Boston Bruins Off Season Roster/ Cap Discussion

[Kegs]

Larkin not happy with Yzerman

Source?

 

[Absurdity]

Source?

 

[JoeIsAStud]

We criticize Sweeney for giving up a 3rd rounder here or a 4th rounder there, (not counting the real attempted impact deals) but Larkin shows here that players want to believe their team is trying to win, and it is a kick in the nuts in the locker room when no trades happen at the deadline

 

[wintersej]

I know we are about to go on a Larkin tangent here, but I’m going to throw out a different name.

He is an exceptional right shot offensive defenseman who would dramatically change the shape of the teams power play.

He could be had for mostly cap relief.

He loves museums.

 

[pucksindeep92]

We criticize Sweeney for giving up a 3rd rounder here or a 4th rounder there, (not counting the real attempted impact deals) but Larkin shows here that players want to believe their team is trying to win, and it is a kick in the nuts in the locker room when no trades happen at the deadline

And to that note, it was reported today that Joki leaving before media day wasn’t relative to his displeasure with the team and that his agent says he likes Boston and hopes to stay.

 

[the negotiator]

I agree but they also need a better mix of skill-sets to create those goals.

Boeser can run very hot and cold, and is very much a complimentary player. 40% of his production this year came on the PP and the Bruins can't even guarantee him a spot on the 1st PP unit already having several similar right shooting forwards (Geekie, Lindholm).

The Bruins would be better off allocating their cap money elsewhere I just don't think you'll get the value out of Boeser here comparable to what you are paying him.

Re Boeser not taking what seemed like a reasonable offer from the Canucks

There has been a major exodus of established talent over the last couple of years - both Lindholm and Zadorov decided to leave when they were UFAs, Miller essentially forced his way out, Horvat was dealt to the Islanders and now Boeser closes the door on the offer.

Add that all together and it suggests to me something is very off in Vancouver

If I could only have one of Ehlers or Boeser I take Ehlers although the Bs have the cap space to sign both.

 

[CDJ]

I know we are about to go on a Larkin tangent here, but I’m going to throw out a different name.

He is an exceptional right shot offensive defenseman who would dramatically change the shape of the teams power play.

He could be had for mostly cap relief.

He loves museums.

If he wants in I’ll take him lol

 

[JCRO]

FWIW, Ty Anderson mentioned in his pod this week that Boeser and Mittlestadt are close friends. Both live in Minnesota in the offseason and I believe he said they train together.

Didn’t know that.

 

[CDJ]

I don’t want Boeser or Ehlers tbh, Boeser is streaky and plays half the ice while Ehlers becomes a ghost in the playoffs

 

[Mione134]

I don’t want Boeser or Ehlers tbh, Boeser is streaky and plays half the ice while Ehlers becomes a ghost in the playoffs

Don't say that! I said this but was told it isn't true!

 

[wintersej]

FWIW, Ty Anderson mentioned in his pod this week that Boeser and Mittlestadt are close friends. Both live in Minnesota in the offseason and I believe he said they train together.

Didn’t know that.

MittlestadtPullUpJoke.gif

 

[Absurdity]

FWIW, Ty Anderson mentioned in his pod this week that Boeser and Mittlestadt are close friends. Both live in Minnesota in the offseason and I believe he said they train together.

Didn’t know that.

It all comes down to how the Bruins view Mittelstadt. Is he someone that is a stop gap center, or do they potentially see him as 26 year old with room to grow so they plan on building around him? If it's the latter, they may view adding Boeser as something that makes sense.

 

[quietbruinfan]

I know we are about to go on a Larkin tangent here, but I’m going to throw out a different name.

He is an exceptional right shot offensive defenseman who would dramatically change the shape of the teams power play.

He could be had for mostly cap relief.

He loves museums.

Gonchar has long since retired. ....jk I say no to Dougie, he never really developed.

 

[quietbruinfan]

I did not know Boeser is friends with Mittlestadt. I still definitely want Mittle gone.

 

[SPV]

FWIW, Ty Anderson mentioned in his pod this week that Boeser and Mittlestadt are close friends. Both live in Minnesota in the offseason and I believe he said they train together.

Didn’t know that.

I heard that too. And I like that fit.
Boeser, Mitts, and Zacha could be a good second line

They also said they think Joker is gone. I mentioned in another post that Dallas needs cap space, I haven’t watched him, but Dumba had a decent season and is scratched, so he might be spent, but could probably get him for nothing, maybe even get him retained for a year.

 

[Hookslide]

I don’t want Boeser or Ehlers tbh, Boeser is streaky and plays half the ice while Ehlers becomes a ghost in the playoffs

Playoffs are different game, and playing at 172 pounds might have something to do with it.

 

[GordonHowe]

My point is, I don't trust the opinions of a fanbase when a player is leaving it. You can find both good and bad comments about the player that can be extreme. Sorry, I don't care what Vancouver fans think about Boeser, Lindholm, Zadorov. If that's what you want to base your position on, good for you.

The team needs another goal scorer. Boeser is a goal scorer. They need a guy with a shoot first mentality, especially if one or both of Zacha/Mittlestadt are on the 2nd line. The only knock on Boeser is his injury history but as far as needs and position, he's a fit on the Bruins.

I don't have it on hand, and I cannot post due to length, but the athletic had a rundown of available free agent options recently.

The Bruins can do better than Brock Boeser.

 

[PB37]

I don’t want Boeser or Ehlers tbh, Boeser is streaky and plays half the ice while Ehlers becomes a ghost in the playoffs

Boeser has a limited track record in the playoffs but he does have 23 points in 29 playoff games. Better than Ehlers, that's for sure.

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[Gordoff]

"Typically, head coach joins the execs. Does not appear case this time."

Maybe the Front Office views Joe Sacco's contribution as somewhat
significant enough to attend, but does Jacobs?

 

[KillerMillerTime]

I am on record as being hard no on Kreider because his back is affecting him. However, getting rid of "Mitts" is such a priority I would do this, I think.

Would be a lot easier LTIR Kreider...lol.

 

[HustleB]

@BruinDust Where does Boeser go on a PP when you already have Pasta, Geekie and Lindholm? When Lindholm showed up in Vancouver Boeser's production dropped off immediately as they re-jigged their PP to get both guys on it and they often got in each other's way as they both liked to score from the same area of the ice.

You have mentioned this before about players and I do often forget to consider that.

I think we are still in need of another scorer on the power play, Marchand filled this role back when Bergeron was still here, but the past couple years he just isn't as dangerous as he once was. So, I don't know if Ehlers is that guy, but if he is it would be a great move and would likely make the next power play coach look very smart.

It seems to me that we also still need a bumper, I thought Lindholm would fill this role, but I did not like what I saw this year. Hopefully one of the kids will develop that skill, but I wouldn't mind a secondary FA in addition to Ehlers to fill that either or at least to bring in competent competition.

Edit. I totally, screwed up the quote.

 

[GordonHowe]

Boston Bruins staring at the prospect of the dreaded R-word

The Boston Bruins are at a crossroads this summer, as they ponder the prospect of a retool or rebuild as the team looks to get back to relevance in 2025-26.

causewaycrowd.com

 

[Bruin4]

Writing appears to be on the wall for Sacco

 

[gvkmedia]

So, Boeser eh? Well, likely worth a shot if he’s buds with Mitts.

Geekie - Lindholm - Pasta
Zacha - Mitts - Boeser
Marchand - Minten - Lysell

Lots of competition for line 4. Maybe test the Bennett waters and drop Minten to line 4.
Still need to add a RS defenceman.