Boston Bruins 2020-2021 Roster Discussion III - STAY ON TOPIC

[analyser]

What does that even mean , that he was on the ice and dressed . I can count on one hand the times I saw Chara get physically engaged last season. I'm not questioning whether he could if he wanted to but Chara usually doesn't initiate the physical play at least not anymore.

And do you think him averaging 21 minutes per game is a good thing - I don't . At best he should be getting 8-10 minutes as a 3rd pair with added PK time as necessary.

I think if Chara is not resigned Carlo and Lauzon need to step up as the clear the net front defenders . And remember clearing the net front in today's NHL is not what it was even 5-10 years ago.

Well it must mean something, he killed penalties and had a regular shift plus lead the team in +/-.

He does not engage in physical activities much but his presence alone can still keep players honest.

Well I think the move out of the front the net D is still important as Maroon went there at will in the playoffs.

I am not saying they have to resign Chara but they should try and add an established player to the D core. Otherwise they need to shore up the offense with Hoffman/Granlund to try and generate a more balanced attack.

 

[RHR37]

It's like when the best looking girl in class was single, every day you went to school, hoping against hope that you would catch her eye.

I always caught her eye. Everyday she would walk by, look at me and say EWWW..

GREAT SUCCESS

 

[RHR37]

I am pretty sure Sweeney is reading HF and deciding what moves he should or shouldn't make based on how a thread here might react

I guess the sarcasm did not come through in my post.

 

[The don godfather]

I would love donny swindle canes and get that jake bean kid.

 

[Dr Hook]

I guess the sarcasm did not come through in my post.

I thought maybe which is why I stuck the stupid emoji on there, but you never know sometimes- I have had that same issue at times too

 

[BruinDust]

Which is why I don't think he should be resigned. Cassidy , except for the playoffs hasn't really reduced his minutes . I fear if he's on the team he'll get way more minutes than he should.

This is a legitimate concern I agree.

 

[Ratty]

I would love donny swindle canes and get that jake bean kid.

Where, on left defense, would he fit in? Ahead of Lauzon, Zboril, Vaakanainen? I ask because I don't know a lot about him.

 

[bruinmann77]

very quite on the remaining fa

 

[The don godfather]

Where, on left defense, would he fit in? Ahead of Lauzon, Zboril, Vaakanainen? I ask because I don't know a lot about him.

Get bean and trade vak for forward help.

 

[JOKER 192]

Get bean and trade vak for forward help.

Do we need another 4th liner ? At best, that's what you get for an unproven 3rd pairing D.

 

[Ratty]

Get bean and trade vak for forward help.

How is Bean a better prospect than Vaakanainen?

 

[BergyWho37]

Not sure why we wouldn’t try to increase the value of our own home grown talent then trade for someone that hasn’t proved anything in the NHL.

Like some have even suggested trading DeBrusk for Bean .. lol

Sorry IF he’s not a number 1 or 2 possibly a 3 defender with great upside then why in world would you give up on JDB ..

Guess I’m crazy

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

How is Bean a better prospect than Vaakanainen?

Is this a serious question?

 

[Ratty]

Is this a serious question?

Yup. As I mentioned I don't know a lot about him aside from the stats which are impressive. Both are first rounders.

 

[wintersej]

I really do not care about the regular season stats. We have had a lot of finishing in the top 5 and they resulted in one cup in 10 years. Give me playoff success any day. In the playoffs Chara's his icetime was only above Clifton for the dee. Mac was doing double duty skating the puck out of both corners and taking a lot of unnecessary cheapshots. Tampa exposed Chara and Cassidy played him a lot less in all situations. Bring him back in a coaching role. The PK will be fine with Carlo, Mac, Grizz and Lauzon. I still think a vet dee is needed to be with Mac to replace Krug and Chara's experience - OEL would have been great. Hopefully they still are looking.

Chara was bad in the return to play. So were Carlo and Krug. Did Chara finally hit the wall, or did he just have trouble with the return to play like a lot of guys did?

 

[BruinDust]

Yup. As I mentioned I don't know a lot about him aside from the stats which are impressive. Both are first rounders.

Bean was the AHL D-man of the year. He's ahead of Vaakanainen in terms of his development and is a more well-rounded player as he possesses a considerable offensive component to his game, unlike Vaak.

 

[Dizzay]

Calgary needs a RD and we need to move some players to rid ourselves of the log jam

Andres Bjork + John Moore (both have 3 seasons left on their contract total cap hit of 4.35)
for
Lucic (1 million retained) 3 seasons left at 4.25 million

Lucic-Studnicka-Frederic could be a very interesting 4th line. The kids would have the toughest SOB in the league to play with. Frederic learning the ropes from Looch could be interesting too!

