Value of: Brandon Carlo

[wintersej]

He’s played great this season. Every time he gets close to scoring a goal he forgets where he is. Luckily, we don’t count on him for that. Easily our best one-on-one defender, skates better than most Dmen, is 6’5” and possibly still growing, his value is quite high right now.

That being said, I thought he would have been a piece the Bruins would have offered up to get Karlsson from Ottawa. But that ship has sailed.

Chara still better in most situations.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

If you are looking for any offense or even transition game, keep looking.

However his shut down potential is incredible and his skating is immaculate. I'm very glad he wasn't traded to Colorado.

He's done what I feared he couldn't - developed a tougher, mean streak. Plenty of room to grow of course.

Of course if Boston could package him with a 1st to get a similar aged top line center like Horvat or Couturier etc, sign me up.

 

[Drunkenfish]

If you are looking for any offense or even transition game, keep looking.

However his shut down potential is incredible and his skating is immaculate. I'm very glad he wasn't traded to Colorado.

He's done what I feared he couldn't - developed a tougher, mean streak. Plenty of room to grow of course.

His first pass is not that bad for a stay at home.

 

[wintersej]

His first pass is not that bad for a stay at home.

It's accurate, but he takes a second to process who is open in a way you don't see from McAvoy or Krug. Which isn't a diss. If he had his size and defense acumen and that kind of puck moving he would be the teams #1.

 

[John Eichel da GOAT]

I'd love him on the Avs and I would think he wold be excited to play for his hometown.

A deal around Tyson Barrie possible? Obviously would take some adding from both sides to balance it out.

 

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

I'd love him on the Avs and I would think he wold be excited to play for his hometown.

A deal around Tyson Barrie possible? Obviously would take some adding from both sides to balance it out.

We don't need a right handed Krug, despite Barries talent. I would guess the only way Carlo gets moved is if hes in a package to upgrade somewhere for the long term. Aka, a signed Panarin. I think we could absorb losing Carlo this yeah with K Miller and J Moore manning the 2nd and 3rd RHD pairings, but I'd be hesitant to move Carlo without a D coming back.

I just don't see a trade with Carlo happening any time soon. Hes a big part of our D corp and we'd eventually have to replace his long term place in the franchise.

 

[wintersej]

I'd love him on the Avs and I would think he wold be excited to play for his hometown.

A deal around Tyson Barrie possible? Obviously would take some adding from both sides to balance it out.

Yeah top 6 C or RW is the need. And an actual good one. With Krug and McAvoy (as much as I like Barrie) just not a fit at all.

edit: to put it in exact terms... someone like Jost would not be enough.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

I'd love him on the Avs and I would think he wold be excited to play for his hometown.

A deal around Tyson Barrie possible? Obviously would take some adding from both sides to balance it out.

no knock on Barrie, but have no desire to move Carlo for a redundant piece. Bruins have Krug already

 

[Revelation]

I have never been the biggest Carlo guy. But, he has really turned a corner since a couple weeks before he got knocked out last year. Legit legit shutdown guy. Don't see him going anywhere unless as part of an upgrade or for a young top 6 C.

edit: I mean I thought the Bruins were CRAZY for not wanting to part with Carlo in a Duchene or Landy deal. Like bat **** crazy. But now I think they were right.

For Landy they were. Carlo is good but Landy is way more than good and everything the Bruins need on the wing

 

[wintersej]

For Landy they were. Carlo is good but Landy is way more than good and everything the Bruins need on the wing

I mean depends on what the plusses were, right? The 1st (which became Vaakanainen) would have most certainly been involved. And likely one of the winger prospects (Heinen, DeBrusk, Senyshyn, etc). It was never 1 for 1.

 

[PB37]

- 2nd pairing RH shot under the age of 23

- above average skater, especially for his size

- can be depended on to play over 20 minutes a game

- great defensive reads

- solid first pass and transition skills. Quickly moves the puck up

- great size and reach

- below average shot

- offensive IQ is there, but doesn't take enough chances to maximize his offensive potential

- while getting better at being physical, it's still a work in progress

There really isn't any set worth for a young player like him, since there's still a lot of room to grow and skills to be worked on. He's not a superstar, but he's not a JAG either. I would imagine young D with size and can play a vital role ( shutdown D with transition skills ) aren't cheap.

 

[John Bruins]

William Nylander?

We’re not doing the Leafs any favours.

 

[easton117]

Think Carlo is in the more valuable to the Bruins than other teams are willing to pay for territory.