Proposal: BOS - PIT

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Daniel Sprong



Anders Bjork

BOS could use an upgrade on the RW while PIT could use one on the LW.

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[weaponomega]

Heinen is struggling this season, but this trade doesn't make sense from a Bruins perspective. No point in selling him at his lowest. But even if the Bruins were looking to move him, thats not enough coming from Pitts.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Heinen's value is crazily higher than Sprong's value, this is a horrible proposal for the Bruins.

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Heinen is struggling this season, but this trade doesn't make sense from a Bruins perspective. No point in selling him at his lowest. But even if the Bruins were looking to move him, thats not enough coming from Pitts.

That's fair. Is Bjork better on the left or right?

 

[weaponomega]

That's fair. Is Bjork better on left or right?

Bjork is better on the left. I'd be more interested in a Bjork - Sprong trade.

 

[NDiesel]

Bjork is better on the left. I'd be more interested in a Bjork - Sprong trade.

This would interest me. Both have the potential, neither has shown much more than flashes of it yet, could be a good change of scenery trade.

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Bjork is better on the left. I'd be more interested in a Bjork - Sprong trade.

I'd definitely consider that.

Edit : I updated the proposal.

 

[Harvey Birdman]

While I understand the want for the balancing of the top 9 from RW to LW. I really do not see another trade happening unless it is to shake up the back end. Like Sprong + Maatta for a Dman better than Maatta. And I am not a Maatta hater, in fact quite the opposite. I think he is a legit NHL defenseman, I just think he is the odd man out on defense if we want to improve it. And also we just swapped a LW for a LW. I just do not see another trade at forward for another forward happening again unless one of the top 3 (Kessel, Guentzel, Hornqvist) wingers goes down with a months long injury.

 

[PensandCaps]

I love Bjork. Easily would do this trade

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Sounds like a great deal for both teams.

 

[UConn126]

This would interest me. Both have the potential, neither has shown much more than flashes of it yet, could be a good change of scenery trade.

Is it still a change of scenery even though their jersey colors won't change?

I don't hate a Bjork for Sprong swap. Value is definitely there. I just can't help but feel like it's a trade for the sake of a trade.

Is Sprong more of a pass first or shoot first guy?

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Is Sprong more of a pass first or shoot first guy?

He's usually a shooter, unless his teammates can't get him the puck then you'll see him pass a lot more.

 

[37Bergenov14]

Doesn't necessarily thrill me (would rather target a more established RW rather than swap for another project/prospect), but seems pretty fair in value.

 

[Critical13]

Doesn't necessarily thrill me (would rather target a more established RW rather than swap for another project/prospect), but seems pretty fair in value.

You won't get much better for Bjork. If you gave up Vaak or Donato, you might be able to get a vet top 6 type.

 

[37Bergenov14]

You won't get much better for Bjork. If you gave up Vaak or Donato, you might be able to get a vet top 6 type.

Oh definitely, sorry didnt mean to imply Bjork would get that. Just meant in an overall sense.

 

[Son of Donegal]

Count me out on Sprong.

While Bjork has struggled this year, he has shown that he has a strong two way game. Sprong's game is lacking in some really fundamental ways. His play away from the puck is extremely weak. Love hios offensive upside, but with Bjork the floor is pretty well-established.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Any possible deal based around Rust for Gryz?

 

[Son of Donegal]

Any possible deal based around Rust for Gryz?

I like Rust, but for Gryz? Not likely.

His cap hit is a bit high for what he gives you. He has also benefitted with playing with superb PIT forwards over the years. He wouldn't get that in BOS, if they keep him in his appropriate role. On top of that, the Bruins already have plenty of emerging middle 6 forwards in their pool. Most importantly, Matt Grzelcyk continues to save Boston's butt on the back-end at a very cap friendly figure. Gryz is a pretty important player for Boston, not only because of their injury woes, but because he continues to get better.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

I like Rust, but for Gryz? Not likely.

His cap hit is a bit high for what he gives you. He has also benefitted with playing with superb PIT forwards over the years. He wouldn't get that in BOS, if they keep him in his appropriate role. On top of that, the Bruins already have plenty of emerging middle 6 forwards in their pool. Most importantly, Matt Grzelcyk continues to save Boston's butt on the back-end at a very cap friendly figure. Gryz is a pretty important player for Boston, not only because of their injury woes, but because he continues to get better.

Gotcha. I just know both teams have a logjam at each other’s position of need. RW for us, LD for Boston. Pens really need a mobile lefty puck mover, all of their bottom 4 defenders are more of the “stay at home” variety right now.

 

[Son of Donegal]

Gotcha. I just know both teams have a logjam at each other’s position of need. RW for us, LD for Boston. Pens really need a mobile lefty puck mover, all of their bottom 4 defenders are more of the “stay at home” variety right now.

Well, I mean...Gryz would likely be available for the right, but I don't think Rust is who the Bruins would look at.

What I canb tell you is that Gryz is an awesome puck-mover. He is really well-loved here in Boston. A lot of folks are pushing to trade Krug for a top 6 RW or #2C and that Gryz would replace Krug in the top 4. I am not sure how I feel about that - but it goes to show how much he is appreciated. What a good defender!

 

[Prairie Habs]

Gotcha. I just know both teams have a logjam at each other’s position of need. RW for us, LD for Boston. Pens really need a mobile lefty puck mover, all of their bottom 4 defenders are more of the “stay at home” variety right now.

If you want a bottom pairing LD puck mover Schlemko would be available.

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

If you want a bottom pairing LD puck mover Schlemko would be available.

I noticed Reilly getting scratched recently. Is he available?

 

[Prairie Habs]

I noticed Reilly getting scratched recently. Is he available?

He's been our best LD all year, but for unknown reasons is in the coach's doghouse. If you ask the fans he's not available, if you were to ask the MTL front office you might get a different answer.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

Interesting, Bruins could use a right handed RW. Both are young and could use a change of scenery. Bjork was coming on pretty good then they sat him before the Leaf game and he lost his edge.

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

He's been our best LD all year, but for unknown reasons is in the coach's doghouse. If you ask the fans he's not available, if you were to ask the MTL front office you might get a different answer.

I really liked what I saw early in the season from him. Looked like a legit 1st pairing dman.