BRUINS GDT Free Agent Frenzy - July 1 NOON (ET) - ESPN+, TSN, SN

[BruinsFanMike82]

As it stands, I think we're looking at:

18-Elias-88
63-13-39
11-51-55
Jones-19-Kastelic

 

[SPV]

I think Lindholm is the DeBrusk replacement up front; a marked improvement IMO

We had Heinen & JVR in our top 6 as well as Geekie (who is still here). I would have liked a big upgrade to put Geekie on the 3rd line with Freddy; gives you real depth; but I don't think that's happening anymore.

Really everything depends on Swayman right now.

Jones a two way deal or one way?

They still need to improve scoring up front. You cant just hope Lysell or Potrias replace that. You know what Debrusk gave you. you have to get someone to expect that.

Lindholm isnt here to be a points producing guy. His defenisve presence and faceoff ability is why he is here. They still have not addressed a lack of scoring upfront.

 

[jgatie]

Is daddy coming with him to look after the arena?

This is low class shit. I wasn't a fan of Gryz at all, but he can't help who his family is. Be better, Bruins fans. Be better.

 

[Sheppy]

I think Kastelic will be the 13th forward on opening night.

 

[mar2kbos]

Zacha-Lindholm-Pasta
March-Coyle- ?
Frederic-Beecher-Geekie
Jones-Kastelic-Brazeau

Definitely looks like Boston is trying to build a bigger/heavier team. I'm guessing Geekie, Brazeau, and Lysell get a shot on that second line; I guess there's time and still some money to bring in another guy too.

The defense looks good though.

I look at it like this, and this is subject to change what they do the rest of the off season,

They got more defensive, a dot guy and physical, but they did lose offense in Debrusk. Do they take the risk, keep cap space and see if anyone steps up for the second line during the season and if not then the deadline they go out and grab someone. Sounds like the plan. I am on board with it, but it does come with a risk.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

I’m feeling Sways contract is gonna be a steal and they add another decent piece.

 

[SPV]

Wow, someone gave Lomberg 2 million per.

 

[goldenblack]

I’m feeling Sways contract is gonna be a steal and they add another decent piece.

Except that would have been announced by now. I think it's the other way.

 

[Trashpass]

Was thinking the same. Can't believe he signed for that

Matt Duchene must absolutely love Dallas

 

[BamBamCam]

Skinner is a LW. Bruins need a RW.

Not if they move Frederic up to the second line
Marchand-Coyle-Frederic
Skinner-Poitras-Geekie

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

I don’t think we are in a good spot if Geekie is our 2RW. Either try to develop Lysell or acquire someone else for the slot.

We’ve already got one offensive hole on the second line, we don’t need two.

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

 

[bruinmann77]

Tough guy like it. Think Lysell will get a shot big time

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I think if it was going to be a steal it would already have been done

I’m feeling Sways contract is gonna be a steal and they add another decent piece

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Really like adding Max Jones

 

[bruinmann77]

I agree think that number will come in closer to 8

 

[Bearclaw]

Really like adding Max Jones

Same. That's a pretty solid move IMO.

 

[Blowfish]

What about Henrique?

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

 

[Bearclaw]

We're getting bigger and nastier. Not concerned at all with the new contracts given the cap increase.

In the next 2-3 years, these moves are going to look very smart.

 

[Tbaybruin]

Happy its 2 years Jones

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

I think if it was going to be a steal it would already have been done

I thought that at first as well, but waiting until later also give them the biggest advantage in any trade or FA talks. If the Bruins have the imaginary 7-9 million dollar number out there that’s the number agents and other gms think the B’s need to hold to in discussions. I’m no gm but maybe that gives them the leg up to have some padding that no one knows they have.

 

[veganbruin]

Arvidsson sign anywhere yet?

 

[JAD]

We still need one more center with offensive ability, so the we can move Coyle down where he is most effective.

If not FA, then I hope they are working on a trade at some point.