Tbaybruin
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ThanksI was going to go really offside here with a hockey related joke, but I'll stand pat.
ThanksI was going to go really offside here with a hockey related joke, but I'll stand pat.
Doooooooooooom!Conan with Arnold?
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.I zero interest in Duchene. It looks like he just floats out on the ice.
Good idea . Whenever the Bruins make plans the devil laughs anyway. Hopefully we have a team good enough to make the playoffs.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
The PK was statistically better without him than with himHe was good at PK and late game situations
Imo he is not a problem. Cant do better unless an upgrade is found
who says there would be some bidding war about Douchene? who the hell knows what is going to happen tomorrow.
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.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).
Playing on a cup contender with Pasta on your wing can be enticing.
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.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.
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.I'm way behind, so sorry if this has been discussed: no buyout for Mitchell Miller? He remains a Bruin?
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.
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.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.
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.all things equal i would 100% rather trade for scheifele than sign Duchene for another 6+ years for god knows what
$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.
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).
With no Bertuzzi/ Hall, if DeBrusk goes back to LW the Bruins would need a RW also.I guess Duchene has mostly been a RW lately...maybe he isn't the guy
I guess Duchene has mostly been a RW lately...maybe he isn't the guy
Hey man- what are your opinions on duchenes financial situation? It’s not like your 11 replies made them ABUNDANTLY clear.
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.