98.5 The Sports Hub Bruins know they’re staring down an absolute salary cap nightmare

[LavioletteScores]

Unfortunately, I say the same.

Also unfortunately, as much as I respect and admire Claude Julien, his time has passed.

I don't know what you do.

If they're going to stick with Montgomery -- and though wavering, I'm inclined to say they should -- then there has to be a systematic breakdown of what happened, decision upon decision, and why.

I'm sorry to say so, as I don't wish his ill will, but if Jim Montgomery is not the guy, then he's not the guy.

I think this sums up my feeling in general for the team and it's playoff performance. Really, everyone shares blame, but there's two questions that the organization needs to answer:

1. Can targeted changes in player/coaching personnel make a difference in their playoff performance?

2. Does the loss signal a need for new vision by replacing leadership (Sweeney, Neely, etc)?

Although the latter may be required, I don't see it happening and thus, limbo. If it's the former, I think we all will accept a not so great regular season record if they need to adjust to new personnel and just get in.

I don't really know what happens. The only thing I'm sure of now is that the current Stanley Cup matchup is nightmare fuel for Bruins fans. It's hard not to slip into cynicism with this team, but we'll see. They certainly don't have to worry about being a powerhouse in the regular season again. I never want to see a President's Trophy win again!

 

[Absurdity]

Hall and Grzelcyk make Frank Seravalli's top NHL trade targets list.

The Summer of Chevy: Winnipeg Jets’ Hellebuyck, Scheifele, Dubois and Wheeler join Trade Targets

Several core Winnipeg players could change addresses in the coming weeks.

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11. Taylor Hall
Left Wing, Boston Bruins
Age: 31
Stats: 61 GP, 16 G, 20 A, 36 Pts
Contract: 2 more seasons, $6 million AAV
Scoop: The Bruins’ cap picture would indicate Hall’s cap hit is a luxury Boston cannot afford. The complicating factor for Boston is a $4.5 million salary cap overage that will be placed on next year’s books by virtue of the Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci earned performance bonuses. So whatever next year’s cap ends up being, take $4.5 million off the top. Then factor in that they’ll need to sign nearly half of their roster – and might try to keep a trade acquisition like Tyler Bertuzzi – and the dollars get stretched thin in a hurry. Hall was strong in Round 1, but his regular season production at that cap hit is less than ideal. He has a 10-team “no-trade” list.

14. Matt Grzelcyk
Left Defense, Boston Bruins
Age: 29
Stats: 75 GP, 4 G, 22 A, 26 Pts
Contract: 1 more season, $3.69 million AAV
Scoop: Tough decisions are ahead for the Bruins. The piper needs paying. And the local boy’s time may be running low in Beantown. Grzelcyk was scratched twice already in this first-round series against Florida. Brandon Carlo would also seem to be in the crosshairs this summer as a $4.1 million defenseman, but his term may make him a little more difficult to move. Grzelcyk’s game is respected around the league and he could be a salary cap casualty on Causeway Street.

 

[Beesfan]

agree with moving a third line centre who makes 5.25 aav , Coyle should have
value on the trade market.
bruins are pretty strong on D.
they can move on from forbort, reilly, & gryzlyck. ( more cap savings )
if they trust swayman with 50 starts they could move on from ullmark.
( another 5 million in cap savings )

I don't think they can move on from Forbort.

I think moving Grzelcyk is the wisest move because he has positive trade value and the highest cap hit.

We can then potentially play Reilly in substitution for Grzeclyk or buy him out and create more savings. The latter option does leave us pretty thin at LD though.

 

[GordonHowe]

I think this sums up my feeling in general for the team and it's playoff performance. Really, everyone shares blame, but there's two questions that the organization needs to answer:

1. Can targeted changes in player/coaching personnel make a difference in their playoff performance?

2. Does the loss signal a need for new vision by replacing leadership (Sweeney, Neely, etc)?

Although the latter may be required, I don't see it happening and thus, limbo. If it's the former, I think we all will accept a not so great regular season record if they need to adjust to new personnel and just get in.

I don't really know what happens. The only thing I'm sure of now is that the current Stanley Cup matchup is nightmare fuel for Bruins fans. It's hard not to slip into cynicism with this team, but we'll see. They certainly don't have to worry about being a powerhouse in the regular season again. I never want to see a President's Trophy win again!

 

[LouJersey]

If you’re excited to be a Bruins fan don’t read the athletic and when they can expect their next cup win. Hint, it’s not in the 20’s 30’s or 40’s

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

If you’re excited to be a Bruins fan don’t read the athletic and when they can expect their next cup win. Hint, it’s not in the 20’s 30’s or 40’s

Lol I just found the article. 2050?

 

[TCB]

Hall and Grzelcyk make Frank Seravalli's top NHL trade targets list.

The Summer of Chevy: Winnipeg Jets’ Hellebuyck, Scheifele, Dubois and Wheeler join Trade Targets

Several core Winnipeg players could change addresses in the coming weeks.

www.dailyfaceoff.com

Kind of surprised to see the 33 yr old Karlsson and his 11.5 mil with 4 more yrs as number 1 and no Elias Lindholm Toffoli, Zadarov or Tanev on his list or any flame for that matter considering Conroy's been on record saying he's not losing another top notch FA for nothing ala Johnny Hockey.

