Boston Bruins Off Season Roster/ Cap Discussion III

[Alan Ryan]

I don't see Boston paying to move Korpisalo's contract (unless its at the cost of a late pick or age'd prospect). I also don't see them buying him out. I'd say the only way that isn't your tandem next season (besides injury) is if he's awful during the pre-season and one of the kids plays lights out.

Boston could waive him and if he's claimed then great. If he's not then you have ~$1.1m you save in cap, but it almost all be eaten up by which ever young goalie would be the back-up. So in the end you'd basically be paying the same no for your tandem for next year.

The Bruins might need Korpisalo at this point. Swayman has not played like a #1 goalie for a while. Korpisalo could be better than Swayman in training camp and take the #1 job.

 

[Coach Parker]

I do think he's incredible naturally talented, one of the most naturally talented players in the game. I'd also like to see the Bruins pluck a guy like this from another team and turn him into a consistent elite level contributor. Depends on the trade cost but I do agree I think I'd rather see them acquire Pettersen than chase any of the UFA in this years class.

If perhaps the UFA class was deeper I'd be looking there, but being so close and in the daily drama of Vancouver, it is clear to me that Pettersson should move on

When he does, he will return to elite form.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Let's go Bruins! Boom boom boom boom boom..

 

[JoeIsAStud]

The Bruins might need Korpisalo at this point. Swayman has not played like a #1 goalie for a while. Korpisalo could be better than Swayman in training camp and take the #1 job.

That's frightening, but I know Korpy's .893 save percentage was dramatically better than Sways .892 save percentage. Despite the fact Korpy got most of the B games.

I get it, people are frustrated with Sway, he had a miserable year, but this is after consistent excellence before then.

I just don't get any reason why anyone would believe that Korpy would somehow be an acceptable alternative

 

[Coach Parker]

What's the going price (AAV) on a young, 30 goal-scoring power-forward?

 

[Lord Ahriman]

If perhaps the UFA class was deeper I'd be looking there, but being so close and in the daily drama of Vancouver, it is clear to me that Pettersson should move on

When he does, he will return to elite form.

What do you think, Coach? Two players (Mittelstadt, Poitras) + two picks (not 2025?)?

 

[Coach Parker]

What do you think, Coach? Two players (Mittelstadt, Poitras) + two picks (not 2025?)?

I go to a lot of games and have several season ticket friends and we love to sit and chat this at games and in our annual hockey pool.

The one that they half-liked and half-hated (same as Bruins fans here, lol) was two 1sts and one of Zacha/Mittelstadt.

The debate and battle comes down to which 1sts.

If he returns to form he is a player you pray you get with any top 3OA 1st round pick.

Could you get him with Toronto and Florida's 1sts and one of Zacha/Mittelstadt?

His floor is currently Zacha and Mittelstadt's ceilings. Suddenly you have replaced one of them for Pettersson and 6 million or so cap expense.

The firsts? Carlo and Marchand. When you look at it that way, would you have traded Carlo, Marchand and Zacha/Mittelstadt for a signed Pettersson? Oh, and you also get the rest of the assets in the Carlo trade as well.

Definitely fantasy talk over drinks at the games but so is this forum as we wait for the draft.

 

[Alan Ryan]

That's frightening, but I know Korpy's .893 save percentage was dramatically better than Sways .892 save percentage. Despite the fact Korpy got most of the B games.

I get it, people are frustrated with Sway, he had a miserable year, but this is after consistent excellence before then.

I just don't get any reason why anyone would believe that Korpy would somehow be an acceptable alternative

The best outcome for Boston will be Swayman playing really good hockey. I hope he gets there.

But the Bruins should take a hard look at their goaltending this summer and explore all options.

 

[Coach Parker]

The best outcome for Boston will be Swayman playing really good hockey. I hope he gets there.

But the Bruins should take a hard look at their goaltending this summer and explore all options.

Shock the world and include Demko and Swayman in a Pettersson trade, lol.

 

[PlayMakers]

I go to a lot of games and have several season ticket friends and we love to sit and chat this at games and in our annual hockey pool.

The one that they half-liked and half-hated (same as Bruins fans here, lol) was two 1sts and one of Zacha/Mittelstadt.

The debate and battle comes down to which 1sts.

If he returns to form he is a player you pray you get with any top 3OA 1st round pick.

Could you get him with Toronto and Florida's 1sts and one of Zacha/Mittelstadt?

His floor is currently Zacha and Mittelstadt's ceilings. Suddenly you have replaced one of them for Pettersson and 6 million or so cap expense.

The firsts? Carlo and Marchand. When you look at it that way, would you have traded Carlo, Marchand and Zacha/Mittelstadt for a signed Pettersson? Oh, and you also get the rest of the assets in the Carlo trade as well.

Definitely fantasy talk over drinks at the games but so is this forum as we wait for the draft.

Two firsts for a guy who's down on his luck seems like a lot.

What about the deal I said to you the other day... Swayman for Pettersson. Two expensive guys who are struggling, two teams trying to deal star players before their NTC kicks in, two guys who could have huge rebounds with Vezina caliber goaltending or 100 point offense.

