Boston Bruins Off Season Roster/ Cap Discussion

[PB37]

Geekie Lindholm Pasta
??? Mittelstadt Lysell
Zacha Poitras ???
??? Minten Kastelic

That’s my mental modal to start.

And I hate how the middle six fits together unless Mittelstadt or Poitras gets shifted to wing…and at the same time I’m not sure if they can be shifted to wing effectively.

There really needs to be a hockey trade in here as part of the plan.

Personally, I think Mittelstadt is more effective on wing than center. I've been watching him since his Buffalo days because I was a fan of his coming out of college and I always felt his best games were when he was on the wing.

 

[Kegs]

I didn't say the Carlo or Coyle deals were a robbery.

They were great deals though.

Carlo wasn't a good fit here with Zadarov. Made the pairings awkward and Carlo is very one dimensional.

I think they were robbery. Coyles game slipped and he is aging. Carlo has head injuries.

I love Carlo but the return was excellent. Minten is a gamer. One of the leafs top prospects. In fact I think he was their best prospect. 2026 is supposed to have a really deep draft that could have a lot of top tier talent up into the second round. On top of that they bagged a fourth.

Coyle got us a second, middlestat who is younger and produces at a similar rate and zellers who led the ushl in goals and was 3rd in points. Watching zellers highlights got me excited not going to lie. The kid is dynamic. He was one of the avs best prospects too. I was shocked at this return. Coyles puck possession game has dwindled and he wasn’t even close to as affective as he was when he first joined the bruins. I’d say he is on the decline.

 

[Johnnyduke]

Jacobs' comments seem to point an offseason of spending money. I'm hoping it doesn't block some of our NHL ready prospects from getting a shot on the team in favor of keeping the status quo.

- get a stop gap for the top 6 on a one to two year deal

- top 4 RHD has to be a priority

I want to see them retool but to be generous with giving Minten, Lysell, Khusy, Lohrei and Poitras time in the NHL to stick.

I can't wait to see this mgmt team spend more money after Swayman contract, Zadorov, Lindholms x2...what else could go wrong? They nailed the Pastrnak deal at least.

 

[Fingertools]

He wasn't a good fit with Zadorov because he was supposed to be paired with Lindholm.

Carlo was the one tradeable asset we had on the blueline that had decent value on the market. Win-win for both Boston and Toronto on that deal.

Speaking of Carlo, given the defense centric mind of Sweeney, I'm a little surprised he was so quick to trade him - I have a feeling there's something up there, and Sweeney has someone in mind to replace him - I'm thinking of Vladislav Gavrikov, who we know he tried to get at the deadline a few years ago. Left shot but plays the right side, steady. Comes with a pretty large cap that is now expired but who knows what he gets in free agency. Would be a good pickup.

 

[jmon1313]

I think they were robbery. Coyles game slipped and he is aging. Carlo has head injuries.

I love Carlo but the return was excellent. Minten is a gamer. One of the leafs top prospects. In fact I think he was their best prospect. 2026 is supposed to have a really deep draft that could have a lot of top tier talent up into the second round. On top of that they bagged a fourth.

Coyle got us a second, middlestat who is younger and produces at a similar rate and zellers who led the ushl in goals and was 3rd in points. Watching zellers highlights got me excited not going to lie. The kid is dynamic. He was one of the avs best prospects too. I was shocked at this return. Coyles puck possession game has dwindled and he wasn’t even close to as affective as he was when he first joined the bruins. I’d say he is on the decline.

I agree on everything you said but I still don't think they were robbery, Just standard trade deadline overpays.

Carlo is the deal I expect to be more regretted from the team acquiring him.

I think the Avs know what they were getting in coyle and he's what they wanted to stabilize the third line.

 

[Kegs]

I agree on everything you said but I still don't think they were robbery, Just standard trade deadline overpays.

Carlo is the deal I expect to be more regretted from the team acquiring him.

I think the Avs know what they were getting in coyle and he's what they wanted to stabilize the third line.

That’s true. That are over pays at the very least. I certainly love the return. I’m sure the avs are better with coyle.

I know for a fact the leafs are better with Carlo. He is also signed through next season on a team friendly deal. His value was high. I feel like Sweeney really liked minten and the leafs won the bidding war.

