Proposal: Bruins <> Canadiens

[Boris Le Tigre]

To Boston:
Artturi Lehkonen

To Montreal:
Jake DeBrusk

Thought it would be an interesting option.

Lehkonen shows flashes of offensive acumen but is generally a solid 3rd liner who can play up the line up in short spells.

DeBrusk fancies himself slightly more than that, perhaps a 2nd line winger but he hasn't shown himself consistently.

Boston gets less headaches with a player satisfied with their role on the team.

Montreal gets (some more) offensive upside?

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[FrankMTL]

Enough with the Debrusk trades to Montreal, we don't f***ing want him. Just keep Lehkonen while you're at it.

 

[UncleOscar]

Those teams don't trade with each other. I think there's only been one trade over the last ~60 years.

 

[nilan30]

Those teams don't trade with each other. I think there's only been one trade over the last ~60 years.

The only one that comes to mind is Eric Weinrich to Boston for Patrick Traverse. Quite possibly the worst player to ever play for the Habs.

 

[bruins4thecup65]

Lehkonen no thank you

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

not interested in DeBrusk rather have Lehkonen

 

[glenbuis]

The only one that comes to mind is Eric Weinrich to Boston for Patrick Traverse. Quite possibly the worst player to ever play for the Habs.

i think steve begin was traded to boston when gainey cleaned house .

 

[nilan30]

i think steve begin was traded to boston when gainey cleaned house .

Traded to Dallas then signed with Boston in the offseason

 

[SkullKing]

Boston declines that big time

 

[DingDongCharlie]

This isn’t good for Montreal. Lehkonen is an excellent 200ft player. DeBrusk current streak while Marchand sits doesn’t change he value.

 

[JustAHabFan]

Boston declines that big time

No worry. Habs never trade Lehkonen to Bruins for Debrusk.

 

[Hookslide]

Enough with the Debrusk trades to Montreal, we don't f***ing want him. Just keep Lehkonen while you're at it.

Good we are not F***ing sending him there.......

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Absolutely not. Poor value for the Bruins.

 

[TFHockey]

Absolutely not. Poor value for the Bruins.

Boston declines that big time

I might be missing something here, but what trade value does Debrusk have? He has been on a heater in February but before that he asked for a trade and hasn't been terribly effective. Wouldn't a Lehkonen trade be decent value for a disgruntled player who wants out?

Just a neutral fans asking. Not trying to ruffle any feathers.

 

[analyser]

This isn’t good for Montreal. Lehkonen is an excellent 200ft player. DeBrusk current streak while Marchand sits doesn’t change he value.

Well maybe Montreal could use Debrusk's .53 ppg as opposed to Lekohnen's .35 ppg. I am sure Montreal could use the extra offense.

Streaky or not the stats tell the overall production.

 

[weinsink]

Bruins pass 0n the soft euro

 

[DatDude44]

Well maybe Montreal could use Debrusk's .53 ppg as opposed to Lekohnen's .35 ppg. I am sure Montreal could use the extra offense.

Streaky or not the stats tell the overall production.

Lehkonens value and role isn’t based on his offensive production…….any time he scores it’s gravy. He’s a fantastic defensive Fwd that’s very good on the kill. A lot of teams with playoff aspirations and lacking experienced bottom 6 depth will most likely be coveting this guy.

 

[Eegs]

Bruins pass 0n the soft euro

LOL, Lehkonen is pretty much the opposite of soft.

 

[SPV]

Not interested in Lehkonen, but I continue to stand by my request to move DeBrusk for Gallagher with about 2 million retained. You guys can flip DeBrusk for picks, etc closer to the deadline and save over 4 million in cap space going forward. We get an experienced right winger to slot next to 37 & 63 for a playoff run.

Edit for clarification: I've said this in a lot of places already, but this is only if DeBrusk really doesn't want to be here any longer, otherwise I'd just as soon keep him where he is

 

[wintersej]

I might be missing something here, but what trade value does Debrusk have? He has been on a heater in February but before that he asked for a trade and hasn't been terribly effective. Wouldn't a Lehkonen trade be decent value for a disgruntled player who wants out?

Just a neutral fans asking. Not trying to ruffle any feathers.

He scored 25 goals per 82 his first three seasons. He had a god awful pandemic year. He is on pace for 24 goals per 82 again this year. Yeah, some of that pace is from his current heater while being put back in the top 6. I don't think this is terribly surprising.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I might be missing something here, but what trade value does Debrusk have? He has been on a heater in February but before that he asked for a trade and hasn't been terribly effective. Wouldn't a Lehkonen trade be decent value for a disgruntled player who wants out?

Just a neutral fans asking. Not trying to ruffle any feathers.

At the end of the day the Bruins need the best roster possible. Debrusk even disgruntled is a more productive player. Until this month he was on pace for a respectable 15+ goals on Bruce's bottom six. He has the talent. The Bruins should move on from Bruce and keep Debrusk.

The plan should be to keep Debrusk with Bergeron and have an excellent top two lines. Sweeney focuses on depth when he should focus on high end talent. The Bruins need a 2C or a partner for McAvoy.

 

[Whalers Fan]

The only one that comes to mind is Eric Weinrich to Boston for Patrick Traverse. Quite possibly the worst player to ever play for the Habs.

Ken Dryden was drafted by the Bruins, and his rights were traded to Montreal.

 

[Qwijibo]

Not interested in Lehkonen, but I continue to stand by my request to move DeBrusk for Gallagher with about 2 million retained. You guys can flip DeBrusk for picks, etc closer to the deadline and save over 4 million in cap space going forward. We get an experienced right winger to slot next to 37 & 63 for a playoff run.

Edit for clarification: I've said this in a lot of places already, but this is only if DeBrusk really doesn't want to be here any longer, otherwise I'd just as soon keep him where he is

Oh sure. Just retain $2m for the next 5+ seasons to get DeBrusk.
I think Montreal passes on your generous offer

 

[Oates2Neely]

Lehkonen is a dime a dozen player. No interest here

 

[analyser]

Lehkonens value and role isn’t based on his offensive production…….any time he scores it’s gravy. He’s a fantastic defensive Fwd that’s very good on the kill. A lot of teams with playoff aspirations and lacking experienced bottom 6 depth will most likely be coveting this guy.

Well I think the Canadians could use a little offensive help. 3rd last in the league in GF.