Why the Bruins Should Re-Sign Pending Free Agent Forward Danton Heinen to a Multi-Year Extension

[Hookslide]

Mojo looked really good for Sweden at the Worlds. From what I saw, Lauko couldn't carry Ondrej Kase's jockstrap.

Lauko is a complete plug. At 24 most NHL teams would of already given up on him but we all know Sweeney holds onto guys he drafted a lot longer than most GMs.

Do you think the Rangers regret holding on to Lafreniere, and don't pull the bullshit rebuttal that Lauko was not a #1 pick, he can serve a purpose on this team.

 

[False Start]

Mojo looked really good for Sweden at the Worlds. From what I saw, Lauko couldn't carry Ondrej Kase's jockstrap.

Lauko is a complete plug. At 24 most NHL teams would of already given up on him but we all know Sweeney holds onto guys he drafted a lot longer than most GMs.

Lauko and Beecher have low hockey IQ problems despite being pretty damn good athletes with good shots.

A guy like Brazeau has higher IQ and works despite his skating deficiencies. Lauko and Beecher should be much better but they are frequently seen doing absolutely the wrong things, skating to the wrong spots, etc.

But Lauko has heart and effort, we all saw it.

 

[sarge88]

Talk about splitting hairs. Say Heinen is your #10 forward, one injury and he's in your Top 9.

This is a team that rolled out Jakub Lauko and his 2 goals in 60 games on it's 3rd line in the playoffs at times.

At 2.25 Heinen is 1.5 million over a guy making the minimum. Someone is occupying that roster spot.

I’m probably guilty of being addicted to CapFriendly.

I do 5/6 mock rosters every week and to get the guys I want (in my Bruins 2025 Cup Fantasy) the 4th line needs to be very, very cheap.

I’m talking nobody makes a million, cheap.

Heres one for instance.

And, I know it won’t happen this way, but the numbers fit the slots, even if the players don’t.

 

[goldenblack]

only thing that matters is goals per dollars

Even at 2M, Heinen's goals per dollars is very attractive...

 

[BruinDust]

Do you think the Rangers regret holding on to Lafreniere, and don't pull the bullshit rebuttal that Lauko was not a #1 pick, he can serve a purpose on this team.

So let's hold onto every player until their 25 or 26 then. They should probably resign Oskar Steen too. Cause yah never know.

 

[BMC]

Every team needs a Swiss Army knife type of player, one who can slot in various places in the lineup & do a good job.

For the Bruins Danton Heinen is that player. Nobody else either on the roster or coming up has shown much in the way of his versatility as far as I can tell.

Re-sign the man.

 

[Hookslide]

So let's hold onto every player until their 25 or 26 then. They should probably resign Oskar Steen too. Cause yah never know.

I did not say that, but the kid played strong on the forecheck, used his body, has speed, and did not take shifts off, now those things I pointed out are all of what the management and coaching have been saying they need, then go out and play slower players that cannot bring those things to the table.

 

[LouJersey]

So let's hold onto every player until their 25 or 26 then. They should probably resign Oskar Steen too. Cause yah never know.

Lauko JUST turned 24, with 80 NHL games under his belt.

Bruins are hopefully going to go big game hunting in July, and other than Swayman they have no priorities. You don't take money out of the pot before the prices are set to extend a guy like Heinen to 2 mil per year. Guessing no chance Sweeney does that.

 

[Absurdity]

Every team needs a Swiss Army knife type of player, one who can slot in various places in the lineup & do a good job.

For the Bruins Danton Heinen is that player. Nobody else either on the roster or coming up has shown much in the way of his versatility as far as I can tell.

Re-sign the man.

Unfortunately, I think Morgan Geekie fits that role which makes signing Heinen most likely low on the Bruins' offseason to-do list.

 

[sarge88]

only thing that matters is goals per dollars

Even at 2M, Heinen's goals per dollars is very attractive...

Now do playoffs.

