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[shelbysdad]

Who is everyone choice for this year PTO

No one

Time to give the kids a real shot, and we sure as heck don't need anymore bottom six to choose some

And bank more $ for trade deadline

 

[KillerMillerTime]

He was on the fourth line.

Was on 3rd line in PO. 9th F in TOI and 8/9 in PO scoring.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

No one

Time to give the kids a real shot, and we sure as heck don't need anymore bottom six to choose some

And bank more $ for trade deadline

I’m with you see what the kids can do ,and leave some cap space well as long as Swayman doesn’t use it all .

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

I'm not an analytics or LeBanc fan but on a PTO or million dollar contract he is worth a gamble:

McKeen’s 2023-24 Yearbook - Coming off an injury-shortened 2021-2022 season, Labanc contributed 33 points (15 G, 18 A) but he found himself on the doghouse, too, despite providing solid defensive play. From January 11 through March 11, a span of 16 games Labanc had one assist and averaged just 11:04 of ice time per game. His ice time and production picked up after that but with the Sharks acquiring a lot of new wingers in the offseason, Labanc is going to be facing a challenge for ice time in 2023-2024, which seems weird for the returning player who led Sharks regulars in Corsi percentage and expected goals percentage last season. At his best, Labanc is a strong passer with a heavy shot, one that he should try to utilize more frequently. Labanc accrued 56 points during the 2018-2019 campaign, but it feels like he is a long way from that now. A more reasonable expectation for this season is in the 35-point range but there is probably more upside for Labanc if he gets traded to a team that could use his skill in their top six.

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Fenian, I never thought the day would come when you would join us dirty chart posters.

Welcome.

 

[The don godfather]

I'd take Alex nylander on a PTO even sign that guy.

 

[shelbysdad]

Was on 3rd line in PO. 9th F in TOI and 8/9 in PO scoring.

does he have a name ?

 

[JoeIsAStud]

No one

Time to give the kids a real shot, and we sure as heck don't need anymore bottom six to choose some

And bank more $ for trade deadline

A PTO is brought in in case the kids fail to take advantage of the shot. not to prevent them from getting their shot

 

[Fenian24]

Fenian, I never thought the day would come when you would join us dirty chart posters.

Welcome.

 

[shelbysdad]

A PTO is brought in in case the kids fail to take advantage of the shot. not to prevent them from getting their shot

in theory....but equal performances the job will likely go to the known entity

this is a perfect time to show some faith in the AHL guys and give them a chance

 

[Bruinsguy613]

any chance the Bruins take a flyer on Zadina and Sutter for league minimums to add depth and competition at training camp?

 

[shelbysdad]

any chance the Bruins take a flyer on Zadina and Sutter for league minimums to add depth and competition at training camp?

No

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

any chance the Bruins take a flyer on Zadina and Sutter for league minimums to add depth and competition at training camp?

WAY TOO EARLY since it's only the 5th day of the League year

 

[CDJ]

any chance the Bruins take a flyer on Zadina and Sutter for league minimums to add depth and competition at training camp?

could see a PTO for somebody. They don’t like handing jobs out to rookies. Guy like Lysell should be able to outplay a PTO guy at this point anyway.

 

[Gee Wally]

PTOs are ok to create some competition. But also if absolutely necessary can save 100K to 200K cap wise.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

does he have a name ?

Tarasenko

 

[lopey]

Tarasenko

Signed I believe with Detroit

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Signed I believe with Detroit

Yep, too rich for most people, including me.

 

[UncleRico]

Tarasenkos worst season was debrusks career high. Yet people wouldn’t pay $4.5m for tarasenko, but were asking for $6m+ for Debrusk?

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Tarasenkos worst season was debrusks career high. Yet people wouldn’t pay $4.5m for tarasenko, but were asking for $6m+ for Debrusk?

I’m not sure those are the same people.

 

[Mione134]

Tarasenkos worst season was debrusks career high. Yet people wouldn’t pay $4.5m for tarasenko, but were asking for $6m+ for Debrusk?

Tarasenko's injury history is concerning.

 

[Gordoff]

Interesting podcast called LiveInFive that interviewed Forbort a couple days ago. In it, he says he played the whole season with a bad groin that was infected, and that in his final weeks he was playing with a torn ligament in his thumb. He jokingly said he couldn't skate and couldn't hold his stick. He says he went to Sweeney and told him before the trade deadline that he was going to have surgery on both and that he should use the cap space for LTIR. Forbort stated he felt like he wasn't helping the boys out much, so he could help by getting the surgeries and the team could have cap space. So he was playing injured during his final weeks, and not something like he got injured in his final regular season game and couldn't play anymore. He was injured the whole time. Probably explains why his game was somewhat off.

He was a good soldier for the Bruins. Constantly throwing himself on grenades whenever they were fired. For this he faced disrespect and judgement.
I wish him great health and luck in Vancouver.

 

[Gordoff]

Fenian, I never thought the day would come when you would join us dirty chart posters.

Welcome.

A lot of us switching allegiances and sides here. It's like the Earth's magnetic fields have flipped.
It all started with Sweeneys new passion for physical players (where did that come from)?
It's confused many here and left other feeling discombobulated.

 

[bearcountry17]

Tarasenkos worst season was debrusks career high. Yet people wouldn’t pay $4.5m for tarasenko, but were asking for $6m+ for Debrusk?

I would have signed Tarasenko to that contract but I would have signed Debrusk too.

Last 2 playoffs
Debrusk age 27 last 2 playoffs 9-8-17 in 20 GP
Tarasenko age 32 last 2 playoffs 8-5-13 in 31 GP

 

[HustleB]

I would have signed Tarasenko to that contract but I would have signed Debrusk too.

Last 2 playoffs
Debrusk age 27 last 2 playoffs 9-8-17 in 20 GP
Tarasenko age 32 last 2 playoffs 8-5-13 in 31 GP

Add to that I think DeBrusk has still yet to peak. I think his best years are ahead of him. I think DeBrusk is going to be a great signing for Vancouver. Still his money went to Zadorov and I think Zadorov changes the identity of this team. I think this Free Agency for DeBrusk was a win for the player and both teams involved.

 

[CellyHard]

Assuming Sprong signed elsewhere, Tyler Johnson.

Tyler Johnson probably makes the most sense because he can play C and RW incase Poitras and Lysell need some more time

About to be 34 and he's had his fair share of injuries but he knows how to play an NHL game versus some of these other guys that are just atrocious defensively

One play this year he dropped Jamie Benn along the wall, shot came from the point and he went right to the net and banged home the rebound

I would hope/expect he gets beat out but as a PTO he's probably the best of the bunch IMO

Sprong's attitude worries me