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

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Why are we blaming Geekie? Geekie had as many goals as Coyle, Zacha and Beecher combined.

He wasn’t intended to be a top 6 player but zacha was playing so poorly he got demoted to the 3rd line in favor of Geekie.

If zacha came even remotely close to doing his job even slightly, Geekie wouldn’t have been forced into a top 6 role.

Certainly not blaming. Concerned if the plan is Geekie in the top 6 this season. 3rd line is ideal.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Im excited about Jones and Zaddy Daddy

 

[bruinmann77]

The bruins will be in one Forward on a PTO book it

 

[KrejciWinger]

Why does Peeke + Korpi cost 5.75mil on the cap? Ugh.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Same PPG average and a better plus/minus than Coyle and Zacha in 23/24 despite spending most of the season playing for crappy Ottawa. And only 32 years old. If that's 'washed' then fill the tub, turn on the bubbles and get the sponges ready Cotton, I'm going in.

Ok then why do we need him at 4m for how many years?

Yes he's washed, I don't care what his stats say. Totally invisible vs the Bruins in the playoffs total non factor but sure lets bring him on with his 4m cap hit lol

PTO sure,

Why does Peeke + Korpi cost 5.75mil on the cap? Ugh.

Why do we need to keep seeing posts like this? Get over it

 

[Ladyfan]

Don't forget the possibility of training camp PTOs!

Phil Kessel?

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Ok then why do we need him at 4m for how many years?

Yes he's washed, I don't care what his stats say. Totally invisible vs the Bruins in the playoffs total non factor but sure lets bring him on with his 4m cap hit lol

PTO sure,


Why do we need to keep seeing posts like this? Get over it

Cherry picking. Could just as easily and more importantly state that he was very much visible against the Oilers when the actual Cup was on the line. Impactful player in games 2 & 3 in particular which the Panthers won. Florida had the luxury of putting him on their 3rd line to give them great forward depth, just like the Bruins did with Hall in 2023, and it paid off. Was never going to produce as much playing that role and reduced minutes, but he did his bit and got a 2nd Cup for it.

I actually don't want him on the Bruins. Never said I did. Don't think he's the right fit for us. I just disagree that he's washed up. He's past his peak, but if you're still going at over .700 PPG and getting head-hunted by the best team in the league, I think you've still got something to offer. Is it enough to justify $4.75 AAV? Don't know. But he's only 32 and on a two-year deal. Not like Detroit are going out on a limb thinking he's far from cooked.

 

[Oates2Neely]

The bruins will be in one Forward on a PTO book it

What is Phil the thrill Kessel up to these days? I hear there’s a hotdog eating contest in NY today maybe Sweeney take the ride down 95 & check in on him

Phil Kessel?

You beat me to it!!!

 

[Ladyfan]

What is Phil the thrill Kessel up to these days? I hear there’s a hotdog eating contest in NY today maybe Sweeney take the ride down 95 & check in on him


You beat me to it!!!

But really... What is up with him? I was really surprised no one picked him up last season.

Bs did well last year with Heinen on PTO.

 

[NDiesel]

Why does Peeke + Korpi cost 5.75mil on the cap? Ugh.

RHD are pretty valuable, but I do wish they just rolled with Bussi and Swayman + a cheap UFA signing. Although maybe they don't get that first to draft letourneau without taking Korpi...

 

[lopey]

But really... What is up with him? I was really surprised no one picked him up last season.

Bs did well last year with Heinen on PTO.

Canucks gave him s tryout mis season. I think he is done .

 

[Ladyfan]

Canucks gave him s tryout mis season. I think he is done .

I figured he was done. I was just joking about a PTO.

Didn't he play fairly well his last year? He faded fast.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Cherry picking. Could just as easily and more importantly state that he was very much visible against the Oilers when the actual Cup was on the line. Impactful player in games 2 & 3 in particular which the Panthers won. Florida had the luxury of putting him on their 3rd line to give them great forward depth, just like the Bruins did with Hall in 2023, and it paid off. Was never going to produce as much playing that role and reduced minutes, but he did his bit and got a 2nd Cup for it.

I actually don't want him on the Bruins. Never said I did. Don't think he's the right fit for us. I just disagree that he's washed up. He's past his peak, but if you're still going at over .700 PPG and getting head-hunted by the best team in the league, I think you've still got something to offer. Is it enough to justify $4.75 AAV? Don't know. But he's only 32 and on a two-year deal. Not like Detroit are going out on a limb thinking he's far from cooked.

