Player Discussion Elias Lindholm

Dueling Banjos

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We got best C on the free agents market?

Zadorov in, Gryz and Forbort out, the latter was a decent pker.

So far so good
 

TD Charlie

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I'm pleased. They can't be done, but I'm pleased.

Maybe these guys are overpaid a bit, although I'm personally comfortable with the Lindholm contract, but I'd rather slightly overpay a top 6 center than a bottom 6 role player
 

The Storm

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Zadorov 6'6" 248 lbs. Guy is huge. Get Chara to coach him. Bruins net front is going to be a tough place to hang out once again.

We got more size. If you f**k with Pasta, we are going to f**k with your top guy. Hello Matt Tyousuck!
 

Olden McGroin

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Landed 2 of the bigger fish in free agency, not bad at all.

I'm disappointed Donnie didn't sign Nosek and Hathaway :laugh:
 

KrejciWinger

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I'd argue this contract should decide Sweeney's career. This is the fruits of not having a draft or trade solution at center.

He once again buys a reclamation project, but we'll see how this one looks 2 years in. I'm optimistic.
 
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Dr Hook

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We are a better team today than yesterday.
And with the Cap taking a big jump next year it will look all the better.

Yes, and that is the only real way to measure the off-season. I am pretty pumped for next season already. It's going to be a loooooong summer from here till October.
 
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PlayMakers

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Great signing. IMO, what Zacha and Pasta need is a guy who plays around the net, who plays well defensively and who's really smart.

They got "good around the net" from Bertuzzi and the line was fantastic. Lindholm has some of those qualities. He will make plays from below the goal line, he regularly plays with his heels on the crease.

Lindholm also brings that defensive conscience and smarts that the line lacks. He's going to help them get out of their end, he's going to create turnovers with hits and hustle, and he's going to make smart plays in both directions.
 

Mr. Make-Believe

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Great signing. IMO, what Zacha and Pasta need is a guy who plays around the net, who plays well defensively and who's really smart.

They got "good around the net" from Bertuzzi and the line was fantastic. Lindholm has some of those qualities. He will make plays from below the goal line, he regularly plays with his heels on the crease.

Lindholm also brings that defensive conscience and smarts that the line lacks. He's going to help them get out of their end, he's going to create turnovers with hits and hustle, and he's going to make smart plays in both directions.
I hope you’re right, Bill. Really hope you’re right.
 
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BruinsFanMike82

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I hope to be wrong, but I don't love the player or the contract. As a long-term 2C, I think I'll be okay with it. We shall see how things turn out.

One aspect that makes me feel a bit better than I initially felt -- Bergeron and Krejci's richest contracts with the Bruins took up ~10.6% of the cap limit at the time of their signing. Lindholm's new deal uses ~8.8%.
 

BiteThisBurrows

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The 2 guys I most wanted in free agency and we got them both. How happy am I?

I think the contracts are good, the term is good, and we now have an absolutely amazing D. Zadorov is a true beast.
This isn't them, but it's as close as we could get to Chara and Bergeron as you could get in this free agency. Now just sign Swayman and bring on 2025!
 

DKH

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Wanted this guy since 2013 draft

Welcome to winnerville Elias

Thank you Donny
 
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DKH

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I hope you’re right, Bill. Really hope you’re right.
He is

Great signing. IMO, what Zacha and Pasta need is a guy who plays around the net, who plays well defensively and who's really smart.

They got "good around the net" from Bertuzzi and the line was fantastic. Lindholm has some of those qualities. He will make plays from below the goal line, he regularly plays with his heels on the crease.

Lindholm also brings that defensive conscience and smarts that the line lacks. He's going to help them get out of their end, he's going to create turnovers with hits and hustle, and he's going to make smart plays in both directions.
Said like a coach

Bang on
 

Russian_fanatic

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His offense never clicked for us, but he was used more as a 3C in Vancouver. We tried using him on Petterrson's wing, but it just didn't work.

He scored some massive goals for us, he's amazing at faceoffs, but I always felt his defensive game was his best quality. He was routinely matched up against the opposing teams best players, and he never looked out of place.

Offensively he knows where to be and he has a deceptively good shot! I can't say much, because it honestly just felt like he never meshed with our players.
 

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