College Hockey College Free Agent talk II

[Saxon Eric]

This blows

 

[chizzler]

These kids want playing time and don’t think it’s available in Boston.

 

[DominicT]

This blows

Was never an option for Boston. It was all about burning a year off his ELC for him.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Was never an option for Boston. It was all about burning a year off his ELC for him.

You know me,I want them all

Was never an option for Boston. It was all about burning a year off his ELC for him.

Yup top of the food chain guys are making it count

 

[DominicT]

You know me,I want them all


Yup top of the food chain guys are making it count

So do I dammit. So do I!!

Which is why I am pissed that idiot that shall not be named is taking up a contract spot. #^%$&

 

[bruinmann77]

It is what is is at this point

 

[DominicT]

Someone asked about Braeden Bowman and I have had to think long and hard about this one.

He's Matt Poitras' teammate and linemate in Guelph and the pair have tremendous chemistry.

In his first 22 games of the season he had just 7 goals. But since trade deadline and playing almost exclusively with Poitras he has 24 goals in 29 games (speaks to Poitras making those around him better).

I like his shot, his physicality and willingness to stick up for your teammates, but I'm not sure it's enough. And I don't know that chemistry with Poitras alone is enough.

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[bbfan419]

If I could pick 2 players I would want for the B's from NCAA free agents it would be Jake Livingstone and Ryan McAllister, if the later is even available this year. Also like Parker Ford, Jaxson Nelson and Travis Mitchell.

 

[bruinmann77]

Let’s hope the bruins are active

 

[JRull86]

That's awesome for him! So cool! My son (10U) plays in that rink a lot and my really good friend is the Gens' team photographer, so I'm seeing bits and pieces of loads of games pretty often. They have the regular NAHL team, an N3HL team and both 18U and 16U development teams - which does he play for?

He's on the Regular NAHL team. #9 Wilson.

 

[Beesfan]

Justin Pearson, who played NH public high school hockey at Bishop Guertin all four years, just signed an AHL contract out of UConn. A pretty incredible ascent considering the normal path of an elite player these days.

 

[CellyHard]

With them being at 49 contracts can the Bruins only sign one college/euro FA?

 

[Saxon Eric]

With them being at 49 contracts can the Bruins only sign one college/euro FA?

For the top guys like Gaber, Livingstone types yes for others that won't command that type of love can be signed to an ATO to finish the year out,then their "real" contract takes effect in October

 

[CellyHard]

For the top guys like Gaber, Livingstone types yes for others that won't command that type of love can be signed to an ATO to finish the year out,then their "real" contract takes effect in October

Awesome did not know that

Thanks for this

 

[JoeIsAStud]

For the top guys like Gaber, Livingstone types yes for others that won't command that type of love can be signed to an ATO to finish the year out,then their "real" contract takes effect in October

I would absolutely not give Gaber a contract that burns a year off his entry level deal . He is a tiny soon to be 24 year old player. i know he has skill and a shot to make it, but I hink he is going to need time in the AHL for sure

 

[Saxon Eric]

I would absolutely not give Gaber a contract that burns a year off his entry level deal . He is a tiny soon to be 24 year old player. i know he has skill and a shot to make it, but I hink he is going to need time in the AHL for sure

Not saying it was the right thing to do but the Bruins already set precedence with McLaughlin, I've got Gaber rated very high,I'd do it but then again Boston might try and use it on McAllister type, younger, higher ceiling

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[DominicT]

Not saying it was the right thing to do but the Bruins already set precedence with McLaughlin, I've got Gaber rated very high,I'd do it but then again Boston might try and use it on McAllister type, younger, higher ceiling

Couldn't agree more. It's not like they aren't talking to players/advisors to see who has interest in the Bruins and what it will take. Once they have completed their talks, they'll evaluate and decide if it's worth giving one player the option to burn a year over another and then make their move.

I trust these guys to do their due diligence and make the right decision for the team.

 

[Saxon Eric]

@Fenian24 would have loved him

 

[DominicT]

For you Canadians out there that want to get a look at players still playing, TSN+ will be streaming the games nation wide. It's always great hockey so, tune in if you can.

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Interesting, when I see some of these i assume that means the offers aren't rolling in. Looks like he'll be a 25 year old AHL rookie in 2024

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[08SeaBass08]

I completely get why guys leave early to go pro (especially since most already have two plus years of junior before they're freshmen), but I can't lie - I love when top college players want to see it all the way through.