I Know What You Did Last Deadline: All Bruins Proposals/Rumors

[JCRO]

Quote from a lot of GMs that are under pressure actually. Montreal's Bergevin included.

You ask some habs fan about a trade being made by their team and they're shaking in their boots. Bergevin is a loose cannon in some of their fans eyes from what I've seen

 

[Bruinaura]

Well he better when Bergeron comes up.

Bergeron is already signed through age 37, I believe.

 

[PlayoffBeard365]

For those thinking trade Loui for picks - how the heck does DS look at the likes of 37,46,63 in their prime and say, I know Carey price is done for the year (maybe, see out of town thread) and I know its anyones game right now in our division and I know we have an awesome net minder....BUT we are looking to build this team for next year. I just don't see that happening.

 

[Over the volcano]

Bergeron is already signed through age 37, I believe.

You're right- the patriots broke my brain tonight

 

[BB88]

For those thinking trade Loui for picks - how the heck does DS look at the likes of 37,46,63 in their prime and say, I know Carey price is done for the year (maybe, see out of town thread) and I know its anyones game right now in our division and I know we have an awesome net minder....BUT we are looking to build this team for next year. I just don't see that happening.

How does he look at retooling team with holes in the roster& prospect pool and not try to create a better future?
The team is not ready this year, and really shouldn't repeat last year, fix the roster properly and not end up as a mediocre team for years if Lou is out.

 

[Absurdity]

For those thinking trade Loui for picks - how the heck does DS look at the likes of 37,46,63 in their prime and say, I know Carey price is done for the year (maybe, see out of town thread) and I know its anyones game right now in our division and I know we have an awesome net minder....BUT we are looking to build this team for next year. I just don't see that happening.

Trade him for an NHL-ready winger prospect that you can plug into the lineup and a 1st. You will still need to add another forward and especially a defender, but I think it's doable to deal Eriksson if we can't re-sign him and stay competitive.

 

[sarge88]

For those thinking trade Loui for picks - how the heck does DS look at the likes of 37,46,63 in their prime and say, I know Carey price is done for the year (maybe, see out of town thread) and I know its anyones game right now in our division and I know we have an awesome net minder....BUT we are looking to build this team for next year. I just don't see that happening.

Maybe get a 3rd team involved.

Loui to Minny?

Picks from Minny to a 3rd team (one that is out of the hunt and rebuilding)

D-Man from the third team to the B's.

 

[Pia8988]

"SJ 1st + Colin + Koko for Buff"

This deal basically guarantees you have to pay Buff and I want no part of that. Winnepeg wins that trade so hard by not having to pay buff, getting a replacement with upside in Colin along with 2 other good assets.

 

[jdz]

Meh only another month until the speculation on here turns to something concrete.

Something tells me eriksson will be signed by that point and the bruins will find a way to solidify the D with a guy who can win battles and clear the puck from the zone efficiently.

Everything bruins management has said so far indicates they want to compete in the playoffs this year and re-tool on the fly. Whilst trading Loui might be something they're forced to do if his contract demands are too high, re-upping him seems like the avenue they want to take.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with standing pat on this forward group and trying to add help on the back-end without moving a guy from the top 6. They have a decent pool of prospects now and will be adding another two first rounders in this draft.

I'm not a huge fan of moving Loui Eriksson for a prospect/mid first rounder that in 4 years has a chance to be as good as Loui Eriksson.

 

[BB88]

http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/943938

"There are a number of teams who would love to get him as a rental player at the deadline," Friedman said. "But the word everyone seems to be getting is they are going to take a real run at trying to sign him."

Disappointing news to few of our posters, and he's the only player who could make the team somewhat competitive this year and potentially another D-fix option out.

 

[JOKER 192]

Quote from a lot of GMs that are under pressure actually. Montreal's Bergevin included.

Bargain Bin Bergevin, so overrated. His biggest claim to fame, inheriting a team that has Price, gee pure skills.

 

[Greek_physique]

http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/943938

"There are a number of teams who would love to get him as a rental player at the deadline," Friedman said. "But the word everyone seems to be getting is they are going to take a real run at trying to sign him."

Disappointing news to few of our posters, and he's the only player who could make the team somewhat competitive this year and potentially another D-fix option out.

As much as I like Buff; he's probably going to want at least $7-8 million a year...IMO way too much. I'd pass and want to save our assets for someone else.

 

[BB88]

As much as I like Buff; he's probably going to want at least $7-8 million a year...IMO way too much. I'd pass and want to save our assets for someone else.

I don't personnally want him either but few would love to sign him.

