Rumor: Bruins interested in Pinto

[Karl Eriksson]

Bruins Expected To Have Interest In Shane Pinto - NHL News | Fantasy Hockey

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“The Boston Bruins could reportedly be interested in bolstering their center position with Shane Pinto. A source has told Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now that the Bruins are seen as a potential suitor for Pinto as teams have started inquiring about the cost of the restricted free agent”

I personally don’t think he gets traded, he really has no leverage in salary negotiations with 99 games played over 3 seasons, but hypothetically the Sens would presumably want a prospect rather than anyone that carries a cap hit. What might work?

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[NyQuil]

Weird.

Who would play 3C if he’s gone?

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Weird.

Who would play 3C if he’s gone?

Greig? But seems a season too soon. I wouldn’t love that.

 

[NyQuil]

Greig? But seems a season too soon. I wouldn’t love that.

We saw that with Pinto last season.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Why would Ottawa want prospects? And even if they did Boston does not have any. One of Bpston's goaltender or a top 4 d is the only thing that makes sense if the cap could be worked out.

 

[MK9]

Why would Ottawa want prospects? And even if they did Boston does not have any. One of Bpston's goaltender or a top 4 d is the only thing that makes sense if the cap could be worked out.

Believe I saw someone say they were a bit tight against the cap. Can't be 100% sure though.

 

[NyQuil]

I could see Ottawa moving Joseph or Brannstrom before moving Pinto.

 

[GCK]

I have no doubt Boston would love to get Pinto but they literally have nothing of interest to Ottawa.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Believe I saw someone say they were a bit tight against the cap. Can't be 100% sure though.

Exactly. They can’t take money back. I don’t actually think they want to move him at all. Rumor is from the Boston side.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Why would Ottawa want prospects? And even if they did Boston does not have any. One of Bpston's goaltender or a top 4 d is the only thing that makes sense if the cap could be worked out.

Boston has Fabian Lysell

 

[Big Muddy]

I could see Ottawa moving Joseph or Brannstrom before moving Pinto.

^ Yes, I would agree.

The Senators do need to clear some (not a lot) cap space to sign Pinto, but I doubt it's Pinto they would move. The cap will increase next year and their dead cap will be removed after this season, so they will be in good shape cap wise next year & beyond. So, they only need to make minimal impact adjustments to get by this year.

Won't be surprised to see an influx of Chicken Little "The sky is falling" responses though.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

I have no doubt Boston would love to get Pinto but they literally have nothing of interest to Ottawa.

Oh yes they do liver lips.

One Fabian Lysell could pique Ottawa’s interests.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Oh yes they do liver lips.

One Fabian Lysell could pique Ottawa’s interests.

By himself it's not enough.

The problem is these 2 teams are a bad fit.

Presumably OTT would trade Pinto because of cap.
But BOS can't add a lot of cap either.

And while I don't like the "you can't trade a guy in the same division" thing.. I do think NHL GMs think that way.

 

[GCK]

Oh yes they do liver lips.

One Fabian Lysell could pique Ottawa’s interests.

Lysell doesn’t move the needle. Pinto is a 6’3 centre who is already a contributor.

 

[Beesfan]

These teams don't make a lot of sense as trade partners. Boston is depleted at center, but only at the 1C spot. I have heard no argument that Pinto projects as that, and certainly not this season. Boston actually has a few guys in the Pinto mold (big, semi-skilled center) in Coyle, Geekie and Frederic.

Also, Boston has nothing great to offer Ottawa. Pinto undoubtedly has higher value than any of Boston's prospects given his high floor. On the flip side, Boston needs to keep its top prospects and either hold out hope that they hit their high ceilings or use them as pieces in a trade for a bonafide No. 1 center.

 

[ffh]

Add him to the list of guys they're interested in I guess. FA is where they can find a center and that was a few months ago.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

What is Boston offering that has value ? Lysell ?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I believe they want him, because I believe they want every center.

But they have the worst prospect pool in league what prospects could they give?

And even if they could offer up the prospect capital necessary do you really want to spend it on Shane Pinto?

That's the guy?

Whatever prospect capital they do have, wouldn't you want to spend it on a guy like Mark Schifele who could actually be your top line center?

 

[LemonSauceD]

What are Ottawa’s needs? What type of player can they fit into the line up in a trade scenario involving Pinto other then the 3C position.

 

[GoMyTeam]

What are Ottawa’s needs? What type of player can they fit into the line up in a trade scenario involving Pinto other then the 3C position.

Cap space to sign Pinto.

 

[Gee Wally]

As said, even if Boston has interest money must go back. Boston near the ceiling.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Cap space to sign Pinto.

Placing Mathieu Joseph on waivers. That clears $1.125mil plus whatever Ottawa has in space now.

 

[DueDiligence]

Oh yes they do liver lips.

One Fabian Lysell could pique Ottawa’s interests.

Although he's got some potential he's not even in the league's top 50 prospects so the Bruins would have to add some significant assets to get Pinto.

 

[Djp]

I could see Ottawa moving Joseph or Brannstrom before moving Pinto.

who has interest in those players?

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Not happening. Almost no chance Pinto is dealt and Boston is probably the worst trading partner in the league if he is dealt.