Boston Bruins All Bruins Free Agent/Trade Rumours and Proposals III

[ODAAT]

He probably would've been brought along a lot differently. With the Bruins he probably would've alternated playing on Bergeron/Krejcis with some spot center duty. He'd probably be our 3C this season.

you are likely correct, again, I like the player, think he would be an interesting guy to get, I just don`t empty the tank to get him. At this stage, he`s simply a top 5 draft pick who has vastly under performed regardless of the situation. I think for too many here it`s a case of evaluating talent on opposing teams as being something more than they are

 

[Mainehockey33]

You could move him to the Bruins. Go into player edit and alter his contract. Great add to the game. Then for more fun, return Lucic to his glory days and jack those attributes! 90-92 overall PWF at 3-5 years for 1-3M? Steal.

Multiple ways to get Lucic back on the Bruins. It’s more realistic than it happening in real life

The last NHL game I had I didn’t this to Savard. Put him on the Bruins roster and made him a 99 overall because that’s how good he was

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

you are likely correct, again, I like the player, think he would be an interesting guy to get, I just don`t empty the tank to get him. At this stage, he`s simply a top 5 draft pick who has vastly under performed regardless of the situation. I think for too many here it`s a case of evaluating talent on opposing teams as being something more than they are

When you watch him, he without a doubt has NHL level talent. He has good hands, decent pace, and he is mean on the boards. He just hasn't put it together for a full 82. I think a better team/structure/mentorship would go a long way with a player like that

 

[GloryDaze4877]

When you watch him, he without a doubt has NHL level talent. He has good hands, decent pace, and he is mean on the boards. He just hasn't put it together for a full 82. I think a better team/structure/mentorship would go a long way with a player like that

Question is, can he play C for the B’s? They seem to be particular about who can and cannot, and they don’t need another LW.

If he can play C, I think he would be worth taking a chance on as the 3rd line C. What’s fair value for him?

 

[JoeIsAStud]

When you watch him, he without a doubt has NHL level talent. He has good hands, decent pace, and he is mean on the boards. He just hasn't put it together for a full 82. I think a better team/structure/mentorship would go a long way with a player like that

OK, this is a fair argument. If you watch a player somewhat regularly and are judging them by that, then that makes sense. I will admit when names like Bennett or Virtenen are thrown around, I simply haven't seen enough of the player to make an argument on whether or not they are valuable to acquire.

I think arguments like throwing around they were drafted in the top 6 is ultimately pretty meaningless to me. It means that as an 18 year old they were ahead of their peers and had potential to develop into an NHL player.

But for me that dosn't convince me that at age 22/23 we should jump on them because they were former high picks. High picks bust all the time. And yes Neely was someone saved from a bad situation, but the vast majority of high picks who bust with the org who drafted them, remain busts when dealt to another team

Now at this point you need to judge a player using pro scouting. I wouldn't be necessarily upset if the Bruins pro scouting decided Bennet could be a 3rd line center with upside, and traded for him. But you need to scout and value the 22 year old player, and not the 18 year old

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Question is, can he play C for the B’s? They seem to be particular about who can and cannot, and they don’t need another LW.

If he can play C, I think he would be worth taking a chance on as the 3rd line C. What’s fair value for him?

I think he can definitely play C. He's above 50% on the draw, even though he doesn't take a lot of them. I'm sure having Krejci and Bergeron to work with would do wonders. That's not to say Sean Monahan isn't a good centerman. But other than that, who has Bennet had to learn from? Jiri Hudler? Matt Stajan? Respectable players, but Bergeron/Krejci they are not.

And the physicality he brings would be a welcome dynamic to bring to our Center depth.

OK, this is a fair argument. If you watch a player somewhat regularly and are judging them by that, then that makes sense. I will admit when names like Bennett or Virtenen are thrown around, I simply haven't seen enough of the player to make an argument on whether or not they are valuable to acquire.

I think arguments like throwing around they were drafted in the top 6 is ultimately pretty meaningless to me. It means that as an 18 year old they were ahead of their peers and had potential to develop into an NHL player.

