Player Discussion Krejci Signs 1 year $1 million, plus an additional $2 million in performance-based incentives

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Montreal would absolutely claim him just to f*** with the Bruins, no question in my mind

I'm here for it. Montreal has 3 RFAs on July 1 and they already have an enemy in Carolina. Caulfield is an RFA after next season too.

 

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To the uninformed out there who say almost other playoff teams have the capspace to claim Krejci "even with a maximum contract" and that the Bruins only have $1m in capspace:


Capfriendly shows you deadline space. Start by looking at that. Second, realize that you can put Zboril on the LTIR. So add that space too. Third, you can do the same for Vaak and/or send him to Providence when he's healthy. Fourth, realize that capspace is counted and accumulated daily. Fifth, go ahead and count how many players are on Boston's capfriendly roster right now.

 

[Dr Hook]

To the uninformed out there who say almost other playoff teams have the capspace to claim Krejci "even with a maximum contract" and that the Bruins only have $1m in capspace:


Capfriendly shows you deadline space. Start by looking at that. Second, realize that you can put Zboril on the LTIR. So add that space too. Third, you can do the same for Vaak and/or send him to Providence when he's healthy. Fourth, realize that capspace is counted and accumulated daily. Fifth, go ahead and count how many players are on Boston's capfriendly roster right now.

No, you can't add Zboril to the LTIR and get any real benefit until the cap space available is smaller than his salary. You can't just "add that space." Same would go for Vaak.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

for a lot of reasons stated (if people care to actually consider them), I think there is a path to bring him back. Sure a team could try to screw it up, but there are ways to minimize that risk.

I've said it before but I don't think the issue with bringing him back is the logistics. I think it's just that he has given zero indication that he wants to come back.

 

[Dr Hook]

for a lot of reasons stated (if people care to actually consider them), I think there is a path to bring him back. Sure a team could try to screw it up, but there are ways to minimize that risk.

I've said it before but I don't think the issue with bringing him back is the logistics. I think it's just that he has given zero indication that he wants to come back.

That's pretty much it in my view too, so all the gymnastics to figure out how he could get added are kind of pointless.

 

[Baddkarma]

There are other issues as Im sure other have pointed out. Europe is crazy right now. DK46 to Boston, there is an outside chance...

 

[KrejciMVP]

time to make the call overseas

 

[Ladyfan]

for a lot of reasons stated (if people care to actually consider them), I think there is a path to bring him back. Sure a team could try to screw it up, but there are ways to minimize that risk.

I've said it before but I don't think the issue with bringing him back is the logistics. I think it's just that he has given zero indication that he wants to come back.

Yep. That ship has sailed

 

[HustleB]

So just as a reminder, what day would he theoretically have to sign in order to process through waivers and make it onto an NHL roster with playoff eligibility.

Also, is it correct that he signs the contract first? I also wonder were poison pills removed? I thought after poison pills were removed, some team still used one it was just more generic then the previous pills. The team simply had to be more creative I thought.

 

[BruinsBtn]

No, you can't add Zboril to the LTIR and get any real benefit until the cap space available is smaller than his salary. You can't just "add that space." Same would go for Vaak.

Well we're talking about adding a bigger salary for Krejci... so that would be the cap space used. Is it that hard to follow what I'm saying???

 

[BNHL]

Interesting that Krejci's totals this year were nearly identical to his NHL numbers last year,but.... His goals were up 250% but his assists were down 25%.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

There are other issues as Im sure other have pointed out. Europe is crazy right now. DK46 to Boston, there is an outside chance...

That's a new wrinkle and a serious factor.

Family first guy may want to get them all out now. Czechia does border the Ukraine.

 

[BMC]

There are other issues as Im sure other have pointed out. Europe is crazy right now. DK46 to Boston, there is an outside chance...

This is the only reason I can think of that he would return to Boston. Europe could blow up at any time

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Even if Krejci refuses to report and the team that claims him knows this, I still put that claim in and block him from falling to Boston.

They aren't paying $2M, you can't be serious.

 

[TD Charlie]

They aren't paying $2M, you can't be serious.

In terms of risks a desperate and/or spiteful GM is willing to take, I think it's well within the realm of possibilities

 

[Dr Hook]

Well we're talking about adding a bigger salary for Krejci... so that would be the cap space used. Is it that hard to follow what I'm saying???

No, overall I get what you are trying to say, but if you are going to "educate" people on how it all works, you should at least get that part correct.

 

[Baddkarma]

This is the only reason I can think of that he would return to Boston. Europe could blow up at any time

Exactly. The family may choose to return to the USA for safety's sake...

 

[HumBucker]

That's a new wrinkle and a serious factor.

Family first guy may want to get them all out now. Czechia does border the Ukraine.

The Czech Republic does not border Ukraine.

That being said, he still might be nervous about the state of affairs in Europe and look to bring the family to North America for a prolonged visit. Whether that may include playing hockey is another matter.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

The Czech Republic does not border Ukraine.View attachment 517635

That being said, he still might be nervous about the state of affairs in Europe and look to bring the family to North America for a prolonged visit. Whether that may include playing hockey is another matter.

My apologies.

That's Slovakia bordering the Ukraine, not Czechia.

Still pretty close though and probably on Putin's map as part of Russia.

 

[Ladyfan]

The Czech Republic does not border Ukraine.View attachment 517635

That being said, he still might be nervous about the state of affairs in Europe and look to bring the family to North America for a prolonged visit. Whether that may include playing hockey is another matter.

Is his house still in the Carolinas?

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

look, it's simple. tell him to grow out the beard, shave his head and slap a Foligno jersey on him. oh and tell him to smile more.

 

[HumBucker]

Is his house still in the Carolinas?

No idea. I'm sure he can find a nice Airbnb.

 

[TobanWest]

Grasping at straws over here eh... Krejci is gone guys.

 

[HumBucker]

My apologies.

That's Slovakia bordering the Ukraine, not Czechia.

Still pretty close though and probably on Putin's map as part of Russia.

I had to double-Czech

 

[Blowfish]

Maybe...just maybe... there's a loopidy loop loopery loop hole that only the bruins know of?