WEEI Don Sweeney: No ‘hard and fast rule’ about trading Bruins’ first-rounder

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Correct

He's actually signed through next year though... And doesn't have arbitration rights.

Also the "j" in his name is pronounced like a "y".

 

[Alicat]

He's actually signed through next year though... And doesn't have arbitration rights.

Also the "j" in his name is pronounced like a "y".

I was responding to the question of him being injured still.

My bad for not reading the entire post.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Last time anything changed is when attendance dropped. That is what it will take for any major upgrades or changes again. Full building and concessions getting sold equals success in JJs world

This has got to be the stalest (and most ridiculous) line of thought on this board.

 

[GoBs]

What about signing a free agent in Moore and then sitting him against your biggest rival

 

[Gordoff]

It's not that simple.

Cameron is the new Harry and as far as I know reports to Papa Jacobs as well as Charlie.

This is the power structure of the Bruins as they list it with the NHL

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Harry is still listed as the most powerful nonfamily member.

Charlie has pleased the father on how the Hub on Causeway has come together as the area is now going to be a year round destination in the city.

Here is the unknown - Does Harry still have a significant influence on the direction of the team? He DID NOT under Chia but today I have no clue.

The last time I saw Harry was at Clark Booth's memorial service in October in West Roxbury.[/QU

Does Harry still have an office at TD Garden?

 

[Gordoff]

Gross. “Roll the dice”

I hate every aspect of that. If they think they’re in a position to win, make a trade that significantly helps your squad. Tampa got better, Toronto got better, Buffalo got better, we’re still Washington’s *****.

If it takes giving up a prospect and a pick to do so, do it. Sick and tired seeing issues not addressed. They flat out need a second line winger, that’s not an opinion either, that’s a legitimate fact.

Sometimes this organization really irritates me.

I’m banking on our typical deadline **** where we grab more 3rd/4th line “depth” players.

"where we grab more 3rd/4th line “depth” players" when they get back from injury...

 

[Fenian24]

This has got to be the stalest (and most ridiculous) line of thought on this board.

Yup JJ had shown his commitment to winning the past 40 years. A man of the city of Boston who has the fans best interest at heart. Give my love to your dad JJ when you see him

 

[Fenian24]

Also can we please stop thinking the answer is in Providence or that Dantin Heinen is suddenly going to start scoring? There is no, none, zero help offensively internally. There is not one big, aggressive forward in the system that is ready. These are needs that have to be addressed through trade not hope's and wishes of prospects

 

[TheReal13Linseman]

I’m normally pretty unsanguine regarding our chances in any given year but I think if we had one more world class winger to replace Backes on the second line and still had four solid defensemen with Krug gone, and got solid goaltending from our duo, we’d have as decent chance as most.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Yup JJ had shown his commitment to winning the past 40 years. A man of the city of Boston who has the fans best interest at heart. Give my love to your dad JJ when you see him

I've always noticed on Boston radio fans call up and critisize Henry and Kraft it's ok but dare to question Jacobs it's a quick call. It's just not allowed

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I've always noticed on Boston radio you can call up and critisize Henry and Kraft but dare to question Jacobs it's a quick call. It's just not allowed

Maybe something has changed in recent years, but No one in the history of sports talk has gotten more hate on Boston radio than JJ

 

[KrejciMVP]

Maybe something has changed in recent years, but No one in the history of sports talk has gotten more hate on Boston radio than JJ

I dk. The other sports teams are too relevant for him to really be critiqued

 

[Fenian24]

Maybe something has changed in recent years, but No one in the history of sports talk has gotten more hate on Boston radio than JJ

Well deserved hatred, but KrecjiMVP is correct that if you try to criticize JJ on Dale's show it's like insulting God to the pope

 

[22Brad Park]

Sweeney has not been told he cannot spend to the cap far as I heard.How is that turned into JJ is holding team back.Its a cap world.

 

[Pia8988]

Also can we please stop thinking the answer is in Providence or that Dantin Heinen is suddenly going to start scoring? There is no, none, zero help offensively internally. There is not one big, aggressive forward in the system that is ready. These are needs that have to be addressed through trade not hope's and wishes of prospects

Trent Frederic will be here soon enough

 

[Estlin]

I think that Sweeney holds on to that first-round pick. The only way in which he would relinquish it would/should be to acquire Mark Stone and sign him to an extension.

 

[GoBs]

I think that Sweeney holds on to that first-round pick. The only way in which he would relinquish it would/should be to acquire Mark Stone and sign him to an extension.

I think to do what you said Backes would need to be bought out or and I know it is almost impossible traded

 

[chizzler]

Trent Frederic will be here soon enough

I doubt it. He needs more seasoning.

 

[chizzler]

Yup JJ had shown his commitment to winning the past 40 years. A man of the city of Boston who has the fans best interest at heart. Give my love to your dad JJ when you see him

I get your frustration. To say anything about spending these days as an excuse is foolish. We all know about the past.

 

[KrejciMVP]

I get your frustration. To say anything about spending these days as an excuse is foolish. We all know about the past.

He'll engineer the next lockout and then put Charlie in the hockey HOF.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

I actually think the Bruins are a 2nd line winger away from being a Cup contender again. Everything else settles into place with that. Acquiring a cheap 3rd line center at the deadline could help as well but not necessarily.

It just cannot be a rental. Get a long term solution for Krejci's wing if we are burning assets.

Honest question, if both of those pieces are only here for the remainder of the season (or at most +1 season) and that's it, do you still do it?

My answer is absolutely not.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Honest question, if both of those pieces are only here for the remainder of the season (or at most +1 season) and that's it, do you still do it?

My answer is absolutely not.

No. It needs to be a long or mid term solution.

 

[Prince Pasta]

No. It needs to be a long or mid term solution.

Player with term who fills in the age talent gap (25-28), I think its worth it

 

[TCB]

I think to do what you said Backes would need to be bought out or and I know it is almost impossible traded

There's teams out they who will need to get to the cap floor, it'll cost though and Backes does have a NMC with an 8 team trade list, which turns into a 15 team in 20-21

More so, I would see the bruins moving a Krug in the off season, if they were able to bring in a player like Stone.

 

[Prince Pasta]

There's teams out they who will need to get to the cap floor, it'll cost though and Backes does have a NMC with an 8 team trade list, which turns into a 15 team in 20-21

More so, I would see the bruins moving a Krug in the off season, if they were able to bring in a player like Stone.

Buying out backes next year would save us like 300k in the first year. unfortunately his deal is buyout proof until the last year

David Backes Contract Buyout Details - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps