GDT: 2017 free agent frenzy

[BB88]

I'm not sure what is so impressive about that group.

I'm not calling it elite league wide but,

Scandella >>>> Gorger, Bealieu> Falk. Antipin should be > Franson, and improving the blueline depth is the biggest + for them, and they aren't coached by Bylsma anymore.

It was a nightmare for them last year.

 

[BruinDust]

I'm not calling it elite league wide but,

Scandella >>>> Gorger, Bealieu> Falk. Antipin should be > Franson, and improving the blueline depth is the biggest + for them, and they aren't coached by Bylsma anymore.

It was a nightmare for them last year.

True, those are improvements.

The biggest being Bylsma is gone. He is terrible.

 

[BB88]

True, those are improvements.

The biggest being Bylsma is gone. He is terrible.

They got outshot every game, one of the worst 5on5 teams in the league. If they had the lead iwhen the 3rd started they just tried to held up the lead.

Those improvements on defense with Housley hiring could be a big help for Eichel and others in offense.

 

[rudos1]

Hayes bought out per Hockey Central!!

 

[Woo Hockey]

Hayes bought out per Hockey Central!!

Today has just become a holiday.

 

[Midship]

Hayes bought out per Hockey Central!!

Hallelujah!

 

[Sharp Shooting Neely]

Larry Lage of the Associated Press touches on booms and busts in recent years of free agency. His comments on Big Z.

"ZDENO CHARA: It's not easy to remember the huge defenceman playing for a team other than the Boston Bruins. They signed him as a free agent in 2006 after he spent his first eight seasons with the New York Islanders and Ottawa. Chara helped Boston hoist the Stanley Cup in 2011 and won the Norris Trophy in 2009."

Others noteables fitting each category in this link for his article.
http://www.metronews.ca/sports/2017/06/30/booms-busts-in-nhl-free-agency-during-salary-cap-era.html

What other Bruins signings in recent years have earned the Boom or Bust handle?
Whole heartedly agree on big Z being a huge boom and will tag Marty LaPoint as a big bust.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Larry Lage of the Associated Press touches on booms and busts in recent years of free agency. His comments on Big Z.

"ZDENO CHARA: It's not easy to remember the huge defenceman playing for a team other than the Boston Bruins. They signed him as a free agent in 2006 after he spent his first eight seasons with the New York Islanders and Ottawa. Chara helped Boston hoist the Stanley Cup in 2011 and won the Norris Trophy in 2009."

Others noteables fitting each category in this link for his article.
http://www.metronews.ca/sports/2017/06/30/booms-busts-in-nhl-free-agency-during-salary-cap-era.html

What other Bruins signings in recent years have earned the Boom or Bust handle?
Whole heartedly agree on big Z being a huge boom and will tag Marty LaPoint as a big bust.

Savard! Ryder ended up pretty decent overall, by our standards.

 

[cobrak]

Kind of pissed that this is taking place on a Saturday.

I made it a tradition the last bunch of years to work from home and be glued to the TV and Computer.

Now, I have to deal with the wife yelling at me for not doing anything. sigh

What?? Free agency day isn't nothing. It completely transforms the NHL every year. Try saying your happiness as a Bruins fan is on the line

 

[Alicat]

Larry Lage of the Associated Press touches on booms and busts in recent years of free agency. His comments on Big Z.

"ZDENO CHARA: It's not easy to remember the huge defenceman playing for a team other than the Boston Bruins. They signed him as a free agent in 2006 after he spent his first eight seasons with the New York Islanders and Ottawa. Chara helped Boston hoist the Stanley Cup in 2011 and won the Norris Trophy in 2009."

Others noteables fitting each category in this link for his article.
http://www.metronews.ca/sports/2017/06/30/booms-busts-in-nhl-free-agency-during-salary-cap-era.html

What other Bruins signings in recent years have earned the Boom or Bust handle?
Whole heartedly agree on big Z being a huge boom and will tag Marty LaPoint as a big bust.

