Proposal: Bruins Trade Proposals II

[Sheppy]

Andres Lee is UFA next year, he would be excellent but will also be looking a a big contract. Lee is a left winger 6'3" and over 220 lbs. Isles could use dee. Just throwing names around, no way the Isles let another name go after Tavares but it would be worth a shot. It does not answer the right wing hole. It sure would be nice to have a net hungry guy like him with size.

Always liked Anders Lee.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Andres Lee is UFA next year, he would be excellent but will also be looking a a big contract. Lee is a left winger 6'3" and over 220 lbs. Isles could use dee. Just throwing names around, no way the Isles let another name go after Tavares but it would be worth a shot. It does not answer the right wing hole. It sure would be nice to have a net hungry guy like him with size.

And a player like that will cost you at least what you paid for Nash. Just can't see the Bruins paying that price, especially not for a rental LW

 

[Fenian24]

I still don't see how this makes us better. So we'd give up Heinen or Donato (who could develop into a regular 2nd liner) for a 3rd line center who is quick? Backes and Lucic @ 50% would be a wash in this trade. Only difference is we'd get a new slow whipping post to complain about.

It doesn't which is why I said I would look for a better return for Heinen or Donato. I like Strome and love Lucic but I think there are better options out there right now. I still like the idea of Heinen for Miles Wood.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

DeBrusk skating on the right side. That would obviously make LW a possible acquisition if he works there. Then I'd seriously look at someone like Panarin or Lee.

 

[BruinDust]

DeBrusk skating on the right side. That would obviously make LW a possible acquisition if he works there. Then I'd seriously look at someone like Panarin or Lee.

If the Bruins secondary scoring just doesn't come to fruition after the first 15-20 games, then I wouldn't be surprised to see them put a big push on to acquire Panarin, especially if David Krejci is no longer able to be the "straw that stirs the drink" so to speak on his own line.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Josh Bailey???

You *can*, but it almost never happens in the NHL and thus isn't really worth discussing.

Teams re-sign players because they really like them. Those players aren't going anywhere unless another team comes in with a big overpayment.

I doubt the Isles trade Bailey because he's an excellent hockey player on a cheap deal, but it's worth noting that Snow and Weight are gone, and it's new management in town with no loyalty to him. I just don't see it though, he's an excellent guy.

Like I said....anything is possible. For example, Islanders are weak D prospects bruins one of the richest teams D prospects. If Don is interested in a player, he has the potential to offload some D for teams with a need/weakness.

But btw, Isles are very rich on D too. ​

And a player like that will cost you at least what you paid for Nash. Just can't see the Bruins paying that price, especially not for a rental LW

Lee is much better than Nash but Nash seriously got a premium deal, not a standard. Also, Beleskey had to go back. Also I think Lee signs a 5-8 year deal worth 6-8 million soon.

What do you guys think about Eberle and Nelson?

 

[rocketdan9]

Krug and Donato for Nylander

 

[Estlin]

Krug and Donato for Nylander

Aside from the fact that Toronto and Boston won't be trade partners anytime soon, the Leafs need a RHD. Any deal would begin with Carlo.

 

[kdog82]

Krug (inevitable Bruins lose him after next year as UFA) + Heinen or Donato + 2nd (turns into 1st if he re-signs)
for
Panarin (Columbus is handcuffed, they'll lose him for nothing in off-season)

 

[BruinDust]

Krug (inevitable Bruins lose him after next year as UFA) + Heinen or Donato + 2nd (turns into 1st if he re-signs)
for
Panarin (Columbus is handcuffed, they'll lose him for nothing in off-season)

After watching this team struggle for secondary scoring through 2 games, and I'm starting to think Krejci is no longer the caliber of player who can really drive a line, a Panarin trade is starting to look much more enticing.

 

[Dr Hook]

After watching this team struggle for secondary scoring through 2 games, and I'm starting to think Krejci is no longer the caliber of player who can really drive a line, a Panarin trade is starting to look much more enticing.

Krejci looked good last night. So that's 1 game in 4 where that has happened. I am not ready to write the guy off just yet, but he really does need to bring what he did last night at least 3 of every 4 rather than the other way around. I'd still like Panarin either way, but let's see where Krejci is at in November. But again, sign me up on Panarin whatever the case.

 

[Gordoff]

Trade Krejci to Columbus, I hear Horton is lonely for a trustworthy neighbor there and, knowing this DK will okay it.... They can exchange recipes over the stockade fence ala "Home Improvement."

