Management Don Sweeney VI

[Mathews28]

Im beyond pumped we signed Pasta, but how has he made this team better this offseason?

Should we expect another move? Or are we rolling the dice on rookies? In need of a wing for Krejci.

Ways the Bruins may be better than last year:

-A full year of #73, who's legit already
-A second yr for Carlo
-Kevan Miller will, IMO, will have a big year, he's ready to peak
-some component of youth will come through and contribute. It may be Debrusk.

Granted, on top of these possibilities, Marchand,Pasta and Bergeron have to play up to their 2016-17 levels for the team to be better, but there's also the possibility of more production out of Backes and Belesky.

So despite no big offseason trade or FA signing, I'd argue this squad should be better. I'm thinking 4-5 points better in the standings. Maybe a 1st round win.

 

[s3antana5757]

Ways the Bruins may be better than last year:

-A full year of #73, who's legit already
-A second yr for Carlo
-Kevan Miller will, IMO, will have a big year, he's ready to peak
-some component of youth will come through and contribute. It may be Debrusk.

Granted, on top of these possibilities, Marchand,Pasta and Bergeron have to play up to their 2016-17 levels for the team to be better, but there's also the possibility of more production out of Backes and Belesky.

So despite no big offseason trade or FA signing, I'd argue this squad should be better. I'm thinking 4-5 points better in the standings. Maybe a 1st round win.

Definitely should be better. But I think there's plenty of reasons to be concerned. I think there was opportunities to upgrade this team and they simply didn't do it. Especially with the expansion draft.

-Reliance on a 40 year old LHD.
-Reliance on 2 20 year old RHD.
-Currently only 2 LHD on the roster.
-Too much reliance on young guys?

I'll add as well, that there's going to be a ton of talent that simply won't get a chance due to volume of guys that we have. Out of Bjork, Heinen, DeBrusk, JFK, Czarnik, Vatrano, Cehlarik, Senyshyn, Kuraly, Blidh, Schaller, Agostino and Gabrielle there's probably only going to be 4 of those guys that make the team.

 

[Era of Sanity]

Im beyond pumped we signed Pasta, but how has he made this team better this offseason?

Should we expect another move? Or are we rolling the dice on rookies? In need of a wing for Krejci.

The team isn't better, other than having McAvoy for a full season. They are going with a lot of rookies/prospects. They like the prospect pool and want to see what they have. I'm looking at it as a developmental year and another season as a playoff bubble team. Cassidy coaching for a full season is the wild card.

 

[AlpineLager]

Im looking forward to the season regardless. Just really wish Krejci would finally get someone to play with aside from spare parts and hopes and dreams. Who knows, maybe a youngin will step up. Cant wait for hockey to start.

 

[TMac21]

Definitely should be better. But I think there's plenty of reasons to be concerned. I think there was opportunities to upgrade this team and they simply didn't do it. Especially with the expansion draft.

-Reliance on a 40 year old LHD.
-Reliance on 2 20 year old RHD.
-Currently only 2 LHD on the roster.
-Too much reliance on young guys?

I'll add as well, that there's going to be a ton of talent that simply won't get a chance due to volume of guys that we have. Out of Bjork, Heinen, DeBrusk, JFK, Czarnik, Vatrano, Cehlarik, Senyshyn, Kuraly, Blidh, Schaller, Agostino and Gabrielle there's probably only going to be 4 of those guys that make the team.

Add back up goaltending to this list too.

 

[JOKER 192]

Maybe it's risky to go into a season relying on the youth to step up but I can't see how it can be much worse (and likely much better) than the production Beleskey and Hayes brought.

