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

[TCB]

LA also needs d-men. Wouldn't be surprised at all to see a deal, likely minor, between Boston and LA that involves a Bs d-man.

They can re-unite Forbort with Doughty

 

[PlayMakers]

I haven’t watched much of Byfield but was just looking at his DB… I didn’t know he was 6’5”. Is he physical? He hasn’t shown a ton of offense yet but size and age have me intrigued.

He’s not especially physical (or impactful) yet, no. But he is still finding his way in the league.

 

[bbfan419]

Ullmark+ for Danault or Swayman + Lysell for Byfield

I just have a feeling Byfield won't live up to the hype.

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

It sounds like he’s farther along in development than Turcotte. I would think they’d rather keep Byfield and trade Turcotte.

Yeah I mean they have a lot of centers so they can afford to slow roll Turcotte.

He seems likely to bust, so we probably shouldn’t trade assets for him

 

[quietbruinfan]

I would rather have Charlie Coyle be our #1C than Danault.

Sway and Lysell for Byfield is interesting. Painful, but interesting.

You at least have defense with Danault. Sway and Lysell is...interesting.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Yeah I mean they have a lot of centers so they can afford to slow roll Turcotte.

He seems likely to bust, so we probably shouldn’t trade assets for him

I agree, Turcotte is too risky and because of that they probably wouldn’t get as much for him so who knows.

 

[PlayMakers]

Garland cough cough wish he was taller cough cough

Is Mantha a net front presence?

Mantha is not.

The Bruins should grab Hanifin and Garland just for the reaction of the anti ‘local kid‘ crowd.

 

[bbfan419]

Elias LIndholm is the obvious choice for a center for now, however looking at the future, would like to see the Bruins go after both Shane Wright and the #2OA pick and take Adam Fantilli, this sets you up at center for the next 15 years. I would move McAvoy if need be for Fanitlli, this guy reminds me so much of MacKinnon, Wright could be close to a Bergeron type. Not sure what it would take to get Wright.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Mantha is not.

The Bruins should grab Hanifin and Garland just for the reaction of the anti ‘local kid‘ crowd.

It's not "anti-local kid," though there are such a thing as local yokels. Galand is not that good. Hanafin isn't bad, but runs very hot and cold.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

I can see something like Lindholm and Hanifan from Calgary for Debrusk and Gryz or Carlo. The Bruins would need to add to this deal.

If Byfield is available, Sweeney should go hard for him, the kid just oozes potential.

 

[LouJersey]

Bruins haven't cleared any room, I can't see anythng significant unless it's a straight up hockey deal

 

[quietbruinfan]

Elias LIndholm is the obvious choice for a center for now, however looking at the future, would like to see the Bruins go after both Shane Wright and the #2OA pick and take Adam Fantilli, this sets you up at center for the next 15 years. I would move McAvoy if need be for Fanitlli, this guy reminds me so much of MacKinnon, Wright could be close to a Bergeron type. Not sure what it would take to get Wright.

I like your thinking, but Fantilli requires Pasta. That is building, but that is also losing a leg to gain an arm.

 

[Fenian24]

He’s not especially physical (or impactful) yet, no. But he is still finding his way in the league.

How was his physical game in juniors? Did he play with an edge or just dominate because of his size? How much of his offense was based on being able to run over 3rd pair JR D opposed to skill?

I know very little about the player.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Elias LIndholm is the obvious choice for a center for now, however looking at the future, would like to see the Bruins go after both Shane Wright and the #2OA pick and take Adam Fantilli, this sets you up at center for the next 15 years. I would move McAvoy if need be for Fanitlli, this guy reminds me so much of MacKinnon, Wright could be close to a Bergeron type. Not sure what it would take to get Wright.

Nothing like the old, “fill one hole and create another” trade suggestions. None of this is realistic, thankfully.

 

[Forester65]

Have faith in the Donny maestro . He will get it done.

I believe he will, too. We didn't need Orlov, Bertuzzi and Hathaway to set the all-time regular season record for points. Something tells me we aren't in such deep water. Lauko, Merkulov, Lettieri, McLaughlin, and Steen from a pool of P Bruin players that might fit into the lineup this coming year. Maybe Beecher with his size shows that he is well-suited to the pro game and makes the team? If Sweeney moves Grzelcyk, then Ahcan can take his place as this year's seemingly mandatory undersized D-man. Could Lohrei make a big impression and crack the lineup? These options don't take into account whether Bergi and Krejci stay, or hockey trades. I think next year's team will be competitive.

P.S. I sure as hell hope we don't win the President's Trophy again.