 

[BigBear83]

i have a tough time thinking about present or future when talking trades.. in one regard, this veteran core is nearing its end and its only right you try and acquire some talent to go along with them. but on the other hand you only are hurting the longevity of success if you go with a guy that is nearing the end of his contract and possibility of leaving.. the middle of all this. .are the players who are young and under contract and bonafide nhl players.. teams arent giving those up .. krug would be our only option of sniffing one of those players. Im not a huge krejci fan for some time now and i feel like he would help get you a young up and comer for future success. of course it all depends on hit NTC.. id love to package him to philly with some of our top tier prospects and get n. patrick and hope that it not only worked out for our short term but long term as well . i cant imagine the vets would be happy with that but it might change the dynamic of our 2nd line in a good way and be the legit #1C prospect this team needs for the future ... long winded i know and i doubt philly does it but that team is desperate for success and has the money to take on that contract

 

[BruinDust]

Krejci looked good last night. So that's 1 game in 4 where that has happened. I am not ready to write the guy off just yet, but he really does need to bring what he did last night at least 3 of every 4 rather than the other way around. I'd still like Panarin either way, but let's see where Krejci is at in November. But again, sign me up on Panarin whatever the case.

He's made a couple nice feeds that have resulted in goals, I don't question his passing ability or hands.

And I'm not writing him off at all.

But I think both fans and coaches expectations of Krejci at this stage are a little bit out of whack. He's still a solid player, but I don't think he can be "the guy" to build a line around anymore. I think he needs more help, he needs a player better than he is to drive the offense.

Sure that could be Pastrnak, but I'm not willing to separate Pasta from Marchand, I don't think the trade off is worth it.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Sam Bennett solves the third line center issue for years to come, provides grit and leadership and may still have some room for offensive improvement. I can't see Calgary making that deal. I wold do Virtanen for Senyshyn, Senyshyn is trying to round out his game and become what Virtanen is now, a fast, physical player who can pop an occasional goal. Senyshyn's value could be at an all time low right now, not sure if you would get anything for him. They may have to accept the fact that he is never going to be more than a 4th line speedy wing at best. Hopefully management has had a talk with him about fitting this roll and becoming more physical and a forechecker as opposed to being a scorer. Get something out of him even if it turn out to be a bigger Accairi.

Mika Zibanejad should be available by the deadline,he'd be the one I'd go after

 

[Dr Hook]

He's made a couple nice feeds that have resulted in goals, I don't question his passing ability or hands.

And I'm not writing him off at all.

But I think both fans and coaches expectations of Krejci at this stage are a little bit out of whack. He's still a solid player, but I don't think he can be "the guy" to build a line around anymore. I think he needs more help, he needs a player better than he is to drive the offense.

Sure that could be Pastrnak, but I'm not willing to separate Pasta from Marchand, I don't think the trade off is worth it.

Krejci is a victim of his contract I think. He's a good player, but you are right, he hasn't shown the ability to drive a line to success consistently in the past couple of seasons and at the start of this one. Yet the expectations are based on his past performance (some years back) and the contract- maybe even the fact that we don't have anyone remotely close to being able to replace him at 2C. I'd like to see Panarin alongside of him for sure.

 

[ON3M4N]

Is the issue with our secondary scoring as simple as guys are not shooting the puck?

Player​	GP​	S​	S/GP​
David Pastrnak​	4​	18​	4.5​
Patrice Bergeron​	4​	13​	3.3​
Sean Kuraly​	4​	9​	2.3​
Jake Debrusk​	4​	8​	2.0​
Zdeno Chara​	4​	7​	1.8​
John Moore​	4​	7​	1.8​
Joakim Nordstrom​	3​	5​	1.7​
Brad Marchand​	4​	6​	1.5​
Noel Acciari​	4​	6​	1.5​
Kevan Miller​	4​	6​	1.5​
Ryan Donato​	3​	4​	1.3​
Chris Wagner​	3​	4​	1.3​
David Backes​	4​	5​	1.3​
Matt Grzelcyk​	4​	3​	0.8​
David Krejci​	4​	3​	0.8​
Brandon Carlo​	4​	3​	0.8​
Anders Bjork​	3​	2​	0.7​
Charlie McAvoy​	4​	2​	0.5​
Danton Heinen​	4​	2​	0.5​

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Looking at this, you'd like to see a bit more SOG from Krejci, Bjork, McAvoy and Heinen. All 4 of those guys need to generating offense for this team to make a serious run. The guys on the 4th line are generating more SOG than the 2nd/3rd lines.

