All Bruins rumors/proposals: MOD Warning in OP-The Spiral Staircase to the Deadline

[Over the volcano]

I wonder if this is added leverage for St. Louis to a deal done.

Does adding loui and losing shatenkirk make St Louis a better team right now with Peteangelo still out?

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

If they don't trade Eriksson, sign him, or win the Cup it's a failure by management in my opinion.

 

[PIMsCup]

Kelly Hrudey was just on HNIC defending Russell saying he's a heck of a player and the advance stats in his case are deceiving. He does Flames local broadcasts for what it's worth. (which is probably not much).

The HNIC guys are biased towards the blood & guts types like Russell. They don't understand that it's better to disarm your opponent than to take a bullet for your buddy.

 

[PIMsCup]

Does adding loui and losing shatenkirk make St Louis a better team right now with Peteangelo still out?

I think Pietrangelo is supposed to be back soon.

 

[xStanleyCupsFor]

I haven't had a drink in better than 21 years.

Trading a high pick and a prospect for Kris Russell while simultaneously keeping Loui Eriksson without an extension would test the limits of my sobriety.

Congrats on 21 years. Good job!

 

[EverettMike]

Best case scenario, Hamhuis would be a decent upgrade?

Or a really good upgrade?

Even best case scenario, what round does Hamhuis make us more likely to get by than we would right now? I think our most realistic hope is an ECF appearance. If a guy can't help you get past where you can go now, what's the point?

 

[ranold26]

The way this shaping up:

Loui stays a Bruin past the deadline unsigned.

Boston cough's up valuable young assets to rent Russell or Hamhuis.

Morrow is bumped back to the press box.

The right side of the D is still a complete disaster.

Bruins only slightly better but still a very flawed team.

Eriksson and Hamhuis/Russell walk away on July 1.

Instead of being up a 1st rounder and a good young player, they are down those two assets and whatever picks/prospects they use to rent Hamhuis/Russell.

Talk about spinning your tires.

but we win the cup.... the dixie cup.
/fill it up
//grabbing a drink right now

 

[Flannelman]

Imagine the stress levels those GMs are feeling right now.

 

[Dellstrom]

I could absolutely get behind Hamhuis if the price is right. Absolutely.

 

[indy]

Still 44 hours to go, lots of teams still haven't made a deal. Something is going to go down. Sweeney is just using these press leaks for gamesmanship purposes.

 

[PIMsCup]

Best case scenario, Hamhuis would be a decent upgrade?

Or a really good upgrade?

Even best case scenario, what round does Hamhuis make us more likely to get by than we would right now? I think our most realistic hope is an ECF appearance. If a guy can't help you get past where you can go now, what's the point?

One for one, Seidenberg and Hamhuis, we would come out ahead. Maybe the difference is a 3rd? I could do that.

 

[ranold26]

can we get a progress update?????????
**snicker**

 

[Gator Mike]

Dreger reports that the Bruins and Eriksson made no progress on a new deal during their negotiations today.

 

[Alberta_OReilly_Fan]

Kelly Hrudey was just on HNIC defending Russell saying he's a heck of a player and the advance stats in his case are deceiving. He does Flames local broadcasts for what it's worth. (which is probably not much).

the majority of flames radio guys ive heard have been very honest about russell... calling him a 5/6 pairing guy on a good team... saying they wouldnt resign him at his asking price.

to me he reminds me alot of an andrew ferrence type... maybe not the same leadership skills...

a smaller mobile dman that wont create alot of offense and will become mistake prone in his zone unded preassure. quite useful in the 5/6 depth position and can pass as a 3/4 if his confidence is up 100% and hes playing with the right partner.

at 3 mill salary hes a useful player to have around but talk is he wants alot more. of course brayden colburn just signed for reasonable dollars maybe russell will too?

 

[PIMsCup]

Dreger reports that the Bruins and Eriksson made no progress on a new deal during their negotiations today.

Cut and paste. News is again not news.

 

[DitClapper]

Dreger reports that the Bruins and Eriksson made no progress on a new deal during their negotiations today.

So maybe they do trade him?
This has to be one of the weirdest deadlines.

 

[Moast]

Dreger just said no changes on the Loui front

 

[Beantown Beatdown]

What has Sweeney done to make everyone think this deadline will be a disaster?? Ever since he took over he's done nothing but put this team in a better position... I have total faith come Monday that this team will be in great shape moving forward

 

[BMC]

I haven't had a drink in better than 21 years.

Trading a high pick and a prospect for Kris Russell while simultaneously keeping Loui Eriksson without an extension would test the limits of my sobriety.

Congratulations!

 

[Hali33]

Dreger reports that the Bruins and Eriksson made no progress on a new deal during their negotiations today.

Wonder if term's an issue.

 

[Coach Parker]

LOL ! No.

That is a joke right?

 

[Boston Bruno]

Probably want to grind out the last possible game with Loui vs tampa, then trade.

 

[Dellstrom]

What has Sweeney done to make everyone think this deadline will be a disaster?? Ever since he took over he's done nothing but put this team in a better position... I have total faith come Monday that this team will be in great shape moving forward

5 or 6 teams have made minor trades and Sweeney hasn't done anything yet@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@why is he sitting on his hands when he has 2 days left

 

[JRull86]

Best case scenario, Hamhuis would be a decent upgrade?

Or a really good upgrade?

Even best case scenario, what round does Hamhuis make us more likely to get by than we would right now? I think our most realistic hope is an ECF appearance. if a guy can't help you get past where you can go now, what's the point?

Great post, especially bolded.

Honestly I'm torn. I want to see some playoff hockey, but I want Sweeney and comany to do what's best for the team moving forward.

 

[JRull86]

Wonder if term's an issue.

Guaranteed. Bruins probably want 4 years max, Loui probably wants 6.