Rumor: Shattenkirk for Krejci?

[bluetuned]

Yeah, that was a typo. Should have been "can't", which makes the rest of the message actually make sense.

Hah, I wondered...

 

[bleedblue1223]

Oh, I'm a huge proponent of getting Shattenkirk. I think having Krug and Shattenkirk both in your top 4 changes the whole dynamic of the defense in an extremely positive way. But, Shattenkirk isn't worth a #1C. And STL can't even make the trade without sending back salary in Berglund/Lehtera (who is my mind add negative value to the Bruins). So, in my mind, it would need to be Krejci for Shattenkirk + Berglund + another ATTRACTIVE asset. Not Rattie/Jaskin (although I do like Jaskin), but something really good. And don't see STL doing that (nor can I even think of what that would be). Nor do I see Krejci waiving regardless.

Berglund is absolutely not negative value. Lehtera, well, I mean, we can probably agree on that one lol.

 

[wintersej]

Berglund is absolutely not negative value. Lehtera, well, I mean, we can probably agree on that one lol.

I agree Berglund isn't negative value in a vacuum, but he doesn't hold value to the Bruins at his caphit with LW being his better position and the Bruins already sporting Beleksey in the 3rd line LW role.

 

[Oak]

Shatty coming to Rangers when he is a UFA.

 

[bleedblue1223]

I agree Berglund isn't negative value in a vacuum, but he doesn't hold value to the Bruins at his caphit with LW being his better position and the Bruins already sporting Beleksey in the 3rd line LW role.

He did play all 3 positions last year to equal quality IMO.

 

[kimzey59]

I agree Berglund isn't negative value in a vacuum, but he doesn't hold value to the Bruins at his caphit with LW being his better position and the Bruins already sporting Beleksey in the 3rd line LW role.

LW is not Bergulnd's best position by a long sot. He is best suited at center because of his defensive game. He's capable at LW, but his best role is as a 3rd line shutdown center. Not saying he really fits with Beleksey, but protraying him as a LW is a big dis-service. If not for the fact that we have multiple FO specialists, he be a near perfect 3rd line C.

 

[BlueDream]

LW is not Bergulnd's best position by a long sot. He is best suited at center because of his defensive game. He's capable at LW, but his best role is as a 3rd line shutdown center. Not saying he really fits with Beleksey, but protraying him as a LW is a big dis-service. If not for the fact that we have multiple FO specialists, he be a near perfect 3rd line C.

This is an overreaction. He's a fine LW, and there really isn't much difference at all between him there and him at center. He's pretty much the same player. You always know what you're getting from him, and his position doesn't change that.

 

[SPV]

I might do it for Lehtera. I don't know a lot about him; but looking at numbers exclusively, he looks like a younger version of Chris Kelly. Good third liner, wins faceoffs, can put up points. Obviously makes too much money, but I think Krejci does too. I'd want Jaskin back too if that was the case though.

Krejci and Randell (or similar level prospect)
for
Lehtera, Shattenkirk, and Jaskin

 

[bleedblue1223]

I might do it for Lehtera. I don't know a lot about him; but looking at numbers exclusively, he looks like a younger version of Chris Kelly. Good third liner, wins faceoffs, can put up points. Obviously makes too much money, but I think Krejci does too. I'd want Jaskin back too if that was the case though.

Krejci and Randell (or similar level prospect)
for
Lehtera, Shattenkirk, and Jaskin

Way too much going to Boston for pretty much just Krejci.

 

[SPV]

Way too much going to Boston for pretty much just Krejci.

Sorry, I thought it was you the responded that Lehtera had negative value. I figured that was part of the balance. I think another Blues fan said they would prefer Randell over Morrow; so I changed that. I think we'd have to add a better prospect to the trade, but was thinking that Lehtera was a cap dump not a real chip.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Sorry, I thought it was you the responded that Lehtera had negative value. I figured that was part of the balance. I think another Blues fan said they would prefer Randell over Morrow; so I changed that. I think we'd have to add a better prospect to the trade, but was thinking that Lehtera was a cap dump not a real chip.