 

[Blowfish]

Is the issue with our secondary scoring as simple as guys are not shooting the puck?

Player​	GP​	S​	S/GP​
David Pastrnak​	4​	18​	4.5​
Patrice Bergeron​	4​	13​	3.3​
Sean Kuraly​	4​	9​	2.3​
Jake Debrusk​	4​	8​	2.0​
Zdeno Chara​	4​	7​	1.8​
John Moore​	4​	7​	1.8​
Joakim Nordstrom​	3​	5​	1.7​
Brad Marchand​	4​	6​	1.5​
Noel Acciari​	4​	6​	1.5​
Kevan Miller​	4​	6​	1.5​
Ryan Donato​	3​	4​	1.3​
Chris Wagner​	3​	4​	1.3​
David Backes​	4​	5​	1.3​
Matt Grzelcyk​	4​	3​	0.8​
David Krejci​	4​	3​	0.8​
Brandon Carlo​	4​	3​	0.8​
Anders Bjork​	3​	2​	0.7​
Charlie McAvoy​	4​	2​	0.5​
Danton Heinen​	4​	2​	0.5​

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Looking at this, you'd like to see a bit more SOG from Krejci, Bjork, McAvoy and Heinen. All 4 of those guys need to generating offense for this team to make a serious run. The guys on the 4th line are generating more SOG than the 2nd/3rd lines.

Any correlation to Heinen and Bjork playing with ineffective centers? Each can snipe just odd to me their numbers are so low.

Thanks for posting. Interesting.

 

[The Garden]

Any chance that after the backlash Ottawa has received, they'll trade Duchene to an Eastern Conference team? I'm not a fan of trading a 1st for a rental, but for a center like Duchene it would be worth it.

 

[ON3M4N]

Any correlation to Heinen and Bjork playing with ineffective centers? Each can snipe just odd to me their numbers are so low.

Thanks for posting. Interesting.

In fairness, DeBrusk plays with Krejci (as has Heinen) and he's 4th on the team in SOG/GP. Not only that, but Nordstrom had 2 of his 5 SOG come last night while playing with Krejci.

What does concern me though is the current 3rd line is Heinen-Backes-Bjork and as they sit right now avg just under 3 SOG/GP. That's simply not going to cut it for our 3rd line.

 

[Blowfish]

Any chance that after the backlash Ottawa has received, they'll trade Duchene to an Eastern Conference team? I'm not a fan of trading a 1st for a rental, but for a center like Duchene it would be worth it.

I see another Backes situation with Duchene. He hasn't played well for a long time now. Now Stone could be interesting.

 

[Dizzay]

We need to get rid of Backes stat and get a 2A/2B center for our 3rd line. I'm not looking for a Riley Nash type, I want a guy who can push Krejci.
As others have stated, Gryz has looked great and I think we use an asset like Krug who's had back to back 50+ point seasons to get us a center.
In my opinion, that's the missing link for us to be a real threat this season and into April

 

[Tampbear]

He's made a couple nice feeds that have resulted in goals, I don't question his passing ability or hands.

And I'm not writing him off at all.

But I think both fans and coaches expectations of Krejci at this stage are a little bit out of whack. He's still a solid player, but I don't think he can be "the guy" to build a line around anymore. I think he needs more help, he needs a player better than he is to drive the offense.

Sure that could be Pastrnak, but I'm not willing to separate Pasta from Marchand, I don't think the trade off is worth it.

I don't know if moving Pasta to Krejci's line is the solution, but it could result in two scoring lines and breaking up the kids and letting one learn next to Bergeron and Marchand could be productive. It might be worth trying before we make a trade just to know our options better, moving pasta isn't going to destroy the chemistry he had with Bergeron and Marchand and could be changed back at any point if it really messes the team up.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

We need to get rid of Backes stat and get a 2A/2B center for our 3rd line. I'm not looking for a Riley Nash type, I want a guy who can push Krejci.
As others have stated, Gryz has looked great and I think we use an asset like Krug who's had back to back 50+ point seasons to get us a center.
In my opinion, that's the missing link for us to be a real threat this season and into April

That's just not happening this season. Backes won't be moved until the off-season at the earliest.

 

[Dizzay]

That's just not happening this season. Backes won't be moved until the off-season at the earliest.

Ok thanks Don!