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Mostly not serious input..
Yes they are. There are too many teams with alot of cap space and too few quality guys. Some bad contracts are definitely on the horizon.
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AngryMilkcrates
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We have have our players that we want in UFA for the Bruins.
But all that can flip fast once we know what prices they are asking.
But all that can flip fast once we know what prices they are asking.
I don't think Lindholm's game is well understood, he's not someone who creates a lot of offense with the puck on his stick like Krejci or Savard (though he is a good passer) but he's impactful without it. He forces turnovers at both ends, gets to the front of the net, finds time and space and has a great shot. The two things we complain about most are getting trapped in their own end and not shooting the puck. He forces turnovers that lead to zone exits and he shoots. He would be great with either Pastrnak or Marchand.
This video will give you an idea.
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FrankerC
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If Lindholm is looking to get that, I would honestly pass on him. Draisaitl is worth an overpay since he is a legitimate 1C/Franchise player. I would welcome a "bye" year in our search to find a 1C if it meant waiting to sign Drai. I really do not care if he was shut down in the SC finals either, Edmonton had a ton more issues than Drai not producing. Give me 100pts a year playing dominate hockey.
Im fully aware of what he is as a player, I like him a ton. I just can't commit 8m a season for it.
I say this like its my money lol, well I do give the Bruins 15k-20k a season for my tickets,legends and parking.
UncleRico
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I don’t want to give Lindholm that long of a deal. I like the player but that’s too much. Much rather Stephenson at 3-4 years
Dennis Bonvie
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Yep, everyone wants to fill all the holes without overpaying for anyone.
That's a tough ask.
smithformeragent
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You can throw out free agency from the first couple of seasons post lockout, IMO.
It was absurd that Chara hit the market and that the Bruins got Savard for what they paid for him.
Teams have figured out how to manipulate the system and players and agents have figured out what they’re truly worth and how to cash in.
What results is teams locking guys up before they hit free agency, the guys at the top top of the market getting absurd term at a high cap hit, teams overpaying for guys in the middle, some guys like Bertuzzi missing a pay day and having to wait another year to cash in, and then lots of guys signing for one year @ $1m.
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The problem is that they need two centers. 1-2. Your going to have to get one at least. They aren’t in a good position to try and get the number low. It is what it is. I do t think anyone here thinks Lindholm is a 1. You still have a need for someone like him. You have nothing right now……so over payment is probably going to happen. Sweeney f***ed up a few years ago by not preparing for losing his top two centers.
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smithformeragent
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Depends how far away you thought they were last season.
I think they were pretty far away, yet they had a ton of regular season success and won a round with Zacha, Coyle, and Geekie.
They can argue that they get Poitras back and that he’ll continue to grow into a T6 center role.
Assuming DeBrusk walks, you’ve got a hole at wing in addition to an aging Marchand.
In a vacuum, it looks like they’ve got money to burn, but when you factor in Swayman’s new deal, it’s going to evaporate quickly.
So do you go value across the board to fill needs or do you land one big fish and shop in the bargain bin again and get the next Heinen and Van Reimsdyk?
Fair enough, not sure it'll be 8 but inflation is coming to the NHL and I don't think we'd be too upset with 8 in 2-3 years.Im fully aware of what he is as a player, I like him a ton. I just can't commit 8m a season for it.
I say this like its my money lol, well I do give the Bruins 15k-20k a season for my tickets,legends and parking.
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Yah, inflation hasn’t really hit the nhl that much yet. I think we’ll see it this year.
I have a question for anyone that cares to share their thoughts. Can the Bruins piece together a Stanley cup winner through free agency with the available cap space they currently have? If not how do they make it happen? I have my own ideas but would love to hear yours.
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RiverbottomChuck
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This is bang on, when you don’t stock the cupboard and it’s totally empty you gotta go shopping.
Someone gonna give Zadarov an awful deal . Hope it's not us.
I think Lindholm is the best C on the market, and by a good margin. I want him in boston, but would love it if the Number is in the 7s
I still don't believe that Lindholm is going to get this massive deal, and the #2 guy on the market, who some say they like more is going to sign for short term, and lesser money. They are only 1 year apart in age. My prediction is Stephenson will get within 1 year of Lindholm in term, and within 1 year of Lindholm in AAV (unless he decides to stay in Vegas for the home town discount)
Unless you’re going bargain hunting you’re not gonna get good value when shopping at the top of the market, so I wouldn’t expect any “steals” tomorrow unless somebody unexpected is just in love with the idea of playing for Boston
You never know. We have seen (and done) a lot of speculating, but we have no real idea what Sweeney will do tomorrow. While the radio silence from the FO is often frustrating as a fan, it's kind of cool to be surprised.
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I agree with this, but it is really the middle of the market guys where teams traditionally get burnt. When you go out and sign the top players in the class, you may have overpaid, but they generally remain very good players.
When you squint and say well he's better than what i have, and overpay for the mid level guys is where you often end up with the complete trash contracts
BruinsFanMike82
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Projected to get 7yrs, ~$9.3M AAV.
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Absurdity
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That's what Zacha and Pastrnak need though. They need someone on their line to drive the play, someone that is comfortable carrying the puck through the zone, and someone that can distribute the puck. However, I'm not sure there is someone that fits the bill in free agency.
I think Lindholm would fit really well with Marchand, and honestly, a Marchand - Lindholm - Lysell line wouldn't be so bad.
