Confirmed with Link: Dennis Seidenberg on buyout waivers

[Mr. Make-Believe]

BRUINS BUYING OUT DENNIS SEIDENBERG SHOULD HAVE BEEN LAST RESORT


Who's to say the buyout wasn't the last resort? I don't think anyone disagrees that the best outcome for the Bruins would have been trading Seids and retaining half his salary. The question is: Which team wants to acquire Seids and carry the remaining $2.25 million price tag?

Isn't this literally the last day you can make this move without going to arbitration? Literally the last resort.

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

Isn't this literally the last day you can make this move without going to arbitration? Literally the last resort.

That's what I'm thinking.

 

[zaYG]

I will always remember how he was far and away the best player during that 2012 Washington series. Such a bummer how he declined, but this is the right move. A prime Seidenberg would be such an asset to this team right now.

 

[Greek_physique]

He was a true warrior and good leader; however time and injuries caught up to him.

Wish him nothing but the best.

Chara/Seidenberg was amazing to watch when they won the cup!

 

[patty59]

Isn't this literally the last day you can make this move without going to arbitration? Literally the last resort.

I would assume that he looked for a trading partner and couldn't find one. Sure they could have retained salary in this magical deal but they likely would have had to take some back as well. Easier said than done.

 

[bbfan419]

Wondering if they should have kept him and then try to deal him at the deadline? With only 1 year left at that point some team would probably have taken him for depth for the playoffs and the Bruins would not have any cap hit for the next 4 years.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Campbell will take his place

 

[Bridges31]

You'd have to assume they're going to USE the cap space, right? Or is to open up a spot for a youngin?

I guess we'll see.

My thought process is they're planning to use it for something. I mean, they NEED to at this point because their defense is probably one of the worst in the league and Seidenberg leaves another hole to fill.

 

[Greek_physique]

Wondering if they should have kept him and then try to deal him at the deadline? With only 1 year left at that point some team would probably have taken him for depth for the playoffs and the Bruins would not have any cap hit for the next 4 years.

I think it was the right move.

Get some new blood on this defense. Heck, if Seidenberg played bad or got hurt, we would be stuck with him again.

 

[Alicat]

 

[Chevalier du Clavier]

campbell will take his place

 

[shackattack]

Forget Campbell too.Do not waste another dime on players past 30

 

[GloryDaze4877]

I will always remember how he was far and away the best player during that 2012 Washington series. Such a bummer how he declined, but this is the right move. A prime Seidenberg would be such an asset to this team right now.

Loved Sides, but he's a shell of the player he was.

**** Cory Conacher, the little weasel. Sides was never the same after that.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Hamhuis it is then.

Then trade McQuaid for Evander Kane

 

[GloveSave1]

Man, that's throwing away a lot of money.

Wish they just ditched McQuaid instead...but knew that wouldn't happen...McQuaid has DS's signature, while Seids is Chia...

DS isn't getting rid of his own guy he just signed to a extented contract last year.

Thanks, Seids. You were my fav Bruin for a lot of years. I can only hope that the money saved will really contribute to a critically-needed new face.

I'm gonna really be disapointed now if they just basically sign their own guys.

 

[chizzler]

Man, that's throwing away a lot of money.

Wish they just ditched McQuaid instead...but knew that wouldn't happen...McQuaid has DS's signature, while Seids is Chia...

DS isn't getting rid of his own guy he just signed to a extented contract last year.

Thanks, Seids. You were my fav Bruin for a lot of years. I can only hope that the money saved will really contribute to a critically-needed new face.

I'm gonna really be disapointed now if they just basically sign their own guys.

Sign who?

 

[Greek_physique]

McQuaid is still a pretty serviceable player; Seidenberg is not worth that contract on our 3rd line.

He has no business being a top 4 dman anymore.

 

[LSCII]

Tough to see it come to an end like this for a great playoff warrior, but the money outweighed his diminished skills.

 

[Bridges31]

So now the defenseman who played half a season or more last season:
Chara
Krug
K. Miller
C. Miller
McQuaid

(Trotman played 38)

Chara and Krug are the only "top 4" defenseman on that roster IMO

Yuck. Something has to change. There has to be a next step to this plan.

 

[GloveSave1]

Sign who?

Krug.

Who should they sign?

Shove all your chips on Trouba or something.

If this savings made all the difference with something like that, I'm okay with it.

I'd rather have Seidenberg and no dead money over McQuaid at #5.

 

[chizzler]

I'm sure this means a move is coming.

 

[Therick67]

So now the defenseman who played half a season or more last season:
Chara
Krug
K. Miller
C. Miller
McQuaid

(Trotman played 38)

Chara and Krug are the only "top 4" defenseman on that roster IMO

Yuck. Something has to change. There has to be a next step to this plan.

I'd like to think so, but I'm not feeling very optimistic. I'm hopping Sweeney proves me wrong..

 

[Rocko604]

Hamhuis it is then.

Then trade McQuaid for Evander Kane

He'll likely be trying to sign in the Pacific or Central Divisions.

Sucks to see Seids go, but with this age, declining production and the money on his deal, it makes sense. I'm sure he'll land somewhere on a $2m deal.

 

[burstnbloom]

Hamhuis it is then.

Then trade McQuaid for Evander Kane

There is way too much smoke around Evander Kane. Bruins don't need that kind of guy on their team.

 

[Coach Parker]

His ability to neutralize the Penguins was always epic.

Thank you for your years of dedicated service and the Stanley Cup!