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

[323 Krejci 7]

Is everyone still having problems with Twitter ? I haven’t been able to use it since 9am this morning . Feel so out of the loop

 

[KrejciWinger]

Hall didnt play to his 6 million aav. I'm ok with the moves so far. Jvr might surprise.

Hall played 12 minutes a night with Coyle and Frederic with no powerplay time. His production was acceptable and it's insulting we traded the only guy who elevated his game come playoffs.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Hall played 12 minutes a night with Coyle and Frederic with no powerplay time. His production was acceptable and it's insulting we traded the only guy who elevated his game come playoffs.

Insulting.

 

[BruinsJoe]

I hope Bergeron comes back for one more year, especially since it’s the centennial year.

I don’t think winning a Stanley Cup is a realistic goal for the team this year. It’s apparent last year was the year they decided to “go for it,” and this year is the result of those consequences — a bridge year with significant financial limitations until the cap significantly increases the following year.

However, I don’t think it’s out of reach for them to be competing for a playoff spot and be an entertaining team most nights. I plan to try and enjoy the upcoming season for what it is.

If you plan a bridge year, why not playing young guns instead of Geekie, JVR and who? Patrick Brown? Calice! If our young guy are not as good as those 3 we re in real trouble...play young guy and signe quality...maybe only one it s ok...but jesus christ

 

[Gee Wally]

Is everyone still having problems with Twitter ? I haven’t been able to use it since 9am this morning . Feel so out of the loop

yep. Everyone.
Elon f***ing around with the control buttons again.

Like giving a monkey a loaded gun.

 

[ylekot]

Happy with Looch and Geekie. The rest is fodder to fill out roster with cheap short deals. Hated to see Hall go and no Bertuzzi but glad Donnie went all in last year. Goalies will keep us competitive and even with sways bump in pay still will be in ballpark for NHL tandem. Like keeping Freddy with a bigger roll. Would like to see gryz and Forbort moved but guessing the trade market sucks. Shocked Bert still out there..he must be too.

 

[The don godfather]

Happy with Looch and Geekie. The rest is fodder to fill out roster with cheap short deals. Hated to see Hall go and no Bertuzzi but glad Donnie went all in last year. Goalies will keep us competitive and even with sways bump in pay still will be in ballpark for NHL tandem. Like keeping Freddy with a bigger roll. Would like to see gryz and Forbort moved but guessing the trade market sucks. Shocked Bert still out there..he must be too.

Jvr will surprise everyone. Hes gonna do his 20 goal thing book it.

 

[KnightofBoston]

If we traded Hall just to make room for Frederic and Swayman... Not a good look

In a pure sense I agree but that also assumes that was the intent if that is the outcome

It could also be true that sweeney had to move the guys he could in order to sign bert but bert of his own volition chooses the better contract , so essentially both can be true

 

[TCB]

Goaltending is gonna keep us in the thick of things. Smart cause we weak down the middle.

But but moving a goalie would help are middle

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Jvr will surprise everyone. Hes gonna do his 20 goal thing book it.

If they force him on the 2nd line... he is no Recchi/Iginla. 3rd line may be a good fit but plan on 10-15 goals.

 

[Gee Wally]

If you plan a bridge year, why not playing young guns instead of Geekie, JVR and who? Patrick Brown? Calice! If our young guy are not as good as those 3 we re in real trouble...play young guy and signe quality...maybe only one it s ok...but jesus christ

first theres no guarantee younger guys wont play. Those signed today, near all, can be waived with no cap implications.

Second, some of the kids young guns you mention
a- may not be ready
b- may cost more between their base and elc bonuses.
c- if they crap the bed , what then? You dont have the insurance/ flexibility you signed today.

 

[The don godfather]

If they force him on the 2nd line... he is no Recchi/Iginla. 3rd line may be a good fit but plan on 10-15 goals.

I have him for 18 plus . Book it let's go.

 

[Fenian24]

It will never cease being a surprise that some can be so optimistic about teams they don't/rarely watch while being unendingly pessimistic about a team they see all the time.

That's because we watch them all the time. When Sweeney and co have a decent team I am optimistic.

For example, I was optimistic before last years playoffs, hence pessimism until proven different

 

[The don godfather]

Well if merkulov and lysell wanna make the team here your chance kiddos. Show what you got.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

If you plan a bridge year, why not playing young guns instead of Geekie, JVR and who? Patrick Brown? Calice! If our young guy are not as good as those 3 we re in real trouble...play young guy and signe quality...maybe only one it s ok...but jesus christ

Imagine being this pissed off about Patrick Brown

 

[BlackFrancis]

That's because we watch them all the time. When Sweeney and co have a decent team I am optimistic.

For example, I was optimistic before last years playoffs, hence pessimism until proven different

No, you're just misunderstood. At least sometimes.

I remember thinking you were excessively negative just to hear yourself braying, but figured out I was wrong pretty quick many years ago. I genuinely enjoy reading a lot of your posts.

 

[dugg133]

If you plan a bridge year, why not playing young guns instead of Geekie, JVR and who? Patrick Brown? Calice! If our young guy are not as good as those 3 we re in real trouble...play young guy and signe quality...maybe only one it s ok...but jesus christ

Geekie will be 25 going into the season, so if the bruins pro scouting identified him as someone to target then great, hopefully he can piece going ofrward. And the rest of the guys we signed are all on 1 year, 1 mil deals. All those deals can easily be buried in the minors if young players force their way up, not blocking anyone.

 

[Ace0813]

If you plan a bridge year, why not playing young guns instead of Geekie, JVR and who? Patrick Brown? Calice! If our young guy are not as good as those 3 we re in real trouble...play young guy and signe quality...maybe only one it s ok...but jesus christ

You can’t just play kids, Joe. You have to have a support system around them. Even Bergeron had players like Martin LaPointe to shepherd him into the league. Vets that have been around and seen the rigors of the league are important. They were never going to fill all six slots with providence players.

 

[Bodit9]

99 points. Playoffs. 1st or 2nd round exit. Is what it is.

 

[KrejciWinger]

99 points. Playoffs. 1st or 2nd round exit. Is what it is.

Funny to say this after what Florida just did to us. Going in hot and not having a coach who crumbles is most important.

 

[TCB]

Refusing to trade Ullmark is a blunder.

For the right deal he's gone. Sweeney is not going to come right out and say I'm trying to move Linus. let teams come to him with offers. He's not in Cap hell anymore.

 

[Mainehockey33]

yep. Everyone.
Elon f***ing around with the control buttons again.

Like giving a monkey a loaded gun.

If this is true then he might have actually killed Twitter this time. Post read limits? Gtfo. Man he really made Twitter so much better!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/01/elon-musk-new-twitter-user-limits/

 

[Coach Parker]

Geekie will be 25 going into the season, so if the bruins pro scouting identified him as someone to target then great, hopefully he can piece going ofrward. And the rest of the guys we signed are all on 1 year, 1 mil deals. All those deals can easily be buried in the minors if young players force their way up, not blocking anyone.

He was a target for scouts all year.

 

[The don godfather]

Funny to say this after what Florida just did to us. Going in hot and not having a coach who crumbles is most important.

Keep saying get into the dance imagine a pissed off ullmark goes ala tim Thomas. Get in.

 

[dredeye]

If you plan a bridge year, why not playing young guns instead of Geekie, JVR and who? Patrick Brown? Calice! If our young guy are not as good as those 3 we re in real trouble...play young guy and signe quality...maybe only one it s ok...but jesus christ

I hate to tell you but we are in that much trouble. What young guys do you want them to play? They added a bunch of depth guys for the farm which every team does. Calico, Brown types are for Providence