Player Discussion Justin Brazeau

[Dennis Bonvie]

Let's say he finishes with ~20 goals and/or ~40 points. What kind of deal do YOU as a GM give him? He's clearly getting a raise unless he falls of a cliff. 2/2? 3/3? For the record I like the player and hope he continues to get better and play well, but not sure I'd throw a checkbook at him (relatively speaking). A bridge deal to see if he's a fluke or not seems reasonable.

Let's see where he actually finishes.

Watching him, though, he doesn't seem flukey. NHL defensemen are really having trouble handling him. And he appears to have great hands.

 

[Dr Hook]

Let's see where he actually finishes.

Watching him, though, he doesn't seem flukey. NHL defensemen are really having trouble handling him. And he appears to have great hands.

Yeah I don't think he's a fluke either, just a late bloomer who has worked hard to get where he is. It will be interesting to see how the season goes for him.

 

[HustleB]

And I don't think it's much of a stretch to say he actually is the 2nd best goal scorer on the team right now.

All 4 of his goals have been "goal scorers" goals. Great tip-in yesterday, Saturday a bullet on a one-timer. Thrives in the dirty areas. Makes heady plays. Hoping he stays healthy as he's not exactly an elusive skater.

I’d probably say 3rd even with Marchand starting slow. Still the point still stands. He is really playing a critical role. I definitely think he’ll keep his offensive pace if they keep him in the middle 6 with pp time. I love the way he controls the play in the o zone particularly down low. His skating seems to be drastically improved. He’s still going to be the last man back but he seems to be closing the gap a bit. His crossover in particular is vastly improved and it’s noticeable.

I think he could actually go much higher if he can continue to improve his skating.

 

[goldenblack]

It's very hard to fake being a human tree, with soft hands.

I'd really want 5 years if it was on the table. His best years.

 

[PlayMakers]

Let's say he finishes with ~20 goals and/or ~40 points. What kind of deal do YOU as a GM give him? He's clearly getting a raise unless he falls of a cliff. 2/2? 3/3? For the record I like the player and hope he continues to get better and play well, but not sure I'd throw a checkbook at him (relatively speaking). A bridge deal to see if he's a fluke or not seems reasonable.

The problem is he'll be a 27 year old UFA at the end of the year. UFA's get market value. They will need to sign him early to prevent teams from jumping on him this summer.

Who are some breakout-at-26 types that signed recently? They'd be the comps.

Edit: Maybe Dakota Joshua's $3.25m for 4 years.

 

[goldenblack]

The problem is he'll be a 27 year old UFA at the end of the year. UFA's get market value.

They will need to sign him early to prevent teams from jumping on him this summer. Who are some, breakout at 26 types that signed recently? They'd be the comps.

Look at the faith Sweeney had in him, when he did.

I think you'll see we'll get him, under market

 

[Blowfish]

Yeah I don't think he's a fluke either, just a late bloomer who has worked hard to get where he is. It will be interesting to see how the season goes for him.

Is it just me or does his skating appear better ?

 

[hrdpuk]

He keeps improving. He's a keeper and just what the B's need

 

[BMC]

Is it just me or does his skating appear better ?

IMO I do think it is better. He'll never be a speedster but he doesn't struggle to keep up, either.

 

[neelynugs]

4 years/$8M seems fair. he gets security and rewards the bruins for giving him his chance.

 

[CellyHard]

4 years/$8M seems fair. he gets security and rewards the bruins for giving him his chance.

I don't think he has the track record to get 3+ on the open market

2 with term makes a lot of sense

 

[PB37]

Zacha -- Coyle -- Brazeau

If this trio finds some succes, its the new 700 pound Line

 

[Over the volcano]

A lot like JVR, draft aside

 

[neelynugs]

brazzzz also makes geekie expendable. inject more speed onto this roster, please

 

[Dr Hook]

Is it just me or does his skating appear better ?

It does, as @BMC he's never going to be speedy, but he gets there and timely enough. He looks like he wont when you watch him sometimes lol

 

[hrdpuk]

Hockey IQ adds to speed and he has it.