All Bruins Trade Proposals/Rumours X

[bbfan419]

I wonder if Vanek would fit in nicely with Krejci and Pasta.
I wouldnt mind a deal similar to what Anaheim did with Eaves for Vanek, trading a conditional 2nd that might become a first if we go far.
Its a weak draft anyways so, and we have so many prospects that are looking like theyll become NHL players.

The problem is we don't have our own second round pick it was traded last year, plus the second we have from Edmonton as compensation for Chia we cannot trade that pick it has to be used. For a rental though say Vanek, who says it has to be picks, why not some mid level prospects maybe say Grezlcyk and Fitzgerald or throw Subban in there.

 

[TwineTickler]

I'm sorry but I just don't like the idea of a rental. The team is playing well, no doubt about it... but if you're looking to upgrade it HAS to be something for the now and the future..... not a rental... would be another example of poor asset management.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

I can't imagine Subban being of interest to anyone.

If we're going to rent I really like the idea of Vanek.

 

[bbfan419]

I'm sorry but I just don't like the idea of a rental. The team is playing well, no doubt about it... but if you're looking to upgrade it HAS to be something for the now and the future..... not a rental... would be another example of poor asset management.

I would not pay much for a rental , but if we could get Vanek for a couple B level prospects I would do it.

 

[bbfan419]

I can't imagine Subban being of interest to anyone.

If we're going to rent I really like the idea of Vanek.

I agree I like Vanek if we do go for a rental, as long as the price is not too high. Subban if say he is a 3rd prospect along with Grezlcyk and Fitzgerald he could have some value in that sense, since most other teams would offer a couple draft picks or maybe a 2nd and decent prospect, but if the Wings see him as a third piece added , could give the Bruins the upper hand for the deal. For the record though only take a rental at that lower cost, no way would I trade top prospects or first round picks.

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

Mckenzie reports Bishop has been dealt to the Kings. Return is OHL D Man Erik Clernak, Budji with picks involved on both sides.

 

[Blowfish]

Eklund saying Hanzel traded. Always liked Hanzel. 16 goals.

 

[LouJersey]

Wonder who the wild gave up for Hanzal.

 

[BruinDust]

Eklund saying Hanzel traded. Always liked Hanzel. 16 goals.

I don't know how to post Twitter links, but Lebrun saying it looks like Hanzel has been dealt to a Western Conference team.

 

[Greek_physique]

I'm calling kings or blues for hanzal lol

 

[Greek_physique]

Never mind. Done deal to wild

 

[goalieman40]

That Bishop trade is bizarre to me. Not that I watch Tampa much but that doesn't seem like much of a return. Also don't know the prospect. Very interesting for LA though.

 

[Greek_physique]

Wow. White and Hanzel for 1st 2nd and other pick

Wild loom great

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

Wonder who the wild gave up for Hanzal.

From Zach Lecch"s report they got a lot in return in future picks.Saw another post quoting fRieman as saying Ryan white is also part of the deal.

"The rich just got richer in Minnesota, as the Wild have reportedly reached an agreement with the Arizona Coyotes on a trade to bring in talked-about deadline target Martin Hanzal. The Wild are “all-in†this season, as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that Minnesota will send a first-round pick, second-round pick, and conditional pick that can go as high as another second-rounder to Arizona. More details are still coming in."

 

[riverhawkey91]

Yeah that Bishop trade makes no sense, more for LA than for TB. It's not terrible value overall, and TB is able to downgrade from a starter to backup goalie that won't get taken in the expansion draft, but they really didn't get much else for the downgrade. For LA, now you're in the same spot TB was -- you have 2 starter level goalies and can only protect 1 in the expansion draft. Just don't get the logic in this one.

 

[Jdavidev]

I want Landeskog so bad. I'd definitely give up a 1st and a non-McAvoy prospect. But since that doesn't feel nearly painful enough, it's probably not close. What else might they want?

I voted to stand pat on that poll a little while ago. I'm against Landeskog because of the return but also because it would tie up the top 6 forwards for the next 4-5 seasons; there would be no place for all their prospects to grow into.

What they really need is a Top 4 defenseman, but with the expansion draft looming, if they brought someone in long term, they'd have to expose someone like C Miller (unless they get Chara to waive -- not holding my breath on them asking him to do that).

Seeing how the team is playing, they aren't cup contenders, but they could do damage in the playoffs similar to Montreal in 2010 and 2014 and maybe get a conference final if the seeding and match ups work out.

So..... I'm open to a rental Forward. Someone to play with Bergie and Marchand (or Krejci too and move Pasta back up) and push Backes down to Vatrano and Spooner. That would be three lethal lines and may cover up shortcomings on the defensive end.

 

[Jdavidev]

Yeah that Bishop trade makes no sense, more for LA than for TB. It's not terrible value overall, and TB is able to downgrade from a starter to backup goalie that won't get taken in the expansion draft, but they really didn't get much else for the downgrade. For LA, now you're in the same spot TB was -- you have 2 starter level goalies and can only protect 1 in the expansion draft. Just don't get the logic in this one.

And Quick just came back... Not understanding the need

 

[BruinDust]

Yeah that Bishop trade makes no sense, more for LA than for TB. It's not terrible value overall, and TB is able to downgrade from a starter to backup goalie that won't get taken in the expansion draft, but they really didn't get much else for the downgrade. For LA, now you're in the same spot TB was -- you have 2 starter level goalies and can only protect 1 in the expansion draft. Just don't get the logic in this one.

