Boston Bruins Off Season Roster/ Cap Discussion II

[LJReborn]

He was nothing special until his D+3 season. I'm in no rush to empty the coffers for him.

 

[Fenian24]

I'd keep them seperate

Geekie - Lindholm - Pastrnak
Robertson - Zacha - Lysell??

Geekie-Lindholm-Pastrnak
Robertson-Zacha-Marner

 

[Fenian24]

Howard=Vesey 2.0

 

[chizzler]

Euro contracts expired yesterday.

Anybody interested in anyone?

You tell us…….

 

[Bruin4]

I thought the kid said it had nothing to do with guaranteed playing time, I may have that wrong?

You are correct sir!

 

[DominicT]

You tell us…….

I like Daniel Gazda on d - a Czech who played in the Finnish Liiga this season.

 

[chizzler]

I like Daniel Gazda on d - a Czech who played in the Finnish Liiga this season.

That you tube channel you had going on was great. I hope you are able to go back to it.

 

[DominicT]

That you tube channel you had going on was great. I hope you are able to go back to it.

Sometimes life and health gets in the way. At this point, it doesn't look like it will be back any time soon.

 

[GordonHowe]

7 potential Bruins free-agent targets under 30

The Bruins have money to spend and could target some high-end players in free agency.

www.masslive.com

 

[CDJ]

Have zero interest in Ehlers myself tbh, I just don’t think he’s a winning player. Vanishes in the playoffs.

Knowing this they’re gonna give him 7/56

 

[chizzler]

Sometimes life and health gets in the way. At this point, it doesn't look like it will be back any time soon.

That’s ok. Take care of yourself. Sometimes we forget.

 

[Dr Hook]

Euro contracts expired yesterday.

Anybody interested in anyone?

That Cehlarik guy from the Swedish league looks to be a player

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Question with Howard

He obviously stated he is returning to Michigan State (don't think he has a choice because Tampa didn't offer him a contract)

If the Bruins trade for him could they sign him to an ELC and have him compete for a roster spot this year? Or is it pretty unlikely he would back out of his commitment to rejoining college?

It just seems like he has nothing more to gain from returning for his 4th year. Dude just won the Hobey. I think a lot of his issue with Tampa are pretty justifiable.

Yes he could sign with a team if they trade for him. He seems pretty clear he wanted to turn pro and play in the NHL. Maybe it leads to a little bit of bad blood with Michigan St, but I am quite sure the coaches there know where Howard is an what he wants, so they won't be surprised if he gets traded and signed

 

[CellyHard]

Have zero interest in Ehlers myself tbh, I just don’t think he’s a winning player. Vanishes in the playoffs.

Knowing this they’re gonna give him 7/56

Heres the thing we all need to start reconsidering "playoff performers" (particularly for Ehlers and Marner) because the Bruins were the 5th worst team in the entire league with the 5th worst goal differential.

We need as much talent as possible to get us back into the playoffs. That mentality is two steps ahead. It's not to anyone's fault. We've made the playoffs for close to the last decade straight and acquiring "playoff performers" has been engrained in us.

We need guys to get us there now and Ehlers fits that bill.

 

[DominicT]

Howard could also do enough to graduate before the year is out and notify the NHL (after Jan 1) that he is no longer a bona-fide student and force Tampa to sign him before June 1 or within 30 days, depending on a bunch of different things.

Doesn’t necessarily have to be August 15 deadline.

 

[sarge88]

Have zero interest in Ehlers myself tbh, I just don’t think he’s a winning player. Vanishes in the playoffs.

Knowing this they’re gonna give him 7/56

And he’ll score 2 tomorrow night in a 4-3 win.
lol

 

[GordonHowe]

He's a top player in the league. He'll get paid like one. This aversion to paying top talent top money is utterly baffling.

Given the need, and the pr issue, Marner would be worth every cent. Yes you're going to overpay. The cap is going up. Do it. It's worth it.

 

[GordonHowe]

Do you think he woukd have went?

Maybe. I know he wouldn't want to be out in Western Canada with his family on the East Coast. Which is one of the reasons why he signed with Florida.

 

[GordonHowe]

ever!!!!!

Desperation can do strange things to general managers. Neely's endorsement of Sweeney was not exactly emphatic.

Sweeney's on the clock.

 

[sarge88]

I’m 99% sure the answer is no……..but because I find many of the rules/guidelines that salary caps are governed by to be stupid, I'll ask anyway…

Aside from years, dollars, NMC, NTC, is there anything a team can add to a contract offer that would make it more enticing?

Like, what if a bunch of money were deferred? Could the player choose to live an a income tax free state in future years, when that money is paid out?

Things like that.

(Also, I'm aware of state tax level differences)

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

I’m 99% sure the answer is no……..but because I find many of the rules/guidelines that salary caps are governed by to be stupid, I'll ask anyway…

Aside from years, dollars, NMC, NTC, is there anything a team can add to a contract offer that would make it more enticing?

Like, what if a bunch of money were deferred? Could the player choose to live an a income tax free state in future years, when that money is paid out?

Things like that.

(Also, I'm aware of state tax level differences)

The craziest contract I’ve seen is the Frank Vatrano one, although it’s a little to the left of what you’re describing.

 

[GordonHowe]

WE WANT HOWARD

YES, BUT WILL YOU *GET* HOWARD?

 

[pucksindeep92]

YES, BUT WILL YOU *GET* HOWARD?

No

 

[GordonHowe]

I obviously don't know Howard, but how we got here is he wants a roster spot to play NHL minutes right now and the Lightning just can't offer that to him.

My read is that it seems the player may just be Hell bent into going to College FA and picking where he goes. I would think more than half the league would be interested in this player to the point where they would offer a contract.

However, I do think there is potential for a roster spot for him on the Bruins. It's risky though because you almost have to have an honest conversation with him to know if he likes that situation for you to trade for him. I would only make a trade offer if I was absolutely certain the player wanted to come to Boston.

It seems like a messy situation, but if it can work out between both parties I think it would be a good fit.

How could you have a conversation with him at this point? Wouldn't that be tampering?

 

[McBrom7]

How could you have a conversation with him at this point? Wouldn't that be tampering?

Teams allow the player to talk with other teams for a trade. Not sure exactly how it works in the CBA but I'm 95% sure it's a thing.