Dougie Hamilton III

[bruinsfan1970]

Sure hope they keep Dougie,he will improve each season.Will someday replace Chara and kind of wondering how this team will perform without big Z.

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[Nose Face Killah]

they're keeping dougie.

 

[Salem13]

Wish he were +5% angry.

 

[7bostonhockey*]

" just 21 " % more angry, please

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I'm confident Dougie's defensive game will come around. I was a kid when Chara played his first few years but I don't remember him being a phenomenal shut down two way defenseman, maybe some of you folks do?

 

[Man Rocket]

Wish he were +5% angry.

" just 21 " % more angry, please

um what are you talking about?

 

[finchster]

I'm confident Dougie's defensive game will come around. I was a kid when Chara played his first few years but I don't remember him being a phenomenal shut down two way defenseman, maybe some of you folks do?

Chara wasn't, nor was Lidstrom, Niedermayer, Pronger etc.

People think Hamilton took a step back defensively last year, he didn't. This is an example of where advanced stats can be useful. This last season he played more difficult matchups and played more defensive situations. His role changed, and while he wasn't perfect, I think he was well above the curve for his age.

 

[JOKER 192]

Chara wasn't, nor was Lidstrom, Niedermayer, Pronger etc.

People think Hamilton took a step back defensively last year, he didn't. This is an example of where advanced stats can be useful. This last season he played more difficult matchups and played more defensive situations. His role changed, and while he wasn't perfect, I think he was well above the curve for his age.

all of this

 

[BobbyAwe]

So, let's see...we didn't make the playoffs, and now there's a chance we may not even be able to sign one of our very few young players who has real potential? This team is in deep doo-doo

 

[Fire Sweeney]

So, let's see...we didn't make the playoffs, and now there's a chance we may not even be able to sign one of our very few young players who has real potential? This team is in deep doo-doo

Has a GM ever been fired before his team even plays a game for him ? That's what will happen if Sweeney doesn't wake up.

 

[RustyBruins72]

Has a GM ever been fired before his team even plays a game for him ? That's what will happen if Sweeney doesn't wake up.

We can't say "still evaluating" because that's Chia's catch phrase.

What for Sweeney?

"evaluation is part of the process" ??

 

[TMac21]

Why is there panic about him not being resigned or traded? The contract terms are the only issue here.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

Why is there panic about him not being resigned or traded? The contract terms are the only issue here.

because he's an RFA and in about 1 week teams will be able to offer sheet him which poses a significant risk to the Bruins and severely hinders the team's leverage in being able to dictate those terms.

 

[TootSweet]

As per Darren Dregger this morning. Teams have inquired on Dougie. They are striking to trade for him.

 

[BB88]

As per Darren Dregger this morning. Teams have inquired on Dougie. They are striking to trade for him.

Trade for very high high value would be much easier to handle than him getting an offer sheet.

Sign him or trade him but I'm not going to take a risk for offer sheets hurting us even more.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

Giordano supposedly asking in the 9 million range.

Sweeney better just sign Dougie and get this over with. Give him the big 8 year deal. Forget a bridge deal. At this rate, you give him a bridge deal and he's asking for 11m in a couple years.

 

[TootSweet]

Giordano supposedly asking in the 9 million range.

Sweeney better just sign Dougie and get this over with. Give him the big 8 year deal. Forget a bridge deal. At this rate, you give him a bridge deal and he's asking for 11m in a couple years.

I agree. I rather have him signed long term quicker. Just get it done.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

7 million a year might end up being overpayment, but with the way the D market is trending it will still be a very tradeable contract if the Bruins get cold feet in the next couple years.

Come on, Don...

 

[Bmessy]

There is abso-****in-lutely no way we don't sign or match an offer for this kid.

Unless a team knock our socks off with a trade offer, which I doubt.



I saw that the other day. The kid is such a nerd it's hilarious. Can't wait to see what he turns into in 3 years. Not an angry bone in his body, which is unfortunate for my Pronger-esque hopes

 

[alg363636]

Id rather trade than offer sheet but let's avoid both

Just sign the kid.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

As per Darren Dregger this morning. Teams have inquired on Dougie. They are striking to trade for him.

Naturally. I bet teams have also inquired on the #1 pick, Crosby, and a bunch of other players.

 

[Number8]

If I'm a GM and I don't inquire about DH then I'm not doing my job.

I'd be floored if he's not with Boston and signed.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

really praying they don't do a bridge deal. The Keith and Doughty deals in Chicago and LA are a big reason they have multiple cups while the Habs haven't won **** and probably won't during the life of Subban's deal.

I'll gladly overpay Dougie now if it means it's a little easier to get him a solid #2 when he's in his prime.

 

[ashnathan]

I don't even know what to do anymore. Send him to Arizona for OEL and 3rdOA. Im delusional I just hate the unknowns. Why can't it be October yet!

 

[catsmasher]

The kid is soft. Don't see that changing. Move him and don't break the bank.