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

[Tbaybruin]

I was going to go really offside here with a hockey related joke, but I'll stand pat.

Thanks

 

[BlackFrancis]

Conan with Arnold?

Doooooooooooom!

 

[missingchicklet]

I zero interest in Duchene. It looks like he just floats out on the ice.

Duchene is a frustrating player. Some nights he looks really good and others he looks like he'd rather be at home than on the ice. Plenty of talent but I am not a fan of his attitude. Add to all that, he has become quite proficient at making stupid turnovers and is fairly soft. The Preds fans I know are definitely not too high on Duchene. One great season in his last 4, with some injury issues and a laziness bug. No thanks. Would be an awful move to sink any kind of real money into this guy.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Idk what Sweeney’s plan is, but if it is a retool I wouldn’t mind signing duchene, wheeler or anyone really to one year deals and hope they can at worst be a deadline deal fir a future asset. I doubt that’s the direction Sweeney takes though

Good idea . Whenever the Bruins make plans the devil laughs anyway. Hopefully we have a team good enough to make the playoffs.

 

[EverettMike]

I'm way behind, so sorry if this has been discussed: no buyout for Mitchell Miller? He remains a Bruin?

 

[Healthy Wrap]

He was good at PK and late game situations

Imo he is not a problem. Cant do better unless an upgrade is found

The PK was statistically better without him than with him

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

who says there would be some bidding war about Douchene? who the hell knows what is going to happen tomorrow.

It’s a pretty safe bet considering the precedent set by the UFA market every year.

 

[NDiesel]

They need to not sit him in the playoffs. Monty screwed the pooch on that one this year. Hopefully he learned from it, because I agree it makes no sense to have a 3.8m d man sitting in favor of a worse player just because he has size (lookin at you Derek Forbort). That said, I wouldn't blame Grizz for asking for a trade after that experience (and previously with Bruce).

Someone else said this so I won't take credit, but Forbort probably played because they needed him on the PK due to Lindholm breaking his foot. Which is part of the knock on Gryz IMO...no PP or PK time and is outscored 5 on 5 every playoffs.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Playing on a cup contender with Pasta on your wing can be enticing.

I think you’re dreaming my friend.

 

[NDiesel]

Duchene is a frustrating player. Some nights he looks really good and others he looks like he'd rather be at home than on the ice. Plenty of talent but I am not a fan of his attitude. Add to all that, he has become quite proficient at making stupid turnovers and is fairly soft. The Preds fans I know are definitely not too high on Duchene. One great season in his last 4, with some injury issues and a laziness bug. No thanks. Would be an awful move to sink any kind of real money into this guy.

Thanks for the input, I dont get to watch many Predators games, especially last year....id still take him as a 2 to 3 year stop gap until one of our guys develops or a better option is available.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

I'm way behind, so sorry if this has been discussed: no buyout for Mitchell Miller? He remains a Bruin?

apparently. but it's actually worse for the team in terms of cap impact if they bought him out so why would they? don't think that was ever a realistic scenario.

 

[Dr Hook]

Someone else said this so I won't take credit, but Forbort probably played because they needed him on the PK due to Lindholm breaking his foot. Which is part of the knock on Gryz IMO...no PP or PK time and is outscored 5 on 5 every playoffs.

Possibly on the Lindholm foot- we may never know. Forbort is still a worse hockey player in just about every way except on the measuring tapes. But again, not wanting to debate Grizz's merits or lack of them.

 

[Patdud]

all things equal i would 100% rather trade for scheifele than sign Duchene for another 6+ years for god knows what

 

[missingchicklet]

Thanks for the input, I dont get to watch many Predators games, especially last year....id still take him as a 2 to 3 year stop gap until one of our guys develops or a better option is available.

Would be a roll of the dice. If he could replicate or come close to his 43 goal season a couple seasons ago then it would be awesome. I just don't see that happening based on how he's played with the Preds in the other 3 seasons he has been there.

 

[NDiesel]

all things equal i would 100% rather trade for scheifele than sign Duchene for another 6+ years for god knows what

If no one wanted to trade for him with 3 years left at 8 mil or with retention then I would doubt anyone gives Duchene any more than 3 years.

 

[NDiesel]

I guess Duchene has mostly been a RW lately...maybe he isn't the guy

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

$13.6m for 10 players.... including Swayman...
I can't wait to see this.
/Curb Your Enthusiasm theme

What are we thinking for Swayman + Frederic? Somewhere around $6M combined?

That leaves ~$7.6M for the 7 or 8 remaining contracts.

 

[Beesfan]

Sign Bertuzzi!

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

So around 13 mil in cap space with 7 or 8 roster spots to fill.

I’m just looking for a general sense from any of the “why not go after Duchene” people how he fits in. Is he taking league min for a year?

Chicago just extended Foligno at 4M. Is Duchene taking less than Uncle Nick?

 

[Beesfan]

What are we thinking for Swayman + Frederic? Somewhere around $6M combined?

That leaves ~$7.6M for the 7 or 8 remaining contracts.

I think Freddy is $1.5 and Sway is $3.0. Maybe a hair more for each, but I bet its under $5 combined.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

They need to not sit him in the playoffs. Monty screwed the pooch on that one this year. Hopefully he learned from it, because I agree it makes no sense to have a 3.8m d man sitting in favor of a worse player just because he has size (lookin at you Derek Forbort). That said, I wouldn't blame Grizz for asking for a trade after that experience (and previously with Bruce).

Gryz wouldn't have survived the first 3 games of Florida running around. After the Tkachuk crosscheck/attempt to fight Ullmark Florida shifted closer to standard hockey where Gryz can thrive.

 

[Oates2Neely]

I guess Duchene has mostly been a RW lately...maybe he isn't the guy

With no Bertuzzi/ Hall, if DeBrusk goes back to LW the Bruins would need a RW also.

Depends on cost. 1 year 1.5-2m I’d take the chance.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

I guess Duchene has mostly been a RW lately...maybe he isn't the guy

Yeah, Duchene took fewer faceoffs than any Bruins Center last season (including Zacha.)

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Hey man- what are your opinions on duchenes financial situation? It’s not like your 11 replies made them ABUNDANTLY clear.

And yet it’s only a fraction of the number of posts saying the Bruins should explore signing a UFA that is all but impossible to sign given the circumstances.

I guess that’s reply #12

With no Bertuzzi/ Hall, if DeBrusk goes back to LW the Bruins would need a RW also.

Depends on cost. 1 year 1.5-2m I’d take the chance.

Lol

Come on.

 

[wintersej]

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I think are the baselines here.

Nitpick on Lysell being in the version of the lineup with Bergeron in it... but you can't convince me that Lysell learning with Marchand and Bergeron is going to be worse than him spending more time down in Providence.

My big question continues to be...

is Jake DeBrusk getting a long term contract or is he quiet trade bait right now?