Confirmed with Link: Bruins Sign Chris Wagner

[Colt.45Orr]

I don’t understand how people are remotely excited about this signing. Wagner is absolute trash and we just gave a guy who will be a 4th liner 1.25 million a year over two years. Big hitter but really not much else to his game at all. Could have easily had a replacement in our system for cheaper than this guy.

This is a bad signing. I feel like everyone excited about this guy actually hasn’t seen him play.

Really hope he proves me wrong but there are for sure cheaper alternatives within the system the bruins could have gone to.

Good news! ...you're already wrong, and he doesn't have to prove anything to you.

 

[GarbageGoal]

I don’t understand how people are remotely excited about this signing. Wagner is absolute trash and we just gave a guy who will be a 4th liner 1.25 million a year over two years. Big hitter but really not much else to his game at all. Could have easily had a replacement in our system for cheaper than this guy.

This is a bad signing. I feel like everyone excited about this guy actually hasn’t seen him play.

Really hope he proves me wrong but there are for sure cheaper alternatives within the system the bruins could have gone to.

Who?

 

[Estlin]

Who?

Ryan Fitzgerald?

 

[dabid]

 

[Montecristo]

Seems a little expensive but not a cap killer even if he ends up regressing. Last year is his only year breaking 10 points

 

[GarbageGoal]

Ryan Fitzgerald?

Wow, actually a good call there.

Still, I feel we should learn what we have there first.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Ryan Fitzgerald?

Well talk about someone who is almost the e act opposite as a player. Fitzy is probably a bit more skilled, but has no edge and will never have a physical component to his game

 

[Estlin]

Well talk about someone who is almost the e act opposite as a player. Fitzy is probably a bit more skilled, but has no edge and will never have a physical component to his game

Where is it written that a fourth line must be composed of low-skilled (or unskilled) physical grinders? I think that it's an advantage to have players on the fourth line who can skate and put the puck in the net. In fact, I think that is where the Bruins and the NHL are heading.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Where is it written that a fourth line must be composed of low-skilled (or unskilled) physical grinders? I think that it's an advantage to have players on the fourth line who can skate and put the puck in the net. In fact, I think that is where the Bruins and the NHL are heading.

I didn't say it was. it was the Bruins who just signed a physical grinder to play the 4th line. So they seem to value that type of player.

I just pointed out that Fitzy is basically the opposite of that type

That said I like the signing

 

[DKH]

Well lookie here

The player I specifically identified last month

Not exactly me identifying Mitch Moreland 2 years ago as a sleeper bargain but it’s one of those pieces a very good GM or excellent poster sees

This is the guy they should have given up the 3rd for instead of Rinaldo- would have easily passed the 80/20 acceptance ratio and the name would not have led to doors locked at night and children kept inside

 

[Krupp]

Tom Wilson should have shown everyone that you DO in fact need at least ONE of these kinds of guys on your roster...it's never a hindrance.

What IS a hindrance, or rather a concern, is that now there are three guys on the fourth line who have trouble breaking 10 points in a season. But hey, one step at a time. Maybe they'll surprise us this season

 

[neelynugs]

wrong islander UFA to sign

i love brother wags. wheels, feisty, decent skills too. was hoping they plucked him off waivers from the ducks.

 

[xStanleyCupsFor]

I don’t understand how people are remotely excited about this signing. Wagner is absolute trash and we just gave a guy who will be a 4th liner 1.25 million a year over two years. Big hitter but really not much else to his game at all. Could have easily had a replacement in our system for cheaper than this guy.

This is a bad signing. I feel like everyone excited about this guy actually hasn’t seen him play.

Really hope he proves me wrong but there are for sure cheaper alternatives within the system the bruins could have gone to.

What are you crying about?

 

[Thrive]

I love what Wagner brings to the table - great addition. Welcome aboard!