 

[RoccoF14]

Speaking of Carlo, given the defense centric mind of Sweeney, I'm a little surprised he was so quick to trade him - I have a feeling there's something up there, and Sweeney has someone in mind to replace him - I'm thinking of Vladislav Gavrikov, who we know he tried to get at the deadline a few years ago. Left shot but plays the right side, steady. Comes with a pretty large cap that is now expired but who knows what he gets in free agency. Would be a good pickup.

Who knows?

I was fine with Jokiharju to be honest. He's young, won't cost a ton, and fit in pretty good in the 20 odd games he played with us. Wouldn't be shocked at all to see him back next season...

If I'm Sweeney, I'm keeping my Cap powder dry for offensive help this summer. I think with McAvoy and Lindholm 100%, we're in better shape on the back end than most people think. Now if McAvoy and Lindholm AREN'T 100%, that's a different proposition altogether...

 

[Kegs]

Who knows?

I was fine with Jokiharju to be honest. He's young, won't cost a ton, and fit in pretty good in the 20 odd games he played with us. Wouldn't be shocked at all to see him back next season...

If I'm Sweeney, I'm keeping my Cap powder dry for offensive help this summer. I think with McAvoy and Lindholm 100%, we're in better shape on the back end than most people think. Now if McAvoy and Lindholm AREN'T 100%, that's a different proposition altogether...

Joker should be resigned if he is willing to sign. He is one of their top d with mcavoy and lindholm out. Is he a ufa?

 

[SPV]

I definitely want Geekie back, he probably got himself at least 5 million a season with his stats. I really want a real top 6 player added. I’m fine with a little overpay for Ehlers or Boeser. I’d also like to see them take a shot at Jeannot. Make that fourth line very hard to play against

 

[bruinmann77]

I was wondering if their any realistically chance 63 returns. But they need to add at least one scorer and also will be getting back their two best Defense men. I looking forward to at least two youngsters making next year roster.

 

[DKH]

Here is one scenario if I’m GM

1. Extend Geekie
2. Hope to draft a C Desnoyers, Frondell, Hagens, O’Brien (If we end up 7 I’m all over him and smiling) who can anchor line 2 asap
3. Restock the D prospects & G in draft all things equal
4. Keep an eye on Necas to see if he’s extended ~ Pastrnak his buddy I would ask him if Necas likely to sign or hit FA next summer

Pastrnak took two of Monty broken players and created something special, so go recruit your buddy Necas

My ideal is 2026
Geekie - Lindholm - Pastrnak
TBD- Desnoyers/Frondell-Necas

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Lysell, Dino and Poitras is a little bit weak and small on the physical part. They have to be sheltered a little bit if the Bruins want to be succesfull. Personally after the trades the Bruins made I would put Poitras on the block for a trade for a left wing prospect with the same potential a la the Yager and McGroarty trade.

I do think it is an odd idea that a team that is lacking in Centers/center prospects would consider trading their 1 close to NHL ready center prospect

 

[Absurdity]

I do think it is an odd idea that a team that is lacking in Centers/center prospects would consider trading their 1 close to NHL ready center prospect

Bruins have a logjam at center, Lindholm, Mittelstadt, Zacha, Poitras, and Minten. Not only is there a logjam, the majority of them are pass-first centers. If there is a center in the top 6 of the draft that the Bruins view having a higher ceiling and potential than Poitras, the Bruins could move Poitras for winger help.

 

[PB37]

I definitely want Geekie back, he probably got himself at least 5 million a season with his stats. I really want a real top 6 player added. I’m fine with a little overpay for Ehlers or Boeser. I’d also like to see them take a shot at Jeannot. Make that fourth line very hard to play against

I gotta admit, Jeannot and Kastelic on the 4th line would be fun. But Jeannot better be ready to accept a lower cap hit than what he's use to. He's not that guy anymore.

 

[Hookslide]

He wasn't a good fit with Zadorov because he was supposed to be paired with Lindholm.

Carlo was the one tradeable asset we had on the blueline that had decent value on the market. Win-win for both Boston and Toronto on that deal.

The Carlo trade was a win in my estimation for the Bruins, but I think he will be player that they will miss, and still could use, and I admit this was not his best year.

