Confirmed with Link: Bruins 2015 & 2016 2nd Round Picks to the Lightning for Brett Connolly

[Blitzkrug]

No one is safe until either Michael Ryder and Chris Stewart get moved to other teams or the deadline passes without Chiarelli bothering with those two.

This is an ok trade, but it potentially sets the stage for something worse.

 

[Ten Thousand Hours]

Two seconds for a fourth line player? What a waste.

I highly doubt that's where Chiarelli was going with this trade.

I actually believe he thinks Connolly will be the new Nathan Horton.

Eventually, hopefully. I'm talking about the first game.

 

[KrejciMVP]

put him the Loui and Yeti and let's go!

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Deal can't be judged until we know the full scope of things.

Have to wait past 2 tomorrow to see.

Huh? We can't judge this deal?

I'm gonna say we can. I don't think it has anything to do with any other deal.

I'm gonna say we will.

 

[Lobster57]

Huh? We can't judge this deal?

I'm gonna say we can. I don't think it has anything to do with any other deal.

I'm gonna say we will.

i think we already have

 

[BostonBob]

If nothing else i think this keeps Kelly on the 4th, which is a big plus.

Maybe if Chia grabs another Forward it would put Kelly in the pressbox which is even a bigger plus.

 

[TaroTsujimoto]

I'm not that familiar with Connolly, but I like this. Forget giving up big assets for washed up rentals, go off the radar and acquire a young RW with potential who can held the team beyond this year. A win for Chia, and kind of poetic that we give up two 2nds (return from Boychuk trade).


Connolly scouting report:

Assets: Has outstanding scoring ability and a very projectable frame. Can play either wing position effectively. His hockey sense is very much an asset in the attacking zone.

Flaws: Needs to bulk up and fill out in order to maximize his scoring potential in the NHL. Also needs to become a more consistent player without the puck, and more assertive overall.

Career Potential: Talented, yet inconsistent scoring winger with untapped upside.

 

[Lobster57]

Maybe if Chia grabs another Forward it would put Kelly in the pressbox which is even a bigger plus.

Pretty sure there are 2-3 guys that would sit before Kelly, and rightfully so, he's a solid player, but I hate his contract

 

[BergyWho37]

This.

He could end up being exactly as projected; a top six RW power-forward.

Chiarelli didn't waste assets on a rental and has him here for the future with him on a cheap bridge contract to prove his potential.

Lucic - Krejci - Pastrnak
Marchand - Bergeron - Connolly
Smith - Soderberg - Eriksson
Paille - Kelly - Ferlin
Campbell

so far...

Nice start

 

[talkinaway]

Wow, an intra-division trade - and with a team that we still play 3 times. That said, Tampa seems pretty firmly in third place when you correct for games in hand...and this is definitely a good draft for them to be in, so it's a good trade for them.

I don't know much about him, but he sounds like what we need. I see 3 options:

1) Stand pat. He's an insurance policy if Pasta starts to go soggy in the playoffs.

2) Get another right winger like Atkinson, move Loui left, and move Smith.

3) Get a defenseman and move Smith

I wouldn't relish getting rid of Smith, but with Connolly, we now need to work on D. It's the most obvious move; I'd rather keep Loui.

 

[Bad Puck Bounce]

From the main board:

Honestly, I think he's going to fit in well in Boston. He'll score 20 goals for you in a top-six role, almost in his sleep, especially if you're making space for him. But it could take him a while to get comfortable. That's his M.O.

That's coming from a Tampa fan.

You put him on Bergeron's wing and slide Smith to the LW on the 3rd line. I like this trade a lot. Still think Chiarelli goes and gets a 3/4 defenseman tomorrow.


As a side note. I wanted Boston to go after him during the off season after Iggy walked. Definite high risk, high reward, but I think he's worth it.

 

[TaroTsujimoto]

Lucic - Krejci - Pastrnak
Marchand - Bergeron - Connolly
Smith - Soderberg - Eriksson
Paille - Kelly - Ferlin

Yummy!

If Connolly can reach his potential, and there's no reason to think he won't, that is a formidable top six going forward. Hell, a formidable top 12 if we can keep Soda.

Chia does it again! Thank you for your patience.

 

[TaroTsujimoto]

Damn, shouldn't have checked my Twitter feed one last time before heading to bed. Won't be able to sleep now.

 

[Coach Parker]

Damn, shouldn't have checked my Twitter feed one last time before heading to bed. Won't be able to sleep now.

Yeah almost midnight here. Another advantage of the PST. Bruins games start at 4:00, trade deadline ends at noon!

 

[KrejciMVP]

Yummy!

If Connolly can reach his potential, and there's no reason to think he won't, that is a formidable top six going forward. Hell, a formidable top 12 if we can keep Soda.

Chia does it again! Thank you for your patience.

Yep Chia came out swinging on this one. Love the move. I hope Chia is here for the next 20 years. Chia and Bill Belichick, my 2 favorite GM's in Boston.

 

[C77]

I think it's a good move.

Connolly is a wicked shooter and the Bruins have need a RW for a while.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Yeah almost midnight here. Another advantage of the PST. Bruins games start at 4:00, trade deadline ends at noon!

I woke up to get a glass of water and the trade was announced. No sleeping now.

 

[Coach Parker]

 

[OHLFan90]

For a more in depth look at the Connolly Trade, check out the following Link,

http://overtimesportsnation.com/bruins-add-connolly-for-picks/

Feel free to check the site throughout deadline day, as we will have up to the minute trade articles

 

[Coach Parker]

A good video of the shot that he has been given so much credit for. This was his 11th goal a couple weeks ago.

 

[Coach Parker]

Another one highlighting his shot:

 

[BostonBob]

A win for Chia, and kind of poetic that we give up two 2nds (return from Boychuk trade).

Boston actually traded their own 2nd round picks so they kept both the picks they picked up the Boychuk deal. As much sh....I mean crap...that Chiarelli takes around here this was a good deal and now those much maligned 2nd round picks we got for Boychuk look even better.

 

[hollafamer]

I have zero issues with this move. Yak, kassian were both players that have struggled but we all could see a good player in there somewhere connolly is also another one of those. Very cheap, can skate/ score goals/ big/ and young. So we paid a couple of second rd picks for him honestly i was expecting a massive overpayment for a old veteran rental so happy to see a project deal which could have massive upside. Good deal in my eyes compared to the other overpayments I seen by other teams this year. Now here is the tough question how do you get a top4 dman with those seconds gone now.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

If nothing else i think this keeps Kelly on the 4th, which is a big plus.

Yeah.


A very high pick who has slightly underwhelmed but is still very young and is doing OK this year in a limited role works for me to slot into our top 9 at RW where we are the thinnest and keep Kelly on the fourth and Campbell upstairs. Fans should see his stats and not expect a messiah pressure shouldn't be too high and most folks will realize the high cost was the same thing Jagr went for.


Only time will tell how good a deal it is. With Spooner looking good leave the forwards as is and lets see if they can nab a decent D man if you add a good enough one the GM will have done what is expected of him.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Another one highlighting his shot:

A snipe past ludquist, oh yeah! Chia evaluated and schooled everyone.