Lehtera is a weird one. He has negative trade value, but he's just overpaid by a decent amount, he's not a huge anchor like typical negative value guys, he's just not worth trading if he's viewed as negative by the other team. I also don't agree with the other user saying we would want a Randall or Rinaldo.

 

[SPV]

Lehtera is a weird one. He has negative trade value, but he's just overpaid by a decent amount, he's not a huge anchor like typical negative value guys, he's just not worth trading if he's viewed as negative by the other team. I also don't agree with the other user saying we would want a Randall or Rinaldo.

Gotcha.

I figured Randell & Rinaldo had no value either; so I was a little surprised by that.

It just seems like there is too much here that makes sense for them not to work this out. It takes a smarter person than me though, which I'm yet to believe Sweeney is, Harvard education or not!!

 

[Jozay]

Lol Bucci mane. Nice.

Would be a good deal for both teams

 

[Kitchener Boy]

Krejci has a NMC not happening.

 

[2 Minute Minor]

Krejci has a NMC not happening.

Yeah, I'm surprised this hasn't been addressed more.

 

[Dbrownss]

Krejci has a NMC not happening.

I mean....he can waive it you know....

Centering Schwartz and Tarasenko isn't the end of the world

 

[bluetuned]

Going from a non-playoff team to a team that made the Conference Finals isn't the end of the world either. Wouldn't shock me if he stayed or waived. Boston is a great town. The Blues are a good team who might be a forward upgrade from a Cup.

 

[Kitchener Boy]

I mean....he can waive it you know....

Centering Schwartz and Tarasenko isn't the end of the world

Yes but Krejci married a Boston girl and has a home there and a baby now.
He's happy can't see it.

 

[Dbrownss]

Yes but Krejci married a Boston girl and has a home there and a baby now.
He's happy can't see it.

No one on this site knows one way or the other. There's no point discussing it.

 

[KirkOut]

Id say Lehtera is about a million overpaid. He's still a decent middle 6 center. He gets some hate from people (including me) because he is paid too much and is prone to cold streaks. He also isn't a very fast skater, and that is especially bad for Blues fans because our whole team is slow. People would probably not be so bothered by that if he was on a team with more overall speed from the forward group

 

[Kitchener Boy]

No one on this site knows one way or the other. There's no point discussing it.

We listen to his interviews his wife is from the Boston area she gets a vote.

NMC i would bet on it he's not moving.

 

[wintersej]

If it was going to be one, it would be Berglund over Lehtera, but, honestly, neither fit Boston's roster. But, Krejci ain't waiving, regardless. And, even if he did, Krejci > Shattenkirk in value even if Shatty is re-signed.

 

[Hictor Vedman*]

Bruins didn't bring in Backes just to deal Krejci.

He was brought in to compliment Krejci and Bergeron.

I don't believe this rumor for one second.

The media has been spit-balling Krejci being available ever since Backes was signed. Completely ignoring the fact that Backes can play RW, and Boston signed him to give them a formidable two-way three-headed monster up the middle, on a team and coach that puts significant defensive responsibility on their centers.

Edmonton didn't bring in Lucic just to deal Taylor Hall.

Oh wait, they did. And it helped them solidify their D core. How is this any different?

 

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

Edmonton didn't bring in Lucic just to deal Taylor Hall.

Oh wait, they did. And it helped them solidify their D core. How is this any different?

Backes can play with Krecji...?

He's been his best with power forward RWers. Iginla, Horton, etc

 

[Dbrownss]

We listen to his interviews his wife is from the Boston area she gets a vote.

NMC i would bet on it he's not moving.

I'm not saying it's a sure thing....but players always will say that. I just don't see it as being a discussion point to shoot down a trade proposal.