Speculation: So what's Boston gonna do?

[Vukotal Recall]

Odd that most chatter doesn't involve them in any way. Bruins bombed out (lol) then did very nicely loading up on picks. They have an incredible amount of cap space, a new coach, and Sweeney now has some contract security. They also have an abundance of 2/3/4th line centres and a very solid D (when healthy). This is a team not known for its patience. So what's the strategy?

 

[SirPaste]

They are going to trade Zacha to St Louis

 

[qcal1427]

Sign Brock Boeser

 

[Schemp]

They are going to trade Zacha to St Louis

Why would they do it after trading Geekie to Utah?

 

[thebeernerd]

Not much. The management doesn't seem to think there's anything wrong, if that end-of-year presser is any indication.

I love seeing Zacha thrown out in trade discussions as a "big body," as if that has ever factored in to his play in the NHL. Perhaps if he never had those concussions in Sarnia, he could have been an actual power forward instead of a guy who will coast and get 50 points a year.

 

[Absurdity]

Odd that most chatter doesn't involve them in any way. Bruins bombed out (lol) then did very nicely loading up on picks. They have an incredible amount of cap space, a new coach, and Sweeney now has some contract security. They also have an abundance of 2/3/4th line centres and a very solid D (when healthy). This is a team not known for its patience. So what's the strategy?

Everything is in play to improve the club next season

 

[DangleCity]

They are going to do it all. Spend... Draft... Thanks for asking

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

They are getting McDavid in the offseason

 

[wetcoast]

They are going to be a lottery team as soon as this season.

Got an okay back end and goalie but no pipeline and really only Pasta up front.

Going to be along season in Boston.

 

[thebeernerd]

They are going to be a lottery team as soon as this season.

Got an okay back end and goalie but no pipeline and really only Pasta up front.

Going to be along season in Boston.

I think that Swayman will rebound to a better form, although not to his absolute best like in previous years. Health willing, McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm will do a decent job holding things down. Pasta will get 100+ points on sheer force of will.

Other than that there's pretty much nothing. The Elias Lindholm contract, for my money, was the worst free agent deal of the past offseason. Between that and... I forgot the other guy's contract that was on defense, that's about $15 million in overpay.

If that press conference was just bluster, then they'll need to understand that there will be a lot of work to be done before they can consider themselves contenders again.

 

[landy]

Rebuild, go for McKenna. Seems wise actually.

 

[The don godfather]

They gonna spend all draft capital for young players to help now.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

I don’t think a rebuild guarantees you a talent of Pastrnak or McAvoy. I think they shuffle the deck and give it one more go before dismantling if things go poorly. They had injury issues and just a disaster season this year. I’d be surprised if there isn’t improvement

 

[ON3M4N]

They'll re-tool like they've done over the years. I'm not expecting anything drastic as far as moves go.

 

[Djp]

Odd that most chatter doesn't involve them in any way. Bruins bombed out (lol) then did very nicely loading up on picks. They have an incredible amount of cap space, a new coach, and Sweeney now has some contract security. They also have an abundance of 2/3/4th line centres and a very solid D (when healthy). This is a team not known for its patience. So what's the strategy?

Wait and sign Eichel next summer plan?

 

[wintersej]

Sign Brock Boeser

god I hope not

 

[Benstheman]

Trade the 7OA for Dach.

 

[Kegs]

Trade the 7OA for Dach.

I’ll plan the parade.

 

[Son of Donegal]

It has been Q U I E T in Boston.

 

[Coach Parker]

Pettersson talks will heat up now before the draft. Zacha talks aligning with that as well.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Elias Pettersson(center)
Vancouver 2025 1st(#15)

For

Boston 2025 1st(#7)
Lohrei(RFA)
Mittelstadt


?

 

[wintersej]

Elias Pettersson(center)
Vancouver 2025 1st(#15)

For

Boston 2025 1st(#7)
Lohrei(RFA)
Mittelstadt


?

I don’t think Lorhei makes sense for Vancouver with Hughes around. But I’m sure Boston would be down for something around 7 and EP if Vancouver decides they are going to go that route.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

I still think Vancouver is smoking crack if they trade Pettersson at this point but if they do, I'd gladly take the chance on him.

I haven't heard any rumblings about him in trade rumors though so I'd be very surprised if he's not a Canuck next year.

 

[The don godfather]

I still think Vancouver is smoking crack if they trade Pettersson at this point but if they do, I'd gladly take the chance on him.

I haven't heard any rumblings about him in trade rumors though so I'd be very surprised if he's not a Canuck next year.

Something might be cooking there. Donny wants to contend now.

 

[PlayMakers]

Odd that most chatter doesn't involve them in any way. Bruins bombed out (lol) then did very nicely loading up on picks. They have an incredible amount of cap space, a new coach, and Sweeney now has some contract security. They also have an abundance of 2/3/4th line centres and a very solid D (when healthy). This is a team not known for its patience. So what's the strategy?

Everything. All of it.

I bet the Bruins are one of the most active teams this summer. Trades, signings, and offer sheets oh my.