Proposal: Bruins Trade Proposals

[Gordoff]

Torey Krug had more hits than Wood last year.

68 and 75 hits in his 2 years =/= a physical game

That's great but he is a defenseman, we need forwards who can/will hit and shake up other teams "D", make 'em cough it up! Who is going to have more affect on Ovechkin when they go to hit him: Torey Krug or Miles Woods? Where's the beef!??!

 

[Mainehockey33]

We still have Backes on the team. In the last two years:

Backes: 131 gp, 362 hits

Wood: 136 gp, 143 hits

I’m not sure what some posters mean when they say we don’t have that type of player or forward.

I’d much rather pair Backes with a player that creates offense the the third line will benefit from. Meanwhile Backes, who’s much more physical than Wood can create space for Heinen or Donato. The best lines have a mixture of talents.

 

[ON3M4N]

Why is Miles Wood for Heinen a topic currently? Heinen has currently proven to be the better NHL player as of last season. He's not flashy, or exciting and is a blend of Loui and Krejci, but he's a great player already with room to grow.

^This right here is why Heinen will always be thrown around in trades by fans. The kid could have a 30/30 season and fans would still want to trade him for a lesser player that has more highlight reel potential.

 

[Number8]

That's great but he is a defenseman, we need forwards who can/will hit and shake up other teams "D", make 'em cough it up! Who is going to have more affect on Ovechkin when they go to hit him: Torey Krug or Miles Woods? Where's the beef!??!

I think you're missing the point being made here. It isn't that Krug is a hitter or a big physical presence -- It's that Krug ISN'T seen as a physical big presence. And because Krug has more hits than Woods, ergo Woods isn't a big physical presence either.

 

[LouJersey]

Wood just signed a contract with Newark. Think the Devs are hanging onto him.

yes he's going nowhere. Just was a continuation of a convo before he signed

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Wood just signed a contract with Newark. Think the Devs are hanging onto him.

We realize that. But this conversation started before that contract was signed.

It's only a debate over value at this point.

 

[Grimey]

Agreed.

Wood was a 4th round pick. The B's have done such a good job drafting and Backes is immovable for a couple more years. I think the smartest way forward is to try to draft/develop a Wood-type to be his replacement.

I think Frederic could be that guy to an extent, unless I'm totally off on his game. I watched some of his highlights from just before his draft and there was a shift where he hammered three players in like a ten second span. Maybe not the fighting aspect but again I'm not too familiar with Frederic.

 

[compan]

That's great but he is a defenseman, we need forwards who can/will hit and shake up other teams "D", make 'em cough it up! Who is going to have more affect on Ovechkin when they go to hit him: Torey Krug or Miles Woods? Where's the beef!??!

We have Backes, Acciari, Kuraly for that from a physical standpoint and Bergeron, Marchand, Pasta and Heinen for that in a more creative way as well. Heinen was 5th on the team in takeaways (behind those 3 and Chara) and had almost 2x as many as Wood.

As far as the affect on Ovechkin, pretty sure the correct answer here is neither.

I think people just want that old style hockey back and have it through the lineup more so than we already have. But the cost for that shouldn't ever be a player that generates more offense and more turnovers.

 

[UncleRico]

heinen had 34 even strength points as a rookie and has shown he can be defensively responsible 5v5 and even play on the penalty kill. He can literally play in just about any situation. People wanting to trade him is one of the most absurd takes I've seen.

Heinen put up 4 more points then debrusk in 80 more minutes on a much less offensively talented line than debrusk was on. He had a season last year that was just as good as Debrusks was and yall put heinen in trade scenarios like he is a throw in, yet refuse to include debrusk in trades for guys like panarin.

Not saying trade debrusk with that last comment, keep both of them and let them continue to grow. Beyond ridiculous people are talking about trading a rookie who put up 47 points in 77 games.

 

[Gordoff]

We have Backes, Acciari, Kuraly for that from a physical standpoint and Bergeron, Marchand, Pasta and Heinen for that in a more creative way as well. Heinen was 5th on the team in takeaways (behind those 3 and Chara) and had almost 2x as many as Wood.

As far as the affect on Ovechkin, pretty sure the correct answer here is neither.

I think people just want that old style hockey back and have it through the lineup more so than we already have. But the cost for that shouldn't ever be a player that generates more offense and more turnovers.

Nobody said (or I didn't) that we want "old style hockey." A championship team is composed of a lot of variety. Backes is too old and yes, pretty much worn out to play physical hockey constantly. Acciari is what he is (whatever that is) and Kuraly? No, besides Wagner they need another punisher.