 

[BlackFrancis]

If you’re excited to be a Bruins fan don’t read the athletic and when they can expect their next cup win. Hint, it’s not in the 20’s 30’s or 40’s

That's like 25 years after The Athletic likely gets shuttered.

 

[DominicT]

That's like 25 years after The Athletic likely gets shuttered.

I have never subscribed and refuse to pay the 50 cents a week they are advertising right now.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

1. Can targeted changes in player/coaching personnel make a difference in their playoff performance?
2. Does the loss signal a need for new vision by replacing leadership (Sweeney, Neely, etc)?
Although the latter may be required, I don't see it happening and thus, limbo. If it's the former, I think we all will accept a not so great regular season record if they need to adjust to new personnel and just get in.I don't really know what happens. The only thing I'm sure of now is that the current Stanley Cup matchup is nightmare fuel for Bruins fans. It's hard not to slip into cynicism with this team, but we'll see. They certainly don't have to worry about being a powerhouse in the regular season again. I never want to see a President's Trophy win again!

Why is that?

Did it look like they were going to be a regular season powerhouse last year?

 

[The don godfather]

Lots of cap space on D that can be replaced by young cheaper options hence will allow to sign bert. Reilly forbert cliffy grez . Insert zboril lohrei and maybe resign stralman el cheapo and we good. I think?

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Why is that?

Did it look like they were going to be a regular season powerhouse last year?

Definitely not with the injuries and expected return dates.

 

[Walkenthewalk]

Lol I just found the article. 2050?

Exactly 39 years again, how clever!

 

[mar2kbos]

Lots of cap space on D that can be replaced by young cheaper options hence will allow to sign bert. Reilly forbert cliffy grez . Insert zboril lohrei and maybe resign stralman el cheapo and we good. I think?

Why would you want Stralman. The dude got his chance and then bailed on Providence. He is about himself. Let him go elsewhere

Kind of surprised to see the 33 yr old Karlsson and his 11.5 mil with 4 more yrs as number 1 and no Elias Lindholm Toffoli, Zadarov or Tanev on his list or any flame for that matter considering Conroy's been on record saying he's not losing another top notch FA for nothing ala Johnny Hockey.

No Ullmark or Swayman either. The chance of them being together next season is close to zero, so one of them probably is traded

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Why would you want Stralman. The dude got his chance and then bailed on Providence. He is about himself. Let him go elsewhere


No Ullmark or Swayman either. The chance of them being together next season is close to zero, so one of them probably is traded

I think the odds are a lot better than that.

 

[Absurdity]

Kind of surprised to see the 33 yr old Karlsson and his 11.5 mil with 4 more yrs as number 1 and no Elias Lindholm Toffoli, Zadarov or Tanev on his list or any flame for that matter considering Conroy's been on record saying he's not losing another top notch FA for nothing ala Johnny Hockey.

He did mention a month ago that most of the players on the Flames rescinded their trade requests once Sutter was fired. Maybe there may not be that much movement in Calgary this offseason?

 

[mar2kbos]

I think the odds are a lot better than that.

How? You think Swayman is going to play for peanuts after being in the top 5 for save percentage this season? Especially with the cap crunch they are already in?

 

[quietbruinfan]

The rumors are out there, but as far as writing goes, Serevalli is a complete hack. If I have to read one more "Beantown," I will puke up all my beans.

 

[bruinmann77]

I keep Sway and move Ullmark and possibly Gri to maximize trade value

 

[the negotiator]

The more I watch the playoffs sit with it's accelerated pace and all out hitting the more I see the need for major changes on the Bs D

start by building the foundation of Mac and Lindholm ...everyone else ( and I mean everyone) is available for the right trade, Bs D has to get bigger and tougher to play against

 

[Oates2Neely]

Dunno - he seems more like a + complimentary piece than a core guy in the league. More in the 4-6 mil range, not 7+.

But I'm sure he and his agent will ask for what the numbers can make a case for.

Not sure how you’re coming to that conclusion when guys in this league putting up similar numbers are getting paid big

 

[The don godfather]

The more I watch the playoffs sit with it's accelerated pace and all out hitting the more I see the need for major changes on the Bs D

start by building the foundation of Mac and Lindholm ...everyone else ( and I mean everyone) is available for the right trade, Bs D has to get bigger and tougher to play against

We need a big tough young center with skill would love that fantilli kid . One can dream.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Lots of cap space on D that can be replaced by young cheaper options hence will allow to sign bert. Reilly forbert cliffy grez . Insert zboril lohrei and maybe resign stralman el cheapo and we good. I think?

Zboril Stralman suck. Lohrei at least 2 years away from being ready. Your hot takes are unrealistic. Need to think outside the box. FWIW I don’t have any answers either.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Why is that?

Did it look like they were going to be a regular season powerhouse last year?

I thought they’d be. I’m in wait and see mode of course for the upcoming year.

 

[DKH]

Florida getting their ass kicked physically

Very surprised to see them looking over shoulders and getting trucked on 50/50 battles

Soft

Goalie weak tonight