GDT: 2020 NHL Free Agent Frenzy V

[bruinmann77]

this team needs a winger more than a defenseman.

 

[Fenway]

Normally after July 1 and the first signings, the NHL goes into cottage mode for 6 weeks but this is a different universe.

If Bettman says they are starting on January 1st - we are looking at a 60 game season because July 22nd is as far as they can extend it because of

If the season is only 60 games players take another hit and yet the NHLPA to their credit understands the owners' situation.

 

[SpeedyLazaro]

Hall is not they guy we need ... we need grittier guys.. Hoffman would have been a good trade line grab 2 years ago.

 

[Gordoff]

They are still in on Hall. Let that unfold first before judging.

LOL wanna bet?

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

this team needs a winger more than a defenseman.

Grzelcyk is the top LD left. They need multiple defensemen asap.

Grzelcyk on your top pair means you're DOA

 

[SpeedyLazaro]

Grzelcyk is the top LD left. They need multiple defensemen asap.

Grzelcyk on your top pair means you're DOA

Gryz on the top pairing means we get destroyed in a 7 game series against a heavy team

 

[Gordoff]

Grzelcyk is the top LD left. They need multiple defensemen asap.

Grzelcyk on your top pair means you're DOA

Well honestly they have multiple defensemen. They need at least one really good, experienced LHD. OEL would've fit the bill IMO. It wouldn't have been easy but I think if they really wanted to make it work they would've found a way.

 

[BTO]

this team needs a winger more than a defenseman.

Someone post a "why not both?" Gif.

 

[Coach Parker]

Well honestly they have multiple defensemen. They need at least one really good, experienced LHD. OEL would've fit the bill IMO. It wouldn't have been easy but I think if they really wanted to make it work they would've found a way.

Well if they lose out on Hall and given they just added Smith and Miller to replace them...

Would you sign Hoffman and then move Moore, Bjork and Studnicka for OEL?

Hoffman, Smith, Miller and OEL in.
Bjork, Moore, Studnicka and Krug out.

 

[CDJ]

That is one of the funniest skit I’ve ever seen. You have to watch the whole thing. Try not laughing. Perfect for everyone to take a time out here.

the full outtakes are priceless, must’ve taken them a day to film that one scene

 

[CDJ]

you’re forgetting many lousy years, but fair point

my sports memories are from 2001 and on, I’m a fortunate guy. This years Sox team gives them a run for their money though

 

[CDJ]

Well if they lose out on Hall and given they just added Smith and Miller to replace them...

Would you sign Hoffman and then move Moore, Bjork and Studnicka for OEL?

Hoffman, Smith, Miller and OEL in.
Bjork, Moore, Studnicka and Krug out.

I think we are too late on OEL and even then I’d only do that if they retain significant money

 

[Mione134]

Ah insomnia we meet again.

 

[JAD]

Hall is not they guy we need ... we need grittier guys.. Hoffman would have been a good trade line grab 2 years ago.

Hall may not be as "gritty" as you would like, but he does bring a higher level of skill/talent to a lineup that is above the other options.

Personally, I would love to see our frustratingly stubborn management team bring in both Hall and OEL. It would send a 'win now' message to the team significantly complimenting our aging stars. Hall, for at least 5 years; and even though OEL would cost a significant prospect(s) and pick(s), the length of both contracts would allow management to replenish the prospect pool either through trades or picks without significantly reducing the on ice product.

Sweeney's hesitation to aggressively complete both deals sends a mixed message to both the team and the fans. Is it win now or just remain competitive and hope for the best. Hesitation = fear either in cap control or confidence to remain competitive.

 

[wintersej]

The team that raised the Cup in TD garden had Edmunson and JayBo’s corpse as top 4 LD. Like the Bruins, their strength was RD with some complementary guys on the LD. Don’t have to be All Stars. Diminished returns when you have two top d-men on the same pair IMHO. Nothing wrong going into the season seeing what you have in the kids and then adding at the deadline when you have banked space.

 

[smithformeragent]

What's this from???????

Celtic Pride

 

[KillerMillerTime]

It f***ing is man. Don't tell me we are going with that D. We'll be fighting for a wild card spot. I like many here want to give guys like Lauzon, Zboril and Vaak and chance but they're gonna need support. There is no 1st pairing D in the lot and that includes Gryz. Over a season it will look like your watching cartoons.

They aren't getting a high end LD in FA, so they are going to have to make a trade for at least 1 top 4 LD.

So I would say go the NYI who are in cap hell and
see if you can get Leddy for a 2020 pick
either 2/3.

