Proposal: Bruins Trade Proposals/Rumours '17 - '18 (post 'em here)

[Sheppy]

2 bags of suck right there

Disagree.

 

[GlenFeatherstone]

Disagree.

Stewart had completely underachieved in his career and Foligno doesn’t have a great contract.

 

[Sheppy]

I'm not the biggest Evander Kane fan in the world, but i think he would look good on the 2nd line wing.

 

[Sheppy]

Stewart had completely underachieved in his career and Foligno doesn’t have a great contract.

I think Stewart would be a solid addition to the third line wing.

 

[Absurdity]

He left out who those teams were playing...any like opponents?

Scouts at yesterday's Leafs vs. Flames game

As for the tweet, here are potential matchups seen:
Nov 28th VGK vs. DAL in Vegas

Nov 28th PHI vs. SJS in Philly? Not sure this makes sense since JFJ visited Vegas and Vegas' only home game in the span of that tweet is on the 28th. Seems more likely JFJ was at the game in Philly against Boston.

Nov 29th COL vs. WPG in Colorado

Nov 30th DAL vs. CHI in Chicago

December 1st COL vs. NJD in Colorado

December 2nd WSH vs. CBJ in Washington.

 

[BruinDust]

I think Stewart would be a solid addition to the third line wing.

This team has had multiple chances to bring in Stewart since the end of 2014-15, and hasn't shown much if any interest. Not like he was given long term or expensive deals from Minnesota or Anaheim. You would be hard pressed to find a more inconsistent player.

Case in point:

First 6 games - 6 goals and 2 assists

Next 20 games - 1 goal and 1 assist, has averaged 11 mins a game his last 13, basically 4th line minutes .

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

I'm not the biggest Evander Kane fan in the world, but i think he would look good on the 2nd line wing.

I always thought he'd be a good fit. Just not sure Buffalo would trade him here without overpayment though. And not sure he's the kinda guy to overpay for? Definitely open to it for the right price though.

 

[wintersej]

If you take a look at the GF/GA stats you can see that Bruins are 29th of 31 in goals for with 69 goals. On the other hand have they only allowed 73 goals which ranks them as 5th in the leauge. The question is if there is a need to trade for a goal scorer (hard to do with the cap/contracts and you don't want to give up something on the good defence) or is it the injuries that has hampered the offence? I tend to lend at the later, just wait for the right trade an try to motivate the rookies and core players to produce more offense.

They also have played 3 or 4 fewer games than a lot of teams...

 

[WJCJ]

They also have played 3 or 4 fewer games than a lot of teams...

They are also up from 27th to 18th in goal per game average after tonight.

 

[Alberta_OReilly_Fan]

Just curious. Why must it be a left-side defenceman to succeed Chara? Why not simply a defenceman? Chara has always been tasked with elevating the play of his partner. He’s never had a RH Chara as his partner.

I think most teams like a balance of right and left shots... a couple years ago fans like me were targeting rhs dmen like trouba and saying they could be charas replacement

In the meantime along come mcavoy and carlo... throw in millers continued develepment and trading for a rhs dman just doesnt make as much sense

That said one of my favorite ideas continues to revolve around landing john carlsson if he hits the market

As far as left side goes... i can see the next couple years with chara as an expensive bottom pair pk specialist proving leadership... krug moved as a cost saving measure... one of the kids in the second pair as a cost saver... and we do try to find that ideal partner for mcavoy in top pairing

Might not happen that way... but i think thats where alot of us are as far as finding a lhs replacement for chara.

 

[sarge88]

First game in person this season. Despite the fact that Nash had 2 assists and a good game overall, it’s clear to me that they could do some damage if the could get a better 3C.

Nash is absolutely valuable to this team, but as a 4C/PK guy.

Bergy, Marchand and Pasta

Krejci, Debrusk Heinen/Bjork/Cehlarik

New 3C, Backes, Heinen/Bjork/Cehlarik

Is a pretty strong and balanced top 3 lines, IMO, especially if Krejci is on.

 

[JP Nolan]

What id HOFFMAN'S contract status in Ottawa ? Sniper, would be deadly with Krejci. Sen's are going nowhere. I would inquire.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

First game in person this season. Despite the fact that Nash had 2 assists and a good game overall, it’s clear to me that they could do some damage if the could get a better 3C.

Nash is absolutely valuable to this team, but as a 4C/PK guy.

Bergy, Marchand and Pasta

Krejci, Debrusk Heinen/Bjork/Cehlarik

New 3C, Backes, Heinen/Bjork/Cehlarik

Is a pretty strong and balanced top 3 lines, IMO, especially if Krejci is on.

Looks like Nash is the guy and that line is hot, in my view they are the #2 line right now. A lighter Backes gives him better foot speed, Heinen is blossoming before our eyes and Nash may have found chemistry with those guys. They cycle the puck so well and read the plays and are good in their own end. I want to Cehlarik back with Krech and DeBrusk or Bjork. Then decide who to move and see who becomes available as teams drop out of the race. The player or players we move may land someone we have never even thought were attainable.

