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

[Mr. Make-Believe]

I know I know. Nothing has happened yet.

But I truly... We're boned. Nothing is going to happen. I just don't see it.

Cobbled together roster with mostly our current flotsam to fill holes.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Is someone actually entertaining the idea of bringing Phil Kessel back?

I guess I just did lol

 

[bruinmann77]

i just hope they don't hand out long deals for crazy money they to add some cheap talent with the youngsters

 

[NeelyDan]

I know I know. Nothing has happened yet.

But I truly... We're boned. Nothing is going to happen. I just don't see it.

Cobbled together roster with mostly our current flotsam to fill holes.

Sort of looking that way, at this point. Lots of time for developments tho.

 

[Helsinki city boy]

Needs more Tenkrat

Jarmo is still in NHL, maybe Columbus would let him go?

 

[Boston Bruno]

I thought that was Chibby lol

I am Jabba esk

 

[Healthy Wrap]

I know I know. Nothing has happened yet.

But I truly... We're boned. Nothing is going to happen. I just don't see it.

Cobbled together roster with mostly our current flotsam to fill holes.

Can’t wait to watch 2nd line left wing Trent Frederic do his thing

 

[ON3M4N]

Since center is a hot topic, we're coming up on the 10yr anniversary of Boston trading away young center Tyler Seguin

 

[Over the volcano]

Is someone actually entertaining the idea of bringing Phil Kessel back?

Because he has no issues sitting

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Since center is a hot topic, we're coming up on the 10yr anniversary of Boston trading away young center Tyler Seguin

Might as well free up 10m more and go after him on the 4th lol

 

[stungun54]

those cap numbers are decieving right? 13 million in space but then add in the 4.5 million bonus penalty when we have to be cap complient I assume.

 

[smithformeragent]

At what point does it become irresponsible to waste any more of Pastrnak & McAvoy’s prime years than is absolutely necessary?

Yes, they’re screwed now. However, the if you make some painful decisions and trade what chips you do have to recoup at least some draft capital, can you accelerate the rebuild by even one year?

 

[McGarnagle]

Since center is a hot topic, we're coming up on the 10yr anniversary of Boston trading away young center Tyler Seguin

Never forget

 

[Greek_physique]

At what point does it become irresponsible to waste any more of Pastrnak & McAvoy’s prime years than is absolutely necessary?

Yes, they’re screwed now. However, the if you make some painful decisions and trade what chips you do have to recoup at least some draft capital, can you accelerate the rebuild by even one year?

That's why Sweeney is bringing back Lucic.

He'll flip him back to LA and the 'rebuild' will be done faster

 

[KrugAvoy]

those cap numbers are decieving right? 13 million in space but then add in the 4.5 million bonus penalty when we have to be cap complient I assume.

I think the 13 million web have to spend is after the bonuses are paid

 

[dugg133]

At what point does it become irresponsible to waste any more of Pastrnak & McAvoy’s prime years than is absolutely necessary?

Yes, they’re screwed now. However, the if you make some painful decisions and trade what chips you do have to recoup at least some draft capital, can you accelerate the rebuild by even one year?

If the recent trades are anything to go by, this is not the offseason to try and flip assets for futures. Starting to feel like the best course of action is to try and ride out the bonus overages, try and get into the playoffs on the back of great defense and goaltending while incorporating youth into depth roles, and reevaluate next summer once the cap goes up.

 

[TCB]

those cap numbers are decieving right? 13 million in space but then add in the 4.5 million bonus penalty when we have to be cap complient I assume.

I believe that's already taken into effect but here's players that need to be signed with it.

 

[AlpineLager]

Never forget

Painful watch.. I've never seen that before.

 

[Mainehockey33]

That's why Sweeney is bringing back Lucic.

He'll flip him back to LA and the 'rebuild' will be done faster

Lucic is getting a full NMC.

 

[smithformeragent]

If the recent trades are anything to go by, this is not the offseason to try and flip assets for futures. Starting to feel like the best course of action is to try and ride out the bonus overages, try and get into the playoffs on the back of great defense and goaltending while incorporating youth into depth roles, and reevaluate next summer once the cap goes up.

They’re definitely stronger on the back end than they are at forward as presently constituted.

However, with the emphasis that was placed on playing a more open, offensive minded style this past season, do we feel like Montgomery can switch gears and try to play a grind it out brand of hockey where you try to win games 2-1?

 

[Mainehockey33]

Because he has no issues sitting

If Bergy had no issues sitting we might have gotten out of the first round. Ha

 

[TCB]

 

[Over the volcano]

If Bergy had no issues sitting we might have gotten out of the first round. Ha

 

[Bruinaura]

Never forget

I'm still amazed they showed that lol

 

[sarge88]

Because he has no issues sitting

This guy came up on my FB feed one day and, although I may be alone, I find him hilarious.

Just a sample of some of his Kessel bits...