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My latest article takes a look at how the Bruins defense has gotten to where it is today and what may happen going forward:
The Bruins Have A Logjam On Defense
The Bruins Have A Logjam On Defense
A doctor?Easy decision for me. Trade Miller for a McQuaid package or add to him to get a middle-6 W.
What F could you get for Miller+Kuhlman?
Nice article Joe. It's nice to see work with decent thoughts, and cogent analysis.My latest article takes a look at how the Bruins defense has gotten to where it is today and what may happen going forward:
The Bruins Have A Logjam On Defense
One of my favorite saying is "A good problem to have is still ultimately still a problem."Very hard to judge everyone’s value to other teams. I think everyone gets picked up off waivers Moore Miller at their caps hits are solid value assuming they aren’t going to fail a physical.
Chara is still solid and will earn the Iginla bonuses that kill us next year and it’s debatable if Carlo might end up better than McAvoy.
Gryzlyks upcoming new contract might be as tricky as Krug.
These problems aren’t really problems IMO.
Easy decision for me. Trade Miller for a McQuaid package or add to him to get a middle-6 W.
What F could you get for Miller+Kuhlman?
Why would either team do that? I get the B's need to shed at least one defenseman, but trading him for a guy who doesn't fill your hole on 2RW isn't how they need to do it. Fischer is young, but doesn't fit the mold of a bruins player either. Below average corsi numbers, not a scorer, and an average (maybe a tad above, but not massively so) skater. he is a big body, and I guess the bruins could use him - I just don't think he's the right fit for the Bruins. On the flip side, why would the Coyotes trade away any offense, for a defensive D man, even if he does bring some snarl (which they could honestly use). The Coyotes are bottom third in scoring, and need to ADD offense, not take it away.Trade Miller, once cleared for play, to Arizona, which needs a bottom-pairing D with toughness. Add a low-round pick and get RW right-shot Christian Fischer in return.
If anyone is to be reluctantly waived, Kampfer has to be the guy. Very low risk that he gets picked up due to having another year on his contract.Something is going to give here, and soon. With a healthy roster they now have 24 non-waiver exempt players with Clifton passing his waiver milestone. 9 D-men, 13 F, and 2 G.
Don't look now, but Anders Bjork is 10 games away from losing his waiver exemption. 10 games if he plays them all it December 23. And there is a trade freeze starting before then.
If they ever get a healthy roster, they'll need to shed one body at least via trade or waivers. Two bodies if they want to keep Bjork around. He's 9th on this team in goals ahead of a lot of other guys, including Krug.
For me it's easy. I trade Moore for whatever I can get and waive Lindholm unless someone fool GM wants him.
I rather keep him. I know that’s his value but I’ll keep him. Your not getting a top 6 forward for Miller and Kuhlman in a package deal. They are good players but not for an ESTABLISHED top 6 forward. IMOI think Miller gets moved for something like a 4th rd. pick.
If anyone is to be reluctantly waived, Kampfer has to be the guy. Very low risk that he gets picked up due to having another year on his contract.
I do agree that Moore is likely the odd man out if anyone is to be traded. Doubt they'd want to move Miller unless they absolutely have to, when healthy he brings things to the table that our other D are lacking which I think Sweeney and Cassidy appreciate.
I agree , it was not me that proposed that deal, but I would certainly do it if it were on the table. As for Miller, with the two knee injuries just not sure he can play the way he once did, so if we can move him out I am ok with it and I think Clifton does provide an element of physical hockey as well.I rather keep him. I know that’s his value but I’ll keep him. Your not getting a top 6 forward for Miller and Kuhlman in a package deal. They are good players but not for an ESTABLISHED top 6 forward. IMO
I’ll move Kampfer . How much money does it clear up.. I thought one million. Not sure though.IDK, I think we'd be surprised at interest in Kampfer. Right-shot guy, veteran player, his contract is so low that the other year is inconsequential really, at his AAV it's either him or another player making roughly the same salary taking up a roster spot. I think there is a respect around the league for the Bruins defensive play at they are gaining a rep as a bit of a D-man factory IMO. Other teams can see what they've done and are doing when it comes to developing quality D-men.
I’ll move Kampfer . How much money does it clear up.. I thought one million. Not sure though.