Speculation: Trade Deadline March 1st 3 PM ET - Bruins buyers or sellers?
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WhalerTurnedBruin55
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Cup contending team and Carlo was playing in the top 4? Probably not.
If he was buried by depth for RHD, then maybe the team would consider it.
Bmessy
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I photoshopped it for you. And changed it a little.
This is my favorite thing ever. I literally have a Peace Sells vinyl being shipped to me as we speak.
DaStinger
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If this management group can't finally figure out that it's time to sell (a couple years late), then I'm changing my favorite sport to cricket.
Tim Vezina Thomas
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Something is clearly not working with this group. How many chances can you give them to put forth a 100% effort? Sweeney owes nothing to this group, blow it up.
Tim Vezina Thomas
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The person I really want to trade is Krejci. I think hes still worth something and could return a few good assets. His coasting is infuriating.
If we attempt to trade Chara (and we should) we should demand a top prospect that can step in next year rather than a 1st round pick. I am thinking either Vrana from Washington or Meier from San Jose.
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Nobody wants a coasting slow 2x hip surgery dude. We are stuck with aging player.
b in vancouver
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The difficulty with that IMO is that it's the core group of players carrying this team. Bergeron, Marchand, Krejci, Chara, Krug, Rask (along with Pasta) have given this team every chance and win this year. You can argue that Krejci can play better but he's still the 4th best forward on the team.
It's most everyone else that's only been here a 6 months to a year and half that lets that group down. Spooner, C. Miller, (Khudobin, The Monster, McIntyre), Nash, Vatrano, Hayes, Beleskey, Morrow, etc.
I like K. Miller's game. Like Backes game but he has to put up more point. Like Moore's game for sure.
The problem IMO hasn't been the core of this team - it's that they've been hung out to dry by most of the roster under-producing. People want the kids to get ice-time but outside of Pastrnak none of them have really had a positive impact towards wins while outside of Moore, none of the vets they've brought in have come close to expectations.
People want movement - but the Bruins have moved much of the heart and soul of this team over the past few years and a few core pieces and - this is what you get. Kids not quite ready or good enough. Vets that are no better than whom they replaced.
It's definitely one of those 'Be Careful What You Wish For' scenarios.
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If Krejci was made available at the deadline he'd be the best player out there and would garner tonnes of interest. Is on a decent contract and despite not passing the eye-test all the time, produces despite having a rotating cast of characters on his wings.
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WhalerTurnedBruin55
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On pace for 50 points at over 7 million? I'd beg to differ on that point.
Krejci and the Bruins are married, if they get divorced, it's gonna get ugly. They are currently in a rough patch right now; but not sure if they'll patch up and make good again.
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BruinDust
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Look no further than the Spezza to Dallas deal as the framework of what Krejci would bring back to the Bruins.
Spezza, after missing most of the 2013 season after surgery to repair a herniated disc, brought back Chaisson (who was highly regarded at the time), two prospects, and a 2nd round pick. He then re-signed an extension with Dallas for 7.5 million per over 4 years.
He has value, he can be dealt, just don't expect a massive return or a equivalent piece coming back. Quality for quantity, like most Bruin trades these days.
There would be interested teams. GMs are always looking for centers. On a team that already has a true No.1 C, Krejci could be the piece that puts them over the top.
The main question is would Krejci leave? I don't know but if I had to guess he's not willing to move.
Spezza, after missing most of the 2013 season after surgery to repair a herniated disc, brought back Chaisson (who was highly regarded at the time), two prospects, and a 2nd round pick. He then re-signed an extension with Dallas for 7.5 million per over 4 years.
He has value, he can be dealt, just don't expect a massive return or a equivalent piece coming back. Quality for quantity, like most Bruin trades these days.
There would be interested teams. GMs are always looking for centers. On a team that already has a true No.1 C, Krejci could be the piece that puts them over the top.
The main question is would Krejci leave? I don't know but if I had to guess he's not willing to move.
