Confirmed with Link: Frederic & Max Jones traded to Oilers for 2nd , 4th and Max Wanner

[ODAAT]

Yes but let's see if that pick is still Bruins property come draft day. Until the deadline ends Friday it won't be certain whether Sweeney has shifted to the future and drafting or... will the newly available cap space and other assets be used for a "hockey trade" this week. I won't place a bet on this until we see what the next move looks like.

I might have had concern before but once Marchand went down, I truly believe Sweeney and Cam finally admitted what we all see, clean out the UFA`s, keep the picks and move on

 

[Alicat]

Well it may have not been criminal but it had to be serious to warrant 44 games.

It was 17. The original poster had his facts wrong.

 

[Blowfish]

@Blowfish will be happy

About time. lol.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

If he wants to go that is his prerogative. If he doesn’t again up to him

No its not lol

DS has no balls so he will give Brad 5x5 so be happy.

 

[Alicat]

Not a very deep draft. Mackenzie saying this years 2nd round is a 3rd in most years Talent-wise

Brad Marchand was a 3rd round pick.

 

[Festy1986]

It doesn’t. Sometimes you need to do the right thing by a guy who gave you his all. Now if marchy wants out then he deserves that as well.


Ok shep. Semantics

He's going to be a free agent. So if they don't want him back are we still doing right by him are do we have to pay him what he wants?

I understand its hard but this team is in a bad way right now so if Fredrick is worth a 2 then Marchand is probably worth a 1 to a team that needs scoring down the stretch.

You can re sign him in the off-season.

 

[LouJersey]

Same narrative - you can criticize the guy all you want (and obviously you do) for the decisions he makes but this idea that he's lazy or doesn't care about the Bruins enough to work hard is lame.

What did he do this year for the team to make them better? Wasn't this the year after the reset spending big money and getting the team back to legit cup contender? Why did he let them flounder? Why so patient?

 

[GloveSave1]

A 2nd for Freddy and a signal we’re gonna do the obvious and right thing and sell. All I need to know. Excellent start.

It’s all up to Brad, imo. Stay or go, fine by me. He’s the man.

 

[LouJersey]

Lol ok when he retires a bruin come talk to me.

Did Chara retire a Bruin? Thomas?

 

[Alicat]

Did Chara retire a Bruin? Thomas?

Technically Z did by signing a 1 day contract.

 

[LouJersey]

Brad Marchand was a 3rd round pick.

Agreed. I used the same sentence when they traded for Peeke and got killed. Very nice job with the trade by Donnie and Co

Technically Z did by signing a 1 day contract.

true true

 

[NDiesel]

Oh there's word, but not going to be posted here.

Do you mind enlightening, even if through PM?

 

[DKH]

With you there friend, might be a bit of a bumpy retool but like today`s move and as you alluded to , Poitras and Lohrei are going to be big parts of this future.

Since it has been made clear to play Lohrei 58 minutes a night, loving his game, a true risk/reward dude, some of the things he does with the puck you just can`t teach, both the good and bad

They are sooooo shallow if I was GM I only trade guys with term for players who can step in no later than next season

 

[LouJersey]

I love carlo but getting a 1st is enticing and if donny can get a extra 2nd or top prospect you do it.

You can't deal Carlo for picks and you have to have a plan to get a RHD.... Unless you deal him for picks and wrest Dobson say from the Isles.

 

[DKH]

How does that bring us a cup faster?

You're not going to just trade Marchand. It's going to be a collaborative effort.

He will pick his next destination.

his shoulder/collarbone I bet is the issue beyond the head

Looked like more then head

 

[DiggityDog]

Did Chara retire a Bruin? Thomas?

If Marchand stays I’m absolutely happy to have him.

If he decides to go I will root for him to win another cup wherever it is he goes. You will get a great return in the process

Brad has earned it either way.

There’s only one Bruins that would’ve devastated me if he went and played elsewhere of this previous “era” and that is Bergeron.

 

[NDiesel]

Two hits, jury out on two. Beecher, Frederic, Carlo were also all hits based on where they were picked, and there are others. He’s done okay.

I agree, he had done fine, not a weakness nor a strength for me.

 

[Alicat]

Agreed. I used the same sentence when they traded for Peeke and got killed. Very nice job with the trade by Donnie and Co


true true

This trade was a solid trade especially with an injured guy. I like the Peeke deal so you're not alone there.

 

[lopey]

Did Chara retire a Bruin? Thomas?

No but I think Marchy will as Sweeney and Marchy both indicated he will.

 

[EverettMike]

Technically Z did by signing a 1 day contract.

.....Ali.

 

[Alicat]

You can't deal Carlo for picks and you have to have a plan to get a RHD.... Unless you deal him for picks and wrest Dobson say from the Isles.

If Carlo moves it will be at the draft. We are already down 2 D so I don't see DS moving him now.

.....Ali.

Hence why I said technically. He played his last game for the Islanders and was a UFA. He announced his retirement and then signed the one day contract with the Bruins. Technically he retired a Bruin.

 

[NDiesel]

Did Chara retire a Bruin? Thomas?

Thomas took a year off at 38 years old. Chara was 43 and didn't want to take a lesser role.

Surely Marchand's situation, who is still pretty easily our 2nd best forward, isn't really comparable to those two.

 

[Over the volcano]

Two hits, jury out on two.

the two hits were the two second rounders

 

[Dr Hook]

If Carlo moves it will be at the draft. We are already down 2 D so I don't see DS moving

Unless there’s a deal that can’t be refused and we are good with Mike Callahan on the tank squad.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

You can't deal Carlo for picks and you have to have a plan to get a RHD.... Unless you deal him for picks and wrest Dobson say from the Isles.

We just picked up Carlos replacement