This is true.Big picture, Bertuzzi probably wouldn't be here if Hall was healthy.
Big picture, Bertuzzi probably wouldn't be here if Hall was healthy.
i not so sure about that.
Having Bertuzzi just give you more flexibility and options when injuries happen in the playoffs (not just regular season) and bumps someone down a peg in the lineup and someone out (like a Greer)
Without being able to LTIR Hall, though, there would have been no room for Bert under the cap. Not saying something could not have been swung but it would have cost a lot more to clear enough salary to make it happen.
They knew he was hurt bad when they sent him home and needed to go on long term IR. They were trying to keep the cost down on Bertuzzi by saying it wasn’t that bad an injury.Without being able to LTIR Hall, though, there would have been no room for Bert under the cap. Not saying something could not have been swung but it would have cost a lot more to clear enough salary to make it happen.
I saw the same post, and the kid's response was "if you give up your source you don't have one". Definitely just a troll trying to spread fake news.Not sure if your friend knows anyone, but the only thing I saw that was that extreme was some dude on Reddit saying that Hall tore his ACL and is done for the year. That's entirely different than other reports we've heard, and the guy deleted his comments after getting roasted.
FWIW:
Sportsnet televised the game in Canada last night. The announcers at one point said Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno were in the booth next door and Hall (who knew them from his days in Edmonton, and DeBrusk's dad was one of them) popped in to say hello during a commercial break.
They said both would be back in the playoffs, not the regular season although Foligno would take longer.
Man I hope soFWIW:
Sportsnet televised the game in Canada last night. The announcers at one point said Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno were in the booth next door and Hall (who knew them from his days in Edmonton, and DeBrusk's dad was one of them) popped in to say hello during a commercial break.
They said both would be back in the playoffs, not the regular season although Foligno would take longer.
I was told this too (by someone who works for the Bs) .FWIW:
Sportsnet televised the game in Canada last night. The announcers at one point said Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno were in the booth next door and Hall (who knew them from his days in Edmonton, and DeBrusk's dad was one of them) popped in to say hello during a commercial break.
They said both would be back in the playoffs, not the regular season although Foligno would take longer.
Great to hear because Hall is not replaceable by Bertuzzi .Helps alot but not Hall level.FWIW:
Sportsnet televised the game in Canada last night. The announcers at one point said Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno were in the booth next door and Hall (who knew them from his days in Edmonton, and DeBrusk's dad was one of them) popped in to say hello during a commercial break.
They said both would be back in the playoffs, not the regular season although Foligno would take longer.
Bruins’ Taylor Hall, out since Feb. 25, will practice Monday and could return to games within two weeks - The Boston Globe
Hall will likely return to action upon the conclusion of the Bruins' upcoming five-game road trip that kicks off Sunday afternoon in Detroit.www.bostonglobe.com
Taylor Hall, out of the Bruins lineup with a lower-body injury sustained Feb. 25 in Vancouver, is expected to begin practicing on Monday and likely will return to action upon the conclusion of the club’s upcoming five-game road trip that kicks off Sunday afternoon in Detroit.
Hall, in the press box Thursday night for the Bruins’ 3-2 loss to the Oilers, said he was relieved that his injury wasn’t more serious and is eager to get back to work on Monday.
A source close to Hall noted that initial plan will be for the 31-year-old left winger not to play in back-to-back games.
Hall, who carries a $6 million cap hit on the Bruins payroll, currently is on long-term injured reserve. Provided another roster player isn’t injured, GM Don Sweeney will have to find a way to move some $2 million off the books if he places Hall back on the active roster.
According to puckpedia.com, the Bruins currently have just under $4 million in available cap space, room created when both Hall and fellow winger Nick Foligno ($3.8 million) were had their numbers taken off the books earlier this month due to injury.
Provided the Bruins back dated Hall’s injury to Feb. 25, he should be eligible to return to game action when the Senators visit the Garden on March 21. LTIR requires players to remain out for a minimum 10 games and 24 days.
My question is does switching Foligno to LTIR, give you the dollars you need?