 

[Mick Riddleton]

Chara was bad in the return to play. So were Carlo and Krug. Did Chara finally hit the wall, or did he just have trouble with the return to play like a lot of guys did?

I think he hit the wall gradually over the years but it is time. Krug brings mainly offence to the game but there was no secondary scoring, rendering his strengths. Carlo is young and a good second RD, he will bounce back.

On the other hand I did not see a lot of older slower dee having a hard time on Tampa. Dallas could have used that excuse but vets Pavelski and Corey Perry were solid for 4 rounds.

When the pace and intensity upped its game in the playoffs it highlighted things we got away with during the season. Isolating those top 3 guys who are not the fastest puck movers was a plan Tampa used. During the season no one made that concentrated an effort to break them down.

 

[Don Cherry]

Calgary needs a RD and we need to move some players to rid ourselves of the log jam

Andres Bjork + John Moore (both have 3 seasons left on their contract total cap hit of 4.35)
for
Lucic (1 million retained) 3 seasons left at 4.25 million

Lucic-Studnicka-Frederic could be a very interesting 4th line. The kids would have the toughest SOB in the league to play with. Frederic learning the ropes from Looch could be interesting too!

 

[Blowfish]

Calgary needs a RD and we need to move some players to rid ourselves of the log jam

Andres Bjork + John Moore (both have 3 seasons left on their contract total cap hit of 4.35)
for
Lucic (1 million retained) 3 seasons left at 4.25 million

Lucic-Studnicka-Frederic could be a very interesting 4th line. The kids would have the toughest SOB in the league to play with. Frederic learning the ropes from Looch could be interesting too!

Yes because Lucic has been very effective after leaving Boston.

Beleskey Backes Hayes Ritchie = Lucic.

No more lumbering turtles please.

 

[BruinDust]

Calgary needs a RD and we need to move some players to rid ourselves of the log jam

Andres Bjork + John Moore (both have 3 seasons left on their contract total cap hit of 4.35)
for
Lucic (1 million retained) 3 seasons left at 4.25 million

Lucic-Studnicka-Frederic could be a very interesting 4th line. The kids would have the toughest SOB in the league to play with. Frederic learning the ropes from Looch could be interesting too!

Why would Calgary do this?

Their D looks pretty good. Giordano, Hanifin, Andersson, Tanev and Valimaki make up their Top 5 guys with Nestorov and Kylington for depth. If they want a depth right-shot D there are cheap options than John Moore still left in free agency they could get for about 1-year and 700k.

And the like Lucic in Calgary. And it would appear Lucic likes Calgary. He had an effective playoff for them, provides leadership and toughness and he's found a role under Geoff Ward. Doesn't make him untouchable certainly, he's overpaid no question, but I don't see either party (The Flames or Lucic) in any rush to end their relationship considering Year 1 went pretty good. Unless they are in love with Bjork (doubtful) I don't see any incentive for Calgary to make that deal, even if it was Bjork straight up for Lucic with no retention.

 

[Dizzay]

Why would Calgary do this?

Their D looks pretty good. Giordano, Hanifin, Andersson, Tanev and Valimaki make up their Top 5 guys with Nestorov and Kylington for depth. If they want a depth right-shot D there are cheap options than John Moore still left in free agency they could get for about 1-year and 700k.

And the like Lucic in Calgary. And it would appear Lucic likes Calgary. He had an effective playoff for them, provides leadership and toughness and he's found a role under Geoff Ward. Doesn't make him untouchable certainly, he's overpaid no question, but I don't see either party (The Flames or Lucic) in any rush to end their relationship considering Year 1 went pretty good. Unless they are in love with Bjork (doubtful) I don't see any incentive for Calgary to make that deal, even if it was Bjork straight up for Lucic with no retention.

Just saw they need a veteran RD and were tight up against the cap.
They get that guy who can move up and play #4 if Tanev gets hurt in Moore and a work in progress with Bjork.
I was actually more interested what people from a Boston Bruin fan base perspective thought of this........not what Calgary thought? Would you make this trade if it was you?

 

[Ratty]

How would John Moore, a left shot, help Calgary’s need for a right defenseman?

 

[Dizzay]

How would John Moore, a left shot, help Calgary’s need for a right defenseman?

I thought he played RD here? My bad

 

[Ratty]

I thought he played RD here? My bad

No prob. And I believe, as a seventh D, he has filled in on the right side from time to time. I hope DS can move this contract at some point before the start of the season.