Confirmed with Link: Bruins Sign Niklas Svedberg; 1 year/$600K

[Era of Sanity]

Good price. Mind you his stock went down this past year and 600k was what Johnson got to.

 

[Altamira]

Didn't he have a one million contract last year?

Nothing like getting promoted and taking 40% off.

I understand he'll be getting the money, because he's now one-way. It works for everybody. It's just funny to look at.

Nice work, Chia. Well done. Got what we needed.

The pennies are adding up.

According to CapGeek Svedberg's actual salary was $70k in Providence.

 

[DNE3]

The cap hit is an added bonus to getting to see what Svedberg can do at the NHL level, and maybe even more importantly what Subban can do if he's the starter for Providence going foreword.

Subban was the de facto starter from mid-season. Nothing official, but the eye test told the tale.

 

[ranold26]

Good. Now trade Rask for 3 good players.

Not for at least three years, if Subban keeps developing.

 

[GordonHowe]

Coolskie.

I will take "Svedie" as No. 2, let Johnson go, and focus on filling out lines four, three (two and one?). Almost all of which will come from Providence (four & three), and, cap situation, et. al., via trade.

Be creative, Pete. Be *sharp* ;-\

 

[GloveSave1]

According to CapGeek Svedberg's actual salary was $70k in Providence.

Yup. His NHL contract last year was 1 million.
But he didn't get a chance to earn it. Now he has a 600k NHL contract he will earn.

So, while he's taking a 400k hit on paper, he'll earn a lot more as it's one-way.

Like I said, works for everyone.

 

[Altamira]

Subban was the de facto starter from mid-season. Nothing official, but the eye test told the tale.

Thanks for the clarification, I honestly didn't know.

 

[dredeye]

Great to hear.

 

[Ogrim]

Would have liked Ochocinco back but let's be glad for this intense, nice kid.

Niklas "The Doorman" Svedberg

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Subban was the de facto starter from mid-season. Nothing official, but the eye test told the tale.

Not a good omen,obviously but it would be nice to have a goalie with some talent who can create some internal competition. Chad was fine as a Backup last year but it would be a nice luxury to have someone in the backup role who had the potential to be more than a backup, isn't that what Svedberg is supposed to be?

 

[bruinmann77]

this is a good thing price wise as well as thinking he can be a solid #2

 

[GloveSave1]

Not a good omen,obviously but it would be nice to have a goalie with some talent who can create some internal competition. Chad was fine as a Backup last year but it would be a nice luxury to have someone in the backup role who had the potential to be more than a backup, isn't that what Svedberg is supposed to be?

Nahh, I think the plan since they signed Rask big, is a 600k goalie, perferably, home-grown, with as much skill as possible. Rinse. Repeat.

Playing a year in the Bruins system will give you good numbers...a raise...and out of town...

Subban was a valuable chip that couldn't be passed on at that point in the draft. Mega, down the road value, that we could afford to sit on.

Sure, always prepare for the unexpected. Rask falls off. Injury. Gets hit by a bus. Whatever. Subban is in the pipe line.

But Subban is a grow, show, and move most-likely IMO. He certainly is outside the Bruins current back-up game plan.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Chad money. Here's our new backup. Subban will get like 70 games in Providence.

 

[Gargyn]

Good. Now trade Rask for 3 good players.

But who will help us beat the Habs? Oh nevermind.

 

[Artemis]

Should have locked him up for 3 and traded Subban.

Just what do you think they'd get for Subban?

 

[DNE3]

Not a good omen,obviously but it would be nice to have a goalie with some talent who can create some internal competition. Chad was fine as a Backup last year but it would be a nice luxury to have someone in the backup role who had the potential to be more than a backup, isn't that what Svedberg is supposed to be?

I expect Svedberg will rise to the occasion in Boston. Svedberg's main problem last year in AHL was he didn't want to be there, - or the body language in goal gave some indication of that - and he lost his focus/concentration in goal; shots that he normally stopped previous year were now going in. I expect he will get his focus back when faced with the challenge of NHL.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

Nahh, I think the plan since they signed Rask big, is a 600k goalie, perferably, home-grown, with as much skill as possible. Rinse. Repeat.

Playing a year in the Bruins system will give you good numbers...a raise...and out of town...

Subban was a valuable chip that couldn't be passed on at that point in the draft. Mega, down the road value, that we could afford to sit on.

Sure, always prepare for the unexpected. Rask falls off. Injury. Gets hit by a bus. Whatever. Subban is in the pipe line.

But Subban is a grow, show, and move most-likely IMO. He certainly is outside the Bruins current back-up game plan.

That philosophy might have to change if Rask has a so so playoffs next year particularly if we get bounced by Montreal again.

 

[Over the volcano]

That philosophy might have to change if Rask has a so so playoffs next year particularly if we get bounced by Montreal again.

CJ looked like a starter to me. Hopefully he catches on somewhere.

 

[Central Scrutinizer]

CJ looked like a starter to me. Hopefully he catches on somewhere.

Everybody looks like a starter with the Bruins.

I can't see CJ playing well if he is asked to carry the load.

 

[ODAAT]

So...is this a one year deal to see if he can compete at the NHL level, if not, hello Subban as the back up?

 

[Central Scrutinizer]

Just what do you think they'd get for Subban?

Not much.

Miller,Hiller,Thomas all provide short to long term solutions for teams. All teams have to give up is $. And it's not like there will be a bidding war. How many teams need a #1 goalie?

This is why i am starting to think that teams should not pay a goalie more than 4m per year unless he is clearly the best in the league. Rask is not. Rask is in a group of about 10 goalies that can be that guy on any given night.

Maybe the Bruins should look to move Rask at the draft. Maybe get a high 1st round pick, sign Hiller to a 2-3 year deal at 4m, when the deal is up Subban should be ready to be a starter.

Solves the cap issue,Bruins get a really good prospect...

Or maybe they shouldn't...

 

[Central Scrutinizer]

So...is this a one year deal to see if he can compete at the NHL level, if not, hello Subban as the back up?

I don't think so. Goalies are a dime a dozen. Bruins will be patient with Subban.

Another Khudobin or CJ will come along every year.

 

[Over the volcano]

Everybody looks like a starter with the Bruins.

I can't see CJ playing well if he is asked to carry the load.

Khudobin looks like a starter in Carolina.

What have you seen that makes you think Johnson will falter?

 

[RedeyeRocketeer]

Any bonus money?

 

[DominicT]

Any bonus money?

Not allowed. Only players on ELC or 35+ can have bonuses

Unless its a signing bonus and it counts in the cap hit anyway. See Bergeron, Patrice