Dreger: Bruins could be in market for centerman

[Gardner McKay]

Finding Cs is hard. Hayes does seem like a good option. They could also go big and target a guy like Borgstrom.

I think it would be an ideal option. The fact that he is on an expiring contract will lessen his value as compared to other youngish C's that have some term left, Boston doesn't have to take a huge risk, Rangers continue to load up the farm... seems like a win-win.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Saad can probably play center...what do boston fans think with a deal centered around pasta

 

[Critical13]

Saad can probably play center...what do boston fans think with a deal centered around pasta

Oh dear

 

[Estlin]

Matt Barzal

 

[Critical13]

I think it would be an ideal option. The fact that he is on an expiring contract will lessen his value as compared to other youngish C's that have some term left, Boston doesn't have to take a huge risk, Rangers continue to load up the farm... seems like a win-win.

Question is who are they bidding against?

I would imagine Carolina, Winnipeg, maybe even San Jose would be interested in a guy like that, not to mention teams like Montreal which might want to take a run at signing him.

The rental price might still be hefty.

 

[BostonBruins11]

They pretty much need another Riley Nash lol
someone who skate and shut down 1st lines while putting up 30-45pts a year would be fine

 

[Sheppy]

Saad can probably play center...what do boston fans think with a deal centered around pasta

Absolutely not. They're not in the same stratosphere... Honestly, I wouldn't trade Pasta straight across for anyone on Chicago, let alone Saad.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Question is who are they bidding against?

I would imagine Carolina, Winnipeg, maybe even San Jose would be interested in a guy like that, not to mention teams like Montreal which might want to take a run at signing him.

The rental price might still be hefty.

Truthfully, I don't know that San Jose even has the assets left to make a half decent offer, let alone be in a bidding war. Any player of that caliber will likely be coveted by more than one team.

 

[Trap Jesus]

3rd line C is a definite need unless they're looking to blow up Krejci's role on the team.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Could the Rangers interest you in Vlad Namestnikov?

 

[easton117]

Oh dear

Is this real life?

Gonna go bang my toe off the kids toys. See if I’m dreaming

 

[Tavares to Marner]

Kadri for Charlie++

 

[The Garden]

Could the Rangers interest you in Vlad Namestnikov?

Hasn't he been terrible with you guys?

Sure, I'd take a chance on him.

 

[CaperJay]

Kadri for Charlie++

Krug for Marner++

 

[shakes]

Well Nylander fancies himself a centre. You got one of them.... defencemen?

 

[Macch]

You want Brock Nelson

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Hasn't he been terrible with you guys?

Sure, I'd take a chance on him.

Not sure terrible is the right word. Hasn't really been used properly. He has always been more effective playing with better players and he won't be doing that with the Rangers.

What would you offer?

 

[wintersej]

Kevin Hayes seems like a perfect fit. Hes from Boston, IIRC. Good for 45 points. Only 26. On an expiring contract so the Bruins can decide if they want to commit long term or not.

Yeah, Hayes would be as a rental I am sure. All depends on price. Bruins will be loathe to move another 1st, especially for a rental.

They were really hoping that Studnicka (or JFK or Frederic) would make the leap next year. They LOVE Studnicka, but he just wasn't strong enough yet to play C in an unsheltered way... and unsheltered means more D zone starts for Marchand and Pastrnak...

 

[voxel]

Saad can probably play center...what do boston fans think with a deal centered around pasta

If you are talking about a bowl of spaghetti ... sure why not?

 

[Paul4587]

I don’t know how much sense it makes, Bergeron, Krejci and Backes isn’t the worst group of Cs around. They’re definitely a top 5-10 group league wide.

 

[BostonBruins11]

I don’t know how much sense it makes, Bergeron, Krejci and Backes isn’t the worst group of Cs around. They’re definitely a top 5-10 group league wide.

They're in a win now mode and Backes while still affective has really slowed down ...

 

[The Garden]

Not sure terrible is the right word. Hasn't really been used properly. He has always been more effective playing with better players and he won't be doing that with the Rangers.

What would you offer?

It's tough to make an offer because he hasn't been good in NY, and I would rather have someone else unless he doesn't cost much.

How about a 3rd + a prospect + 1st in 2022 if he re-signs with the Bruins.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

wonders why bruin fans have ignored two king fans looking for jeff carter offer

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

Gauthier for McAvoy?

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Gauthier for McAvoy?

Really? Like is that really the value world you live in?