Boston Bruins All Bruins Trade/Free Agent Rumours/Suggestions 2018

[DominicT]

What did I walk into?

 

[Flannelman]

What did I walk into?

Would you prefer a Bloody Mary or a mimosa for this shit show?

 

[08SeaBass08]

What did I walk into?

A time/space continuum portal? A Monty Python sketch? Heaven?

This is easily the most entertaining thing going on these boards this morning. Even better than the hand wringing on Long Island or the eight-year-olds in Toronto celebrating the 2019 Stanley Cup a year early.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Halak @ 2.75

or

Lehner @ 1.5

?

If Lehner didn't want to be a backup, it doesn't really matter which would be better. He wasn't going to sign in Boston, unless significantly overpaid, to be behind Rask.

 

[DrJustice]

All of these posts are in direct violation of site rules, I just can't bring myself to deprive the world of viewing this trainwreck.

I appreciate it, nothing like waking up to fresh new conspiracy in the morning!

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Why do all the _________________ (insert any word you'd like) decide to sign up and post in the Bruins forum? We have a shit ton of them

 

[Dizzay]

You'd have to think that something has to give here very shortly.
C: Bergy-Krejci-Kuraly-JFK-Studnicka-Frederic
LW: Marshy-Debrusk-Donato-Heinen-Nordstrom, Celharik
RW: Pasta-Backes-Bjork-Wagner-Acciari-Senyshyn
LD: Chara-Moore-Krug-Gryz-Vaak-Zboril-Lauzon
RD: McAvoy-Carlo-Miller-McQuaid

18 forwards, we'll have 13 opening night, so 5 have to be sent down to the AHL, assuming Senyshyn, Frederic, Studnicka, JFK, Nordstrom?
11 defenceman, keep 8 for opening night, 3 needs to go down to the AHL, assuming Vaak, Zboril, Lauzon

Marshy-Bergy-Pasta
Debrusk-Krejci-Bjork
Donato-Backes-Heinen
Wagner-Kuraly-Acciari
Celharik

Chara-McAvoy
Moore-Carlo
Krug-Miller
Gryz-McQuaid

Rask
Halak

Right now, with that current line up, Celharik, Gryz, and McQuaid sitting out as well as Halak serving as back up, we have over 7.6 million dollars in suits or opening the bench door. Pretty darn close to 10% of the cap. One of Miller/McQuaid has gotta go and I'm all in on trading David Backes, even if it means we're stuck with a kid or Kuraly playing 3C. That alone gives us over 8 million in cap space, assuming we trade Backes to a cap floor team (attractive real dollars) and McQuaid/Miller for a pick/prospect

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Why do all the _________________ (insert any word you'd like) decide to sign up and post in the Bruins forum?

People thought "Lunatic Fringe" was a joke. Hitting a little too on the nose atm.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

You'd have to think that something has to give here very shortly.
C: Bergy-Krejci-Kuraly-JFK-Studnicka-Frederic
LW: Marshy-Debrusk-Donato-Heinen-Nordstrom, Celharik
RW: Pasta-Backes-Bjork-Wagner-Acciari-Senyshyn
LD: Chara-Moore-Krug-Gryz-Vaak-Zboril-Lauzon
RD: McAvoy-Carlo-Miller-McQuaid

18 forwards, we'll have 13 opening night, so 5 have to be sent down to the AHL, assuming Senyshyn, Frederic, Studnicka, JFK, Nordstrom?
11 defenceman, keep 8 for opening night, 3 needs to go down to the AHL, assuming Vaak, Zboril, Lauzon

Marshy-Bergy-Pasta
Debrusk-Krejci-Bjork
Donato-Backes-Heinen
Wagner-Kuraly-Acciari
Celharik

If Cehlarik is still here, I'm not sure he's the type of player you have as an extra forward. Nordstrom was signed to a 2M/2Y deal for a reason. Unless he doesn't show anything in camp, I'd say he's either 4th line or that 13th spot, and Cehlarik is sent back to Providence.

Chara-McAvoy
Moore-Carlo
Krug-Miller
Gryz-McQuaid

Rask
Halak

Right now, with that current line up, Celharik, Gryz, and McQuaid sitting out as well as Halak serving as back up, we have over 7.6 million dollars in suits or opening the bench door. Pretty darn close to 10% of the cap. One of Miller/McQuaid has gotta go and I'm all in on trading David Backes, even if it means we're stuck with a kid or Kuraly playing 3C. That alone gives us over 8 million in cap space, assuming we trade Backes to a cap floor team (attractive real dollars) and McQuaid/Miller for a pick/prospect

Sweeney seems like he has no issue with going into the regular season with 8 defenseman. McQuaid has 1Y left at 2.75M so I don't see why he has "gotta go" when he is essentially a rental unless re-signed. If the Bruins desperately need that cap space for something, they'll make moves to accommodate it, but if Boston doesn't plan on adding anymore, why go into the season with 8M in cap space?

