I suppose it is down the individual and how much is enough. All these guys are in another league financially than 99.99% of the world, so you have to wonder if Bergeron is crying about only making 35 million on his last contract instead of 40m, or if he is completely satisfied with what he's received over the years.
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I suppose it is down the individual and how much is enough. All these guys are in another league financially than 99.99% of the world, so you have to wonder if Bergeron is crying about only making 35 million on his last contract instead of 40m, or if he is completely satisfied with what he's received over the years.
Did you see the way the defenseman are getting paid this summer. It's gonna cast you more than 11 mill to re-sign both those guys
when he says he’s going to take it and decide year to year, I believe him.
Retirement could very well be the decision.
Or maybe like Chara. A 1 year 1 million with over 35 age few million more in bonuses. It would carry over but may work.
yup. His current contract was for 55 million overall.
The last 3 years big bonuses were paid. Millions.
So real money for this year is about 4 million.
Hes already banked about 51 million from this one.
The don godfather
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I thought about it guys I see a lot of doom and gloom especially the 2nd line. But after looking the team the way its constructed by donny I see a team much better then last year. First we have more depth especially 3rd and 4th lines which last year was a desert. The 2nd line without dk hurts no doubt but it doesn't need to run on all cylinders with players like haula noesak and foligno putting some numbers which they are quite capable. I mean if foligno is healthy he can pot 15 goals easily with all that sand paper and leadership. Haula too has scoring spark in his career. Were much deeper guys if you like at those forward lines now. Studnicka is the wildcard if he can solidify that 2nd like were good . If not donny has a knack to address at trade deadline he always does something to plug holes. Were gonna be good guys no worries. Book it !
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Oates2Neely
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It comes down to Eichel a Bruin or start rebuild. You aren’t getting a Barkov in free agency. Slim pickings out there. No more half measures
MattFromFranklin
Fire Sweeney and Neely
The don godfather
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I have a weird feeling were gonna get a rumor eichel to bruins. Just has to be it just sounds so natural.
Oates2Neely
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With Krejci at 2C (playing at close to 70 point pace past few seasons) the Bruins were easily bounced in 2nd round. Coyle isn’t scoring 70. Foligno scoring 30 points would be a bright spot. Haula maybe gets on a hot streak but banking on him isn’t ideal. The 2021-22 Bruins will once again be a 1-line team again I fear
LouJersey
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Here's what I see.... A team that will probably be heading downward in the near future, it just happens.....A body that has just been broken up.....the concussion factor, why risk it.....the fact it's obvious family is his life, like it should be....When I look at Bergeron, i see a guy who for the rest of his life will have a greater impact on the world after playing than he did while playing...Guy is just what all of us want our sons to be.
Greek_physique
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Hard to see him leave...being captain and all. But holy hell they are in cap trouble with Reinhart demanding $6-7 mill a year
Oates2Neely
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Nobody knows for sure but looking at the trajectory of that team I think they’re ready to compete this season. And they’re adding. Hornqvst was a sneaky good add. This summer they add Reinhart. Assuming they offer Barkov a fair deal I don’t see why he leaves? Unless of course he’s tight with some Russian on another team and bolts? I can’t see that team being Boston. Bruins avoid Russians it seems
The don godfather
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I think we have the best 1st line team in hockey with 3 lines that play like a 3rd. Last year we had 1st line ( best in nhl ) above average 2nd line and the last 2 lines that well weren't lines. They were nothing at all.
Oates2Neely
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Some guys just desire playing for their hometown teams. Tavares in Toronto is an example, however he was a UFA & decided his own fate
The don godfather
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Donny and Adams go back way back. Back to the hall days they have a relationship.
Oates2Neely
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That was WITH Krejci, and they still were easily bounced in round 2. Now Krejci is gone. Buckle up, the Bruins are trending downward
The don godfather
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I'm optimistic about what was done here. Donny did pretty good at free agency addressed a lot of needs . Goaltending solidified our D is patched through not perfectly but very serviceable with Reilly and forbert. Forward lines deeper just that hole on 2c is glaring. Were good and ready for puck for drop and 2c will be solved for sure before playoffs that I can book it comfortably.
Not that Vegas odds are the best means by predicting a teams trend. But here were the Bruins SC odds on 7/12 +1500
After losing Krejci and according to hordes here mismanaging the UFA period - drumroll ........... 0n 8/2 +1200
So Vegas seems to think the Bruins improved.
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FIRE DON SWEENEY INTO THE SUN
I'm not handling the end of Krejci's career in Boston well.
I'm definitely not prepared for Bergeron's to end.
I'm definitely not prepared for Bergeron's to end.
Mad Dr Pepper
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Same man! I'm feeling strange these past few days.
PatriceBergeronFan
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Forward depth and Ullmark he addressed.
The defense is soft and questionable at best - Bruce will have to ensure the system covers the gaps on defense.
A desperate need for a second line center and a true top four defenseman. Those will each cost a ransom at the trade deadline.
Hall is not going to drive the 2nd line on his own. Whether it is Coyle/Foligno/Haula with Smith, that is closer to another third line than a second line. The 4th line is much improved.
This effort by Sweeney is not good. Knowing Krejci was leaving with the cap space available he chose the easy path in buying depth, which any of us could have done, rather than the difficult one in hunting down a Krejci replacement or top four defenseman.
PatriceBergeronFan
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Vegas is about luring in the bets more than anything as well as other variables, is it not? I would not place much weight in this.
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