Proposal: All Bruins Rumours/Proposals 2020 IV

[22Brad Park]

You can be tired of hearing it, but its a fact and it made their way too the cup finals a whole lot easier and when your talking about adding players for a long playoff run for this year , you have to take that into consideration. That they'll more than likely have to go through at least one of those teams if not both.

If the bruins had to face the same foes as a year ago, I'd say they more than likely wouldn't have to add, but the odds of that happening again this year is slim to none, and Sweeney needs to address his line-up accordingly, because even though they have the second best record in the NHL, the playoffs are a whole new season.

Bruins need a bit of heaviness yup.But they can still beat them teams if they play the game right.

 

[22Brad Park]

Yeah true, although Heinen is better defensively than Ryder was.

2011 Ryder scored the biggest goal in years for Bruins in Montreal during game 4 in OT with Bruins facing going down 3 games to 1.Heinen has never ever had a moment that big so hard to compare them..

 

[Five Hole]

Boston always has trouble with Washington.

It doesn’t mean they couldn’t have beaten them but you just match up differently against certain teams

This is a sensible and accurate reply. The Capitols do indeed create a difficult match up for the Bruins, not impossible but difficult. Boston was fortunate that they did not have to go through the Capitols, not LUCKY but fortunate that they could avoid the heavy series.

As far as Tampa, they where nothing more then front runners and anyone claiming that avoiding them last year was lucky didn't watch the first round. They where a cream-puff team that gave Columbus a free pass to the second round.

What if that free pass went to the Bruins, what if Columbus had to go 7 games with Toronto? Imagine how quick that Blue Jackets Series would have been if Columbus had been beaten up by Toronto and the Bruins swept Tampa, would have been another sweep for the Bruins.

 

[BB88]

For me Palmieri is the guy. G/GP that put him around 31 goals for 82 since 2017-2018. Just turned 29 a few days ago and has a year left on his deal. Right shot RW, which is what this team needs (not another LS RW). Wears the "A" for the Devils, so he's got leadership qualities.

The but question is is he a guy you want to re-sign in a year?

I’d like a more longterm option

 

[elMatador]

Did you see what Nylander said after loss to Florida ? NO WAY I WANT HIM NEAR BRUINS.Tim & Sid: Examining William Nylander's post-game comments after Panthers game - Sportsnet.ca

In all honesty it's not Nylander's fault that Leafs have no identity. That team has no structure. Last year they had no captain so of course no wonder they lost in the playoffs. There would be a quibble between themselves if they had won who should be the first guy to raise the Cup.

 

[JCRO]

The but question is is he a guy you want to re-sign in a year?

I’d like a more longterm option

Like who?

 

[ON3M4N]

Just because Bruins will put Palmieri on the 2nd PP unit the Devils will not lower the price. That's my point.

This is a different point than you made previously by stating that Palmieri was a PP specialist and nothing special at ES.

Of course it would be nice to have a luxury of a prime PP guy if one of our top 3 gets injured.
Also playing with Krejci requires some grit and skill. Bit worried he might be similar to DeBrusk who is north south type and personally I think works better with Coyle.

I don't buy the grit & skill argument, but that's a different discussion that's not worth having.

If Palmieri were a premier player as you have pointed out he would have scored more than mid 50 points.

No where did I say premier player. Now while 50pts doesn't seem like a lot, its actually pretty good.

% of all forward to hit 50+ pts per season
18-19: 17%
17-18: 17%
16-17: 16%

Overall Coleman is not so flashy as Palmieri with his wrist shots but is more useful player.

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[ON3M4N]

The but question is is he a guy you want to re-sign in a year?

I’d like a more longterm option

Would I want to re-sign a 29/30yr old that is a 30G guy? Yes, yes I would.

 

[Dr Hook]

The but question is is he a guy you want to re-sign in a year?

I’d like a more longterm option

That is the question- you could give up a lot, but then would be looking at a probably expensive contract and lengthy contract for a 30+ guy, not a road the Bruins need to travel any more. That said, if he was the player that pushes them over the top for this season and next while the forward core is still intact and solid (meaning Krejci and Bergeron I guess), it could be worth it.

 

[Dr Hook]

Would I want to re-sign a 29/30yr old that is a 30G guy? Yes, yes I would.

Kind of addressed this above, but what if he is looking for 5-6 years at $6mil or so (going off the seeming rates right now)- smells a little Backes-esque to me.

 

[ON3M4N]

Kind of addressed this above, but what if he is looking for 5-6 years at $6mil or so (going off the seeming rates right now)- smells a little Backes-esque to me.

If the team can fit it then I'm all for it. I don't know where the Backes comp comes in. They play two completely different styles of hockey. Backes had 700+ games of a heavy two-way game before signing here at 32 years old.

 

[finchster]

Kind of addressed this above, but what if he is looking for 5-6 years at $6mil or so (going off the seeming rates right now)- smells a little Backes-esque to me.

