Speculation: All Bruins trade proposals/rumors: forget the thread numbers

[Strange Universe]

I thought Lucic and Iginla were pretty ineffective at that last year.

The goal of having heavy hitters on a team is to pound the opponents team D men but for whatever reason they did not go into this aspect of the game as a team through their series and never established their style of game against MTL.
The bruins played more their regular season type hockey and did not elevate the hitting and banging enough against the Habs.
They thought they could out play them without too much banging but this is a necessity versus the Habs or any other team for that matter..

 

[Sheppy]

I am thinking the same thing.

In fact, I think that is one of the things that is lacking on this team right now; accountability and like-minded folks to keep each one another accountable.

If Lucic plays with snarl 20% of the time, and Stewart plays with snarl 20% of the time, then at least when one of them does something it may wake the other and possibly the team.

You see it time and time again. Boychuk, Ference, or Chara would make a big hit or play with snarl, and it is contagious.

I honestly believe that adding Stewart and Kassian to this team would do WONDERS for it. I don't care if each of them has occasional motivation problems. They will feed off one another.

I think getting their identity back is a HUGE thing. They've lost it since last April. Adding two players, who can play with a nasty edge and chip in is solid. They played Montreal in the first round and tried to play Montreal's game. News flash, that's not smart.

Ference played with an Edge
Boychuk played with an Edge
Thornton played with an Edge

Since they left the Bruins have become softer than I have ever seen them before. Say what you want about skill and speed and how the game is getting smaller and more skilled, but the Bruins play their best hockey when they're getting riled up. Stewart and Kassian can help in that regard... again, if the price is right. Teams used to be scared of the Bruins, why? not because they were small, fast and skilled, but because they were big, tough and mean.

 

[LouJersey]

•Joe Haggerty: Joffrey Lupul’s name has come up in the last few days with regards to the Bruins search for a right winger. Darren Dreger: The Bruins and Leafs have talked about Lupul, but it’s likely too big of a risk for the Bruins. The Bruins are still interested in Antoine Vermette. Joe Haggerty: Three years at $5 million plus is a tough sell for the Bruins. Hearing that it’s coming down to the Blackhawks and Bruins for Vermette.[/I]

Leafs can retain tho, but probably wouldn't, unless they take Savard back.

 

[BB88]

Not many guys. But why does that make you want to double down on what we have or want players to fit a certain mold? Just get more talent.

Yes, we do need some offensive help too, a guy who can score,
I love physical play but you have to have talent also.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Oh please stay far away from Lupul

 

[Strange Universe]

I am thinking the same thing.

In fact, I think that is one of the things that is lacking on this team right now; accountability and like-minded folks to keep each one another accountable.

If Lucic plays with snarl 20% of the time, and Stewart plays with snarl 20% of the time, then at least when one of them does something it may wake the other and possibly the team.

You see it time and time again. Boychuk, Ference, or Chara would make a big hit or play with snarl, and it is contagious.

I honestly believe that adding Stewart and Kassian to this team would do WONDERS for it. I don't care if each of them has occasional motivation problems. They will feed off one another.

I still think the back end can supply us with this with big McQuaid, Chara and Hamilton should join this avenue time time.

However, our front line up is very ordinary in the hitting and banging department aside form Lucic.
We need this from the front core and we need two others in my opinion to make this work.

 

[Bad Hat Harry]

Oh please stay far away from Lupul

Lupul makes McQuaid look like he's made of steel

 

[Fenway]

Leafs can retain tho, but probably wouldn't, unless they take Savard back.

I wonder if that creative option is in play?

 

[TaroTsujimoto]

Vermette scouting report

Assets: Has excellent two-way instincts, great wheels and tenacity. Is dedicated to playing at both ends of the ice and displays loads of perseverance. Effective on face-offs, he can play any role on a team.

Flaws: Isn't capable of making an offensive impact at the National Hockey League level over the long haul. Is woefully inconsistent in the attacking zone. Misses a lot of quality scoring chances.

 

[wintersej]

Leafs can retain tho, but probably wouldn't, unless they take Savard back.

Trading Savard wouldn't make a lot of sense since he is insured by the Bruins and that insurance I doubt is transferable to the Leafs.

 

[Cronuss]

Vermette scouting report

Assets: Has excellent two-way instincts, great wheels and tenacity. Is dedicated to playing at both ends of the ice and displays loads of perseverance. Effective on face-offs, he can play any role on a team.