 

[LouJersey]

I did not say that, but the kid played strong on the forecheck, used his body, has speed, and did not take shifts off, now those things I pointed out are all of what the management and coaching have been saying they need, then go out and play slower players that cannot bring those things to the table.

Yep, team could use more of that.

 

[False Start]

There's a limited amount of low IQ players you can ice on the team at once.

They have good games every once inawhile but from a bottom six player, ideally that guy is dependable and consistent game to game.

Lauko on a contender has to be the 12th / 13th forward.

 

[goldenblack]

Now do playoffs.

Pick a player on the roster and ask the same question these past playoffs...

I do think Heinen was one of the few who was actually out injured too

 

[sarge88]

Pick a player on the roster and ask the same question these past playoffs...

I do think Heinen was one of the few who was actually out injured too

Career….

48 playoff games

6 goals

That’s a goal per series, over what 6 years and two teams.

Unless he’ll come back at 1.5 to 1.75, I don’t see the point.

I don’t care that he can play “up and down the lineup”, which is the most overrated aspect of his game, IMO, as it’s just another way people try to add “value” to his game.

Bottom line is, he just doesn’t show up when it matters.

 

[Yeti34]

Career….

48 playoff games

6 goals

That’s a goal per series, over what 6 years and two teams.

Unless he’ll come back at 1.5 to 1.75, I don’t see the point.

I don’t care that he can play “up and down the lineup”, which is the most overrated aspect of his game, IMO, as it’s just another way to add “value” to his game.

He just doesn’t show up when it matters.

Bruins need to focus on players that raise their game during the playoffs. At this point I don’t care how many goals a player gets during the regular season. Bruins need to get bigger and faster.

We have Pasta/Swayman to carry us into the playoffs every year.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Career….

48 playoff games

6 goals

That’s a goal per series, over what 6 years and two teams.

Unless he’ll come back at 1.5 to 1.75, I don’t see the point.

I don’t care that he can play “up and down the lineup”, which is the most overrated aspect of his game, IMO, as it’s just another way people try to add “value” to his game.

Bottom line is, he just doesn’t show up when it matters.

Why are we judging Heinen purely on goals? He's a career .18 goals per game in the regular season. .13 GPG in the playoffs.

His previous playoff series for the Penguins he had 3 goals in 7 games. Does that not factor in?

If he scored at the rate you seemingly want, he wouldn't be a sub $3M player.

It's not overrated for him playing up and down the lineup, especially in the regular season (which does matter).

The issue for the Bruins wasn't Heinen in the top 6 in the playoffs (since for the most part, he wasn't). The issue was Morgan Geekie in the top 6.

Bruins need to focus on players that raise their game during the playoffs. At this point I don’t care how many goals a player gets during the regular season. Bruins need to get bigger and faster.

We have Pasta/Swayman to carry us into the playoffs every year.

Pasta scores at a 17% worse rate in the playoffs than the regular season.

 

[BruinDust]

Lauko JUST turned 24, with 80 NHL games under his belt.

Bruins are hopefully going to go big game hunting in July, and other than Swayman they have no priorities. You don't take money out of the pot before the prices are set to extend a guy like Heinen to 2 mil per year. Guessing no chance Sweeney does that.

All bullshit aside, I don't see how Jakub Lauko's presence (or departure) matters one way or the other when it comes to extending (or not extending) Danton Heinen. You like the player, I think he's a plug and easily replaceable.

If the Bruins are interested in signing Heinen to an extension and they agree to a deal before July 1st, he'll be signed. If they don't agree or they aren't interested, they won't. If the it's radio silence between now and July 1st between Sweeney and Heinen's agent than clearly they don't want him back very badly. And if they are interested, telling him that they'd like him back but they have to see what happens with A, B, C, D, E, and F first, well, good luck with that approach.

 

[Sheppy]

Danton Heinen in the post season with the Bruins.

41 games, 3 goals.

He had a nice little regular season and I had no issue with his play, but he hasn't been good come playoff time.