Marty never put up the numbers but what he did for Patrice Bergeron was worth all that money.

Bergeron isn't the player his is today without Marty's help

 

[HumBucker]

I figure they got 2 - 4 year window with the current core, maybe if they are lucky five years. Thereafter it will be mostly youth leading the team unless they add players of significance via FA or through trades.
Biggest need is still secondary scoring - solidify the second and third lines.
Followed by a reliable backup goaltender.
And then added defensive depth.

Maybe they address the defense in FA with the thought of then using asset depth to address scoring depth through trades.

Agreed. I think overall, the D is in better shape than the forward group. But... that's assuming McAvoy and Carlo continue on their expected trajectory. I can see the B's thinking ahead though - Do they need Chara's heir now (i.e., sign an impact top-pairing Dman) or do they already have him in-house (is McAvoy the next Bourque?). Can they ride Chara a few more years, maybe roll him down to the 2nd pairing, while the youth move up?

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Hayes bought out per Hockey Central!!

So that means the Bruins are now up to 2.7 million in dead cap space this year, and over 2 million in dead cap space next year

Yippee

 

[mjhfb]

Hayes bought out per Hockey Central!!

No more watching that Frankenstein skating stride lumber up the ice reaching his long stick to no avail...

 

[DaStinger]

Hayes bought out per Hockey Central!!

Music to my ears.. you suck Jimmy.

 

[DitClapper]

began here the moment the B`s were bounced by the Sens

Thanks. Will 100% read again.

 

[ORR2Sanderson2ORR]

I foresee an Dmitri Kulikov signing in the near future. With the Bruins of course.

 

[TorontLoL 67]

I foresee an Dmitri Kulikov signing in the near future. With the Bruins of course.

That is pronounced "kool-yeek-off" right? (Jack Edwards)

 

[ickie*]

kenny agostino is an interesting player

 

[774EVER]

Saturday is Canada Day. Just say you're paying tribute to your Canadian brothers and sisters by doing something Canadian.

Soooo underwhelmed by this year's UFA crop.

Would rather see a solid hockey trade involving one of our prospects for a quality top six winger or top 4 dman.

Not all of the prospects will be given a shot in Boston as we all know, so it might be time for Donny to use these chips.

 

[BB88]

Florida signs Dadonov.



Now who will sign Markov to that 2y/6M deal he wants.

 

[Penske]

I wouldn't have thought you guys would be interested in Daley. Does this make any sense?

 

[RI.B FAN]

Florida signs Dadonov.



Now who will sign Markov to that 2y/6M deal he wants.

Markov is 38 ! Wow, what is driving this demand?

 

[PB37]

I wouldn't have thought you guys would be interested in Daley. Does this make any sense?

There is interest among the fans and apparently it's been reported that we are in the running for his services. But I thought a deal with Detroit was imminent though?

He'd be a solid vet pickup for this club that wants to make some noise in the playoffs and help prevent Chara from burning out too early before or during a playoff run. With our top 4 that includes two kids age 20 and 19, having a good, LHD not named Chara that can offset some of that youth with experience is helpful.

 

[Penske]

There is interest among the fans and apparently it's been reported that we are in the running for his services. But I thought a deal with Detroit was imminent though?

He'd be a solid vet pickup for this club that wants to make some noise in the playoffs and help prevent Chara from burning out too early before or during a playoff run. With our top 4 that includes two kids age 20 and 19, having a good, LHD not named Chara that can offset some of that youth with experience is helpful.

Yeah I thought he was going to Detroit too. If you guys do get him he's a way better player on the right side even though he is left handed. If his legs are good he'll still be a decent player but he's had some big leg injuries last 2 years. Not good when skating is your biggest asset.

 

[CDJ]

Markov is 38 ! Wow, what is driving this demand?

That it's only 2 years and he's a good player probably


I certainly wouldn't do it tho lol