But for me that dosn't convince me that at age 22/23 we should jump on them because they were former high picks. High picks bust all the time. And yes Neely was someone saved from a bad situation, but the vast majority of high picks who bust with the org who drafted them, remain busts when dealt to another team

Now at this point you need to judge a player using pro scouting. I wouldn't be necessarily upset if the Bruins pro scouting decided Bennet could be a 3rd line center with upside, and traded for him. But you need to scout and value the 22 year old player, and not the 18 year old

I hate doing this, since a highlight vid only shows the highs, but watch just the first 2 minutes.



The play @ around 1:35ish is the little things that show he understands the game at a high level. Contact on the Dman, and quick up right away to spring the 2 on 1.

I like that he plays with a chip on his shoulder. He takes exception to plays. He gets his nose dirty.

Bennett just seems like a player that is ready to breakout. Maybe he does it on his own and it just clicks. Or maybe he needs better mentorship. I'd roll the dice.

 

[Absurdity]

Bennett would be a good target, I'm just not sure if Calgary would move him at this point. He may have more value to them than on the trade market, so they may just keep him and hope he may become the player they thought he could be when they drafted him.

In my opinion, if the Bruins miss out on Panarin and still want a RW, they should try and target Nino Niederreiter.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Bennett would be a good target, I'm just not sure if Calgary would move him at this point. He may have more value to them than on the trade market, so they may just keep him and hope he may become the player they thought he could be when they drafted him.

In my opinion, if the Bruins miss out on Panarin and still want a RW, they should try and target Nino Niederreiter.

Personally for me, yuck on Nino. I feel like he is what he is at this point. A guy that's a 20-20 guy that doesn't bring anything extra to the table. Which don't get me wrong is good, but I think Minnesota will want more than what that is worth. Especially at 5.2m a year. If he was already on the team, I wouldn't be trying to move him. But I wouldn't look to spend the assets required to get him.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

I still believe Lucic is gonna bounce back. Do I believe it to the tune of wanting to commit to him for 5 more years? Probably not.

But my gut tells me he leans down, works on his skating and has at least a couple more good seasons in him. I predict by January people on this board are saying "why can't we find a guy like Lucic?"

 

[GloryDaze4877]

I think he can definitely play C. He's above 50% on the draw, even though he doesn't take a lot of them. I'm sure having Krejci and Bergeron to work with would do wonders. That's not to say Sean Monahan isn't a good centerman. But other than that, who has Bennet had to learn from? Jiri Hudler? Matt Stajan? Respectable players, but Bergeron/Krejci they are not.

And the physicality he brings would be a welcome dynamic to bring to our Center depth.





I hate doing this, since a highlight vid only shows the highs, but watch just the first 2 minutes.



The play @ around 1:35ish is the little things that show he understands the game at a high level. Contact on the Dman, and quick up right away to spring the 2 on 1.

I like that he plays with a chip on his shoulder. He takes exception to plays. He gets his nose dirty.

Bennett just seems like a player that is ready to breakout. Maybe he does it on his own and it just clicks. Or maybe he needs better mentorship. I'd roll the dice.

All that is fine and dandy, but then there is the matter of how cheesy he looks with a moustache.

Not sure I can get past that?

 

[Glove Malfunction]

A bad assumption? It's been discussed on here before that PC had a crush on Celharik. There's been "rumors" of him trying to trade for him. I reference these past things and you and your little possy come at me asking if I have beers with PC and he whispered that in my ear? I admit I shouldn't respond to these posts because some of you are arrogant and display such a lack of respect for others but allowing it to continue I find is just as bad. Maybe think before you speak out, not really that hard of a concept. Yeah I'm responding to you but @BruinsFanSince94 is by far the worst.

So let me get this straight, you think people are showing a lack of respect, so you think the best way to make that known is to show them a lack of respect as well.? Seems logical.

