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

[LavioletteScores]

Winnipeg and Nashville both hang up the phone

You're right, but it's why trades are hard. Loui is a valuable piece if either team were to get him. Why shouldn't Don Sweeney ask for valuable pieces in return?

 

[tburns21]

You're right, but it's why trades are hard. Loui is a valuable piece if either team were to get him. Why shouldn't Don Sweeney ask for valuable pieces in return?

It's sad but true... he should ask but there are so few "hockey trades" these days... there's so many extra little pieces to every deal for the most part.... i love the ryjo for seth jones trade....staight up 1 for 1... now loui and win is tough cuz he's a ufa... not sure about scheifle's status.... every team needs an edge or to think "we won that trade" there's not a lot we filled your need and you filled ours anymore.

 

[Healthy Wrap]

You're right, but it's why trades are hard. Loui is a valuable piece if either team were to get him. Why shouldn't Don Sweeney ask for valuable pieces in return?

Because Winnipeg isn't going anywhere this season and I'm sure they don't want a rental in Loui, considering they have to sign guys like Ladd and Byfuglien. And Nashville wouldn't add Eriksson if it means further weakening their defense, which already lost a big piece in Jones.

 

[TwineTickler]

The sort of rumor/speculation that's been thrown out there that is the most interesting for me has to be the two D from the Wild, Brodin and Dumba. Loui + one of our first rounders was mentioned as being the price. Getting either of these guys would be large if you ask me. Brodin under contract for 5 years after this year with a solid cap hit for a player of his caliber and Dumba a guy with loads of potential (every time I watch the Wild I'm impressed with him, great mobility) who could probably benefit from an increased role as he's only playing about 16 minutes a night behind Suter, Spurgeon, Brodin and Scandella and probably could be extended at a clip similar to Brodins or potentially less which would be a score. Hopefully Sweeney is working on something along those lines.

 

[SpeedyLazaro]

Is Brodin like a Seidneberg?

 

[GloryDaze4877]

True, but if Vermette got a 1st, Loui will get a first and a prospect. I'd take a pick in the 20's and a decent prospect for Loui right now.

Vermette got a first and Dahlbeck, who has been a solid NHL defender for ARI this year. Loui will return more than Vermette. And to the people who replied negatively to your first post, it's the press/media that have also said Loui should fetch a bundle, not just fans.

 

[burstnbloom]

Is Brodin like a Seidneberg?

No. Brodin is much faster, a better passer and not even in the same world physically. They both do the same job, but in very different ways. Brodin is a finesse defensive D with some offensive upside that has yet to show itself. Vlasic is a good ceiling for him. Who knows if he gets there.

 

[TwineTickler]

No. Brodin is much faster, a better passer and not even in the same world physically. They both do the same job, but in very different ways. Brodin is a finesse defensive D with some offensive upside that has yet to show itself. Vlasic is a good ceiling for him. Who knows if he gets there.

Agreed. Either him or Dumba would be a welcome addition to the blue line though. I think Dumba is a more "Bruins type" player, but I'd love either to come back in a Loui trade.

 

[Eddie Munson]

Vermette got a first and Dahlbeck, who has been a solid NHL defender for ARI this year. Loui will return more than Vermette. And to the people who replied negatively to your first post, it's the press/media that have also said Loui should fetch a bundle, not just fans.

I'ts tough to compare trade deadlines as there's too many variables. A few seasons ago Paul Gaustad net a first round pick. I wouldn't expect a healthy Kelly to get that most years.

It all has to do with supply and demand. If Loui like Vermette is one of the best options on the market this TDL then his price will be relatively high. But, if Okposo, Ladd, Byfuglien, Staal, Vrbata, etc suddenly enter the market, then the price might fall.

One thing is for sure, it's certainly going to be an interesting TDL.

 

[Eddie Munson]

Agreed. Either him or Dumba would be a welcome addition to the blue line though. I think Dumba is a more "Bruins type" player, but I'd love either to come back in a Loui trade.

Agreed. I think the Wild will be seeking a center though if either of those two are on the table. Would people entertain a Spooner and Dumba swap?

 

[burstnbloom]

Agreed. I think the Wild will be seeking a center though if either of those two are on the table. Would people entertain a Spooner and Dumba swap?

I wouldn't. I don't think Dumba is all that different than what the Bruins already have in Miller and Morrow. He is a bit more physical than both but hes also more aggressive in a bad way. He's not really the kind of guy that will solidify a defense corp.

 

[sarge88]

I wouldn't. I don't think Dumba is all that different than what the Bruins already have in Miller and Morrow. He is a bit more physical than both but hes also more aggressive in a bad way. He's not really the kind of guy that will solidify a defense corp.

Maybe not today, but he's what? 21, 22?

 

[BruinsPortugal]

I wouldn't. I don't think Dumba is all that different than what the Bruins already have in Miller and Morrow. He is a bit more physical than both but hes also more aggressive in a bad way. He's not really the kind of guy that will solidify a defense corp.

On point!

Dumba is not helping this team this year. And the risk of not helping at all is big. I have no idea where this proposals are coming from. And i really really like him.

Brodin is on a different level. I would gladly add Eriksson to have him. But if the price is Spooner i would want to deal Eriksson on a separate deal.

 

[BB88]

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

Because I can't see a way for us to beat atleast Tampa or Caps in the East, Florida if stay healthy and have a good deadline is another team to that list.

Last year should have been a proper re-tool year, it was so clear after losing JB& Iginla but we refused to do it, I would hate to see this year go wasted and try not to fix the holes we have in the lineup and in the prospect pool.
We do not have any high end prospects and a real top pairing and if Lou goes we don't really have 1st line wingers.

Letting Lou walk for free on a year like this would make me lose all the faith on Sweeney.

And didn't we just go something like 2-9 and barely beat Toronto and Columbus, we are a mediocre team.

 

[Bergyesque]

If Loui is part of a trade for a young solid D, like Brodin, I'm fine with it.
But to trade Loui for picks and prospects, not as much. The Bs had 6 picks in the first 2 rounds last year. They don't need a ton more.
Sure, if it's a not protected first rounder from a team far from certain to make the PO, OK then. But I don't see it, though I agree Sweeney has to look into that.
Unlike the NFL, teams are not inclined to trade high picks for a haul of lower picks. They'll do it for assets that are already proven; think Cory Schneider, Jordan Staal, Jeff Carter.

 

[BB88]

If Loui is part of a trade for a young solid D, like Brodin, I'm fine with it.
But to trade Loui for picks and prospects, not as much. The Bs had 6 picks in the first 2 rounds last year. They don't need a ton more.
Sure, if it's a not protected first rounder from a team far from certain to make the PO, OK then. But I don't see it, though I agree Sweeney has to look into that.
Unlike the NFL, teams are not inclined to trade high picks for a haul of lower picks. They'll do it for assets that are already proven; think Cory Schneider, Jordan Staal, Jeff Carter.

He won't bring Brodin back and if Lou is out those picks will help a lot more to replace him than letting him walk for free.

 

[burstnbloom]

Maybe not today, but he's what? 21, 22?

Sure, he could be a good player down the road, but my point is he is not dissimilar to players they Bruins already have. They are struggling to find ice time for Morrow and Miller because they make costly errors in their own zone. Dumba would be adding a third guy just like that to the mix.

 

[Bergyesque]

He won't bring Brodin back and if Lou is out those picks will help a lot more to replace him than letting him walk for free.

I said "like Brodin".
If Loui is traded, the Bs would be better served to get an asset that is currently playing at the NHL level or almost ready fo NHL duty.
There is only so much picks and futures you can use, especially when they are all coming from a short period of time (last year's and this year's drafts)
This is not the NFL.