BigBadGritnGrind
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For the few optimists out there who would still consider buying...
The playoff window is only about a third of the way open and slowly closing.
The D needs considerable help. Krejci needs a two-way winger who can score. Backes needs to center the third line without somebody like Czarnik on his wing who isn't a third-line player in today's NHL. The Bruins have a hole at backup goalie. Claude needs to quit giving Nash so many minutes.
The only way to be buyers would be to fix these problems. Rask, Bergeron, Marchand, Pastrnak, Krug, and Krejci are untouchables. Backes and Beleskey would be tough to move (although the Blues miss Backes terribly and would likely be open to taking him back if the Bruins were willing to take Bouwmeester's contract in return).
There's no easy way to do it, but getting Iginla back would be a start, and would bring some defensive stability to the David line (looking right at you, Vatrano). Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Rick Nash should be potentially available if you're willing to deal a high draft pick. Ben Bishop is flaming out at Tampa Bay and could use a change of scenery. Cam Fowler and Kevin Shattenkirk are out there for the taking, and the Blues would also like to unload Jay Bouwmeester if you're interested in buying and not renting Shattenkirk instead. This ain't the NBA, the likelihood of a sign-and-trade is next to nil.
If Sweeney sells (which is probably the best plan even though it sucks for the rest of this year), he needs to go all out. Chara will be gone by the time McAvoy is a difference maker, so deal him now. Krejci would also net a nice return. See if you can get a taker on Beleskey or Backes, or even McQuaid.
If it's March 1st and he hasn't fixed this mess one way or the other, I say fire the entire regime and start over. It's frustrating to watch.
For the few optimists out there who would still consider buying...
The playoff window is only about a third of the way open and slowly closing.
The D needs considerable help. Krejci needs a two-way winger who can score. Backes needs to center the third line without somebody like Czarnik on his wing who isn't a third-line player in today's NHL. The Bruins have a hole at backup goalie. Claude needs to quit giving Nash so many minutes.
The only way to be buyers would be to fix these problems. Rask, Bergeron, Marchand, Pastrnak, Krug, and Krejci are untouchables. Backes and Beleskey would be tough to move (although the Blues miss Backes terribly and would likely be open to taking him back if the Bruins were willing to take Bouwmeester's contract in return).
There's no easy way to do it, but getting Iginla back would be a start, and would bring some defensive stability to the David line (looking right at you, Vatrano). Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Rick Nash should be potentially available if you're willing to deal a high draft pick. Ben Bishop is flaming out at Tampa Bay and could use a change of scenery. Cam Fowler and Kevin Shattenkirk are out there for the taking, and the Blues would also like to unload Jay Bouwmeester if you're interested in buying and not renting Shattenkirk instead. This ain't the NBA, the likelihood of a sign-and-trade is next to nil.
If Sweeney sells (which is probably the best plan even though it sucks for the rest of this year), he needs to go all out. Chara will be gone by the time McAvoy is a difference maker, so deal him now. Krejci would also net a nice return. See if you can get a taker on Beleskey or Backes, or even McQuaid.
If it's March 1st and he hasn't fixed this mess one way or the other, I say fire the entire regime and start over. It's frustrating to watch.
Bad Hat Harry
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The Bruins have been the kings of trading/getting rid of players when they have their lowest value.
Why should they continue that with Krejci? I don't see there being a huge market for him, and they aren't exactly hurting for cap space or looking to make a deep playoff run.
Plus he has a NMC, so unless he wants to go to a contender, I don't see him moving.
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I'm worried that the super bowl will have a similar effect on the Bruins that the Sharks' run to the finals last season did.
"Hey, we can play like **** 2/3 of the season and turn it around at the end too!"
"Hey, we can play like **** 2/3 of the season and turn it around at the end too!"
Tim Vezina Thomas
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RedeyeRocketeer
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If by buy you mean grab a 4th liner and another depth d-man, yeah, they'll buy.
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