Boston Bruins 2023 Off-Season CAP, Trade Rumors and Free Agent Talk II

[BradMarchandismydad]

I understand your points but I think one of the Bruins problems is that they think they can "hide" a player next to McAvoy. It doesn't work come playoff time. I thought they finally realized this when they traded for Orlov but then they had Orlov playing all over the place instead of stapling him with McAvoy until they meshed. That drove me nuts.

I'm really hoping they find a solid defensive partner for McAvoy that they trust to play in all situations this offseason. Easier said than done given their cap situation, but they should be done pairing him with defensemen they're afraid to play come playoff time.

Especially when McAvoy completely crumbles as well. His poise was very low game 7. Needs a true #2 next to him for sure.

 

[BergyWho37]

He doesn't intimidate anyone either. At least that is what the writers have intimated.

That’s on me I was trying to power through my thoughts before I went to work I didn’t read it back to myself..
I edited it .. now back to my lunch

 

[Guelph Bruin]

Zach Kassien was just put on waivers for the purpose of a buyout ..... 4th line fodder that's cheaper than Garnet? Yes, he's sucked for a few years now but hey ..got some jam

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Zach Kassien was just put on waivers for the purpose of a buyout ..... 4th line fodder that's cheaper than Garnet? Yes, he's sucked for a few years now but hey ..got some jam

So he’s…orange marmalade?

 

[goldnblack]

Thinking the sequence is going to be Bergy signs for 1 year, they let that dust off for a bit, and then Krejci gets his proper retirement announcement.

I wonder if Bergy is like 1M + 2.5M? Can't really be much better obviously. And maybe a wink wink coaching deal any time he wants back in.

 

[GordonHowe]

Bruins sign top goalie prospect to contract extension

After a promising season with the Providence Bruins, Brandon Bussi signed a new contract with Boston on Monday.

www.boston.com

 

[Guelph Bruin]

So he’s…orange marmalade?

lmao..yup! Half price jam compared to Hathaway! We be shopping in the bargain bin this year!

 

[CellyHard]

I understand your points but I think one of the Bruins problems is that they think they can "hide" a player next to McAvoy. It doesn't work come playoff time. I thought they finally realized this when they traded for Orlov but then they had Orlov playing all over the place instead of stapling him with McAvoy until they meshed. That drove me nuts.

I'm really hoping they find a solid defensive partner for McAvoy that they trust to play in all situations this offseason. Easier said than done given their cap situation, but they should be done pairing him with defensemen they're afraid to play come playoff time.

In an ideal world I would love to sign Graves or Soucy to round out the top four but the money is just not going to be there.

I also take a look at how Tampa is running things and it’s pretty similar. Granted they didn’t make it past the 1st round they generally had Segachev and Hedman split with either Cernak and Perbix on the right side. What sticks out there?

They really only have three top four defenseman just like the B’s and hack it with the rest.

The difference is they actually won when they had McDonough but we couldn’t with Orlov so be ready for rookies and vet minimums it’s just the reality of it

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Zach Kassien was just put on waivers for the purpose of a buyout ..... 4th line fodder that's cheaper than Garnet? Yes, he's sucked for a few years now but hey ..got some jam

And a real right winger.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

And a real right winger.

You’re really hung up on this strong side thing. Do you have issue with Ovi/Kucherov/Kane/Forsberg/Panarin etc or just the Bruins?

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

You’re really hung up on this strong side thing. Do you have issue with Ovi/Kucherov/Kane/Forsberg/Panarin etc or just the Bruins?

When they get an off-winger of that ability I'll have no problem with it.

Most European players play their off-wing right from the get go. The Bruins seem to always be trying to fit left wingers on the right side. Debrusk was always a left winger and I think he would be a better player there. They've had Foligno, Frederic, Greer, Bertuzzi, Zacha, Hall trying the right side. And when talk of acquiring wingers comes up here it seems that often the players talked about are left wingers being plugged into right wing. As if there is no difference.

 

[LouJersey]

And a real right winger.

You seem to think you are playing rod hockey with these guys

 

[ON3M4N]

Maybe this is better posed in the 2023 Off-Season CAP, Trade Rumors and Free Agent Talk II thread, but if we trade either Swayman or Ullmark.....whose going to fill the back-up role? I know many people are looking at Bussi, but he's still an unknown with no NHL experience. I don't know about anyone else, but I wouldn't feel comfortable going into the season with Bussi as the #2 on opening night. I certainly wouldn't feel comfortable with him having to carry a heavy workload if the #1 got hurt as well.

