The Hockey Tonk Man
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Adds some toughness if he can stay healthy
Had a lot of setbacks along the way
Had a lot of setbacks along the way
Lots of people name their kids Extra Texture here Maybe it's a regional thingAnd this is coming from a guy with a weird name himself.
Seeing all the signings the last week or so this was such a waste of money.
It is clear Sweeney knew about the Pastrnak and Marchand injuries when he resigned Miller. Considering neither of those players will be ready to start the season (and it remains to be seen whether Miller, himself, will be ready) the total combination of IR games is going to buy Sweeney a significant amount of cap flexibility later on. Miller's starting cap hit is only $1.25m, and the rest is bonus driven. If the Bruins get 2017-18 Kevin Miller, it will be worth every penny. If not, then who knows. But clearly Sweeney and Miller have been in touch throughout his recovery.
I see the first part of the season, as a final audition for kids like Bjork, Zboril and Senyshyn followed by some roster movement soon after Pastrnak and Marchand have returned. If the kids exceed expectations, they could steal jobs or elevate their trade value. If not, they get waived to Providence, claimed or ride the pine. Either way, Sweeney earns some cap relief from the IR games and can add to the roster later.
I also think Chara could remain unsigned for the first chunk of the season and join later a la Justin Williams. Adding a healthy, rested Chara and Miller later in the season could redefine the Bruin's identity leading into the playoffs.
Same lineup minus Krug and Chara.In other words, same old Bruins lineup and just tune in after the trade deadline if they bother to get a top line winger to help.
I mean Markov went through a similar situation (knee injury, barely played for nearly 3 years) in his early 30's and had a few solid years after.
No offense to Kevan Miller who I wish all the best in his return to the ice, but Markov was also one of the most talented defensemen of his generation and played a very cerebral game.
Why sign UFA's when we can just give up a 1st to move a bad contract and send out decent prospects for a lesser player at deadline? That's truly the Sweeney style.In other words, same old Bruins lineup and just tune in after the trade deadline if they bother to get a top line winger to help.
Only a habs fan could write such dribble, LMFAO “one of the most talented defensemen of his generation “ he was good but never great.No offense to Kevan Miller who I wish all the best in his return to the ice, but Markov was also one of the most talented defensemen of his generation and played a very cerebral game.
When healthy he drills players and breaks faces,something the p***yfied bruins are lacking.Wtf why.