to supply his list when asked. Don't know if he has been asked at this point.
nORRis8
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Tankin' Safari by Cam and Don
Let's go tankin' now
Everybody's learning how
Come on a tankin' Safari with me
Tankin' Safari!!
Early Friday morning we'll be starting out
That Top 5 pick will come along
Loading up with waiver scrubs and PTO's
Heading out singing our song
Let's go tankin' now
Everybody's learning how
Come on a tankin' Safari with me
Tankin' Safari!!
Early Friday morning we'll be starting out
That Top 5 pick will come along
Loading up with waiver scrubs and PTO's
Heading out singing our song
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May I ask a question? Is it a good business move for St Louis to give up assets for Freddy when they can go after him in the offseason?
I would think they would have a leg up in the offseason.
As far as JB and whatever team is looking at him I hope they put him in front of the net on a power play to take advantage of his biggest skill.
The Bruins not employing him their is dumbfounding.
Don't you dare insult the Beach Boys
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?
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?
Today’s Globe:
Injuries to top defensemen Hampus Lindholm (broken kneecap) and Charlie McAvoy (AC joint and infection) have wreaked havoc with the pairings. Lindholm had been a frequent partner with Brandon Carlo, while McAvoy often teamed with Nikita Zadorov.
Now, Carlo and Zadorov have formed Boston’s most consistent duo. They have excellent chemistry and are hard to play against, defending other teams' top lines.
“It’s been great,” said Carlo. “The way that he’s able to move around on the ice, he’s a phenomenal skater. The way we’ve been closing some plays at times, I feel like we’ve been reading off of each other well.”
Carlo said he’s been impressed with the confident way Zadorov carries himself.
“I think it’s definitely something that I’m learning from. I appreciate playing with guys like that who regardless of what happens one shift, they come out the next shift and play the same way,” said Carlo. “So, I have a lot of respect for him and his game, and I feel like we’re finding our groove together.”
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The Bruins' penalty kill, which has struggled this season, has been better lately, and Carlo and Zadorov have had a lot to do with that. They play heavy minutes against opponents' top units.
Carlo gives credit to assistant coach Chris Kelly for helping to turn around the kill’s fortunes.
“He’s kind of taken over at this point and he’s really allowed us to be more assertive again on the kill,” said Carlo. “I think he’s just pointed out areas where we can go pressure read and create a little bit more stress on their forwards when they have the puck in their hands. So, with that I feel like we’re making the appropriate reads and getting our clears when we can, and that has been huge and we’re going to continue to try and trend upwards in that category.”
Injuries to top defensemen Hampus Lindholm (broken kneecap) and Charlie McAvoy (AC joint and infection) have wreaked havoc with the pairings. Lindholm had been a frequent partner with Brandon Carlo, while McAvoy often teamed with Nikita Zadorov.
Now, Carlo and Zadorov have formed Boston’s most consistent duo. They have excellent chemistry and are hard to play against, defending other teams' top lines.
“It’s been great,” said Carlo. “The way that he’s able to move around on the ice, he’s a phenomenal skater. The way we’ve been closing some plays at times, I feel like we’ve been reading off of each other well.”
Carlo said he’s been impressed with the confident way Zadorov carries himself.
“I think it’s definitely something that I’m learning from. I appreciate playing with guys like that who regardless of what happens one shift, they come out the next shift and play the same way,” said Carlo. “So, I have a lot of respect for him and his game, and I feel like we’re finding our groove together.”
. . .
The Bruins' penalty kill, which has struggled this season, has been better lately, and Carlo and Zadorov have had a lot to do with that. They play heavy minutes against opponents' top units.
Carlo gives credit to assistant coach Chris Kelly for helping to turn around the kill’s fortunes.
“He’s kind of taken over at this point and he’s really allowed us to be more assertive again on the kill,” said Carlo. “I think he’s just pointed out areas where we can go pressure read and create a little bit more stress on their forwards when they have the puck in their hands. So, with that I feel like we’re making the appropriate reads and getting our clears when we can, and that has been huge and we’re going to continue to try and trend upwards in that category.”
22Brad Park
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This is a good but bad, because if they are matched up vs the other teams top players more who play alot more, then it means the Bruins better players are probably saddled with Carlo killing plays on offense.Double edged sword.I like Carlo on the PK though I can't lie.I do not think the Bruins will trade Carlo ,they can't get back enough fair value with his cheap contract and NHL ready right shot D no where to be found in Bruins system.
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Bruins trade deadline targets: 7 players who could be hidden gems
Practice was over, and Andrew Peeke was unwinding in the Columbus Blue Jackets players’ lounge at Nationwide Arena. It was March 8, 2024. Peeke believed he had made it through trade deadline day.