 

[Fenian24]

Elias LIndholm is the obvious choice for a center for now, however looking at the future, would like to see the Bruins go after both Shane Wright and the #2OA pick and take Adam Fantilli, this sets you up at center for the next 15 years. I would move McAvoy if need be for Fanitlli, this guy reminds me so much of MacKinnon, Wright could be close to a Bergeron type. Not sure what it would take to get Wright.

Wright probably costs Pasta. I cannot see Francis dealing Wright, he has a young, lethal 1,2 punch at center for the next 15 years. I expect Wright to put up 20 goals 50 points next year for Seattle then bump up to a higher level and Selke candidate in a few years.

 

[Fenian24]

I believe he will, too. We didn't need Orlov, Bertuzzi and Hathaway to set the all-time regular season record for points. Something tells me we aren't in such deep water. Lauko, Merkulov, Lettieri, McLaughlin, and Steen from a pool of P Bruin players that might fit into the lineup this coming year. Maybe Beecher with his size shows that he is well-suited to the pro game and makes the team? If Sweeney moves Grzelcyk, then Ahcan can take his place as this year's seemingly mandatory undersized D-man. Could Lohrei make a big impression and crack the lineup? These options don't take into account whether Bergi and Krejci stay, or hockey trades. I think next year's team will be competitive.

P.S. I sure as hell hope we don't win the President's Trophy again.

With the guys you are suggesting for the lineup the last thing you have to worry about is a Presidents trophy.
That whole cavalcade of "prospect" forwards you mention have an upside of 4th liners. They have no top 6 prospects.

Also Lettieri and Ahcan are UFA's I believe, I cannot see Ahcan coming back after asking for a trade and Lettieri has Arizona Coyote written all over him.

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[stungun54]

Bruins haven't cleared any room, I can't see anythng significant unless it's a straight up hockey deal

they will buy out reilly by Friday 30th. little wiggle room. dont see any moves happening personally.

 

[Gordoff]

Makes zero sense given their cap issues.

Maybe Pasta will help to pay his salary! I like Torey and IMO he was a great Bruin but that ship has sailed IMHO.
On the other hand, it would be like a luxury to finally have a defenceman who can take an actual slapshot from the point ffs.

 

[bbfan419]

Wright probably costs Pasta. I cannot see Francis dealing Wright, he has a young, lethal 1,2 punch at center for the next 15 years. I expect Wright to put up 20 goals 50 points next year for Seattle then bump up to a higher level and Selke candidate in a few years.

There is no way the price for Wright is Pasta, he has not proven anything as of yet, if they wanted a vet maybe Marchand or a younger guy maybe DeBrusk or Carlo + a prospect Lysell.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Nothing like the old, “fill one hole and create another” trade suggestions. None of this is realistic, thankfully.

That could cover this whole thread.

If anyone is really worth acquiring, almost every team has more assets and/or Cap space to make it happen than the Bruins do.

 

[LouJersey]

That could cover this whole thread.

If anyone is really worth acquiring, almost every team has more assets and/or Cap space to make it happen than the Bruins do.

Truth hurts, but exactly this.

 

[PB37]

Krug to Boston thoughts:

- the Blues would have to retain salary to make it work on the Bruins end, which they probably don't want to do

- Krug would be the third pair and PP specialist, meaning the Bruins still need a top 4 LHD who can kill penalties

- Bruins would need to find a bottom pair RHD to offset some of Krug's size and help support him in their own end

- Grz for Krug@50 percent retained? I was a big Torey Krug fan and supporter but 4 more years on his contract and he's already 32. I'm not sure if that's the kind of contract length the Bruins need to attach themselves to considering his age. IMO, it's a nostalgia trap and one they should pass on

- the Blues would probably love to yeet Binnington into orbit and get a guy like Ullmark

 

[LouJersey]

Krug to Boston thoughts:

- the Blues would have to retain salary to make it work on the Bruins end, which they probably don't want to do

- Krug would be the third pair and PP specialist, meaning the Bruins still need a top 4 LHD who can kill penalties

- Bruins would need to find a bottom pair RHD to offset some of Krug's size and help support him in their own end

- Grz for Krug@50 percent retained? I was a big Torey Krug fan and supporter but 4 more years on his contract and he's already 32. I'm not sure if that's the kind of contract length the Bruins need to attach themselves to considering his age. IMO, it's a nostalgia trap and one they should pass on

- the Blues would probably love to yeet Binnington into orbit and get a guy like Ullmark

Gryz >>>>>>>Krug Pass