Player Discussion Brandon Carlo III

[Over the volcano]

In so many cases, it's really hard to dislike a player who is as good a person as Carlo seems to be.

I get his value as a strictly defensive defenseman. If we were just judging him on his defensive ability/positioning, etc. for his career he's a solid B+/A-.

The problem is that once the puck settles onto his stick, that B+/A- goes to a D+/C-, at best.

Too many plays die in the offensive zone when he's involved for my liking.

Not in the playoffs last year. . .

Man what a letdown this season has been for so many players on this team.

 

[NDiesel]

In so many cases, it's really hard to dislike a player who is as good a person as Carlo seems to be.

I get his value as a strictly defensive defenseman. If we were just judging him on his defensive ability/positioning, etc. for his career he's a solid B+/A-.

The problem is that once the puck settles onto his stick, that B+/A- goes to a D+/C-, at best.

Too many plays die in the offensive zone when he's involved for my liking.

You can clearly see he's starting to regress this year. Maybe it's because the team sucks, but I suspect concussions are catching up to him. For once it would be nice for Sweeney to move on before the player's value plummets.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

In so many cases, it's really hard to dislike a player who is as good a person as Carlo seems to be.

I get his value as a strictly defensive defenseman. If we were just judging him on his defensive ability/positioning, etc. for his career he's a solid B+/A-.

The problem is that once the puck settles onto his stick, that B+/A- goes to a D+/C-, at best.

Too many plays die in the offensive zone when he's involved for my liking.

Yep, good summary, and that's why he's paid $4m rather than 6 or 7. The market tends to shift a little year to year as to what is worth a first or a second round pick. Feels like Carlo is in 2nd territory, but it depends how much demand there is. I've seen less-deserving guys than Brandon earn inflated returns, even allowing for a down year, so you never know.

 

[The Storm]

Yep, good summary, and that's why he's paid $4m rather than 6 or 7. The market tends to shift a little year to year as to what is worth a first or a second round pick. Feels like Carlo is in 2nd territory, but it depends how much demand there is. I've seen less-deserving guys than Brandon earn inflated returns, even allowing for a down year, so you never know.

I don't trade Brandon Carlo for anything less than a 1st round pick as part of the package. RHD are hard to find. Otherwise pound sand.

 

[JAD]

Yep, good summary, and that's why he's paid $4m rather than 6 or 7. The market tends to shift a little year to year as to what is worth a first or a second round pick. Feels like Carlo is in 2nd territory, but it depends how much demand there is. I've seen less-deserving guys than Brandon earn inflated returns, even allowing for a down year, so you never know.

I would not trade Carlo this year for less than a first plus ... his cap hit is too good, he is only 28, and he has two years left. That is a bargain for any team.
Aside from that, trading him now would leave a massive hole on the right side without a defensman of his experience coming back from somewhere. Plus it would probably cost Boston 6 - 7 mil to replace him in FA. Unless they went bargain basement, old retred or wannabe, and people will wish we still had Carlo.

 

[22Brad Park]

I would not trade Carlo this year for less than a first plus ... his cap hit is too good, he is only 28, and he has two years left. That is a bargain for any team.
Aside from that, trading him now would leave a massive hole on the right side without a defensman of his experience coming back from somewhere. Plus it would probably cost Boston 6 - 7 mil to replace him in FA. Unless they went bargain basement, old retred or wannabe, and people will wish we still had Carlo.

If Flames would give Bruins Connor Zary and a pick then I will drive Carlo go the airport myself.This move helps Bruins future and pushes towards a better pick.Cap is going up they can fix that hole later.Not like they are heading towards the Cup anytime soon.Zary has alot of potential ( 22 pts 45 games) is young ( 23) and plays Centre. .

 

[mjhfb]

Don't forget if they do trade Carlo then they'll need to plug the hole at 2nd pair right defense.
Assuming McAvoy stays at 1st pair and Peake stays at 3rd, they don't have a 2nd pair right shot D unless they feel confident in a lefty like Mason playing his off side the whole season.

 

[Hookslide]

I don't trade Brandon Carlo for anything less than a 1st round pick as part of the package. RHD are hard to find. Otherwise pound sand.

Right, and they should hold firm, maybe should try and squeeze a little more, worth a shot, has been done to Donnie, and he folds and the other team gets what they want.