 

[ODAAT]

Ty Anderson has been all over the map with his Pasta coverage over the last month or so, starts with the article saying the B`s should just pay Pasta, then says if Pasta wants to get paid, he should come to Boston (agreed with this) then he`s giving kudos to DS for the deal. All over the board

http://www.weei.com/articles/column/anderson-bruins-can-and-should-pay-david-pastrnak-what-he-wants

http://www.weei.com/articles/column/anderson-now-not-time-bruins-cheap-out-paying-future

http://www.weei.com/articles/column/anderson-if-he-wants-deal-david-pastrnak-should-come-boston

http://www.weei.com/articles/anderson-its-time-put-your-faith-don-sweeney

make your mind up Ty

 

[DominicT]

Ty Anderson has been all over the map with his Pasta coverage over the last month or so, starts with the article saying the B`s should just pay Pasta, then says if Pasta wants to get paid, he should come to Boston (agreed with this) then he`s giving kudos to DS for the deal. All over the board

http://www.weei.com/articles/column/anderson-bruins-can-and-should-pay-david-pastrnak-what-he-wants

http://www.weei.com/articles/column/anderson-now-not-time-bruins-cheap-out-paying-future

http://www.weei.com/articles/column/anderson-if-he-wants-deal-david-pastrnak-should-come-boston

http://www.weei.com/articles/anderson-its-time-put-your-faith-don-sweeney

make your mind up Ty

In all fairness, everyone has been all over the map on this one (well except for one ).

 

[s3antana5757]

Add back up goaltending to this list too.

Yup. Didn't think about that. That's kind of flown under the radar with all the Pasta stuff. There's definitely a ton of potential for this team to be very good. I just wanted to say there's also the potential for some serious regression. I personally think they're going to be better, but it's not a sure thing.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

Ty Anderson has been all over the map with his Pasta coverage over the last month or so, starts with the article saying the B`s should just pay Pasta, then says if Pasta wants to get paid, he should come to Boston (agreed with this) then he`s giving kudos to DS for the deal. All over the board

http://www.weei.com/articles/column/anderson-bruins-can-and-should-pay-david-pastrnak-what-he-wants

http://www.weei.com/articles/column/anderson-now-not-time-bruins-cheap-out-paying-future

http://www.weei.com/articles/column/anderson-if-he-wants-deal-david-pastrnak-should-come-boston

http://www.weei.com/articles/anderson-its-time-put-your-faith-don-sweeney

make your mind up Ty

I don't think any of those opinions are mutually exclusive.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

In all fairness, everyone has been all over the map on this one (well except for one ).

Thanks Dom, I try to be consistent with my opinions...

 

[pkunit]

I think Sweeney should dangle 2-3 prospects for Dushene. Ideally no D prospect involved. JFK Vatrano Celarik for example.

Our forwards are mangled and unbalanced. We need another young star, especially in this window of opportunity. I'm not looking forward to the day Bergeron can't carry the team by himself. He needs this move more than anyone!

Do it Sweeney!

 

[BruinDust]

I think Sweeney should dangle 2-3 prospects for Dushene. Ideally no D prospect involved. JFK Vatrano Celarik for example.

Our forwards are mangled and unbalanced. We need another young star, especially in this window of opportunity. I'm not looking forward to the day Bergeron can't carry the team by himself. He needs this move more than anyone!

Do it Sweeney!

He'd have to move some money out somewhere to make it work. Spooner and McQuaid would both have to go to fit in Duchene's cap hit. I am assuming moving Belesky is not an option (good luck moving that deal right at this time).

If, if they could pull it off, the one nice thing about Duchene is his deal is up in two-year coinciding with new deals for McAvoy and Carlo, so he might be a two-year rental, but for the right price it could be worth it. By right price I mean a deal that doesn't involve Carlo or McAvoy in any way, you don't move either guy for a player who may not be here after 2019.

 

[pkunit]

Good post! So, JFK Debrusk, our 1st and Spooner? I know the money has to work but Sweeney should certainly be interested!

 

[BruinDust]

Good post! So, JFK Debrusk, our 1st and Spooner? I know the money has to work but Sweeney should certainly be interested!