“At that point, it’s only a couple hours left,” Peeke recalled. “So you’re like, ‘OK, it’s probably not going to happen now. Haven’t really heard much.’”
But then Peeke was told to meet with John Davidson, serving as director of hockey operations at the time, and then-coach Pascal Vincent. The Blue Jackets had traded the defenseman to the Boston Bruins. Peeke had time to pack a few things before traveling to Boston that afternoon. Boone Jenner, Peeke’s captain and landlord, gave him the green light to leave most of his stuff until after the 2023-24 season.
“Excitement and nerve-wracking,” said Peeke, Columbus’ second-round pick in 2016. “You’re going to a place where you don’t really know anyone. I’d only been with Columbus. You have those nerves. But also excitement with a new organization and see how things are run.”
One year later, Peeke has met the Bruins’ ask. The right-shot defenseman has been a consistent third-pair presence behind Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo. He’s averaged 18:07 of ice time per game, including 1:38 on the penalty kill. With 13 points through 56 games, Peeke is on pace to surpass his career high of 15 from 2021-22. He would be first in line for more responsibility if the Bruins trade Carlo.
“He’s physical,” interim coach Joe Sacco said. “He competes. There’s never a lack of effort from Peeker. He’s always willing to get into the battle. He’s a team-first type of guy. He cares about that. That’s real important in that role. He’s just a good, solid, five/six defenseman for us.”
The Bruins paid an acceptable price for Peeke, 25 at the time: Jakub Zboril and a 2027 third-round pick. General manager Don Sweeney would be pleased if he could swing a similar deal before Friday’s deadline. At the time, Peeke fit the profile of the target Sweeney is seeking: players who are further along in their development.
Peeke could not get regular playing time for Vincent. He was a healthy scratch 40 times. He was in the first season of a three-year, $8.25 million contract. The Bruins identified both value and room for growth under Peeke’s ceiling. They saw him as a potential support player under McAvoy, David Pastrnak and Jeremy Swayman.
Who meets that description now? Following are seven candidates.
Practice was over, and Andrew Peeke was unwinding in the Columbus Blue Jackets players’ lounge at Nationwide Arena. It was March 8, 2024. Peeke believed he had made it through trade deadline day.
“At that point, it’s only a couple hours left,” Peeke recalled. “So you’re like, ‘OK, it’s probably not going to happen now. Haven’t really heard much.’”
But then Peeke was told to meet with John Davidson, serving as director of hockey operations at the time, and then-coach Pascal Vincent. The Blue Jackets had traded the defenseman to the Boston Bruins. Peeke had time to pack a few things before traveling to Boston that afternoon. Boone Jenner, Peeke’s captain and landlord, gave him the green light to leave most of his stuff until after the 2023-24 season.
“Excitement and nerve-wracking,” said Peeke, Columbus’ second-round pick in 2016. “You’re going to a place where you don’t really know anyone. I’d only been with Columbus. You have those nerves. But also excitement with a new organization and see how things are run.”
One year later, Peeke has met the Bruins’ ask. The right-shot defenseman has been a consistent third-pair presence behind Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo. He’s averaged 18:07 of ice time per game, including 1:38 on the penalty kill. With 13 points through 56 games, Peeke is on pace to surpass his career high of 15 from 2021-22. He would be first in line for more responsibility if the Bruins trade Carlo.
“He’s physical,” interim coach Joe Sacco said. “He competes. There’s never a lack of effort from Peeker. He’s always willing to get into the battle. He’s a team-first type of guy. He cares about that. That’s real important in that role. He’s just a good, solid, five/six defenseman for us.”
The Bruins paid an acceptable price for Peeke, 25 at the time: Jakub Zboril and a 2027 third-round pick. General manager Don Sweeney would be pleased if he could swing a similar deal before Friday’s deadline. At the time, Peeke fit the profile of the target Sweeney is seeking: players who are further along in their development.
Peeke could not get regular playing time for Vincent. He was a healthy scratch 40 times. He was in the first season of a three-year, $8.25 million contract. The Bruins identified both value and room for growth under Peeke’s ceiling. They saw him as a potential support player under McAvoy, David Pastrnak and Jeremy Swayman.
Who meets that description now? Following are seven candidates.