Even with Backes here, there's a good chance that the center spot is filled with Kuraly or one of the kids. Not sure how moving Backes makes that more possible. Backes has barely played any center since he's arrived, and I don't see them deciding in year 3 that they're going to go with him at that position.

 

[Dizzay]

If Cehlarik is still here, I'm not sure he's the type of player you have as an extra forward. Nordstrom was signed to a 2M/2Y deal for a reason. Unless he doesn't show anything in camp, I'd say he's either 4th line or that 13th spot, and Cehlarik is sent back to Providence.



Sweeney seems like he has no issue with going into the regular season with 8 defenseman. McQuaid has 1Y left at 2.75M so I don't see why he has "gotta go" when he is essentially a rental unless re-signed. If the Bruins desperately need that cap space for something, they'll make moves to accommodate it, but if Boston doesn't plan on adding anymore, why go into the season with 8M in cap space?

Even with Backes here, there's a good chance that the center spot is filled with Kuraly or one of the kids. Not sure how moving Backes makes that more possible. Backes has barely played any center since he's arrived, and I don't see them deciding in year 3 that they're going to go with him at that position.

Once again your comprehension skills are lacking and just take things out of context. I stated that we'll have 8 d-men opening night. I also stated one of Miller/McQuaid has gotta go. Never did I state McQuaid has gotta go, I prefer he stay to be honest. He's a true Bruin. Not once did I say go into the season with 8 million in Cap Space, obviously that money would be used to facilitate a glaring hole(s) in our lineup, 2RW, C, Chara replacement LD. Also who is Nordstrom replacing on the 4th line?

 

[Ratty]

Ask Matt Belesky and Dennis Seidenberg how his NTC worked out in Boston!! Certainty profitably for them, but NTC aside they're glad to be gone!! Ownership, Coaching and Media can put the screws to a player!! How's the NTC working for Lucic? Think he wouldn't want to get the hell out of Edmonton?

It's asinine to think these players have more say than ownership!

You still don't get it. We were discussing your post that a player with an NMC is going to be gone if management so wills it. You don't seem to understand that the player has to agree to a trade.

And you keep bringing up unrelated examples. Seidenberg, for example, was bought out of his contract, not traded. Beleskey was sitting on the ninth floor almost all of last year. His trade was welcome as he got a chance to skate again. And Joffrey Lupul?

You missed the point completely on Lucic. Sure, he may want out of Edmonton. But he ain't goin' nowhere if he doesn't say yes and sign on the line to waive his NMC.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Once again your comprehension skills are lacking and just take things out of context. I stated that we'll have 8 d-men opening night. I also stated one of Miller/McQuaid has gotta go. Never did I state McQuaid has gotta go, I prefer he stay to be honest. He's a true Bruin.

Instead of just responding to me, you get all hostile and butt hurt. You're on a discussion forum. You post, people respond. If you don't want certain posters responding, add them to your ignore list.

If Sweeney goes into the regular season with 8 defenseman, why is he randomly going to decide, "I need the cap space, let's trade one of the depth defenseman"?

You said one of Miller/McQuaid has 'gotta go'. So you literally said McQuaid has gotta go. You included him there. Break the statement up. "Miller has gotta go" or "McQuaid has gotta go". You prefer McQuaid staying, well with your 'gotta go' scenario, I prefer Miller staying. He's the better player, cheaper, and still signed for a few more years (which is proving to be key, since Boston's RHD depth isn't anything special). So nothing I said here was wrong.

Not once did I say go into the season with 8 million in Cap Space, obviously that money would be used to facilitate a glaring hole(s) in our lineup, 2RW, C, Chara replacement LD.

Then what exactly are you pining for by trading Backes, Miller/McQuaid, etc. for cap space? The 'glaring' holes in the lineup... Are they all going to be filled mid-season?

Also who is Nordstrom replacing on the 4th line?

Did you lack the comprehension here? I said that Nordstrom is either 4th line OR 13th forward. He could replace either Wagner/Acciari. He may very well be the 4th line LW, and Kuraly does slide up to replace Nash. Or the Bruins go with a young player at 3rd line center, and Nordstrom is the 13th forward.

 

[Dizzay]

Instead of just responding to me, you get all hostile and butt hurt. You're on a discussion forum. You post, people respond. If you don't want certain posters responding, add them to your ignore list.

If Sweeney goes into the regular season with 8 defenseman, why is he randomly going to decide, "I need the cap space, let's trade one of the depth defenseman"?