I'm not against an extension, but at the 1-1.25 range.

I would also play him over Brazeau but its a tougher call.
I see Heinen as the utility man which adds value. He's the guy that fills in when virtually any forward goes down for any period of time. He goes into a more prominent role when holding a lead in Th ge third.
I would give him 2x2 today. I think the Bruins will be more modest with their offer.
We shall see what happens.

I absolutely would not. I think Brazeau will get even better.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

All bullshit aside, I don't see how Jakub Lauko's presence (or departure) matters one way or the other when it comes to extending (or not extending) Danton Heinen. You like the player, I think he's a plug and easily replaceable.

If the Bruins are interested in signing Heinen to an extension and they agree to a deal before July 1st, he'll be signed. If they don't agree or they aren't interested, they won't. If the it's radio silence between now and July 1st between Sweeney and Heinen's agent than clearly they don't want him back very badly. And if they are interested, telling him that they'd like him back but they have to see what happens with A, B, C, D, E, and F first, well, good luck with that approach.

I'm not sure Lauko even beats out Kuntar this fall, much less Danton Heinen. I still fail to see what people like about him.

 

[LouJersey]

All bullshit aside, I don't see how Jakub Lauko's presence (or departure) matters one way or the other when it comes to extending (or not extending) Danton Heinen. You like the player, I think he's a plug and easily replaceable.

If the Bruins are interested in signing Heinen to an extension and they agree to a deal before July 1st, he'll be signed. If they don't agree or they aren't interested, they won't. If the it's radio silence between now and July 1st between Sweeney and Heinen's agent than clearly they don't want him back very badly. And if they are interested, telling him that they'd like him back but they have to see what happens with A, B, C, D, E, and F first, well, good luck with that approach.

I don't have a Lauko fathead, trust me, but I want to see more of his game before I waive him,. I do think he would get claimed. Guys like Heinen just clog that up. I am presupposing the Bruins get two legit top 6 players in here as well. He as the attributes the front office seems to be looking for minus the scoring of course, but he's a 4th liner.

 

[LouJersey]

I'm not sure Lauko even beats out Kuntar this fall, much less Danton Heinen. I still fail to see what people like about him.

I would be all for Kuntar beating him out. I like Lauko's motor. Reminds me a bit of Sobotka motor wise (SOB was a far better offensive player in the A) who I enjoyed watching. He's a bit of a cement head, but they don't have alot of the straight forward buzzsaw types.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I would be all for Kuntar beating him out. I like Lauko's motor. Reminds me a bit of Sobotka motor wise (SOB was a far better offensive player in the A) who I enjoyed watching. He's a bit of a cement head, but they don't have alot of the straight forward buzzsaw types.

He doesn't really do anything impactful though Lou. People think he's physical, or a good forechecker, but he really isn't. And the puck dies on his stick. I don't need him playing another 60 games, and certainly not over someone as impactful as Danton Heinen.

 

[yazmybaby]

I'm not sure Lauko even beats out Kuntar this fall, much less Danton Heinen. I still fail to see what people like about him.

The Lauko's of the world are a dime a dozen and career AHL guys until they can provide at least 12 goals a year in the NHL as a fourth liner.
DH is someone I would like to re sign but only at the right price. He is a player you leave until the end of the process of signing a center / dee and a winger.

 

[BruinDust]

I'm not sure Lauko even beats out Kuntar this fall, much less Danton Heinen. I still fail to see what people like about him.

How I feel about Lauko. If he's in Boston, I don't care. If he's playing elsewhere, I also do not care. Trade him, waive him, keep him, whatever. He's basically the next Oskar Steen and no one cares what happens to him this summer either. Inconsequential players that 90% of GMs would of already cast aside to make room for younger and/or better players. Lauko's place on the roster has a lot to do with the fact the Bruins have typically drafted late in the 1st or had no 1st rounder at all.

 

[DaStinger]

No thanks, we have a bunch of bottom 6 forwards, need upgrades in the top 6. Danton does not help this.