Salem13
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9 GP -- 3 G -- 0 A -- 3 Points
Yeah.....Not looking good for a showcase.
Second worst on the team at -5, wow.
9 GP -- 3 G -- 0 A -- 3 Points
Yeah.....Not looking good for a showcase.
This ain't good....
Does anyone know what happened to him? Did he get hit with a puck, fist, or stick? Will he require surgery or time off? This is so tough for both him and the organization in that if he could regain his game and pace (unlikely, I know) maybe the B's would be able to move him at the TD. Now though, if he's out and can't play it bodes poorly for an in-season career comeback.
I feel bad for him. He got hit in the head by a Bergeron slapshot last year too, but that was on the side of his head and not his face. But neither would exactly be a pleasant experience. Hope this injury isn't as bad as it sounds.Wow. The hits keep coming for this guy, what a year. Hope he's alright...
I think this was an obvious free agent trap with a guy hitting a career high in goals in a contract year, but I don't think anyone saw this coming. I remember when the deal was announced most people (myself included) were OK with it because of the relatively low cap hit. It's been a disaster ever since though.
I re-sign Nash if the price is right, not a penny over 1.5mil IMO. I'm not sure he gets more than that on the market honestly.I see the same thing happening with Riley Nash. He's a career ~25 point guy who's got 18 points in less than 40 games this year. He's having the best season of his career. He didn't even score at this pace in the minors, but I see folks talking about re-signing him. He'll be 29 when he signs his next contract and I really hope the B's learned from the Kelly and Beleskey contracts and wish him well on his next team.
With regard to nobody seeing the Beleskey signing as a bad move, I remember hearing a lot of people say he was fool's gold based on the analytics. I wasn't a big analytics guy at the time so I don't remember the metrics that were being used to make the case but I do remember a lot of people predicting that the team signing him would regret it.
I see the same thing happening with Riley Nash. He's a career ~25 point guy who's got 18 points in less than 40 games this year. He's having the best season of his career. He didn't even score at this pace in the minors, but I see folks talking about re-signing him. He'll be 29 when he signs his next contract and I really hope the B's learned from the Kelly and Beleskey contracts and wish him well on his next team.
With regard to nobody seeing the Beleskey signing as a bad move, I remember hearing a lot of people say he was fool's gold based on the analytics. I wasn't a big analytics guy at the time so I don't remember the metrics that were being used to make the case but I do remember a lot of people predicting that the team signing him would regret it.
I re-sign Nash if the price is right, not a penny over 1.5mil IMO. I'm not sure he gets more than that on the market honestly.
He'd be nice insurance if JFK isn't ready next year and bumps down to the 4th line if he is.
I think this was an obvious free agent trap with a guy hitting a career high in goals in a contract year, but I don't think anyone saw this coming. I remember when the deal was announced most people (myself included) were OK with it because of the relatively low cap hit. It's been a disaster ever since though.
I'll admit I was happy with the Beleskey signing when it happened. As I recall, he was considered a pretty good free agent "prize" at the time of his signing - definitely one of the better targets when you exclude players who re-signed with their old teams.
That said, of course he's been disappointing, but I'm not sure the trap was that obvious at the time. Hindsight is 20/20.
Don't want him back even on short money/term.
Great season so far but he's easily replaced by the organization's depth.
I'll admit I was happy with the Beleskey signing when it happened. As I recall, he was considered a pretty good free agent "prize" at the time of his signing - definitely one of the better targets when you exclude players who re-signed with their old teams.
That said, of course he's been disappointing, but I'm not sure the trap was that obvious at the time. Hindsight is 20/20.
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I don't think the mix will be spoiled if they drop one veteran forward.I think the Bruins ideally like to have a good mix of veterans and younger players, so it really depends on term and dollars with a guy like Nash. He very well may get a better deal elsewhere next season and I wouldn’t blame him if he does. That said, there are plenty of veterans that can fill that 3rd or 4th line role if needed. I’m not worried about what the B’s might do with Nash. Signing him to a 2 year deal would be a mistake, and that’s what he’ll likely get on the open market, so it’s likely they move on after this season.
I don't think the mix will be spoiled if they drop one veteran forward.
Bergeron and Krejci are still your top2 anchors. Kuraly plays a responsible game and has been an excellent 4c (who has played 3c in the playoffs). Spooner is still in the mix as an option for 3c and while he has his shortcomings, he's proven he's an NHL player. You've also got JFK, Donato and Frederic who could all be vying for that 3c spot along with Spooner next year.