 

[ODAAT]

seem to recall more than a few posters here pushing this name out front for a guy they`d like to have on the 4th line. Full transparency, honestly can`t say I`ve ever seen him play

 

[ODAAT]

Depth guy that likes to hit, has speed and is not afraid to fight, count me happy

going simply by this package as it`s really my only viewings of him, it appears like he`s the kind of player Neely was speaking about, a guy who can skate and be physical. Be nice if he could chip in 15-20pts on the 4th too

 

[Krupp]

Honestly, as long as expectations are set for this guy being a bigger, nastier Acciari, I think it's a decent signing. He's not Belesky, getting overpaid to be a 35-40 point guy at least....

Honestly, I give less a shit about assists. If he can bag ten or so goals this season, i'd be good with that. I feel like assists often pad a guy's stats. That's obviously not the case for really skilled playmakers, but in cases of guys like Riley Nash, I look more towards his fifteen goals than I do his assist totals, if that makes sense.

Considering neither Kuraly or Acciari had ten goals last year, I hope they find their finish this year. Outside of that though, if this fourth line with Wagner just regularly plays excellent hockey on the penalty kill, roughs up the opposition on the forecheck along the boards, I'd be good with that.

Cheap-ish signing, guys! Aren't we all glad this means Backes WON'T be our fourth line RW at least?

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

seem to recall more than a few posters here pushing this name out front for a guy they`d like to have on the 4th line. Full transparency, honestly can`t say I`ve ever seen him play

I pushed for him, so I like the signing. On Wagner, he played for two teams last year that were some of the worst possession teams in the league. He also played for the Islanders, who were the worst in the league for GAA and shot differential. When you look at his numbers, compare him to his peers. Mostly the ones in ANA. He did only play 15 games for the Islanders.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Considering neither Kuraly or Acciari had ten goals last year, I hope they find their finish this year. Outside of that though, if this fourth line with Wagner just regularly plays excellent hockey on the penalty kill, roughs up the opposition on the forecheck along the boards, I'd be good with that.

Acciari had exactly 10 goals in 60 games last year

 

[ODAAT]

Acciari had exactly 10 goals in 60 games last year

and is perfectly suited for a 4th line role. I think his biggest battle will continue to be staying healthy. He just plays so physical and while he`s clearly built like a truck, he`s still a bit small for a guy who loves to play that style. I dunno, I loved the 4th line this past year, sure once they hit the semi finals, seemed a bit overwhelmed and certainly outplayed by a much more veteran 4th line for the Bolts but I really liked what they brought this past year

 

[Krupp]

Acciari had exactly 10 goals in 60 games last year

For some reason I kept thinking he only had nine. Shows what I know.

Granted, one goal less isn't exactly the biggest deal in the world either.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I don’t understand how people are remotely excited about this signing. Wagner is absolute trash and we just gave a guy who will be a 4th liner 1.25 million a year over two years. Big hitter but really not much else to his game at all. Could have easily had a replacement in our system for cheaper than this guy.

This is a bad signing. I feel like everyone excited about this guy actually hasn’t seen him play.

Really hope he proves me wrong but there are for sure cheaper alternatives within the system the bruins could have gone to.

I'm sure you're tuning into tons of Islanders/Ducks games? I'll take a wild guess with what you did....Ran to Hockey-Reference and looked at his advanced stats and don't find them impressive.

 

[Dr Hook]

I'm sure you're tuning into tons of Islanders/Ducks games? I'll take a wild guess with what you did....Ran to Hockey-Reference and looked at his advanced stats and don't find them impressive.

I caught him a few times last seasons watching late west coast games, and he's good 4th line player. It's clear Schaller isn't coming back, and Wagner is a great replacement with more jam than Schalls. Kuraly, Acciari, Wagner is a great energy line.

 

[s3antana5757]

I think we’ve gotta wait and see what Schaller gets before we assess this deal. People loved the 4th line last year and for good reason.

 

[bob27]

Seems like a downgrade to Schaller in everything but money, but at least he shouldn't hurt the team too bad from the 4th line.