 

[Sheppy]

I want Wayne Simmonds.

 

[Sheppy]

What id HOFFMAN'S contract status in Ottawa ? Sniper, would be deadly with Krejci. Sen's are going nowhere. I would inquire.

A kings ransom, I think. Though, he's a darn good player and would look great on one of the top two lines wing.

 

[pineapplestastegood]

Going to have to make a hockey trade if they want D, the free agent class stinks.

 

[JAD]

I want Wayne Simmonds.

A number of people have said this ...
What's his age and current contract/cap? What will he be looking for in his next contract? 6+? Length? Will the reasons/fears people have not to resign him be the same as those for not resigning Lucci?
I mean if #17 was only making / asking between 3 - 5 mill I'm sure they would have kept him.
But as we know in a cap world teams need ELCs and cut ties with players that price themselves out of the team's cap structure.
So the shinny sparkly toy may be nice to dream about but to acquire might cost the team flexibility and possibly a different core player that people won't want to lose.

 

[Sheppy]

A number of people have said this ...
What's his age and current contract/cap? What will he be looking for in his next contract? 6+? Length? Will the reasons/fears people have not to resign him be the same as those for not resigning Lucci?
I mean if #17 was only making / asking between 3 - 5 mill I'm sure they would have kept him.
But as we know in a cap world teams need ELCs and cut ties with players that price themselves out of the team's cap structure.
So the shinny sparkly toy may be nice to dream about but to acquire might cost the team flexibility and possibly a different core player that people won't want to lose.

He's 29, and i think he's signed until next season? Just under 4 million... i think.

 

[BadBruins]

With Simmonds you are in the same situation you were with Lucic a few summers ago. A year left on his deal before he hits UFA status. Have to think that's where the Flyers are at right now. If I'm Wayne Simmonds, extension price this July is $6-7M for a max 8 years. Cash out to a team who believes this is their last chance to win it all. I don't think the Bruins are there.

 

[KnightofBoston]

The Bruins do not need any hockey trades

Move some contracts for picks keep drafting and rolling you've got a good core and some very nice young players coming up the pipeline. Make Boston a destination again and sign a few free agents when it makes sense (chiarelli was good at this for a time), hire better talent in your pro scouting while you're at it.

 

[sarge88]

Looks like Nash is the guy and that line is hot, in my view they are the #2 line right now. A lighter Backes gives him better foot speed, Heinen is blossoming before our eyes and Nash may have found chemistry with those guys. They cycle the puck so well and read the plays and are good in their own end. I want to Cehlarik back with Krech and DeBrusk or Bjork. Then decide who to move and see who becomes available as teams drop out of the race. The player or players we move may land someone we have never even thought were attainable.

I just don’t see Nash continuing to be as effective as he’s been the last couple of games. He’s a 25 point a year guy. I don’t think he’s got the skill level to jump to 40, which is what I feel a 3C should provide.

 

[pineapplestastegood]

The Bruins do not need any hockey trades

Move some contracts for picks keep drafting and rolling you've got a good core and some very nice young players coming up the pipeline. Make Boston a destination again and sign a few free agents when it makes sense (chiarelli was good at this for a time), hire better talent in your pro scouting while you're at it.

If you're fine wasting what's left of Bergeron and Marchand's prime, then they don't need to make any hockey trades. The truth is, this process should've started 3 years ago. It probably won't happen. By the time the rest of the Bruins prospects are ready to really be part of a championship contending group, those guys are going to be even further into the back end of their careers. The past 3 years were absolutely wasted and it's costing them, and will cost them.

 

[Fenian24]

If you're fine wasting what's left of Bergeron and Marchand's prime, then they don't need to make any hockey trades. The truth is, this process should've started 3 years ago. It probably won't happen. By the time the rest of the Bruins prospects are ready to really be part of a championship contending group, those guys are going to be even further into the back end of their careers. The past 3 years were absolutely wasted and it's costing them, and will cost them.

Yeah but you can keep getting picks and rebuilding and having young players with POTENTIAL (most of whom will never reach their potential) instead of trying to win. We can become the hockey version of Logan's Run, no one over 23 allowed on the team, if you are 24, superstar or not, off you go for somebidy younger.

 

[PB37]

I just don’t see Nash continuing to be as effective as he’s been the last couple of games. He’s a 25 point a year guy. I don’t think he’s got the skill level to jump to 40, which is what I feel a 3C should provide.

I don't have the numbers in front of me to check , but I'm pretty sure in today's scoring age, 40 points is more second line territory than third.

 

[RedeyeRocketeer]

lol just saw Malcolm Subban's numbers so far this year. Why does that always happen to us? hilarious.