You have to move McQuaid as well to fit Duchene in.

I wouldn't move Debrusk or JFK. Some other guys like Heinen (who I am not sold on) I would consider.

 

[Over the volcano]

Ain't pulling in Duchene for a collection of B prospects.

Can give Sakic all the flak you want, but he doesn't give guys away and he just signed Zadorov to a killer 2 year deal.

 

[pkunit]

Ain't pulling in Duchene for a collection of B prospects.

Can give Sakic all the flak you want, but he doesn't give guys away and he just signed Zadorov to a killer 2 year deal.

I think our prospects are b+! They are exactly what Sakic wants. Zboril JFK Spooner Belesky 1st?

I swing

 

[DKH]

I watched Duchene a lot last year and he was not good - not sure he quit or got frustrated but I pass on him at those dollars and I'm certainly not giving up JFK & DeBrusk in same deal unless I'm getting the option of swapping first round picks

 

[BruinDust]

Ain't pulling in Duchene for a collection of B prospects.

Can give Sakic all the flak you want, but he doesn't give guys away and he just signed Zadorov to a killer 2 year deal.

I think your right, Sakic wants at least one pretty big piece to move Duchene, otherwise I think he's dealt already.

Bruins shouldn't give in to that for Duchene, he's a luxury not a neccesity.

 

[Over the volcano]

I watched Duchene a lot last year and he was not good - not sure he quit or got frustrated but I pass on him at those dollars and I'm certainly not giving up JFK & DeBrusk in same deal unless I'm getting the option of swapping first round picks

But if we're talking Landeskog - whole different story IMO. As bad as that team was he never mailed it in.

 

[pkunit]

But if we're talking Landeskog - while different story IMO

I disagree. Bergeron is in his prime
So give him support.

 

[Estlin]

I think Sweeney should dangle 2-3 prospects for Dushene. Ideally no D prospect involved. JFK Vatrano Celarik for example.

Our forwards are mangled and unbalanced. We need another young star, especially in this window of opportunity. I'm not looking forward to the day Bergeron can't carry the team by himself. He needs this move more than anyone!

Do it Sweeney!

Duchene will be traded only if a young top-four defenseman is going the other way. So, which of Carlo or McAvoy are you willing to see Boston part with in return?

But if we're talking Landeskog - whole different story IMO. As bad as that team was he never mailed it in.

That whole team quit last season. Landeskog, who is captain, bears a lot of responsibility for not leading by example. I am glad that ship has sailed on acquiring him.

 

[Era of Sanity]

Duchene will be traded only if a young top-four defenseman is going the other way. So, which of Carlo or McAvoy are you willing to see Boston part with in return?



That whole team quit last season. Landeskog, who is captain, bears a lot of responsibility for not leading by example. I am glad that ship has sailed on acquiring him.

Good points, agree on both counts. Clearly the Avs biggest problem is their horrid d and the sole reason for trading Duchene would be to get a dman of significance in return and they can keep Lando.

 

[Pia8988]

Good points, agree on both counts. Clearly the Avs biggest problem is their horrid d and the sole reason for trading Duchene would be to get a dman of significance in return and they can keep Lando.

The defense isn't going to be any better either. It's basically just Johnson. I'm not big on Zadorov and don't see the hype attached to him. He's huge and can throw big hits. Barrie is a good enough 3/4, but needs a semi decent partner. After that they only have Barberio at the NHL level. The Avs will be a disaster of a team again.

 

[chizzler]

I think Sweeney should dangle 2-3 prospects for Dushene. Ideally no D prospect involved. JFK Vatrano Celarik for example.

Our forwards are mangled and unbalanced. We need another young star, especially in this window of opportunity. I'm not looking forward to the day Bergeron can't carry the team by himself. He needs this move more than anyone!

Do it Sweeney!

Where are you going to put his 6mil cap hit? The more prospects, the better. Cream always raises to the top.