I think it makes total sense for LA.

They are an bad-to-average offensive team. There really isn't anything in the trade market that will change them to an average-to-above average defensive team. Those type of guys just aren't available right now.

The are 3 points out behind St. Louis who have a game in hand. And the fact that they are still in the mix with Budaj and Zatkoff most of the season tells me they are still a very good team at defending.

So now they have 5 back-2-backs out of 21 games. They can roll out a legit star-level goaltender IMO behind a strong defensive team in all 21 games.

Rumor is Lombardi is on the hot seat and Rob Blake is looming in the wings for the GM job in LA. He needs to make the playoffs many think.

With 2 star-level starting goaltenders, I like their chances of getting to the dance.

And if there ever was a franchise that knows the value of just getting in, it's the LA Kings, the only 8th seed to ever win a cup.

 

[Jdavidev]

I think it makes total sense for LA.

They are an bad-to-average offensive team. There really isn't anything in the trade market that will change them to an average-to-above average defensive team. Those type of guys just aren't available right now.

The are 3 points out behind St. Louis who have a game in hand. And the fact that they are still in the mix with Budaj and Zatkoff most of the season tells me they are still a very good team at defending.

So now they have 5 back-2-backs out of 21 games. They can roll out a legit star-level goaltender IMO behind a strong defensive team in all 21 games.

Rumor is Lombardi is on the hot seat and Rob Blake is looming in the wings for the GM job in LA. He needs to make the playoffs many think.

With 2 star-level starting goaltenders, I like their chances of getting to the dance.

And if there ever was a franchise that knows the value of just getting in, it's the LA Kings, the only 8th seed to ever win a cup.

I guess with the way Budaji has been playing, at starter level quality at least, with Quick back and resting, not sure I see the upgrade. If Quick was still out, I see it. But, threat of losing your job makes some desperate.

 

[wintersej]

I guess with the way Budaji has been playing, at starter level quality at least, with Quick back and resting, not sure I see the upgrade. If Quick was still out, I see it. But, threat of losing your job makes some desperate.

I don't think you can expect Quick to jump in and play #1 minutes. The Kings need every point and have lots of back to backs. I get the move and like its outside the boxness. For that price, and I am not sure TB would have made a deal with Boston, would have been interesting for Sweeney to make that move.

 

[BruinDust]

I guess with the way Budaji has been playing, at starter level quality at least, with Quick back and resting, not sure I see the upgrade. If Quick was still out, I see it. But, threat of losing your job makes some desperate.

I think it comes down to thin margins.

As in the margin to make it or not might end up less than 2 points. Kings themselves barely missed in 2015.

If Bishop gets them those extra two points that they might not of otherwise gotten with Budaj, there is your payoff. 5 back-2-back meant your probably seeing Budaj at least 5 times.

Not to mention even though Quick is healthy again, with groin issues it could easily get re-aggravated. At least now you have another legit starter in case something happens.

Your right, the threat of losing your job does sometimes result in desperate moves.

 

[PlayMakers]

I guess with the way Budaji has been playing, at starter level quality at least, with Quick back and resting, not sure I see the upgrade. If Quick was still out, I see it. But, threat of losing your job makes some desperate.

I don't get it either. Budaj has played great. Has better numbers than Bishop.

I see what BDust is saying about the need for two quality goalies, but they had that. Seems like a waste to give up assets.

 

[Mione134]

If that's the price for Hanzal?

Woof.

 

[riverhawkey91]

I think it comes down to thin margins.

As in the margin to make it or not might end up less than 2 points. Kings themselves barely missed in 2015.

If Bishop gets them those extra two points that they might not of otherwise gotten with Budaj, there is your payoff. 5 back-2-back meant your probably seeing Budaj at least 5 times.

Not to mention even though Quick is healthy again, with groin issues it could easily get re-aggravated. At least now you have another legit starter in case something happens.

Your right, the threat of losing your job does sometimes result in desperate moves.

Just don't think it makes sense in the long run. Budaj has proven himself plenty capable of winning games as at least a 1B while Quick works back into shape, and he's done it with the Kings...who knows how Bishop will look on the Kings. They're obviously hoping he'll be at least as good or better, but he hasn't been great this year so it's not guarantee.

Again, the real problem for me is now they've essentially moved a backup goalie for a starter level goalie the spring before an expansion draft where they likely won't be able keep both starters. Just seems too unnecessarily short-sighted IMO. I actually thought the Kings were in a pretty good spot with Budaj -- good enough to win them a solid number of games as a backup, but not good enough for LVGK to take.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Just don't think it makes sense in the long run. Budaj has proven himself plenty capable of winning games as at least a 1B while Quick works back into shape, and he's done it with the Kings...who knows how Bishop will look on the Kings. They're obviously hoping he'll be at least as good or better, but he hasn't been great this year so it's not guarantee.

Again, the real problem for me is now they've essentially moved a backup goalie for a starter level goalie the spring before an expansion draft where they likely won't be able keep both. Just seems too unnecessarily short-sighted IMO.

I don't like it either, but another thing it does, is prevent another competing Western Conference team from upgrading THEIR goaltending situation with the best available option down the stretch.