Proposal: Bruins Trade Proposals II

[BruinDust]

Seems Islanders really didn’t give him a shot in training camp after signing him to 2.5 million a year

Really weird and not sure really what happen with him and NYI

but I’ll take one of the best producers in the KHL of the last 5 years for free and see what he can do in Providence

There's no risk to this move.

Found an article that says a lot of his KHL production was because of his line-mates.

New York Islanders: How Jan Kovar Can Be Successful on the Second Line

Bottom line, can he skate well enough to play in the NHL? I have no idea I've never seen him play.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Really strange that the Islanders wouldn't give him a legitimate chance after signing him to that deal though. 2.5M is pretty decent change for a guy who hadn't ever played in the NHL. I really like the move though. I wanted the Bruins to give him a look after finding out he was coming over, but certainly not at that price. Hopefully he plays well for Providence.

 

[UncleRico]

Ryan Spooner has 5 points in his last 20 games with the Rangers. That's a 0.25 PPG ..... Screams 3rd liner to me!

Backes really isn’t much better with 11 points in his last 37 games including playoffs. If you don’t count empty net points he’s at 10 points in his last 37 games.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Backes really isn’t much better with 11 points in his last 37 games including playoffs. If you don’t count empty net points he’s at 10 points in his last 37 games.

They both would be below average 3rd line options.

 

[LouJersey]

Don't like the Kovar signing if he takes time away from JFK and Frederic. They should be your top 2 centers, top PP and top PK players

 

[UncleRico]

They both would be below average 3rd line options.

Management should give backes until the end of the road trip to start producing. If he doesn’t, it’s time to replace him on the power play and time to call up either jfk or frederic. I refuse to believe those two guys can’t do better considering the quality of competition backes is facing so far.

At this point I’m even ready for a third line of

Bjork-heinen-donato

Just going to try to avoid having heinen take as many defensive zone face offs as possible.

 

[ON3M4N]

Wonder if we could pry away a guy like Carter or Stepan.

Imagine going Bergeron - Carter - Krejci down the middle. If you really wanted to, make Backes your #4C

 

[Dr Hook]

Kovar seems to have decent hands anyway, at least in this highlight package. Hard to tell how well he skates in it, though

 

[BruinDust]

Wonder if we could pry away a guy like Carter or Stepan.

Imagine going Bergeron - Carter - Krejci down the middle. If you really wanted to, make Backes your #4C

Can't see the Kings giving Kovalchuk 3-years just to trade away Jeff Carter. They (like the Bruins) seemed to have gone all-in on a veteran core of players. Carter is still their 2nd best forward.

Stepan is an interesting name. But that contract (3 more years at 6.5 million per) is concerning.

 

[ON3M4N]

Can't see the Kings giving Kovalchuk 3-years just to trade away Jeff Carter. They (like the Bruins) seemed to have gone all-in on a veteran core of players. Carter is still their 2nd best forward.

Stepan is an interesting name. But that contract (3 more years at 6.5 million per) is concerning.

Ya IDK if you could throw together a package around JFK & Heinen to entice LA.

As for Stepan, I think for the right type of package that ARZ would either retain or take on some cap.

 

[Sevendust]

Don't like the Kovar signing if he takes time away from JFK and Frederic. They should be your top 2 centers, top PP and top PK players

We need somebody right now for the third line, the kids arent ready and Backes isnt the solution. Kovar got an PTO. If he is showing promise then he will be up after a few games. If not he will be let go. Dont think he will block the kids.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Keeping backes is also toxic. You want the red pill or blue pill?

Less painful keeping Backes (shorter term).

In my opinion Backes plays a solid defensive game so he’s at minimum an asset there despite his cap hit. I’m not sure what Lucic is great at these days. He was #1 in hits last season but Sweeney did go out and acquire the #2 guy in league for hits (Wagner). I don’t see a need whatsoever for Lucic on this Bruins team.

 

[DominicT]

Don't like the Kovar signing if he takes time away from JFK and Frederic. They should be your top 2 centers, top PP and top PK players

There are other things to consider here Lou. Most importantly:

When was the last time an Alan Walsh client was signed by the Bruins.... at any level? Or even better.... When was the last time an Alan Walsh client signed with the Bruins... at any level?

Let that sink in for a minute. I know you'll get it.

The fact that Walsh is involved is more important then the signing itself.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Don't like the Kovar signing if he takes time away from JFK and Frederic. They should be your top 2 centers, top PP and top PK players

I like it,hopefully lights a fire on a few of them that still have the demoted blues

 

[Bmessy]

Also why are we shopping for a center I thought we had the greatest prospect pool in the universe?

 

[LouJersey]

There are other things to consider here Lou. Most importantly:

When was the last time an Alan Walsh client was signed by the Bruins.... at any level? Or even better.... When was the last time an Alan Walsh client signed with the Bruins... at any level?

Let that sink in for a minute. I know you'll get it.

The fact that Walsh is involved is more important then the signing itself.

always thinking my friend, always thinking! fair deal for JDB and get DK46 to waive his nmc…

haha

 

[weaponomega]

Don't like the Kovar signing if he takes time away from JFK and Frederic. They should be your top 2 centers, top PP and top PK players

I don't think he'll take away PP/PK time from those guys long term. The Bruins need a 3rd line center option and want to see if Kovar can be that guy. And Kovar has already shown that he has no desire to spend time in the AHL. So either he'll have immediate success in the AHL and the B's sign him and make him the 3rd line center or he goes back to Europe.

 

[Dr Hook]

There are other things to consider here Lou. Most importantly:

When was the last time an Alan Walsh client was signed by the Bruins.... at any level? Or even better.... When was the last time an Alan Walsh client signed with the Bruins... at any level?

Let that sink in for a minute. I know you'll get it.

The fact that Walsh is involved is more important then the signing itself.

Jaro Halak still a Walsh guy?

 

[13Hockey]

There are other things to consider here Lou. Most importantly:

When was the last time an Alan Walsh client was signed by the Bruins.... at any level? Or even better.... When was the last time an Alan Walsh client signed with the Bruins... at any level?

Let that sink in for a minute. I know you'll get it.

The fact that Walsh is involved is more important then the signing itself.

Edit*

Do B’s have Walsh guys?

Just looked
Debrusk
Krejci
Halak
Senyshyn
Zbroil
Koko

 

[22Brad Park]

Jaro Halak still a Walsh guy?

That is his agent yup.

 

[13Hockey]

Also why are we shopping for a center I thought we had the greatest prospect pool in the universe?

Copying the redsox

Let the media know all your prospects are amazing get teams to bite and pull a big trade for a stud than they stink lol

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Are there any big Walsh clients that are free agents this summer or could be on the block this year ?

Do B’s have Walsh guys?

Debrusk, Krejci, Senyshyn, Zboril, Khokhlachev

 

[The don godfather]

Were in this pickle because JFK didn't develop what a bummer this is. Donny bet the house on him and lost. Backes signing also blew up on his face. Nash trade not Donny fault due to concussion otherwise he would be here. It's just bad luck.

 

[RedeyeRocketeer]

Ryan Spooner has 5 points in his last 20 games with the Rangers. That's a 0.25 PPG ..... Screams 3rd liner to me!

It was always a motivation thing for him, I really believe that. He's like Kovalev-light. All the talent in the world, just gonna coast to a comfortable career.

 

[ranold26]

Are there any big Walsh clients that are free agents this summer or could be on the block this year ?

Do B’s have Walsh guys?

Krejci, Debrusk, Zboril, Khokhlachev and Senyshyn are Octogon clients.