Boston Bruins All Bruins Trade Proposals: Off-Season

[ODAAT]

He’d fit quite nicely as a complement to Coyle on the third line and #2 power play.

agreed, a perfect spot for him, a very good player who would benefit greatly in a 3rd line spot with solid linemates

 

[Deal Law]

At least our players want to stay here unlike the Celtics.

The "Association" is a friggin joke. Every season and off-season plays out like the worst soap opera one could imagine. Players influencing coaching changes and decisions or colluding to stack teams or play with buddies. It seems like every year the only possible free agent destinations are LA or NY (I guess you can now lump Golden State in there), not because either is any good (Knicks are a dumpster fire), but because they're LA and NY and you can party and sign lucrative endorsement deals in those places. It sucks for cities like Milwaukee that actually had a good run and probably won't really get a chance to build on it, because no one wants to play in Wisconsin.

I'm not saying every pro sport doesn't have this to some degree, but the NBA is just ridiculous.

 

[Alicat]

The "Association" is a friggin joke. Every season and off-season plays out like the worst soap opera one could imagine. Players influencing coaching changes and decisions or colluding to stack teams or play with buddies. It seems like every year the only possible free agent destinations are LA or NY (I guess you can now lump Golden State in there), not because either is any good (Knicks are a dumpster fire), but because they're LA and NY and you can party and sign lucrative endorsement deals in those places. It sucks for cities like Milwaukee that actually had a good run and probably won't really get a chance to build on it, because no one wants to play in Wisconsin.

I'm not saying every pro sport doesn't have this to some degree, but the NBA is just ridiculous.

Seeing all that drama makes me so happy the Bruins are not like that.

 

[Deal Law]

agreed, a perfect spot for him, a very good player who would benefit greatly in a 3rd line spot with solid linemates

One of those top two lines needs size on one wing. Kreider fits nicely on either one. Krejci always seems to really excel with a big winger. I don't think you count on a player like Coyle or Kreider to singlehandedly drive the offense on any one line, but paired with a good center, neither guys has to and completes either line.

 

[ODAAT]

The "Association" is a friggin joke. Every season and off-season plays out like the worst soap opera one could imagine. Players influencing coaching changes and decisions or colluding to stack teams or play with buddies. It seems like every year the only possible free agent destinations are LA or NY (I guess you can now lump Golden State in there), not because either is any good (Knicks are a dumpster fire), but because they're LA and NY and you can party and sign lucrative endorsement deals in those places. It sucks for cities like Milwaukee that actually had a good run and probably won't really get a chance to build on it, because no one wants to play in Wisconsin.

I'm not saying every pro sport doesn't have this to some degree, but the NBA is just ridiculous.

I don`t follow much of the NBA, just never been my thing although I did use to watch quite a bit during the Bird/Magic years but I do agree, while I think there has to be NHL players who talk with one another about possible landing spots, in the NBA it`s so blatant when we see and hear this player or that one going to a new team as they were heavily recruited by one of their buddies

 

[ODAAT]

One of those top two lines needs size on one wing. Kreider fits nicely on either one. Krejci always seems to really excel with a big winger. I don't think you count on a player like Coyle or Kreider to singlehandedly drive the offense on any one line, but paired with a good center, neither guys has to and completes either line.

Think Kreider slides into a role on either DK or Coyle`s wing if it were to happen

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

Kreider is overrated. He is a very good player but he is not a game breaker - he has a lot of talent but the hockey IQ isn't there. He's worth a low first and a B-C prospect and that's all IMO. He only has a year left until UFA.

All that being said I think he'd be wonderful with Krejci. I absolutely call and he'd probably resign being that's he's from the area. Not sure about $$$ though. But if the Rangers are asking for the moon (and considering they've just fleeced the Jets twice they might be) you pass.

That's fair. He may not be a game breaker like Duschsesnse, but yes, I agree, he'd probably be quite good with Krejci.

Another reason I'm set on him is... I have no idea who else I would target.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

glad Im not alone on Kreider. the guy is an overhyped Coyle.

Really? I think he has superior offensive instincts and is a much faster skater. I don't see them similar at all but I only watch the occasional Ranger game.

