Management Don Sweeney III

[Sheppy]

Right now, but Heinen has a laser shot. He just needs to use it more. Put him in a top 6 role like Anderson where he gets opportunities and he'll put up 20+ and he is a way better passer than Anderson. But again, fan mileages may vary.

Heinen has a good shot, if it hits the net. The guy sends more into the glass than he does on the goaltender. Laser shot or not, you have to put it on net for it to be effective.

 

[Dr Hook]

Heinen has a good shot, if it hits the net. The guy sends more into the glass than he does on the goaltender. Laser shot or not, you have to put it on net for it to be effective.

I don't disagree- it always seemed to me to be a confidence thing with him or possibly trying to be too clever and pick a spot rather than just getting it on net. Or both? Maybe he gets past it, maybe he doesn't. I hope he does. I'd still like to see Anderson on the Bruins too- I'd trade Cehlarik and a pick for him

 

[Sheppy]

I don't disagree- it always seemed to me to be a confidence thing with him or possibly trying to be too clever and pick a spot rather than just getting it on net. Or both? Maybe he gets past it, maybe he doesn't. I hope he does. I'd still like to see Anderson on the Bruins too- I'd trade Cehlarik and a pick for him

Don't get me wrong I think Heinen is a solid two-way player, but his lack of offense, especially in the post season kind of turns me away. He's a smart player, but yeah, he's just kind of... there.

 

[NDiesel]

Wow, Sweeney is a master negotiator....

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Would have liked more years on both McAvoy and Carlo, but it’s hard to complain with those cap hits.


It’s incredible how good Sweeney has been at locking up his own guys.

 

[Therick67]

Would have liked more years on both McAvoy and Carlo, but it’s hard to complain with those cap hits.


It’s incredible how good Sweeney has been at locking up his own guys.

Agreed.

It also shows the players get it and want to be here..

 

[Over the volcano]

 

[UConn126]

Would have liked more years on both McAvoy and Carlo, but it’s hard to complain with those cap hits.


It’s incredible how good Sweeney has been at locking up his own guys.

I'm fine with the years on these because they're both still restricted free agents when the contracts are up, so it's not like they can leave. We'll have Backes and the buyouts off the books, along with Krejci (off or reduced) in time to actually pay these guys.

 

[Trap Jesus]

The player retention on this team is incredible (at least for guys they identify as core pieces), and it has been for years.

 

[ODAAT]

Heinen has a good shot, if it hits the net. The guy sends more into the glass than he does on the goaltender. Laser shot or not, you have to put it on net for it to be effective.

true but his release for me is what I would like to see him improve upon, just holds it that extra millisecond

 

[ODAAT]

The player retention on this team is incredible (at least for guys they identify as core pieces), and it has been for years.

true but there are many here who don`t remember it wasn`t that long ago that Boston was not high on anyone`s list of destinations, just had that well earned reputation for consistently playing hard ball with players and their contracts or being unwilling for years to make that one, maybe two moves that could have helped get the team over the hump.

 

[Trap Jesus]

true but there are many here who don`t remember it wasn`t that long ago that Boston was not high on anyone`s list of destinations, just had that well earned reputation for consistently playing hard ball with players and their contracts or being unwilling for years to make that one, maybe two moves that could have helped get the team over the hump.

I think it's more about keeping guys in the fold rather than drawing them in. Even something like keeping the Merlot line in place for years is crazy as a 4th line. Iginla, Backes and Beleskey are our only really notable UFA signings this decade.

 

[ODAAT]

I think it's more about keeping guys in the fold rather than drawing them in. Even something like keeping the Merlot line in place for years is crazy as a 4th line. Iginla, Backes and Beleskey are our only really notable UFA signings this decade.

true but it also can`t be discounted when we hear that a guy like Tavares and Kovalchuk as an example, at least gave Boston an opportunity to engage with them about jumping on board regardless that neither signed here. Either way, all these players talk, they all know long before they sign or submit their lists of teams they`d report to if a trade is imminent which cities/teams treat their players well, cities good/great for families etc....

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

true but there are many here who don`t remember it wasn`t that long ago that Boston was not high on anyone`s list of destinations, just had that well earned reputation for consistently playing hard ball with players and their contracts or being unwilling for years to make that one, maybe two moves that could have helped get the team over the hump.

That was before the Cap, right?

 

[member 96824]

I don’t have the math in front of me, but I believe this will make room for another Coyle or Mojo type deal at the deadline with the way daily cap accumulates. Probably not more than one though.

 

[JOKER 192]

I don’t have the math in front of me, but I believe this will make room for another Coyle or Mojo type deal at the deadline with the way daily cap accumulates. Probably not more than one though.

Probably not how it plays out though. Injury replacements will likely eat all that up and then some.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

I don’t have the math in front of me, but I believe this will make room for another Coyle or Mojo type deal at the deadline with the way daily cap accumulates. Probably not more than one though.

Not sure if this is what you were looking for but basically next years projection.
He did not include Miller and Ritchie coming off the books

 

[LouJersey]

Not sure if this is what you were looking for but basically next years projection.
He did not include Miller and Ritchie coming off the books

FAs for 2020 include:

Krug 6/40.5
Coyle 6/36
Chara 1/2
DeBrusk (RFA) 2/7.5
Grzelcyk (RFA) 2/5
Kuhlman (RFA) 2/2
Halak - bye
Wagner- bye
Nordstrom- bye

 

[Mick Riddleton]

FAs for 2020 include:

Krug 6/40.5
Coyle 6/36
Chara 1/2
DeBrusk (RFA) 2/7.5
Grzelcyk (RFA) 2/5
Kuhlman (RFA) 2/2
Halak - bye
Wagner- bye
Nordstrom- bye

Bye to Miller and probably Ritchie too. Vaak and Lauzon will be ready and cheaper

 

[BMC]

Right now, but Heinen has a laser shot. He just needs to use it more. Put him in a top 6 role like Anderson where he gets opportunities and he'll put up 20+ and he is a way better passer than Anderson. But again, fan mileages may vary.

His reluctance to shoot drove me nuts last season. I hope to see him shoot a lot more this season.

 

[DKH]

FAs for 2020 include:

Krug 6/40.5
Coyle 6/36
Chara 1/2
DeBrusk (RFA) 2/7.5
Grzelcyk (RFA) 2/5
Kuhlman (RFA) 2/2
Halak - bye
Wagner- bye
Nordstrom- bye

Seems like he can pull this off even with Backes 6 M hit

 

[Estlin]

FAs for 2020 include:

Krug 6/40.5
Coyle 6/36
Chara 1/2
DeBrusk (RFA) 2/7.5
Grzelcyk (RFA) 2/5
Kuhlman (RFA) 2/2
Halak - bye
Wagner- bye
Nordstrom- bye

Shouldnt it also be "Chara - bye"?

 

[Trap Jesus]

Between the McAvoy and Carlo deals, there's like ~$4 million of cap room that I did not expect us to have.

 

[UncleRico]

FAs for 2020 include:

Krug 6/40.5
Coyle 6/36
Chara 1/2
DeBrusk (RFA) 2/7.5
Grzelcyk (RFA) 2/5
Kuhlman (RFA) 2/2
Halak - bye
Wagner- bye
Nordstrom- bye

What’s the plan for Vaak if we are bringing back chara, krug and gryz?

 

[Sheppy]

What’s the plan for Vaak if we are bringing back chara, krug and gryz?

I don't think Chara will be back at this stage.

I'm looking to move Zboril in a package for a forward, I think.