Proposal: All Bruins trade rumors/proposals: 16/17 Part VI

[ODAAT]

It is.

The only conclusion I can draw is it's a symptom of a very small number of sellers, combined with what is considered a weak draft.

Still, I can't see a team doing this.

nor can I, while I think he`s a useful player, far from a scrub and he`s got loads of playoff experience, a 1st is ludicrous

 

[Bruins78]

His skating has improved. And all the other check boxes you've listed are correct.

And while he is super smart, winning the Bobby Smith award for scholastic player of the year, I've slightly dropped him a bit from my early season review of him. I wrote this in early December https://ohlwriters.me/2016/12/11/nicolas-hague-mississauga-steelheads-player-profile/

In a weak draft, 20-30 range for a d-man isn't all that much to write home about, but that's just my opinion. After watching more and more of him since I wrote that, I'm not sure the hockey sense is where it should be at. And I could be wrong, maybe he's adjusting to a bigger role since they moved Sean Day.

As of today, If you held a gun to my head and asked me to pick who among the OHL's draft eligible d-men would go onto have the better NHL career, I would pick this guy https://ohlwriters.me/2016/12/27/conor-timmins-soo-greyhounds-player-profile/

But predicting a draft, isn't the easiest thing to do. Everyone gets it wrong all the time. Everyone gets drawn towards the towering defenceman who can at least skate decently. I'm just as guilty as the next guy when it comes to that.

Thanks for the feedback...got to remember to bookmark your site as your profile essentially contained everything I cobbled together from tidbits. Ironically I'm all about strong skating ability but I keep coming back to Hague in this poor draft year just because you can dream on what he could be with some improvements in his skating, particularly the first few strides and being caught flat footed. I think it's inherent for Boston fans to read about Hague and think about how Chara, Albeit 2-3" taller, had a slow development curve due in part to skating/coordination...then you remind yourself that not every player gets his kicks in the offseason by doing the Tour De France a day behind the actual competitors. Also, while off ice intelligence is certainly a positive, it doesn't always translate...Dougie Hamilton didn't always seem to have great awareness or amazing passion for the game and if I recall he was a top academic for the OHL

 

[goalieman40]

I'm wondering if a Duchene for Faulk deal is happening with COL/CAR than the ask for Landeskog might be different. Colorado would be getting the big D back from that deal, so maybe something like the original Bruins counter offer with a D prospect that's close to ready would be enough

 

[Coach Parker]

I'm wondering if a Duchene for Faulk deal is happening with COL/CAR than the ask for Landeskog might be different. Colorado would be getting the big D back from that deal, so maybe something like the original Bruins counter offer with a D prospect that's close to ready would be enough

Exactly what I was hoping.

They move out Landeskog and Duchene and bring in:

Faulk (CAR)
1st (BOS)
High Prospect (BOS)
NHL winger (BOS)

Bruins winger goes into the lineup along with Faulk and likely Nolan Patrick next year. Plus the Bruins prospect next year and they also draft again the the first round.

 

[DKH]

I'm concerned the Bruins are going to be hanging around come trade deadline and become buyers

 

[Coach Parker]

I'm concerned the Bruins are going to be hanging around come trade deadline and become buyers

After everything that happened Monday, I am very confidant that they will be.

Buyer meaning moving prospects for players not rentals. Will be very interesting early next week after the Montreal game.

 

[22Brad Park]

After everything that happened Monday, I am very confidant that they will be.

Buyer meaning moving prospects for players not rentals. Will be very interesting early next week after the Montreal game.

Interesting is right .Sweeney scares me .

 

[Coach Parker]

Interesting is right .Sweeney scares me .

I don't see this Bruins prospect pool as deep as some here. What I do see is a current core in their prime putting up numbers but missing a winger for Krejci and a partner for Krug.

Same thing for the last three years to be honest.

Now if they fix both those holes and still have McAvoy in the system then I consider it a win for the Bruins.

No rentals though. If the Bruins come back from their break with the knowledge that Krug and XXX are the top pair and Chara and Carlo can settle into 2nd pairing minutes and PK time while Krejci welcomes a new winger this team can do some damage.

 

[22Brad Park]

I don't see this Bruins prospect pool as deep as some here. What I do see is a current core in their prime putting up numbers but missing a winger for Krejci and a partner for Krug.

Same thing for the last three years to be honest.

Now if they fix both those holes and still have McAvoy in the system then I consider it a win for the Bruins.

No rentals though. If the Bruins come back from their break with the knowledge that Krug and XXX are the top pair and Chara and Carlo can settle into 2nd pairing minutes and PK time while Krejci welcomes a new winger this team can do some damage.

My issue is Colin Miller. I do not want him exposed to Vegas.He is better then Carlo far as offence and skatubg and mivibg puck and God knows if McAvoy turns into anything special.Potential is there I agree Colin Miller is getting better and better by the game and only 24.I do not know the answer coach
Lol

 

[Greek_physique]

While everyone is freaking out about miller being exposed to Vegas....couldn't we just give them a pick to not select him?

 

[Coach Parker]

My issue is Colin Miller. I do not want him exposed to Vegas.He is better then Carlo far as offence and skatubg and mivibg puck and God knows if McAvoy turns into anything special.Potential is there I agree Colin Miller is getting better and better by the game and only 24.I do not know the answer coach
Lol

If McAvoy is a legit top pairing defenseman, Carlo is ready for 2nd pairing minutes and Miller is living up to hype then the team looks good...just not this year.