 

[dugg133]

Maybe this is better posed in the 2023 Off-Season CAP, Trade Rumors and Free Agent Talk II thread, but if we trade either Swayman or Ullmark.....whose going to fill the back-up role? I know many people are looking at Bussi, but he's still an unknown with no NHL experience. I don't know about anyone else, but I wouldn't feel comfortable going into the season with Bussi as the #2 on opening night. I certainly wouldn't feel comfortable with him having to carry a heavy workload if the #1 got hurt as well.

Get a vet like Brossoit for cheap and have him split like 35-40 starts with Bussi. That way whoever we keep between Ullmark/Swayman stays relatively fresh. Go full on goalie carousel rather then committing to a tandem.

 

[PB37]

Lucic -- Frederic -- Hathaway as the 4th line

Could be scary for the opposition, could also be scary for the Bruins.

 

[GlenFeatherstone]

Part of me would rather sign Barbashev over Bertuzzi if they were to free up the money.

 

[Matt8871]

Some of you have never watched Gryz play and it shows…He’s not perfect by any means but some of you tragically cannot get past his height and style of play. I urge you to look at something like MoneyPuck.com.

Derek forbort had an on ice expected goals percentage of 29%.

That is horrible. Grzelcyk? 61.5% enough for the team lead.

Dont believe these numbers? Dont think MoneyPuck is accurate? I’ll raise you one and tell you I’ve spoken directly to members of the front office who told me that moneypuck is the best public model out there.

Furthermore, Grzelcyk is one of the best skaters in this league. Has a great defensive stick, and isnt being HIDDEN with McAvoy. How is it that time and time again they move Gryz away from Mac and they KEEP LOSING.

 

[Hookslide]

And a real right winger.

Don't care what he plays as long as it is not for the Bruins..........

 

[BostonBob]

bring in :
p. kane, toews, O.E.L.

 

[PlayMakers]

Gryz averaged the least TOI out of all our defenseman. It was all 5v5. He also averaged the highest offense zone starts at 60%. This has always been the case with him, not just this year.

When you have Forbort and Carlo doing so much of the dirty work on the PK and defensive zone starts, you have the luxury to be able to hide someone next to McAvoy. OEL seems like a good candidate for it

I see people say that a lot about Gryz, that he doesn't get much Dzone time, but Gryz had more Dzone starts than Forbort this year. Gryz was 4th in Dzone starts last year, and 2nd in Dzone starts the year before.

Player Season Totals - Natural Stat Trick

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I see people say that a lot about Gryz, that he doesn't get much Dzone time, but Gryz had more Dzone starts than Forbort this year. Gryz was 4th in Dzone starts last year, and 2nd in Dzone starts the year before.

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Player Season Totals - Natural Stat Trick

People say a lot of things about Grizz that aren't true :-

 

[BostonBob]

Travis Yost ( TSN ) looks at the off-season for the Bruins ( and the Penguins too but you can just skip over that stuff ) :

www.tsn.ca/nhl/travis-yost-boston-bruins-pittsburgh-penguins-face-fascinating-off-seasons-1.1975441

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

If Bertuzzi won't sign, and the numbers still don't work, I think we should flip Hall for picks, flip DeBrusk to his natural wing, and acquire Garland for peanuts.

I'm going to keep banging that drum, he's one of the most effective players at 5v5, great 2 way play, plays a pests game, and is an absolute gamer. And he's FREE.

Sub 5 million dollar contract too, so he's affordable

Marchand - Bergeron - Garland
DeBrusk - Zacha - Pasta

 

[PB37]

If Bertuzzi won't sign, and the numbers still don't work, I think we should flip Hall for picks, flip DeBrusk to his natural wing, and acquire Garland for peanuts.

I'm going to keep banging that drum, he's one of the most effective players at 5v5, great 2 way play, plays a pests game, and is an absolute gamer. And he's FREE.

Sub 5 million dollar contract too, so he's affordable

Marchand - Bergeron - Garland
DeBrusk - Zacha - Pasta

If it comes to moving Hall, I would look to Colorado seeing as Landeskog is out for the entire 2022-2023 season ( which might possibly end his career ).

 

[BruinsJoe]

Zach Kassien was just put on waivers for the purpose of a buyout ..... 4th line fodder that's cheaper than Garnet? Yes, he's sucked for a few years now but hey ..got some jam

Has been humiliated by Habs Xehkaj...dont want to hear Habs fans laughing at us for the all season