I also suggested we include a Mittelstadt for Demko swap. Two more reclamation projects added to the deal.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

back spasms or broken bone in finger

I look at it this guy shows up - no excuses and played all 82 games

At a function in Jan he had a mesh black cast on his left hand and kept it out of view and covered up as best but we noticed it

that’s a hockey player

He was also quite physical physical this year as his hits were usually quite solid

 

[GordonHowe]

Bruins may have five 1st-round picks in next three NHL Drafts after upgrading Brad Marchand return

The Bruins have netted a first-round pick for trading their captain.

www.masslive.com

 

[Samsonov]

He was also quite physical physical this year as his hits were usually quite solid

He’s not a soft player. I don’t expect any open ice hits but he’s not afraid of the dirty areas.

He’ll be overpaid the whole contract but he’s still a good hockey player.

 

[ON3M4N]

The Bruins might need Korpisalo at this point. Swayman has not played like a #1 goalie for a while. Korpisalo could be better than Swayman in training camp and take the #1 job.

Define a while, because to me, "a while" is at minimum 2 seasons.

 

[BruinDust]

Define a while, because to me, "a while" is at minimum 2 seasons.

Has a fanbase ever turned on a goalie so quick for one mediocre season. A year ago coming out of the 1st round everyone was singing his praises.

I've seen piles of awful goalie performances in this year's playoffs just as bad as Swayman's worst performances this past year.

Too many here think it's still the 1990s and goalies should routinely put up sub 2.00 GAA and a SP over .930.

 

[BruinDust]

Shock the world and include Demko and Swayman in a Pettersson trade, lol.

Coach you lose me on the Demko suggestion. Possible damaged goods and UFA after next year. Already taking a chance on Pettersson returning to form that's enough risk.

 

[ON3M4N]

Has a fanbase ever turned on a goalie so quick for one mediocre season. A year ago coming out of the 1st round everyone was singing his praises.

I've seen piles of awful goalie performances in this year's playoffs just as bad as Swayman's worst performances this past year.

Too many here think it's still the 1990s and goalies should routinely put up sub 2.00 GAA and a SP over .930.

The closest I can think of was when the fanbase turned on Rask after the 2013 Cup Finals.

 

[BruinDust]

The closest I can think of was when the fanbase turned on Rask after the 2013 Cup Finals.

Of which they conveniently forgot about his historic performance in the 2013 Conference Finals.

Some fans need to watch some Steve Shields or Jeff Hackett videos of their time in Boston and maybe appreciate Swayman more.

 

[DKH]

Forget Marner he’s staying in Toronto

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mapleleafshotstove.com

I’m the Leafs GM I’m letting Taveras go even if he will play for minimum and break up the core of four that’s like a heavy crown

My top 6 F has four studs: AM, Nylander, Marner, Knies

They need to stop letting fans influence their decisions

 

[Guelph Bruin]

lot's of talk about EP40, I also think he will likely get traded....but I'd rather take Marner for just $$ then lose prospects and draft pics for EP40 ...although I might be on board with Swayman and change but I doubt Van does this..edited to add Mitts would also be ok in the transaction

 

[Samsonov]

Of which they conveniently forgot about his historic performance in the 2013 Conference Finals.

Some fans need to watch some Steve Shields or Jeff Hackett videos of their time in Boston and maybe appreciate Swayman more.

Steve Shields had an awesome helmet.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Of which they conveniently forgot about his historic performance in the 2013 Conference Finals.

Some fans need to watch some Steve Shields or Jeff Hackett videos of their time in Boston and maybe appreciate Swayman more.

I have seen them and Skudra and even the late jim Pettie. Swayman sucked as badly as any of them and stuck it to the Bruins at exactly the wrong time.

 

[Jim]

Fair enough and I appreciate the thoughts and concerns on it.

I think he suffered an injury. Then he had issues arise (personal and within the team) that negatively effected him. Then the media turned on him.

Now, he is to blame for all their faults but lost in this is that there is perhaps a top 10 center in the NHL available for trade at a discounted price.

Boston didn't gamble on Dubois, Bennett or Monahan. Pettersson is better than all of them skillwise.

Now, let's add in the motivation to prove others wrong about his decline. It could be a perfect storm for him to move out of Vancouver, spend the summer in Boston moving in and training and joining the culture here and then starting the season with a clean slate and the right people around to help him return to form.

Put it this way, I'd rather spend and gamble on him at 11.6 over any player for that money in the UFA market. Even Marner.

Dude looks like he’s a buck 60 with pads on. Pass. You think he suffered an injury….go figure.

Look there’s skill, and there’s image. IMO a player has to fit both to fit an organization. I don’t want a twerp as my #1 center.

 

[BruinDust]

I have seen them and Skudra and even the late jim Pettie. Swayman sucked as badly as any of them and stuck it to the Bruins at exactly the wrong time.

Swayman was better than Tim Cheveldae.

 

[Over the volcano]

Forget Marner he’s staying in Toronto

Mitch Marner on the impact of the Leafs market's scrutiny on his family: "I'm sure my family has taken it hard, but that's how it goes... The passion the city brings is something you appreciate and love about it"

After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Mitch Marner discussed the emotions of the series loss to the Panthers, the impact of the intense Toronto market on his family, and his future with the organization. What have the last 24 hours been like for you as you process the situation for you and...

mapleleafshotstove.com

I’m the Leafs GM I’m letting Taveras go even if he will play for minimum and break up the core of four that’s like a heavy crown

My top 6 F has four studs: AM, Nylander, Marner, Knies

They need to stop letting fans influence their decisions

I'm hoping upper management and ownership overreacts and flips the whole table over.