Leddy is an acceptable PP guy and better on D than Krug.
He is terrific skater.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

The team that raises the Cup in TD garden had Edmunson and JayBo’s corpse as top 4 LD. Like the Bruins, their strength was RD with some complementary guys on the LD. Don’t have to be All Stars. Diminished returns when you have two top d-men on the same pair IMHO. Nothing wrong going into the season seeing what you have in the kids and then adding at the deadline when you have banked space.

Thats ridiculous comment about Jaybo. He was much
better than Edmundson and Edmundson isn't a top 4 D man. Bruins ran him out of the SCF after G3.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Late night roster/cap calculations are probably not the best idea, but alas, here I am...

Spoiler

x1	Krejci	Pastrnak
Marchand	Bergeron	Kase
DeBrusk	Coyle	Smith
x2	Kuraly	Wagner
		x3

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Grzelcyk	McAvoy
Moore	Carlo
Lauzon	Clifton
Zboril	Miller

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

Rask

Halak

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

x1 = Free Agent
x2 = 1 of Ritchie/Bjork/Lindholm
x3 = 1 of Ritchie/Bjork/Lindholm

*DeBrusk = 2yrs $3.4M per
*Grzelcyk = 3yrs $3.3M per
*Zboril = 2yrs $775k per
*Senyshyn and Cehlarik = league minimum deals.
*Assign Kuhlman to Providence.
*Waive Kampfer, Blidh, Senyshyn, and
Cehlarik - assign to Providence if they clear. Cehlarik may stay in Europe.

Depending on the RFA contracts, the above totals out to ~$4.3M in cap space without filling the top-6 forward spot.

Prefer not to carry 14 forwards nor 8 d-men. Optimally, would like to trade (at least) one forward and one defensemen. Otherwise, they run the risk of losing one or two of them by waiving/assigning to Providence.

Potential deductions through trade: DeBrusk (~$3.4M,) Bjork ($1.6M,) Ritchie (~$1.5M,) Lindholm ($850k,) Moore ($2.75M,) Clifton ($1.0M,) Lauzon ($850k,) Zboril (~$775k,) Rask ($7.0M.)

To sign Taylor Hall, I think the Bruins would need to move out ~$4.5M of cap through trade(s) and/or waiver claims. Maybe Miller on LTIR could help alleviate some of the crunch as well?

Someone want to check the math? I used CapFriendly's Armchair-GM feature, so I believe it's correct.

In conclusion, I think the Bruins will need to move cap $ out just to add a top-6 forward, let alone to add a top-4 defenseman. I wonder if Sweeney plans on going into the season with the defense (basically) as is, with the expectation of adding closer to the trade deadline?

Leddy should be a target with Moore going back
with a pick. He is absolutely better than Moore
and can fill some of the PP production lost
with Krug gone. Leddy should be target #1.

 

[Deuce17]

Leddy should be a target with Moore going back
with a pick. He is absolutely better than Moore
and can fill some of the PP production lost
with Krug gone. Leddy should be target #1.

Lol

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Lol

That describes perfectly what you add to this board.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Hall may not be as "gritty" as you would like, but he does bring a higher level of skill/talent to a lineup that is above the other options.

Personally, I would love to see our frustratingly stubborn management team bring in both Hall and OEL. It would send a 'win now' message to the team significantly complimenting our aging stars. Hall, for at least 5 years; and even though OEL would cost a significant prospect(s) and pick(s), the length of both contracts would allow management to replenish the prospect pool either through trades or picks without significantly reducing the on ice product.

Sweeney's hesitation to aggressively complete both deals sends a mixed message to both the team and the fans. Is it win now or just remain competitive and hope for the best. Hesitation = fear either in cap control or confidence to remain competitive.

Would rather they get Leddy than give up Studnicka
and a #1 for OEL. Doubt Coyotes taking back Moore.

 

[BB88]

This is aa of today pretty garbage lineup for contending.

Haven’t address the top6 and LD just got helluva lot worse

 

[Over the volcano]

Well if they lose out on Hall and given they just added Smith and Miller to replace them...

Would you sign Hoffman and then move Moore, Bjork and Studnicka for OEL?

Hoffman, Smith, Miller and OEL in.
Bjork, Moore, Studnicka and Krug out.

Depends on the league eliminating the salary cap.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

The team that raises the Cup in TD garden had Edmunson and JayBo’s corpse as top 4 LD. Like the Bruins, their strength was RD with some complementary guys on the LD. Don’t have to be All Stars. Diminished returns when you have two top d-men on the same pair IMHO. Nothing wrong going into the season seeing what you have in the kids and then adding at the deadline when you have banked space.

There is a huge gap between AP/Parayko and
McAvoy/Carlo. They need an established top
4 LD to start the season.

Also if the season is 60 games you run an increased
risk of not as many teams being out of the PO hunt.

NYI are a good place to look with Leddy.