 

[JOKER 192]

Good thing here is if we aren't in the PO picture by trade deadline there is no reason to think we will be by the end of March, so.......................if we haven't been able to build up any kind of points advantage to separate ourselves from the pack there is no reason to think we will at this point. If we are able to build up such a lead then by all means go for it but if not................sell.sell,sell. Most of it will be played out before TD

 

[DitClapper]

As much as I like Buff; he's probably going to want at least $7-8 million a year...IMO way too much. I'd pass and want to save our assets for someone else.

I think he wants a notch under 7. They will have to really evaluate him as a player because he wants long term. Byfuglien would be more than solid, but his rambunctious style could slow him down. But then again, some said that about Chara. And many will continue to say it about Lucic. Buff definitely plays our brand of hockey though.

 

[BB88]

I think he wants a notch under 7. They will have to really evaluate him as a player because he wants long term. Byfuglien would be more than solid, but his rambunctious style could slow him down. But then again, some said that about Chara. And many will continue to say it about Lucic. Buff definitely plays our brand of hockey though.

Going by Winnipeg threads and the tweets there they are suggesting 5x 7-7.5M for Buff-Winnipeg, that's what they are trying and Buffs conditioning is nowhere near Chara's, nowhere near.
+looks like they'd move Ladd over Buff.









The deal breaker to me is that he'd be 33y when Chara retires and it's a risky risky plan to put the top pairing pressure on him untill the prospects would be ready(top pairing potentially) and the team to compete, he could be a strong add to the team but doubt he could be a leader then.

 

[chizzler]

For those thinking trade Loui for picks - how the heck does DS look at the likes of 37,46,63 in their prime and say, I know Carey price is done for the year (maybe, see out of town thread) and I know its anyones game right now in our division and I know we have an awesome net minder....BUT we are looking to build this team for next year. I just don't see that happening.

Look at the quick retool in Ottawa. It can be done.

 

[shackattack]

As long as Bruins are not getting ripped anymore, I am ok with what it takes to fix it.I know they need a top 2 D man.And a bit more.I watched Zboril close the last bit and my good buddy who is a fair judge went to NB and watched him live.He feels as I do that he is a bit aways and Bruins might have missed on that pick.Still lots of time but I would be fine using him in a deal to sweeten pot.I trust Sweeney but not scouts and he actually played in NHL so why not. Go Bruins.Please dear God find us a top 2 man Cup threat or not. Sincerely A Bruins fan till I am dead and cold Your buddy Mike Beers out lol

 

[13Hockey]

How does he look at retooling team with holes in the roster& prospect pool and not try to create a better future?
The team is not ready this year, and really shouldn't repeat last year, fix the roster properly and not end up as a mediocre team for years if Lou is out.

Idk why this board keeps saying how mediocre our team and roster is if we're so bad what does it say about the 21 teams with a worse record than us

We our 9th in the NHL in point percentage

And

5th in the NHL in goal differential

They have the 3rd best record against eastern conference teams in the east

After Washington if they get upset the Bruins have as good a chance as any to make the Stanley cup finals

Like someone else said if I was Bergeron, Marchand, krejci, Chara, Rask and I see we have a top 10 record and are 10-2 against current playoff teams besides Washington

And Don Sweeney trades a top 10 scoring winger im pissed off and wouldn't want to play for a franchise that gives up on a season

 

[GloryDaze4877]

I think he wants a notch under 7. They will have to really evaluate him as a player because he wants long term. Byfuglien would be more than solid, but his rambunctious style could slow him down. But then again, some said that about Chara. And many will continue to say it about Lucic. Buff definitely plays our brand of hockey though.

I hope the B's "really evaluate" every player they are thinking about signing/trading for.

It's not Buff's "rambunctious style" that concerns me as much as it is his offensive style of play, and the fact that he's going to be 31 and weighs 260+ pounds. People keep saying that he would fit in Boston because he's physical, but Buff is a rover that spends nearly as much time in the O zone as he does in the defensive zone. That is NOT B's hockey under Clode. Also, I would be concerned about any 31+ year old hockey player that weighs in excess of 260 pounds and is looking for a long term deal (esp when that player has had issues with weight gain in the past).