 

[BB88]

I said "like Brodin".
If Loui is traded, the Bs would be better served to get an asset that is currently playing at the NHL level or almost ready fo NHL duty.
There is only so much picks and futures you can use, especially when they are all coming from a short period of time (last year's and this year's drafts)
This is not the NFL.

But "like" Brodin means 22y defensive top pairing D and those have high value.

I'd also rather get a top potential prospect who is ready to jump into NHL for Lou, and that should be the target.

 

[rcduthie77]

I'm trying to put a value on being maintaining competitiveness this season.

If you say Eriksson for a 1st and a prospect... Well that looks like better value than Eriksson for Niederreiter.

But considering that a 1st and a prospect means that we take a significant crap-kicking this year in the talent department, that we already have two firsts in the draft this year (and three last year) and the message that would send to the fanbase? I don't like that solution either.

1) I don't like losing Eriksson for nothing.
2) I don't like re-signing Eriksson to a big money/term contract.
3) I don't like trading Eriksson for futures and bowing out of this year's playoffs.

So that's where I'm stuck.

$28.75 / 5yrs. $5.75M per year. I'm totally good with that for everything Loui brings to this team.

 

[bbfan419]

I think the B's will end up trading Loui and others like Koko, Griffith, Connolly, Hayes, McQuaid and K. Miller should be looked at as part of deals.

Here are some players I would look to acquire.

Dmen:
Michael Stone
Jonas Brodin
Jacob Trouba (if Possible)
Kevin Shattenkirk (If possible)
Jared Cowen

Forwards:
Mike Hoffman (would be great with Krejci)
Jamie McGinn
Mikeal Boedker
Jeff Skinner(Salary retained)

If we could get a couple of these D and forwards, we could have a solid contender even if we trade away Loui, I am fine trading any of the players mentioned above and would be ok dealing a combo of the these prospects for the right deal, Subban, Bjork, Donato, Fitzgerald, Cehlarik and Zboril.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

$28.75 / 5yrs. $5.75M per year. I'm totally good with that for everything Loui brings to this team.

If you can get Eriksson to sign that, then maybe you have a case.

I'd suggest: Not a hope in hell.

 

[wintersej]

$28.75 / 5yrs. $5.75M per year. I'm totally good with that for everything Loui brings to this team.

You can offer that deal to 26 year old Mikkel Boedker (34 points this season) or 31 year old Loui Eriksson (39 points this season).

Which do you choose?

To me its a no brainer.

 

[JCRO]

I think the B's will end up trading Loui and others like Koko, Griffith, Connolly, Hayes, McQuaid and K. Miller should be looked at as part of deals.

Here are some players I would look to acquire.

Dmen:
Michael Stone
Jonas Brodin
Jacob Trouba (if Possible)
Kevin Shattenkirk (If possible)
Jared Cowen

Forwards:
Mike Hoffman (would be great with Krejci)
Jamie McGinn
Mikeal Boedker
Jeff Skinner(Salary retained)

If we could get a couple of these D and forwards, we could have a solid contender even if we trade away Loui, I am fine trading any of the players mentioned above and would be ok dealing a combo of the these prospects for the right deal, Subban, Bjork, Donato, Fitzgerald, Cehlarik and Zboril.

I can understand why you wouldn't mind getting rid of any of the players you listed in a trade for one of the D or F you listed. But I can see why most teams wouldn't want anything to do with the majority of that player list.. The same reasons we don't. lol

Point being, you have to give to get. And I realize you mentioned these are just pieces to build a trade around but I don't see a whole lot getting done with one of these players being the starting piece to any trade.

 

[Stone Clode]

You can offer that deal to 26 year old Mikkel Boedker (34 points this season) or 31 year old Loui Eriksson (39 points this season).

Which do you choose?

To me its a no brainer.

Yet Boedker is at 26 years old with no real proven history. His career high at 26 is 51 points. Eriksson had 4 63+ point seasons by 26.

Even at 31, give me Eriksson on the decline over Boedker who may be having a career year this year and still likely won't pass Eriksson in points. Especially at that cap hit.