Flaws: Isn't capable of making an offensive impact at the National Hockey League level over the long haul. Is woefully inconsistent in the attacking zone. Misses a lot of quality scoring chances.

Soooo.... Paille Part Deux

 

[CombatOnContact]

Vermette scouting report

Assets: Has excellent two-way instincts, great wheels and tenacity. Is dedicated to playing at both ends of the ice and displays loads of perseverance. Effective on face-offs, he can play any role on a team.

Flaws: Isn't capable of making an offensive impact at the National Hockey League level over the long haul. Is woefully inconsistent in the attacking zone. Misses a lot of quality scoring chances.

sounds like he'll fit right in.

This seems to be a requisite for all Bruin players.

 

[BsEuphoria]

•Bruce Garrioch: The Blackhawks, Bruins, Flames and Blues have been working the phones heavily in the past 24 hours.

Thanks for pointing out the obvious, Bruce

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Vermette scouting report

Assets: Has excellent two-way instincts, great wheels and tenacity. Is dedicated to playing at both ends of the ice and displays loads of perseverance. Effective on face-offs, he can play any role on a team.

Flaws: Isn't capable of making an offensive impact at the National Hockey League level over the long haul. Is woefully inconsistent in the attacking zone. Misses a lot of quality scoring chances.

Fits like a glove in this system. Jack of all trades, except those that matter.

 

[CombatOnContact]

Trading Savard wouldn't make a lot of sense since he is insured by the Bruins and that insurance I doubt is transferable to the Leafs.

also they use LTIR anyway right? I wouldn't see the point of trading him.

 

[BsEuphoria]

Vermette scouting report

Assets: Has excellent two-way instincts, great wheels and tenacity. Is dedicated to playing at both ends of the ice and displays loads of perseverance. Effective on face-offs, he can play any role on a team.

Flaws: Isn't capable of making an offensive impact at the National Hockey League level over the long haul. Is woefully inconsistent in the attacking zone. Misses a lot of quality scoring chances.

God does that sounds familiar...

 

[VanIsle]

Vermette scouting report

Assets: Has excellent two-way instincts, great wheels and tenacity. Is dedicated to playing at both ends of the ice and displays loads of perseverance. Effective on face-offs, he can play any role on a team.

Flaws: Isn't capable of making an offensive impact at the National Hockey League level over the long haul. Is woefully inconsistent in the attacking zone. Misses a lot of quality scoring chances.

With 35 points that puts him behind Bergeron for 2nd in team scoring.

 

[Dellstrom]

Vermette scouting report

Assets: Has excellent two-way instincts, great wheels and tenacity. Is dedicated to playing at both ends of the ice and displays loads of perseverance. Effective on face-offs, he can play any role on a team.

Flaws: Isn't capable of making an offensive impact at the National Hockey League level over the long haul. Is woefully inconsistent in the attacking zone. Misses a lot of quality scoring chances.

He'll fit in great

 

[BsEuphoria]

With 35 points that puts him behind Bergeron for 2nd in team scoring.

Maybe in another system.

 

[Estlin]

Vermette won't help Boston—and he'd cost a 2015 1st? Good grief. The only way I could stomach Vermette coming and the Bruins' 1st-round pick leaving would be if Gormley were included in the deal.

 

[Knight]

Any chance the Bruins try to land both Stewart and Kassian? Obviously we'd have to move pieces the other way, but I think watching the games would be a little more exciting.

 

[Yeti34]

Oh please stay far away from Lupul

I'd take him if TO retains a significant portion of his cap... 2 Mill +

Good Leader... Puts up points when he's healthy. Goal scorer.... I wouldn't want to take up more than 3 mill a year in cap space for him.

 

[Yeti34]

With 35 points that puts him behind Bergeron for 2nd in team scoring.

I don't know if the points will translate over to the B's...

 

[Bruwinz37]

Any chance the Bruins try to land both Stewart and Kassian? Obviously we'd have to move pieces the other way, but I think watching the games would be a little more exciting.

I suggested this 6 weeks ago. Hope that both blossom from the change. Add size and toughness.

If we are going to "go for it" this is the direction I go.

 

[Bruwinz37]

I suggested this 6 weeks ago. Hope that both blossom from the change. Add size and toughness.

If we are going to "go for it" this is the direction I go.

And Zidlicky