 

[compan]

Every year this post-season is too long. We should show NHL HQ this board around the summer and maybe they can sympathize and get us some games here and there.

 

[JRull86]

I still believe Lucic is gonna bounce back. Do I believe it to the tune of wanting to commit to him for 5 more years? Probably not.

But my gut tells me he leans down, works on his skating and has at least a couple more good seasons in him. I predict by January people on this board are saying "why can't we find a guy like Lucic?"

I'd love a guy like Lucic. But not actually Lucic, and certainly not at 7 million a year.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I'd love a guy like Lucic. But not actually Lucic, and certainly not at 7 million a year.

Only 6M. He signed a 7 year deal. Still, 5 years is too long for the player. And 6M is too much. Even retained, I just don’t want it. Especially when some proposals still have us keeping Backes.

 

[JRull86]

Only 6M. He signed a 7 year deal. Still, 5 years is too long for the player. And 6M is too much. Even retained, I just don’t want it. Especially when some proposals still have us keeping Backes.

Ah yeah that's right.

Still, no thanks.

Loved him as a player while he was here, glad he cashed in, but that ship has sailed.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

All that is fine and dandy, but then there is the matter of how cheesy he looks with a moustache.

Not sure I can get past that?

He'd make a killing being an "actor" in the 80's with that thing.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

He'd make a killing being an "actor" in the 80's with that thing.

If I had any graphic talent (my avatar is a work in progress, I am trying to put Heinen and DeBrusk’s heads on the StepBrothers bodies lol), I would whip up a pic of Magnum, PI with Bennett’s head on Selleck’s Hawaiian shirt clad body.

 

[TSBruins13]

Think we could work something out with WPG around Trouba/Lowry?

 

[Absurdity]

Personally for me, yuck on Nino. I feel like he is what he is at this point. A guy that's a 20-20 guy that doesn't bring anything extra to the table. Which don't get me wrong is good, but I think Minnesota will want more than what that is worth. Especially at 5.2m a year. If he was already on the team, I wouldn't be trying to move him. But I wouldn't look to spend the assets required to get him.

It would depend on the price for me. Personally, I am fine with the Bruins going into the season with the roster they have.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

So assuming Sweeney listens to my fan mail I wrote in, after getting Virtanen and Bennett, we just need Dal Colle and we can have a great Boom/Bust 3rd line.

 

[The don godfather]

Bennett for zboril . One for one. Good deal for both clubs. Same age. Potential for both clubs to win win.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Bennett for zboril . One for one. Good deal for both clubs. Same age. Potential for both clubs to win win.

This is much better than your first proposal, with two assets going back for Bennett. I don't think I would do it, mostly because I'm not convinced Bennett is going to develop into much more than what he is now. Plus, I think Zboril will end up being the more valuable piece.

 

[HustleB]

too much IMO

I like Bennett, honestly I do, but the guy has back to back 26 pt campaigns playing 81 and 82 games. Did the Flames mishandle his development and potentially rush him along? I dunno, maybe, I think he can be a real nice player but at this stage of things, he`s not worth that much IMO. He**, Grizz played 21 fewer games with no PP time and put up what? 10-11 pts fewer than Bennett. Flames seemed a bit of a mess this past year but I dunno about Bennett and his value on the market. I`m sure there would be plenty of teams interested in him but I don`t think the Flames would get much for him.

If this guy were a Bruin, in year 3, as a top 5 first round pick, fans would be punishing him on this board just as they do with Seny yet are only too happy to send off a prospect (Zboril) with his first full pro year under his belt where he showed marked improvement from all I read, and a nice looking player in Grizz for a player who has underperformed on back to back campaigns? Not for me thanks

To be fair though this is true in all fan bases throughout all sports.

 

[nfld77]

Not getting Panarin because you're afraid of losing Debrusk? I hope Sweeney doesn't feel that way.

Jake DeBrusk is merely a fraction of the reason to stay away from Panarin... You completely missed my point. Alot has to do with all the work/planning Sweeney has put in the past 3 yrs..

 

[KrejciMVP]