 

[KrugAvoy]

Here is one scenario if I’m GM

1. Extend Geekie
2. Hope to draft a C Desnoyers, Frondell, Hagens, O’Brien (If we end up 7 I’m all over him and smiling) who can anchor line 2 asap
3. Restock the D prospects & G in draft all things equal
4. Keep an eye on Necas to see if he’s extended ~ Pastrnak his buddy I would ask him if Necas likely to sign or hit FA next summer

Pastrnak took two of Monty broken players and created something special, so go recruit your buddy Necas

My ideal is 2026
Geekie - Lindholm - Pastrnak
TBD- Desnoyers/Frondell-Necas

Where's Eichel?

 

[PlayMakers]

I'm still stuck on trying to figure out how they fix the goaltending. That was the single biggest reason for their failure this season. We can't just run it back with Swayman and Korpisalo and hope for different results.

Korpisalo was better than Swayman but not enough to carry the team when Swayman is struggling. He also wasn't good enough to be of value in trade. There are guys in free agency who are comparable.

 

[Over the volcano]

I'm still stuck on trying to figure out how they fix the goaltending. That was the single biggest reason for their failure this season. We can't just run it back with Swayman and Korpisalo and hope for different results.

Korpisalo was better than Swayman but not enough to carry the team when Swayman is struggling. He also wasn't good enough to be of value in trade. There are guys in free agency who are comparable.

Think they just have to hope Swayman grows up and puts in the work offseason, gets a full camp and starts the season with his head on right

 

[PlayMakers]

Think they just have to hope Swayman grows up and puts in the work offseason, gets a full camp and starts the season with his head on right

If I’m Sweeney and I feel like my job is dependent on getting back into the playoffs next season there is no way I’m leaving it up to hope/Swayman. I’d want to bring in a guy who can challenge Swayman for the job.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I'm still stuck on trying to figure out how they fix the goaltending. That was the single biggest reason for their failure this season. We can't just run it back with Swayman and Korpisalo and hope for different results.

Korpisalo was better than Swayman but not enough to carry the team when Swayman is struggling. He also wasn't good enough to be of value in trade. There are guys in free agency who are comparable.

I think they can.

 

[Alan Ryan]

Personally, I think Sweeney is getting wayyyy too much credit for the deadline. It undoubtably was an ownership/management group decision that Sweeney is obviously the front and center face of.

He won most of the deals, yes. But if you're asking me.. Selling good roster players for future assets is probably the easiest thing to do in this league as a GM. I have no evidence to back that up, but that's just my sense. Every team needs good roster players and are always willing to pay an arm and a leg for.

From what I’ve seen GM Sweeney credits his ownership and management groups, as well as the players, for success. His management style is obvious when he speaks at press conferences.

 

[Alan Ryan]

If I’m Sweeney and I feel like my job is dependent on getting back into the playoffs next season there is no way I’m leaving it up to hope/Swayman. I’d want to bring in a guy who can challenge Swayman for the job.

Agree—goaltending is the biggest issue facing the
Bruins before next season starts. They can’t count on a turnaround from Swayman.

I expect the defense will be very good without much tweaking. Perhaps sign Jokiharju to pair with Zadorov.

The forward ranks will be good with a couple of veteran additions on the wing and good prospects knocking on the door.

 

[RoccoF14]

I'm still stuck on trying to figure out how they fix the goaltending. That was the single biggest reason for their failure this season. We can't just run it back with Swayman and Korpisalo and hope for different results.

Korpisalo was better than Swayman but not enough to carry the team when Swayman is struggling. He also wasn't good enough to be of value in trade. There are guys in free agency who are comparable.

You fix the goaltending by icing a decent team in front of them.

Swayman will be fine. Definitely not good enough to justify that awful contract Sweeney gave him, but better than he was this season….I get your point about bringing in a goalie to challenge him, but didn’t Korpisalo kinda do that this year?

No point crying about it now. What’s done is done.

 

[LJReborn]

Think they just have to hope Swayman grows up and puts in the work offseason, gets a full camp and starts the season with his head on right

Apparently no McAvoy and Lindholm is only a big deal when people are criticizing the GM's putrid summer and season?

 

[LJReborn]

I think they can. I agree. I think they will both be better.

I agree. I think they will both be better.