 

[Dr Hook]

That's fair. He may not be a game breaker like Duschsesnse, but yes, I agree, he'd probably be quite good with Krejci.

Another reason I'm set on him is... I have no idea who else I would target.

I see what you did there

 

[Dr Hook]

That's fair. He may not be a game breaker like Duschsesnse, but yes, I agree, he'd probably be quite good with Krejci.

Another reason I'm set on him is... I have no idea who else I would target.

That is an interesting question. If the idea is a top 6 RW as Cam said, and Sweeney has hinted that there is a move or two that will be made, who is the guy? Kreider seems obvious because of his local roots and that fact that the Rangers are rumored to be shopping him. I really don't know what else might be out there. Some around here have pumped the tires on Virtanen, but he doesn't really fit the bill in this particular situation.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

I see what you did there

Couldn't help myself...

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I see what you did there

Looks correct to me?

 

[Number8]

McGuire thinks the Rangers are going to offersheet Marner.

Oh please please please. The histrionics would be fantastic. Of course Toronto could use all those picks to draft some defense, who could really help by the time Tavares is an old man and Matthews shoulder has finally succumbed.

 

[alg363636]

That's fair. He may not be a game breaker like Duschsesnse, but yes, I agree, he'd probably be quite good with Krejci.

Another reason I'm set on him is... I have no idea who else I would target.

I think he'd be awesome here but he's not someone I give up too much for or break the back which I have a feeling is what the rangers and he are looking for. The Rangers keep robbing people blind so why stop now.

 

[JOKER 192]

I want Kreider. Local kid (joking), big, fast, drives to the net. Could Krug for Kreider be a base for something?

Ny would have to add , but yes, it's a base IMO

 

[alg363636]

Ny would have to add , but yes, it's a base IMO

Um Krug has reached 59 points which is higher than Kreider ever has and matched his career high this year in 64 games (took Kreider 75 to get there).

No f***ing way.

 

[TSBruins13]

Imagine a top six of:

Marchand - Bergeron - Pastrnak
Debrusk - Krecji - Laine


Could we package Krug, Backes + to land Laine?

 

[JOKER 192]

There is another alternative that hasn’t been discussed, or I haven’t seen discussed. It may cost less in terms of assets, but it’ll cost nonetheless. If the Bruins can somehow find a team willing to take another asset in order to acquire Backes (with retained salary) and then buy him out, it may be the most beneficial way in terms of cap savings.

Dominic Tiano: David Backes- More Questions Than Answers

This sounds smart. How is it cap circumvention? It's comparable to what the Habs did last year with Mason minus the cap retention, which can be argued to be even worse as Winnepeg was completely cleared of the cap hit while the Bruins will still be on the hook for a part of it.

 

[JOKER 192]

Um Krug has reached 59 points which is higher than Kreider ever has and matched his career high this year in 64 games (took Kreider 75 to get there).

No ****ing way.

Hence the add. Maybe 50% retained and a pick or prospect.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Imagine a top six of:

Marchand - Bergeron - Pastrnak
Debrusk - Krecji - Laine


Could we package Krug, Backes + to land Laine?

Nope

 

[TSBruins13]

Nope

....care to expand?

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Kreider is exactly the kind of player this team needs, especially come playoff time. The guy is big, very fast, can score and be physical. If the Bruins could acquire him and another big mean winger like Ferland or Kassian, it would be a welcome sight once the playoffs started.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

....care to expand?

Backes is nothing more than a cap dump and that's if he agrees to go to Winnipeg. You trying to add him to a Laine deal just makes the price even higher. I don't see a deal for Laine to be made unless McAvoy is going the other way.

 

[CharaBadSenyshynGawd]

Wonder if the Bs will be in on Vesey.

 

[DominicT]

This sounds smart. How is it cap circumvention? It's comparable to what the Habs did last year with Mason minus the cap retention, which can be argued to be even worse as Winnepeg was completely cleared of the cap hit while the Bruins will still be on the hook for a part of it.

Well as I said in the piece, I don't think it is but I imagine there are those that think it is.