Rumor: Bruins - Sharks

[PB37]

Lots of talk and speculation ( some of it from our sources on the Bruins board that have been well vetted over the years ) that the Bruins and Sharks are heavy into talks, with names ranging from Thornton, Dillon, and Meier on the table.

Apparently the 1st is on the table from the Bruins, as well as the Sharks taking Backes. What else would the Sharks be looking for from the Bruins in a potential trade?

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[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

OK sure

 

[golffuul]

Could see a Backes for Thornton exchange, with some other things thrown around. No point for San Jose to have Meier in on any discussions, unless they are getting something substantive in return.

 

[NjdevilfanJim]

There is no way Sharks are trading Meier....

 

[Trap Jesus]

I don't know how any of those make sense for Boston. They have a C-spine of Bergeron-Krejci-Coyle-Kuraly and need someone on RW so Thornton isn't a good fit outside of the story, they have more than enough depth on D as it is, and are completely fine in the top 4. Obviously they'd love Meier but I don't know how the Sharks would even consider that. And for the Bruins to make a deal of that magnitude where they'd be losing significant roster piece/s when they're in first place doesn't really add up.

 

[Merrrlin]

Could see a Backes for Thornton exchange, with some other things thrown around. No point for San Jose to have Meier in on any discussions, unless they are getting something substantive in return.

Why on earth would San Jose do that unless the other things thrown around are a 1st/good prospect?

 

[golffuul]

Why on earth would San Jose do that unless the other things thrown around are a 1st/good prospect?

Because Boston wants to clear Backes' cap and might throw in a 2nd rounder/prospect or better, which is where someone like Dillon could be put in to get a 1st rounder or a blue-chip prospect.

 

[Merrrlin]

Because Boston wants to clear Backes' cap and might throw in a 2nd rounder/prospect or better, which is where someone like Dillon could be put in to get a 1st rounder or a blue-chip prospect.

I doubt they can get rid of that Backes deal for less than a 2nd.

Thornton being thrown in only adds assets to San Jose's expectations. It wouldn't be a "Backes for Thornton exchange", that's for sure.

 

[AKL]

Thornton, Dillon and Meier, plus SJ takes Backes, for something around a late 1st?

This one smells fishy.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

If Meier is involved, they're getting someone like Studnicka for sure.

 

[Gecklund]

Bruins don’t have the pieces for Meier unless the Sharks are adding for Pastrnak or McAvoy. I could see something like Dillon+Thornton for 1st+good prospect+Backes though basically Thornton for Backes+1st and a good prospect for Dillon.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I don't know how any of those make sense for Boston. They have a C-spine of Bergeron-Krejci-Coyle-Kuraly and need someone on RW so Thornton isn't a good fit outside of the story, they have more than enough depth on D as it is, and are completely fine in the top 4. Obviously they'd love Meier but I don't know how the Sharks would even consider that. And for the Bruins to make a deal of that magnitude where they'd be losing significant roster piece/s when they're in first place doesn't really add up.

Thornton can play wing too and it's probably better for a contending team for him to do so.

 

[I am Canadian]

Meier is young enough to survive a Shark's rebuild - and he's sure as hell getting a 1st +

 

[Avs44]

Can we actually get links?

 

[Helistin]

The source is the Bruins board?

 

[Filthy Dangles]

"Meier"

 

[BHD]

The inclusion of Meir makes me question the rumour. He's having a disappointing season, but that seems like a major change of heart by the Sharks.

 

[Gecklund]

Thornton can play wing too and it's probably better for a contending team for him to do so.

I know he can play wing but I think he’s better in the middle. Maybe paired with someone like Coyle for some of the defensive responsibility and someone like Bjork or Heinen for that young speed winger. Don’t know much about the last two but Thornton has worked best with one trigger man and one kind of do it all physical winger. Basically Coyle would be Burns/Hertl and the other guy would be Pavelski.

 

[BHD]

The source is the Bruins board?

Contributors on the Bruins board who are presumably "vetted", or confirmed as being connected to the team. Any board can have them. However, the process is thorough.

 

[innitfam]

Thornton + Dillon for BOS 1ST? Maybe a small add from Boston's side as well?

I don't see how the Sharks could take back Backes. They're loaded with big money deals to aging players as it is...

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Wait, the source is the bruins forum?

 

[The Laukomotive]

Thornton, Dillon and Meier, plus SJ takes Backes, for something around a late 1st?

This one smells fishy.

Well, Sharks are fishes...

 

[PB37]

The inclusion of Meir makes me question the rumour. He's having a disappointing season, but that seems like a major change of heart by the Sharks.

If you need more info, feel free to PM me since I'm the one who started the thread.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

Another name I seen mentioned is Evander Kane.

 

[themelkman]

The bruins don’t have anything I’d like for Meier that isn’t worth more than Meier.