Funny you accuse me of cherry picking but here you are cherry picking, plus I assumed this dribble meant you would have liked him on the B's

"And only 32 years old. If that's 'washed' then fill the tub, turn on the bubbles and get the sponges ready Cotton, I'm going in"

In the end I still think he's done and no way is he worth that contract,

 

[Oates2Neely]

But really... What is up with him? I was really surprised no one picked him up last season.

Bs did well last year with Heinen on PTO.

14 goals 36 points in 2022-23 with only 12 mins of ice time in Vegas. Could be his lack of work ethic?

I envision Phil a Bruin on home ice in the Finals scoring the Cup clinching goal & Boston fans breakout into a “Thank you Kessel!” chant as he takes a lap around the Garden with the Cup hoisted above him..

 

[BigGoalBrad]

He might have been a HOF if Bruins don't blow 2019 and 2023 (mostly injuries that year), if he has 3 maybe 4 cups then maybe.

He's 197th on the all tie point list, how high would be have had to get to be a hall of famer? Do you think he would have been an MVP candidate elsewhere? Had more playoff success? He probably needed another 2-300 points, and maybe another cup or two to be a serious candidate

I mean he had HOF teammates that were wingers that he NEVER played with. Jagr and Pasternak is almost ridiculous and I’m not sure if him and Marchand knew each others names they were on the ice together that rarely. Savard doesn’t get hurt he isn’t even 1C that year... But a career Bruin never wore another sweater he’s the one whose jersey retirement I look forward to the most.

JDB probably goes in a hockey trade for a good return if the 2015 draft fiasco wasn’t so embarrassing/pathetic.

That’s pretty accurate 200 points short with 1 more Cup or huge season.

 

[Gordoff]

Ok then why do we need him at 4m for how many years?

Yes he's washed, I don't care what his stats say. Totally invisible vs the Bruins in the playoffs total non factor but sure lets bring him on with his 4m cap hit lol

PTO sure,


Why do we need to keep seeing posts like this? Get over it

Peeke is the recipient of "whipping boy" syndrome. They have to have someone to
nitpick on. Too many "get-a-life(ers)"

Cherry picking. Could just as easily and more importantly state that he was very much visible against the Oilers when the actual Cup was on the line. Impactful player in games 2 & 3 in particular which the Panthers won. Florida had the luxury of putting him on their 3rd line to give them great forward depth, just like the Bruins did with Hall in 2023, and it paid off. Was never going to produce as much playing that role and reduced minutes, but he did his bit and got a 2nd Cup for it.

I actually don't want him on the Bruins. Never said I did. Don't think he's the right fit for us. I just disagree that he's washed up. He's past his peak, but if you're still going at over .700 PPG and getting head-hunted by the best team in the league, I think you've still got something to offer. Is it enough to justify $4.75 AAV? Don't know. But he's only 32 and on a two-year deal. Not like Detroit are going out on a limb thinking he's far from cooked.

Who is "he?"

 

[Gordoff]

So, is the Free Agency honeymoon over and some are going back to debating and arguing? Priceless, maybe we need a cooling off period (July 5th shutdown).

Sweeney did an excellent job (IMO) in the free agency period and the draft.
No need to nitpick it to death.
He was totally hamstrung with the Ullmark trade but he did what he had to do
to get back into the first round.
I'm not a fan of the Korpi addition but Kastelic may be a gig acquisition.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Peeke is the recipient of "whipping boy" syndrome. They have to have someone to
nitpick on. Too many "get-a-life(ers)"


Who is "he?"

Tarasenko.

 

[Gee Wally]

Canucks gave him s tryout mis season. I think he is done .

Yeah. He couldnt keep up.

 

[lopey]

I figured he was done. I was just joking about a PTO.

Didn't he play fairly well his last year? He faded fast.

Vegas was his last stint. Didnt play in playoffd

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Funny you accuse me of cherry picking but here you are cherry picking, plus I assumed this dribble meant you would have liked him on the B's

"And only 32 years old. If that's 'washed' then fill the tub, turn on the bubbles and get the sponges ready Cotton, I'm going in"

In the end I still think he's done and no way is he worth that contract,

Obviously it's also cherry picking. That's the point. It's so easy to do, and means so little.

And nope. But come now, you meant to call it drivel right? At least insult my writing properly!

 

[goldenblack]

Florida has Nosek, Boqvist and Greer? Stop making it hard for me to hate you

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

RHD are pretty valuable, but I do wish they just rolled with Bussi and Swayman + a cheap UFA signing. Although maybe they don't get that first to draft letourneau without taking Korpi...

No maybe about it.

 

[Ladyfan]

Florida has Nosek, Boqvist and Greer? Stop making it hard for me to hate you

Good deal on Nosek. I like him and Boqvist

 

[ON3M4N]

I'm still on the Vrana train. I hope the B's give him a PTO if he goes unsigned