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If Bostons biggest worry is their backup goalie then I would say they have definitely improved
Their worry is scoring and it was basically Debrusk out and Lindholm in.
If Bostons biggest worry is their backup goalie then I would say they have definitely improved
They lost Heinan, Debrusk, and Forbert. Those wete good players for them.If Bostons biggest worry is their backup goalie then I would say they have definitely improved
Well they are going from league best backup to league worst backup from what was a heralded 50/50 tandem, but it's just one factor. They also lost DeBrusk and Heinen up front.If Bostons biggest worry is their backup goalie then I would say they have definitely improved
And they added Lindholm and Zadorov who are better than all those guys you listedThey lost Heinan, Debrusk, and Forbert. Those wete good players for them.
It's not a hot take. They did do well, but it's still fair to point out that there were subtractions to make room for the additions, and there's no guarantee they are actually better as a group next year. They're potential improvements, especially if Lindholm can get his groove back, but DeBrusk has paced the last two years in line with Lindholm ppg and scores goals at a higher rate the last 3 seasons. Zadorov is more of a 3rd pairing guy getting paid like a guaranteed top 4. I dunno, it's nice and I like the players, and they play the roles they need, but I don't think it's a slam dunk they improve as a whole year on year.And they added Lindholm and Zadorov who are better than all those guys you listed
Im surprised this is considered a hot take around here when the main boards think Boston did well
Lindholm is a center which was their weakest position. Its a clear upgrade then keeping the wingerIt's not a hot take. They did do well, but it's still fair to point out that there were subtractions to make room for the additions, and there's no guarantee they are actually better as a group next year. They're potential improvements, especially if Lindholm can get his groove back, but DeBrusk has paced the last two years in line with Lindholm ppg and scores goals at a higher rate the last 3 seasons. Zadorov is more of a 3rd pairing guy getting paid like a guaranteed top 4. I dunno, it's nice and I like the players, and they play the roles they need, but I don't think it's a slam dunk they improve as a whole year on year.
I agree with that, it was the obvious play, but it is still a factor and cost them almost twice as much as said winger was costing them, so they had to sacrifice in some areas like wing and goaltending. We'll see if the sum of their parts ends up better.Lindholm is a center which was their weakest position. Its a clear upgrade then keeping the winger
I mean 2 of those guys have won Stanley Cups
How did we improve? Ullmark?Boston improved, Toronto improved and Ottawa improved. All 3 addressed their biggest weakness.
They are likely spending less than 4.5 on the 4th line. Likely less than 3 million by the time the season roles around with Norris on the IT which I think is a high possibility.I do think the guys brought in fit better with the team, but....it's hard getting used to the idea of bottom 6 type guys in the $2-4.5 mil range. I would expect $4.5 mil to be the total spent on the fourth line.
It really emphasizes that you need to push for value in every contract on the roster. An extra $500k here, or $1 mil there....it adds up and really handcuffs a team at this time of year.
Note sure those guys are ready two years ago at all. I don’t think that’s realistic at all.Unfortunately the window should have opened 2 years ago. We are not young anymore. If we tank this season it will be big changes. And stutzle and Sanderson will follow suit after that
They are likely spending less than 4.5 on the 4th line. Likely less than 3 million by the time the season roles around with Norris on the IT which I think is a high possibility.
Laughton is an aphrodisiac to some on here. I don't get it.I’m late on this, but I’ve been on HF for 20 years.
Pinto for Laughton 1 for 1 has to be the single dumbest thing I’ve ever read.
25. Brady is 25.Only stutzle, Sanderson, pinto, and Greig are under 25 when the season starts and could be considered part of our core.
Tkachuk, batherson, Giroux, Norris, Chabot, zub, ullmark etc will all be 25 or older.
This team is pretty much in their prime.
I’m late on this, but I’ve been on HF for 20 years.
Pinto for Laughton 1 for 1 has to be the single dumbest thing I’ve ever read.
Contend for the playoffs I mean. Not the cup.Note sure those guys are ready two years ago at all. I don’t think that’s realistic at all.
If you want a two 5!year rebuild you need a team filled with all of the outgoing guys ready to transition.
We started with nothing. Respect the process is what I’d say.
Not sure if Lindholm is “meh", and they added both him and Zadorov. Bruins have been written off every summer for several years. I think they still have about $8 m of cap space so maybe they add more - see Note. They’ll need Swayman to play more games though. Some Bruin fans seem to think they have a young goalie in their system with some promise.Right. Lindholm is meh and if there’s an improvement from UFA signings it’s not a big one. 9 times out of 10 when a team improves its because of a new coaching style, goaltending, or progress of young players.
Boston and Toronto were good and improved, on paper, a lot.Boston improved, Toronto improved and Ottawa improved. All 3 addressed their biggest weakness.