1. McAvoy is no ready yet.
2. Carlo is showing signs of fatigue and mental errors that any rookie coming from the W would.
3. Miller is only now finally showing signs of life.

I guess for me the dream scenario is Trouba; signed cheap this year and next and after that when hs is still a RFA you know what you have with McAvoy, Carlo and Miller.

 

[ashnathan]

If McAvoy is a legit top pairing defenseman, Carlo is ready for 2nd pairing minutes and Miller is living up to hype then the team looks good...just not this year.

1. McAvoy is no ready yet.
2. Carlo is showing signs of fatigue and mental errors that any rookie coming from the W would.
3. Miller is only now finally showing signs of life.

I guess for me the dream scenario is Trouba; signed cheap this year and next and after that when hs is still a RFA you know what you have with McAvoy, Carlo and Miller.

Ive never bought into Trouba and still aren't, I think this kid is ridiculously overrated.

 

[Coach Parker]

Ive never bought into Trouba and still aren't, I think this kid is ridiculously overrated.

Real beauty goal tonight for the Jets. I think he is the real deal, signed for a good bridge contract and would be paired with Krug as the top pairing in Boston as well as the top pairing for Team USA.

 

[22Brad Park]

Ive never bought into Trouba and still aren't, I think this kid is ridiculously overrated.

I agree 100% .I watch him alot to here on Westcoast.He is good but not no star type by no means.

 

[Coach Parker]

Not to be outdone, Landeskog's goal tonight was a real beauty as well. Absolute cannon.

 

[BruinDust]

If McAvoy is a legit top pairing defenseman, Carlo is ready for 2nd pairing minutes and Miller is living up to hype then the team looks good...just not this year.

1. McAvoy is no ready yet.
2. Carlo is showing signs of fatigue and mental errors that any rookie coming from the W would.
3. Miller is only now finally showing signs of life.

I guess for me the dream scenario is Trouba; signed cheap this year and next and after that when hs is still a RFA you know what you have with McAvoy, Carlo and Miller.

The downside of McAvoy-Carlo-Colin covering the right side is a bit of patience is required before we can really say that's a very good right side D. Major potential there however.

The upside if they all become what we think they can, is a very good right side that would come at a very affordable price for a period of time.

Right now, if McAvoy makes it next year, your looking at RFA status for:

Colin - 2018
Carlo - 2019
McAvoy - 2020

Allowing the Bruins to allocate more money than most teams can afford in other areas.

 

[s3antana5757]

If MODs need my source I can give it to them as most of them know who it is anyways. I never get Bruins info from him (we talk his team all the time) but this one will be interesting to see unfold.

Wasn't questioning the source. Would definitely be excited to see a deal especially if it's a legitimate player and not just some mediocre rental.

 

[BadBruins]

I couldn't care less about exposing C.Miller if it means upgrading the D. Like the player. Like the contact, signed through next season. He's 24 year old 4 year pro that's barely even an every day player. Probably very likely he is what he is. Bottom pairing #5 or #6 D.

 

[Gee Wally]

I go no where near Duschene.

Helluva player but he will cost a lot for what could be a one year rental.
Waaaay too high risk IMO.

 

[Coach Parker]

I go no where near Duschene.

Helluva player but he will cost a lot for what could be a one year rental.
Waaaay too high risk IMO.

Same.

Would love them to get Faulk for him and take the pressure off the Bruins needing to include someone like Carlo for Landeskog.

 

[Coach Parker]

The downside of McAvoy-Carlo-Colin covering the right side is a bit of patience is required before we can really say that's a very good right side D. Major potential there however.

The upside if they all become what we think they can, is a very good right side that would come at a very affordable price for a period of time.

Right now, if McAvoy makes it next year, your looking at RFA status for:

Colin - 2018
Carlo - 2019
McAvoy - 2020

Allowing the Bruins to allocate more money than most teams can afford in other areas.

Now if you had someone like Trouba then when it comes time to add McAvoy you have a better idea of what you have with Carlo and Miller.

Ducks situation also deserves interest if they think Spooner could be a big addition to their forwards at a cost of one of their defensemen.

 

[ashnathan]

I go no where near Duschene.

Helluva player but he will cost a lot for what could be a one year rental.
Waaaay too high risk IMO.

Sucks that you're right. Duchene just has that break neck speed and stooooooopid skill that is fun to watch. But you are right.

 

[22Brad Park]

I couldn't care less about exposing C.Miller if it means upgrading the D. Like the player. Like the contact, signed through next season. He's 24 year old 4 year pro that's barely even an every day player. Probably very likely he is what he is. Bottom pairing #5 or #6 D.

.He has been getting better and better .Huge upside..He only 24 and cheap too.Cannon shot .Blasted that puck top corner tonite He is gaining confidence by the game.They expose him they better be getting a good player.Cause Vegas grabs him for sure

 

[Bruinfanatic]

.He has been getting better and better .Huge upside..He only 24 and cheap too.Cannon shot .Blasted that puck top corner tonite He is gaining confidence by the game.They expose him they better be getting a good player.Cause Vegas grabs him for sure

They would be nuts to expose him.

 

[Ratty]

With no additions to the defense at trade deadline, Bruins protect Chara, Krug and C. Miller thereby exposing Morrow, McQuaid and K. Miller.