 

[DrJustice]

Wood has played one college season. Heinen played 2, and a full year in the AHL. Wood is not nearly the sum of his parts yet, and played with Boyle and Noesen a lot. Heinen hasn't played with the best players either, granted. My opinion, if the Devils asked for a one for one trade Sweeney would do it in a half second.

I have my doubts.

Heinen has outproduced Wood at every single level they have played in. NCAA, AHL, NHL it don't matter Heinen has shown more upside.

Wood might fit the role of a third line checking forward a little better but Heinen has show much more offensive upside. Especially when it comes to their playmaking. I'd take Heinen any day over Wood.

Also, one of these guys is making $2.75M and one of them is making $872.5K.

 

[LouJersey]

I have my doubts.

Heinen has outproduced Wood at every single level they have played in. NCAA, AHL, NHL it don't matter Heinen has shown more upside.

Wood might fit the role of a third line checking forward a little better but Heinen has show much more offensive upside. Especially when it comes to their playmaking. I'd take Heinen any day over Wood.

Also, one of these guys is making $2.75M and one of them is making $872.5K.

My point was Wood hasn’t played nearly the same amount of high level games, yet already scored more goals in a season than he.

Heinen is the better player right now, but Wood lends a different skill set that isn’t easily obtained tbese days. Also, Heinen will get more next deal.

 

[The don godfather]

That's it sign lee stempniak this guy will help us big time. Hes gonna cost cheap and pop 20 goals. Put him in the line up Donny . Don't trade for a winger now.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

That's it sign lee stempniak this guy will help us big time. Hes gonna cost cheap and pop 20 goals. Put him in the line up Donny . Don't trade for a winger now.

 

[Gordoff]

hahahahhaaaaaaaa

 

[DrJustice]

My point was Wood hasn’t played nearly the same amount of high level games, yet already scored more goals in a season than he.

Heinen is the better player right now, but Wood lends a different skill set that isn’t easily obtained tbese days. Also, Heinen will get more next deal.

Better player who makes less money with more offensive upside? I don't think Sweeney trades him for Wood in half a second. The value is at least pretty close regardless of styles.

 

[LouJersey]

Better player who makes less money with more offensive upside? I don't think Sweeney trades him for Wood in half a second. The value is at least pretty close regardless of styles.

He makes less money this year then will make more the next three.

Better offensive upside assists wise yes, not goal scoring IMO.

Regardless Wood isn’t going anywhere....Heinen TBD

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Just another in the long line.....

 

[DrJustice]

He makes less money this year then will make more the next three.

Better offensive upside assists wise yes, not goal scoring IMO.

Regardless Wood isn’t going anywhere....Heinen TBD

I think the difference between the two's goal scoring isn't as big as the difference in ability to make plays but who knows. I'll be keeping a closer eye on Wood that's for sure. For now agree to disagree

Stempniak clearly still is a player but not the guy I'd prefer for 13th forward. I like Winnik in that role a lot better.

 

[kdog82]

I repeat, If the Bruins go with either Kuraly or Winnik as 3rd line centre we are doomed. Florida Panthers are better at the moment if this is case. Or screw it, if the brass doesn't think a JFK is ready make a trade to get Duchene. Overpay, whatever that means. If JFK can't play 3rd line centre include him in the deal to get Duchene.

TB/Leafs/FLA all better than bruins if Kuraly/Winnik are the 3rd line centre.

 

[DrJustice]

I repeat, If the Bruins go with either Kuraly or Winnik as 3rd line centre we are doomed. Florida Panthers are better at the moment if this is case. Or screw it, if the brass doesn't think a JFK is ready make a trade to get Duchene. Overpay, whatever that means. If JFK can't play 3rd line centre include him in the deal to get Duchene.

TB/Leafs/FLA all better than bruins if Kuraly/Winnik are the 3rd line centre.

Maybe in forward depth but I'd still give the Bruins the nod for defense and goaltending over both Toronto and Florida.

 

[Sheppy]

Zach Smith waived, he'd be an upgrade over Accairi on 4th line wing. $$$ though, if i remember correctly.

 

[GlenFeatherstone]

Zach Smith waived, he'd be an upgrade over Accairi on 4th line wing. $$$ though, if i remember correctly.

3.25 a year for 3 more years.

 

[Sheppy]

3.25 a year for 3 more years.

Yep, too pricey.

 

[BruinDust]

3.25 a year for 3 more years.

We just got rid of Matt Belesky.

We don't need Ottawa's version and contract of Matt Belesky.