Cody Glass, Pittsburgh Penguins
Is there anything in the 25-year-old that justifies having been picked at No. 6 in the 2017 draft? The right-shot center hit his NHL ceiling in 2022-23 with 14 goals and 21 assists with the Nashville Predators. He has four goals and 11 assists in 50 games this season, averaging 13:26 of ice time per appearance. He will be a restricted free agent after this season and looks like a depth forward, but the history as a scorer in junior is there.Klim Kostin, San Jose Sharks
The hulking left-shot center (6-foot-4, 232 pounds), who was formerly the St. Louis Blues’ first-round pick in 2017, is averaging just 10:22 of ice time per game this season. He’s also a restricted free agent at year’s end. He has only one goal and six points this season but did have 11 goals and 21 points in 57 games two seasons ago for the Edmonton Oilers.Philipp Kurashev, Chicago Blackhawks
The left-shot forward is coming off a breakout 2023-24 season (18 goals and 54 points in 75 games on an average of 19:01 ice time per appearance) … The 25-year-old is down to six goals and 10 points in 42 games this season, averaging 14:19 per game. He’s currently on injured reserve with a hand injury and will be an RFA after this year.Matias Maccelli, Utah Hockey Club
Maccelli averaged 16:14 of ice time per game last year, scoring 17 goals and 57 points, but is down to 13:55 this season, with eight goals and 18 points. He’s a good skater with playmaking touch. The left-shot forward is 24 years old and signed for one more year at a $3.425 million AAV, after which he’s due for restricted free agency.Ryan Poehling, Philadelphia Flyers
A left-shot bottom-six forward and penalty killer, Poehling has four goals and 11 assists in 47 games while averaging 13:10 of ice time per appearance. He’s the type of depth forward the Bruins could plug in if another club sees potential in Johnny Beecher. He’s under contract for one more season at $1.9 million annually.Lukas Reichel, Chicago Blackhawks
The left-shot forward could already be a change-of-scenery player at 22 years old. The No. 17 pick in 2020 has six goals and 12 assists in 51 games while averaging 12:10 of ice time per outing. He’s under contract for $1.2 million annually through 2026, then becomes restricted. The price would be high because of Reichel’s age and potential.Nick Robertson, Toronto Maple Leafs
Speedy and skilled, the left-shot forward is averaging only 12:06 of ice time per game and is a restricted free agent after this season. He’s only 23 years old and might be out of the Bruins’ price range because of his potential.
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Dennis Bonvie
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BC has a 10 team no trade list.
Until Sweeney asks him for his list, he is not going anywhere.
We do not need anymore 3rd / 4th line players.
Maccelli is the only one that I would be interested in on this list.
He has 20-25 goals a year potential.
BlackFrancis
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....but if we are going to trade all of our existing 3rd & 4th line players for draft picks that are well above market (as many on this board are suggesting), SOMEBODY'S gotta play on those lines?
Kostin is interesting but I do worry about the wear on him. He's never played more than 57 games in a season and has had his share of injuries. Despite his draft position, he's a 4th or at best 3rd line player if things break right for him. But he's a brute and he's aggressive and that has value for Boston.
Given that the Sharks are in an ongoing rebuild, not sure what the trade would be, Boston isn't exactly brimming with young veterans to trade who would clearly help SJ progress, at least not players who aren't on expiring deals. And Kostin alone shouldn't command a big return right now so why not just keep him.
Given that the Sharks are in an ongoing rebuild, not sure what the trade would be, Boston isn't exactly brimming with young veterans to trade who would clearly help SJ progress, at least not players who aren't on expiring deals. And Kostin alone shouldn't command a big return right now so why not just keep him.
IMO, Brazeau and Freddy are the only ones that may move.....but if we are going to trade all of our existing 3rd & 4th line players for draft picks that are well above market (as many on this board are suggesting), SOMEBODY'S gotta play on those lines?
If we really want to tank and roll the dice to getting a pick in the top 10, then we trade Carlo as well.
We have nothing to lose at this point by keeping Merk up to replace one of those players and I would call up either Lysell or Farinacci, lets see what they have.
I would much rather trade for kids playing junior hockey or AHL prospects with upside vs trading for another teams 3rd/4th liners or draft picks.
LouJersey
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I still have to chuckle when people thought signing Merk was like having "an extra first round draft pick".
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We could have had PLD
We could have had Duschene
We could have had Tarasenko
Sweener needs to realize that trading for skilled players that needs a change of scenery is the way to go. The team is lacking top 6 talent big time.
Look at how the Celtics built the Championshio team and take notes.
We could have had Duschene
We could have had Tarasenko
Sweener needs to realize that trading for skilled players that needs a change of scenery is the way to go. The team is lacking top 6 talent big time.
Look at how the Celtics built the Championshio team and take notes.
Yeah, I'm with you on most of that.
Not sure I'd call up Lysell though. Slotting him in this team right now is just setting him up for failure. This lineup is hardly a situation where I see him excelling. Sure you can call him up and if he doesn't do much, what are you really learning? That he can't score on a team full of players who can't score?
