Confirmed with Link: Caron signed

[billings21]

That 9 pick difference between the two must really set them apart in every GM's mind.

that wasn't exactly the crux of my argument but do you think 9 and 16 are about the same or 1 and 10?

 

[DominicT]

Still missing my point but that's fine.

At least the B's and Caron are on the same page and hopefully a trade can be worked out that benefits both sides.

I get your point Ali, but your numbers are incorrect

2011/12 he earned $738,872 ($648,872 + $90,000 signing bonus)
2012/13 he earned $318,038 ($228,038 + $90,000 signing bonus)
2013/14 he earned $640,00
2014/15 he'll earn $600,000

He never earned $1.1 million and the drop can be quantified by the fact that he just wasn't good enough to be an everyday player in the NHL and earned an AHL salary instead of an NHL Salary.

$600,000 is above the $527,000 average he's earned over the last 3 years.

 

[catsmasher]

Maybe he can double his production next season with a full season and give us 2 goals and 4 assists in 82 games while being only a -15 on the best +/- team in the league.

 

[BruinsNeedaRussian]

that wasn't exactly the crux of my argument but do you think 9 and 16 are about the same or 1 and 10?

Similar to pick 110 and 119, eh? Oh wait, doesn't matter both players busted.

 

[JOKER 192]

Nobody is saying trading Caron will provide cap relief. But if you're going to trade an RFA, for whatever return, you have to sign him first. And they should get some return. He's young, good-sized, and has NHL experience. He's not as bad as some here believe he is.

If I had to give up Caron for a late pick I'd rather keep him. I like you believe he's not as bad as he's made out to be.

There are not to many Jamie Benn's out there in the late rounds. The odds are slim.

For a Cash strapped team he might be what allows you to sign or trade for an experienced player to take Iggy's vacant spot. I would take Caron on the fourth line if it meant I could sign a good player to play RW 1st Line.

 

[JOKER 192]

that wasn't exactly the crux of my argument but do you think 9 and 16 are about the same or 1 and 10?

They're not the same but if you only have 1$ or 10 ur still pretty broke.

 

[Artemis]

If I had to give up Caron for a late pick I'd rather keep him. I like you believe he's not as bad as he's made out to be.

There are not to many Jamie Benn's out there in the late rounds. The odds are slim.

For a Cash strapped team he might be what allows you to sign or trade for an experienced player to take Iggy's vacant spot. I would take Caron on the fourth line if it meant I could sign a good player to play RW 1st Line.

There are many possible scenarios, but I just think it would be better for both Caron and the Bruins if he moves on.

As noted before, though, the angst by some here is amusing. Whether they keep or trade Caron, they had to sign him first.

 

[JOKER 192]

There are many possible scenarios, but I just think it would be better for both Caron and the Bruins if he moves on.

As noted before, though, the angst by some here is amusing. Whether they keep or trade Caron, they had to sign him first.

Agree with all that.

 

[chizzler]

Man, I thought about this board when I saw the news clip on his signing. Lol. Have been dieting to log on today.

 

[Alicat]

I get your point Ali, but your numbers are incorrect

2011/12 he earned $738,872 ($648,872 + $90,000 signing bonus)
2012/13 he earned $318,038 ($228,038 + $90,000 signing bonus)
2013/14 he earned $640,00
2014/15 he'll earn $600,000

He never earned $1.1 million and the drop can be quantified by the fact that he just wasn't good enough to be an everyday player in the NHL and earned an AHL salary instead of an NHL Salary.

$600,000 is above the $527,000 average he's earned over the last 3 years.

Thanks Dom.

I was looking at his cap hit which is obviously skewed.

I don't like the fact that he's not panned out on the ice but I have nothing but respect respect for him.

He wants to be in Boston more than anything which is refreshing especially since it wasn't too long ago players were bolting left and right.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

######## Chia!

He doesn't know what the hell he's doing!

 

[remer]

Well he is a big body. He might also do something on the fourth line. He also maybe told Chia, be is willing to fight. For 600,000 not a bad deal. No sense in complaining on the signings .

 

[GordonHowe]

Nobody is saying trading Caron will provide cap relief. But if you're going to trade an RFA, for whatever return, you have to sign him first. And they should get some return. He's young, good-sized, and has NHL experience. He's not as bad as some here believe he is.

There you have it.

 

[Era of Sanity]

Our first line RW dilemma solved at last.

I'm tired of watching him, even with the limited icetime he gets, hopefully he isn't back but he probably will be evidently there are not alot of suitors.

 

[Artemis]

Our first line RW dilemma solved at last.

I'm tired of watching him, even with the limited icetime he gets, hopefully he isn't back but he probably will be evidently there are not alot of suitors.

Evidently? Source?

 

[Danton Heineken]

Jordan Caron - 25th overall pick - $600,000
Ryan O'Reilly - 33rd overall pick - $5,000,000

#AdvantageChiarelli

 

[Era of Sanity]

Evidently? Source?

Chiarelli has talked openly about moving him and he's still a Bruin so I am merely putting two and two together.

I said 'evidently there are not alot of suitors', so you are telling you think there are lots of suitors for Jordan Caron?

 

[Central Scrutinizer]

I really don't see the issue.

If the Bruins 13th forward has a 600k cap hit, what is the problem?

I have no problem with Chia re-signing Bartkowski and Caron to very inexpensive deals.

I have a problem with Chiarelli not replacing Seidenberg last year.

 

[member 96824]

Evidently? Source?

He's right...pretty much completely right.

Not going to pretend I have some inside access or whatever, but I do know in this case, he's right.

 

[member 96824]

The funny thing about Caron, if he could contribute...it's the exact contract that I want/4th line players SHOULD be getting.

None of this 1.6M nonsense. None of this 3M with NTC nonsense...but a fair deal based on a players skill level. A sub 1M 4th line player is what you're looking for there.

Now the issue, I don't believe Caron can contribute significantly...

 

[JOKER 192]

I would bet that if Caron got a full season in on the 4th line he would get his 20 points. Would that be good enough?

 

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

I don't understand why people are so upset...

He's certainly not good, but if Paille needs to play on the third line there's definitely worse options than Caron on the 4th.

We didnt give him a 5 year 30 million dollar deal haha

 

[Bread and Circuses]

The funny thing about Caron, if he could contribute...it's the exact contract that I want/4th line players SHOULD be getting.

None of this 1.6M nonsense. None of this 3M with NTC nonsense...but a fair deal based on a players skill level. A sub 1M 4th line player is what you're looking for there.

Now the issue, I don't believe Caron can contribute significantly...

Let's enjoy summer by imagining that he is going to get thrown to the wolves on the 4th line this year, in turn he amazes all of us with his game and we all put our foots in our mouths realizing he was just a late bloomer.

 

[robert terwilliger]

blake wheeler
michael ryder
benoit pouliot
chris bourque
jay pandolfo

 

[Alberta_OReilly_Fan]

Caron hasnt wowed anyone but he is a 23 year old who has 12 goals and 16 assists in 123 career games while getting 4th line mins and no pp time

Lets be fair people

No one here is trying to pretend this guy is ever likely to become a top 6 scorer... and im sure there is doubt about his ability to play elite level defense and bring consistient level of grit

But the kid is only 23 and averages 8 goals in a 82 game season and almost 20 points.

This is not horrible 4th line production for a kid that has never been given a regular shift game after game.

Lets let the kid get a chance to play a regular shift for at least half a season before we say he isnt eorth a 600k salary