As far as Chara and Lucic go, I don't recall anybody ever saying anything about Chara's "rambunctious style" affecting his play. Z's fitness level is legendary. However, if you have watched him play this year and see how much speed he has lost, it should be a cautionary tale about signing long term deals taking players into their late 30's. Lucic is still only 27 and people were not surprised that he bounced back THIS year. The reason I wanted him moved is because he was already inconsistent and not earning his $$$ on this contract, nevermind his NEXT deal. There is no doubt in my mind that whichever team signs Lucic to his next deal will regret it before the end of that deal.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

Idk why this board keeps saying how mediocre our team and roster is if we're so bad what does it say about the 21 teams with a worse record than us

We our 9th in the NHL in point percentage

And

5th in the NHL in goal differential

They have the 3rd best record against eastern conference teams in the east

After Washington if they get upset the Bruins have as good a chance as any to make the Stanley cup finals

Like someone else said if I was Bergeron, Marchand, krejci, Chara, Rask and I see we have a top 10 record and are 10-2 against current playoff teams besides Washington

And Don Sweeney trades a top 10 scoring winger im pissed off and wouldn't want to play for a franchise that gives up on a season

Well, I guess none of the players will be pissed because Loui is not a Top 10 scoring winger.

At any rate, I think these players understand the business aspects of the game. If Sweeney is unable to extend Loui, but moves him for a younger player with term that could fill his spot (Coyle, Wilson, Silfverberg for example), how upset will those guys be? If Sweeney is also able to grab a Top pair D to add to the mix, I would imagine those guys would be pretty happy.

 

[remer]

Meh only another month until the speculation on here turns to something concrete.

Something tells me eriksson will be signed by that point and the bruins will find a way to solidify the D with a guy who can win battles and clear the puck from the zone efficiently.

Everything bruins management has said so far indicates they want to compete in the playoffs this year and re-tool on the fly. Whilst trading Loui might be something they're forced to do if his contract demands are too high, re-upping him seems like the avenue they want to take.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with standing pat on this forward group and trying to add help on the back-end without moving a guy from the top 6. They have a decent pool of prospects now and will be adding another two first rounders in this draft.

I'm not a huge fan of moving Loui Eriksson for a prospect/mid first rounder that in 4 years has a chance to be as good as Loui Eriksson.

I think Boston would be making a huge mistake to resign Ericksson at the suggested numbers. Is he worth more than Seguin? I don't think so. Boston as they look today are not a Stanley Cup contending team. Even with help on the backend, they are not. This team is missing a few pieces. You are not beating Washington, LA, Chicago, or even Florida. Heck, we are shaking in our boots every time we have to face Montreal. Fans will be more upset that they hang onto Loui and get nothing, when there is an opportunity to get an NHL player, a 1st rd pick a top prospect or even packaged with others to get a #1 or #2 defenseman. But keeping him unsigned just to make the playoffs is the worst decision and signing him for 6 years at 6 million is not the answer. Hope a true Stanley Cup contender sees Loui as the missing piece for them to win the Cup and hope they seriously overpay.

 

[RedeyeRocketeer]

Look at the quick retool in Ottawa. It can be done.

I can tell you don't live in Ottawa. Believe me it's all rage here, nobody is happy with the state of the Sens.

 

[Gator Mike]

For those thinking trade Loui for picks - how the heck does DS look at the likes of 37,46,63 in their prime and say, I know Carey price is done for the year (maybe, see out of town thread) and I know its anyones game right now in our division and I know we have an awesome net minder....BUT we are looking to build this team for next year. I just don't see that happening.

Just spitballing, but...

"After watching this team play for four months, I don't see a Stanley Cup contender. I see a team that could make the playoffs, and maybe even win a round, but would be very unlikely to go any further than that."

"We've tried to sign Loui, and it just hasn't worked out. Losing him without getting anything in return would do significant damage to the franchise. It's clearly not ideal, but it's in the best interest of the franchise in the long-term."

"I want to win just as much as you do. We're going to make this team better, but with the salary cap the way it is, it has to be improvement through the development of younger players."


If Don Sweeney can't do what's best for the team because he's afraid of hurting the feelings of guys like Krejci and Marchand, then he's not the right person for the job.

 

[Tampbear]

I really wish Don would worry about fixing the D before looking at signing Loui. First we are an absolute mess on defense while we are still competitive offensively despite our lack of transition on D. Loui is a great player but committing this much to an over 30 roster is a very dangerous thing to do and could leave us with a top 6 in decline very quickly. Beyond that this will leave us with little money to spend on the actual problem in our lineup which is the D.

For a team as deep at center as we are we can find a way to score more often than not, if we could find a way to spend less time in our own end we would really look a lot better.

Beleskey-Krejci-Pasta
Marchand-Bergeron-Connolly
Vatrano-Spooner-Hayes
Rinaldo-Ferraro-Blidh?

That lineup doesn't scare me if I had confidence in our D, and if we had a strong D with the current prospect group I would be alright with having to upgrade on RW spot mid season if guys just couldn't cut it.