Player Discussion Craig Smith

[Dennis Bonvie]

Also keep in mind, he's coming from Tennessee where there is no state income tax. So he's taking a cut in pay that way too.

I wonder if any other teams made offers to him? Surely so?

But, he won't have to live in Tennessee anymore.

 

[BruinDust]

Great signing.

Now, will JDB and Kase remember how to score goals? Will they score 25-30 goals? If not, adding Smith is not enough.

I'm hoping they add some more legit 2nd line scoring punch. And I'd like Studnicka to get a shot next season, probably on 3rd line. So that probably means moving out Bjork, Ritchie and JDB at least.

I think they'd like to give Kase a chance to show his stuff. But if he's not lighting the lamp part way into the season, trade him.

But will that also allow us to get the help on D we need?

I just want Debrusk to learn how to make plays again.

Keep him far away from Smith, who is primarily a shooter first.

 

[arider1990]

So, they aren't right-wingers?

They are but aren't part of the team. This is like asking me if Kucherov is a right winger even though he's not signed with the Bruins.

 

[EvilDead]

Excited to see how Craig Smith will play.

 

[DKH]

smart deal, excellent top 9 RW. shoots, goes to net, knows his own zone.
JDB for a young top 4 LD, sign another top 6 LW and move john moore out.

They need to get 2-3 F out

I’d go for Nate Schmidt if Vegas up against it after signing AP ~ he can play with McAvoy

 

[DKH]

Good deal, but the Bruins need isn't another 3rd liner. They need to aim higher.

You watch Vegas what about Schmidt

 

[Bruinaura]

But, he won't have to live in Tennessee anymore.

Heeeeyyyyyyyyyy now.

 

[UConn126]

This is a great deal. Hard working guy with some scoring ability. This can't be the only move, but a good start.

 

[ChargersRookie]

He shoots a ton, doesn't score on them often. Fine by me. Put him next coyle and let him clean up the rebounds. Its a good fit

Someone that doesn't Heinen (along with a few others) with the puck.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

They are but aren't part of the team. This is like asking me if Kucherov is a right winger even though he's not signed with the Bruins.

No, its really not.

 

[arider1990]

No, its really not.

It is because none of them are signed with the Bruins right now.

 

[ChargersRookie]

I find sticking him with Bergeron/Marchand so underwhelming, and so Bruins.

I'd rather he play with Coyle in a role he can thrive in.

He gives me vibes of Kobasew. A great depth player no doubt.

Why, he has been Craig Smith for 9 NHL years?

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Heeeeyyyyyyyyyy now.

The sayyoouth

 

[PB37]

Good deal for a solid player. I mentioned it earlier this offseason when his name was brought up that i think he and Coyle would be a terrfic tandem on the third line.

Welcome aboard, Mr Smith!!

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

It is because none of them are signed with the Bruins right now.

So ridiculous.

 

[arider1990]

So ridiculous.

My exact feeling about your original take.

 

[Tbaybruin]

They need to get 2-3 F out

I’d go for Nate Schmidt if Vegas up against it after signing AP ~ he can play with McAvoy

Yep he’s a left shot guy who plays right. Hope it’s him another guy to watch is Alex Martinez 1 year left at 4.1 I believe

 

[Ratty]

So, does this signing put to rest the wishful speculation of picking up Dadanov for RW? He does shoot left. Would he be in the mix if Sweeney strikes out on Hall?

 

[CharaBadSenyshynGawd]

But, he won't have to live in Tennessee anymore.

I couldn’t come up with something negative to say about Nashville if I tried

 

[DKH]

Yep he’s a left shot guy who plays right. Hope it’s him another guy to watch is Alex Martinez 1 year left at 4.1 I believe

I just watched Sweeney media zoom call

they likely will spend like they have Near Cup with 5-6% space for moves /bonus

Grzelcyk is getting a bump (my guess $3 M range) and Sweeney mentioned playing up

Zboril is getting his shot and good he looked ready in Providence

Chara tough to understand what they are doing but if they were that concerned he’d already be back

he mentioned left side by committee with handful of candidates

cited young D like Carlo stepping in and Zboril mentioned- my take away is he’s getting a long lock. He mentioned Vaakanainen. HF whipping boy Moore also in mix

said no contact with Pietrangelo camp

 

[DarrenBanks56]

our 3rd line will be great
debrusk coyle smith

 

[dredeye]

lol seriously. Imagine if Bruins offseason was just a future 7th round pick and Kevan Miller resign

Obviously there was more to come but after an awful draft and only Miller which shouldn’t have happened anyway it’s easy to understand why confidence is low

 

[Ratty]

our 3rd line will be great
debrusk coyle smith

For the perfect margarita.

 

[dredeye]

I just watched Sweeney media zoom call

they likely will spend like they have Near Cup with 5-6% space for moves /bonus

Grzelcyk is getting a bump (my guess $3 M range) and Sweeney mentioned playing up

Zboril is getting his shot and good he looked ready in Providence

Chara tough to understand what they are doing but if they were that concerned he’d already be back

he mentioned left side by committee with handful of candidates

cited young D like Carlo stepping in and Zboril mentioned- my take away is he’s getting a long lock. He mentioned Vaakanainen. HF whipping boy Moore also in mix

said no contact with Pietrangelo camp

Well isn’t Miller LD also? I have no problem leaving a spot for a kid.

 

[Ratty]

For the perfect margarita.

Fixed it a hurry. Will still have a margarita or two over this signing.