You said one of Miller/McQuaid has 'gotta go'. So you literally said McQuaid has gotta go. You included him there. Break the statement up. "Miller has gotta go" or "McQuaid has gotta go". You prefer McQuaid staying, well with your 'gotta go' scenario, I prefer Miller staying. He's the better player, cheaper, and still signed for a few more years (which is proving to be key, since Boston's RHD depth isn't anything special). So nothing I said here was wrong.




Then what exactly are you pining for by trading Backes, Miller/McQuaid, etc. for cap space? The 'glaring' holes in the lineup... Are they all going to be filled mid-season?



Did you lack the comprehension here? I said that Nordstrom is either 4th line OR 13th forward. He could replace either Wagner/Acciari. He may very well be the 4th line LW, and Kuraly does slide up to replace Nash. Or the Bruins go with a young player at 3rd line center, and Nordstrom is the 13th forward.

Hahaha, yeah I know its a discussion board. It's not the @BruinsFanSince94 correct everyone's thoughts/opinions board. I have no problem with you commenting but I do a have a problem with your comprehension skills. Not only do you not understand what I was saying, but when I further clarify, you try and explain to me what I intended to say or how I should have said it? Just leave it alone.

 

[KnightofBoston]

Did you post with pen and paper in the late '90s?

Dan still posts with pen and paper, he has dragon print recognition software. That’s why his takes are always so hot


...mic...drop? No...no, that’s not right

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

This thread is better than any trade deadline thread in history. Keep it coming

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

I'm really regretting going to sleep early last night

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Hahaha, yeah I know its a discussion board. It's not the @BruinsFanSince94 correct everyone's thoughts/opinions board. I have no problem with you commenting but I do a have a problem with your comprehension skills. Not only do you not understand what I was saying, but when I further clarify, you try and explain to me what I intended to say or how I should have said it? Just leave it alone.

I never said it was that. I will say that when I engage with people, good/bad, they usually respond to points made. Not cry about people's responses, and dance to a new issue. You once again ignored and moved onto something else. Answer what I asked:

1.) If Sweeney goes into the regular season with 8 defenseman, why is he randomly going to decide, "I need the cap space, let's trade one of the depth defenseman"?

2.) what exactly are you pining for by trading Backes, Miller/McQuaid, etc. for cap space? The 'glaring' holes in the lineup... Are they all going to be filled mid-season?

All questions posed because you didn't mean you wanted the cap space for the offseason.

 

[BB88]

I am just not sure EK’s recent injury history is worth the risk of giving up excellent young players.

He missed the entire offseason and still put up 62 points in 71 games on a garbage team.

He's a top3 player in the World and if he gets out of Ottawa will be on a mission next season.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

The boards moved in 2002, hence lots of posters who were around before that having the same exact start date. Good ****ing grief. I've literally been with DKH in person while Wally was posting.

Humble brag of the century...

 

[Pia8988]

Ottawa asking for the young D prospects (Makar, Heiskanen, ect) getting told no.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Erik Karlsson just doesn't seem like a realistic option for the Bruins. I'd love him, and would take him in a heartbeat, but for what he'd cost, and the AAV he's going to get after this season, it would be tough, unless big contracts are going back to Ottawa, and in that case, it would probably cost more. And the big contracts that would be going seem to have NMC, and would surely block any trade there. Who wants to willingly go to Ottawa? It's as trash as it gets right now.

 

[patty59]

The boards moved in 2002, hence lots of posters who were around before that having the same exact start date. Good ****ing grief. I've literally been with DKH in person while Wally was posting.

I just assumed everyone was a bot.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Erik Karlsson just doesn't seem like a realistic option for the Bruins. I'd love him, and would take him in a heartbeat, but for what he'd cost, and the AAV he's going to get after this season, it would be tough, unless big contracts are going back to Ottawa, and in that case, it would probably cost more. And the big contracts that would be going seem to have NMC, and would surely block any trade there. Who wants to willingly go to Ottawa? It's as trash as it gets right now.

Also, EK would be competing with McAvoy for ice time. We’d be a better team with EK instead of Carlo, but not as much as some think.

What would we have to give up to get him?
Would we have enough cap space to sign McAvoy?
What if Heinen, Debrusk and Donato all have big years and command more money?

Once again I think Carlo gets underrated here. No need to waste that many assets to upgrade him.

 

[Kaoz]

Any interest in a guy like Corey Perry, or do folks feel he's toast? He doesn't generate the shots or chances he used to and as such his goal scoring has taken a hit, but is he worth taking a flyer on here? It would be a secondary scoring role, paired with a pass first center in DK who plays a slower, more methodical game... might get him going again.

Rumor had it back in June he was asked to provide a list of teams... not sure if he ever did. Have to think Anaheim would eat some of that contract, and the cost should be on the lower end considering contract and recent performance.

Spit balling.

 

[N o o d l e s]

I’m no expert on fake accounts but I wouldn’t create all of mine on the same day if I was to do it.