I am not sure a player like Palmieri will decline as hard as Backes did, and I was against that deal before it happened, but it isn't a bet I would be willing to make.

 

[Dr Hook]

I am not sure a player like Palmieri will decline as hard as Backes did, and I was against that deal before it happened, but it isn't a bet I would be willing to make.

If the team can fit it then I'm all for it. I don't know where the Backes comp comes in. They play two completely different styles of hockey. Backes had 700+ games of a heavy two-way game before signing here at 32 years old.

Not a style comp at all, an age comp. Palmieri might not decline like Backes, but the Bruins should be leery of it all the same. I am not saying I would be against it categorically, but it is worth thinking about.

 

[Sheppy]

Heinen getting traded? Scratched two games in a row, and both games were pretty convincing wins for the Bruins. No reason for him to be back in tonight if all are playing well.

 

[Dr Hook]

Heinen getting traded? Scratched two games in a row, and both games were pretty convincing wins for the Bruins. No reason for him to be back in tonight if all are playing well.

Admit it, you are feeling just a touch giddy at the thought of it, aren't you?

 

[Sheppy]

Admit it, you are feeling just a touch giddy at the thought of it, aren't you?

If he's in a package to bring in someone with a pulse, yep! If he stays and the Bruins add, If he goes and the Bruins add... I don't care either way.

 

[Fenian24]

Admit it, you are feeling just a touch giddy at the thought of it, aren't you?

I know I am

 

[ON3M4N]

Not a style comp at all, an age comp. Palmieri might not decline like Backes, but the Bruins should be leery of it all the same. I am not saying I would be against it categorically, but it is worth thinking about.

But wouldn't you have to consider the style? Backes plays a heavy hitting game and that takes a toll on your body over time. Palmieri doesn't play that type of game and in theory should help him sustain his play at an older age because he body isn't as banged up.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Heinen getting traded? Scratched two games in a row, and both games were pretty convincing wins for the Bruins. No reason for him to be back in tonight if all are playing well.

Except that its back-to-back games and he would be fresh with something to prove.

 

[Sheppy]

Except that its back-to-back games and he would be fresh with something to prove.

Hopefully he proves more than he did the game after he was scratched last time.

 

[PlayMakers]

Did you see what Nylander said after loss to Florida ? NO WAY I WANT HIM NEAR BRUINS.Tim & Sid: Examining William Nylander's post-game comments after Panthers game - Sportsnet.ca

Holy overreaction Batman.

 

[Shoebottom88]

Is Palmieri going to push down one of Pasta, Bergeron or Marchand from the first PP unit? If not than to pay a hefty price for a PP specialist only to use him for 35 to 40 seconds on PP is not a smart move.
Palmieri is heavily relying on his shot as the major asset. Scores a buttload of goals on PP, not denying that, however on ES he is not that special.
If I were Sweeney I would call the Devils, ask for Palmieri and settle for Coleman. Coleman has scored the equal number of goals as Palmieri this season. All of his goals were on ES or SH. Also he is a much better 2 way player who is versatile at both wings or at a center.

Coleman’s stats look great! Mostly even strength goals, hits, giveaways/takeaways. Looks like a guy who would get you those dirty greasy goals in the playoffs. Like your idea, start with Palmieri then move on to Coleman.

 

[Shaun]

time to kick the tires on jarome iginla and see if he still has it

 

[Shoebottom88]

Just because Bruins will put Palmieri on the 2nd PP unit the Devils will not lower the price. That's my point. Of course it would be nice to have a luxury of a prime PP guy if one of our top 3 gets injured.
Also playing with Krejci requires some grit and skill. Bit worried he might be similar to DeBrusk who is norht south type and personally I think works better with Coyle. If Palmieri were a premier player as you have pointed out he would have scored more than mid 50 points.
Overall Coleman is not so flashy as Palmieri with his wrist shots but is more useful player.

Just go for it and get them both. Coleman-Krejci-Palmieri
Debrusk-Coyle-Bjork

1st , Gryz, Heinen, Cehlarik

 

[The Laukomotive]

Countdown to TradeCentre: Could the Florida Panthers make a 'hockey trade?' - TSN.ca

Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon announced his wish list ahead of the trade deadline in no uncertain terms on Tuesday.

"I'd like to acquire a veteran D if I could to play with (Aaron) Ekblad and settle things down a bit back there," Tallon told NHL.com. "We need to be more consistent on the blue line."

Ekblad is currently paired with Michael Matheson on the team's top duo, but Tallon said Matheson has had consistency issues throughout the season.

"(Riley) Stillman's been really good," he said. "Matheson has been good some nights, not so good other nights. We need to have less ups and downs back there."

(...)

TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun suggested Tuesday that the Panthers have been receiving calls on winger Mike Hoffman, adding the team may be willing to move the winger for defensive help.

If true, that's a RW for a LD trade waiting to happen.