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quietbruinfan said:
If it's Romanov and Pageau for 7 overall, Sweeney should be fired-again. I like Romanov quite a bit, but that is just a bad, shortsighted trade for a rebuilding team.
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If Sweeney trades #7 for Romanov and Pageau, I'd fire him, re-hire him, frame him for murder, have him arrested and thrown in prison for the rest of his life, and then fire him again.
 
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lol the Bruins should be trading Pasta and Mcavoy for a bevy of elite prospects and first round picks, not mortgaging what little is left of an already bleak future to compete for wild card spots and first round exits for the last 4 years of Pasta's prime.

I've been beating this drum for 2 years. The Bruins are in bad, bad shape moving forward. Zero good prospects, zero good NHL players aged 24 or under. Now they want to trade away the 7th?

Pasta and Mcavoy can get you like 3 elite prospects + 3 first rounders and set a rebuild light years ahead on top of this years 7th pick.
 
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HFpapi said:
lol the Bruins should be trading Pasta and Mcavoy for a bevy of elite prospects and first round picks, not mortgaging what little is left of an already bleak future to compete for wild card spots and first round exits for the last 4 years of Pasta's prime.

I've been beating this drum for 2 years. The Bruins are in bad, bad shape moving forward. Zero good prospects, zero good NHL players aged 24 or under. Now they want to trade away the 7th?

Pasta and Mcavoy can get you like 3 elite prospects + 3 first rounders and set a rebuild light years ahead on top of this years 7th pick.
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This strategy really only works in nhl video games be a gm or whatever. No team has ever really tried this because it’s basically trading a known star for a bunch of lottery tickets which is bad for business.
 
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I am Bettman said:
This strategy really only works in nhl video games be a gm or whatever. No team has ever really tried this because it’s basically trading a known star for a bunch of lottery tickets which is bad for business.
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There’s a few notable fanbases on here who seem to think their lottery tickets will get that superstar. The lottery tickets however are the $1-$2 ones at the gas station.
 
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I am Bettman said:
This strategy really only works in nhl video games be a gm or whatever. No team has ever really tried this because it’s basically trading a known star for a bunch of lottery tickets which is bad for business.
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I agree the video game strategy of "trade everyone over age 28 for picks and prospects" isn't always the right one like some believe but it's equally wrong to say it's never the right one.

This strategy isn't more effective because NHL GM's are overly conservative, risk averse cowards who play the safe hand and double down on their aging core until they no longer have value. They never do it right, they hang onto their guys too long like Calgary with Iginla.

In the case of the Bruins I think it makes sense to sell off. Rank NHL U24 cores, Bruins might be dead last. Rank NHL prospect pools, Bruins might be dead last.

If the Bruins haven't done anything besides miss playoffs/squeak in and get quickly bounced over the next 4 years, they'll be left with a 33 year old Pastrnak with barely any trade value left and nothing to show for the last 4 years in terms of building for the future.

If they can turn the 7th into Barzal, then sure I think you can make the case it's worth trying with this core but I doubt they can pull that off.
 
Castle8130 said:
Romanov is underrated. I would not be shocked if he was the main piece to get Hagens with Schaefer coming in.


25 year old RFA top 4 defenseman
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The Bruins are not trading the 7th for scraps.

Imo it would need to include two of Eiserman, Dobson, Romanov, Holmstrom. They can keep Pageau. Bruins can add a little extra.

These players individually are not worth the 7th pick. 60-70 pts Dobson. Yes (+ extra). Not the 30 pt version.
 
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Who knows , maybe Sweeney‘a trying to win over some fans and sees Pageau as Bergeron-lite with his defense/pk faceoff ability ala Chiarelli and Griffin Reinhart. :)

Romanov would solidify the B’s d-core and will add to the physicality of zadorov and McAvoy. He’s also played RD a good amount with the Habs before coming to the isles.
 
The don godfather said:
I just saw marchy win the cup with Florida and I cant still accept it. Barzal being a bruin looks light compared to that .
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If this is the case . I would just keep the 7th.

Hagens unlikely drops to 7. You pick and keep him then. He said he likes Boston.

Or Eklund is not too shabby. Electric motor.

In the same vein, I like Braeden Cootes also. As a trade down option.
 
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rocketdan9 said:
If this is the case . I would just keep the 7th.

Hagens unlikely drops to 7. You pick and keep him then. He said he likes Boston.

Or Eklund is not too shabby. Electric motor.

In the same vein, I like Braeden Cootes also. As a trade down option.
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I'm hoping Don nabs JOB I like his high hockey IQ and passing skills. I see DK lite in him.
 
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ctmagic said:
Rossi and 26’( top 5 protected )1st for Geekie and 7oa?
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Rossi had 3 more points (9 less goals) than Geekie in 5 more games last year. The previous year, Rossi had 1 more points (4 more goals) in 6 more games. Both years Rossi averaged over a minute more of ice time. Rossi is 3 years younger but 6" and 25 lbs smaller. All that to say: the gap between Rossi and Geekie is not as big as you seem to think IMO.
 
HFpapi said:
I agree the video game strategy of "trade everyone over age 28 for picks and prospects" isn't always the right one like some believe but it's equally wrong to say it's never the right one.

This strategy isn't more effective because NHL GM's are overly conservative, risk averse cowards who play the safe hand and double down on their aging core until they no longer have value. They never do it right, they hang onto their guys too long like Calgary with Iginla.

In the case of the Bruins I think it makes sense to sell off. Rank NHL U24 cores, Bruins might be dead last. Rank NHL prospect pools, Bruins might be dead last.

If the Bruins haven't done anything besides miss playoffs/squeak in and get quickly bounced over the next 4 years, they'll be left with a 33 year old Pastrnak with barely any trade value left and nothing to show for the last 4 years in terms of building for the future.

If they can turn the 7th into Barzal, then sure I think you can make the case it's worth trying with this core but I doubt they can pull that off.
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I don't get this thought process. As fans we're going to be around indefinitely. Whether the team is successful in 3, 5 or 10 years. No person who frames themselves in any job would willingly say to themselves "Let me sacrifice this once in a lifetime job so that the next guy can reap the benefits."

In a highly competitive and cutthroat environment like modern sports, being successful (i.e., winning) is the only way to keep your job. What does that mean, in realistic terms to the actual people making these decisions?

"I'd rather sacrifice some of the future GM's problems to increase my own chances in the present. If it works, then it won't matter that I did that. If it doesn't work, I'd be fired anyway."

That's how the people behind the title think. Not "let me trade my young, in their prime superstars for lottery tickets that I'll never be around to see anyway. Even then, the odds of it actually working aren't a whole lot better than just trying to go for it now."

That's 100% fan-speak, with 0 perspective. Every fan sees their 1st round pick reaching the top of their potential. The real outcomes are far worse - and even if you do get a McDavid - 11 years later, you're still waiting. Having gone through 3 GMs by this point.

Boston lacks some depth, and primarily a 1C. If the NY Isles do decide to rebuild - note: this can usually only happen with a new incoming regime who don't want to be accountable for the old one - a 7OA for Barzal trade puts Boston right back in the playoffs.

They have a 1G, 1W and 1D. Now they get a 1C. Figure out what other decent-ish assets to fit around that puzzle; that's what the good GMs can do - not trading talent for tickets. Last year was not a representation of their true talent, and I hate the Bruins. They have the biggest hole; but a prime asset to fill it - if they can find somebody to play ball. Mason Marchment - a bonafine 20+ goal scorer - went for like a 4th. Obviously there are some conditions, but these players are available. What aren't available are McAvoys and Pastranaks.
 
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