Boston Bruins 2023-24 Roster and Salary Cap Discussion XIII: On the eve of the trade deadline

[Roll 4 Lines]

Is Dumba a good target?

Well, if we can't get Babar the elephant, I guess we could get Dumbo.

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

Stay the course, eye on the future

 

[57special]

Dumba doesn't look very good this year.

Duhaime only got a 2026 3rd, so either Sweeney didn't like him, or offered less. I know that Guerin would've preferred to not deal him to a division rival(CO).

 

[BamBamCam]

Wow 3rd overall in the League and no moves yet. If I was a STH I wouldn't be happy.

 

[NeelyDan]

Wow 3rd overall in the League and no moves yet. If I was a STH I wouldn't be happy.

You’re already not since season tickets now require a mortgage

 

[BergyWho37]

No way! It can't be.....



That's MATT BELESKEY'S MUSIC!

* Runs over takes a hammer to the stereo system *

Now F off

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Dumba doesn't look very good this year.

Duhaime only got a 2026 3rd, so either Sweeney didn't like him, or offered less. I know that Guerin would've preferred to not deal him to a division rival(CO).

He is not the type of person you worry about where they go, you just get the best deal you can

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

We had Harry Sinden, the man threw around nickels like they were sewer covers, told players to go yodel, drafted players in the first round and told them they were ranked lower so he was paying them less, walked away from arbitration awards, dealt players who looked for money for terrible returns.

Sweeney is mediocre, we have had worse, they don't make Sweeney better.

Mediocre GMs dont win GM of the Year awards.
Has he been Teflon Don? No, plenty to criticize during his tenure.
But he is not the terrible GM people are hyperboling about around here.

If Don does something, NOT ENOUGH, DID NOT FLEECE THEM, TOO EXPENSIVE,

If Don does nothing, IS HE ASLEEP, WHY IS HE DOING NOTHING, IDIOT CANT MAKE A TRADE.

I just get annoyed with posts that blame someone all the time without putting themselves in their shoes.

Pretty certain we dont know jack rabbit here about how to be a hockey GM or coach. Monday morning quarterbacking is just embarrassing to me I guess.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Mediocre GMs dont win GM of the Year awards.
Has he been Teflon Don? No, plenty to criticize during his tenure.
But he is not the terrible GM people are hyperboling about around here.

If Don does something, NOT ENOUGH, DID NOT FLEECE THEM, TOO EXPENSIVE,

If Don does nothing, IS HE ASLEEP, WHY IS HE DOING NOTHING, IDIOT CANT MAKE A TRADE.

I just get annoyed with posts that blame someone all the time without putting themselves in their shoes.

Pretty certain we dont know jack rabbit here about how to be a hockey GM or coach. Monday morning quarterbacking is just embarrassing to me I guess.

Still feels like his flaws outweigh his strengths over the years. Which renders him an average GM since many are this way.

If Cassidy didn't save their jobs by shifting Debrusk to Perfection line then last season's success does not happen and many more would agree Sweeney was a net negative.

 

[Dr Hook]

Dumba doesn't look very good this year.

Duhaime only got a 2026 3rd, so either Sweeney didn't like him, or offered less. I know that Guerin would've preferred to not deal him to a division rival(CO).

Sweeney doesn't have space to add even Duhaime, let alone Dumba without other moves being made. If he was interested, maybe Guerin opted for the bird in the hand instead of waiting for Sweeney to figure out how to make cap room.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

I'm fine not adding but still think they need to sell the two UFAs. DeBrusk could absolutely get a late 1st, and Gryz could probably get a 4th, maybe a 3rd. Could retain on both if there's no plan to use the space.

Give Lorhei the full time job and let Lysell see some NHL time to replace DeBrusk.

JDB+JVR+Grzylzyck and even Swayman can all be used the replenish the prospect+picks pool, then the big signings and trades come next summer.

 

[McGarnagle]

No way! It can't be.....



That's MATT BELESKEY'S MUSIC!

But whose side is he on?

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Sweeney doesn't have space to add even Duhaime, let alone Dumba without other moves being made. If he was interested, maybe Guerin opted for the bird in the hand instead of waiting for Sweeney to figure out how to make cap room.

Maybe they wanted the pic and not a player or cap dump trade.

 

[Grimey]

Tim Connolly, pack your shit and your bald head. Welcome to the City of Champions!

Pass, I’m only interested in a Michal Grosek reunion.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

JDB+JVR+Grzylzyck and even Swayman can all be used the replenish the prospect+picks pool, then the big signings and trades come next summer.

I would again encourage people to look at the UFA market and figure out what "big signings" are going to even be out there. A few sure. But there isn't much.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

This thread is exhausting lol

 

[Over the volcano]

I don’t want him….at allllllllllll


But DeAngelo fell far and hard in 3 years time

Cryin shame

The hate Don gets around here is weird.

Makes me wish we had Dave Nonis just to teach everyone just what a bad GM is.


Traffic Cone with a broom in it.

At least folks have let up on the "still evaluating" and "he's afraid to make a big move" narratives after last year

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

I would again encourage people to look at the UFA market and figure out what "big signings" are going to even be out there. A few sure. But there isn't much.

Assuming that Don will play big in the UFA market and not trade for the positions he wants. Sounds like Don is doing a lot of groundwork. I don't expect Linus to be in a spoked B on opening night. Nor do I think at least 1/3 of the current roster.

 

[22Brad Park]

Sweeney doing smart thing here not wasting anymore assets.

 

[Fenian24]

Stay the course, eye on the future

Then he should be trading DeBrusk, Grizz and Forbort

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Fingers crossed something big is cooking and will be announced after the game in case it goes badly.

 

[Over the volcano]

Then he should be trading DeBrusk, Grizz and Forbort

Stay the course doesn't mean throw guys overboard

 

[Patdud]

Its a shame, I really would have loved to see a three team hockey trade go down. Not just because it would have been a perfect fit for Boston. Just doesnt seem like it will happen at this point. Sounds like Guentzel to the rangers if they include Kakko?

 

[22Brad Park]

Then he should be trading DeBrusk, Grizz and Forbort

I agree they should flip them for anything but he probably looking at them as little value and the team is making playoffs so if they walk he can live with it.But still have my 2025 top picks lol

 

[The don godfather]

If nothing get ryan jo at 50 percent off and give flyers a 5th round pick or something. Need a center cant have geekie taking top line duties. El cheapo move.