DW deserves most of the blame for this mess.

[Pinkfloyd]

They'll ship out Marchand before Lucic.

It's possible but that wouldn't be the best way to go for them, imo.

 

[Sharksrule04]

I'd love Brad Marchand if the Bruins trade him. Hate him, but amazing player.

If I had to guess, Boston will do everything they can to move Lucic.

Oh man, please no!! I can't stand either of them and don't want em on the Sharks. Both are overpaid and overrated. Honestly there is very little I'd want from the Bruins. Other than Krejci, Pastrnak, Bergeron, Hamilton and Chara (not even him anymore), I don't want a thing from the Bruins. Talk about a team loaded with mid-level talent and nothing top notch.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Oh man, please no!! I can't stand either of them and don't want em on the Sharks. Both are overpaid and overrated. Honestly there is very little I'd want from the Bruins. Other than Krejci, Pastrnak, Bergeron, Hamilton and Chara (not even him anymore), I don't want a thing from the Bruins. Talk about a team loaded with mid-level talent and nothing top notch.

I don't see why Marchand would be labeled overpaid or overrated. He's paid and rated appropriately for what he brings. Lucic, sure. I will feel bad for the team that trades for him this off-season if the Bruins do the smart thing. And I'll feel worse for the team that signs him next off-season because that's going to be one nasty and unfulfilling contract. But for the Sharks, it doesn't make much sense to trade for any forwards right now unless they manage to move out Marleau and Thornton. They need blue line help and if they fill those needs (probably two top four quality d-men) then a goalie. Forwards are taken care of going forward as they are.

 

[Levie]

We can only hope DW spent this entire offseason + season rigging the lottery. Totally worth it!

 

[Gene Parmesan]

It's possible but that wouldn't be the best way to go for them, imo.

Meh who cares what's best for Boston.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Meh who cares what's best for Boston.

I'm not really worried about that but I'd be concerned about the choice they make if it really comes down to Lucic and Marchand. Reason being that chances are they would trade that choice to a Western team and that'll affect the Sharks. I'd rather them trade Lucic somewhere like Anaheim where it will be a detriment to them long-term over Marchand who would actually help any team he'd be on.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

I'm not really worried about that but I'd be concerned about the choice they make if it really comes down to Lucic and Marchand. Reason being that chances are they would trade that choice to a Western team and that'll affect the Sharks. I'd rather them trade Lucic somewhere like Anaheim where it will be a detriment to them long-term over Marchand who would actually help any team he'd be on.

Marchand would fit the direction the Sharks are heading if you look at their recent draft picks. If DW were to trade for a Bruin, he would be it.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Marchand would fit the direction the Sharks are heading if you look at their recent draft picks. If DW were to trade for a Bruin, he would be it.

Marchand would only make sense if they make room for him. The other issue is the cost to acquire. The Sharks seem unwilling to part with the kind of pieces that would be needed to get Marchand from Boston since they're not going to want much cap coming back.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Oh man, please no!! I can't stand either of them and don't want em on the Sharks. Both are overpaid and overrated. Honestly there is very little I'd want from the Bruins. Other than Krejci, Pastrnak, Bergeron, Hamilton and Chara (not even him anymore), I don't want a thing from the Bruins. Talk about a team loaded with mid-level talent and nothing top notch.

Lucic, yeah, but you're way off about Marchand. I hate the guy's guts but he's an elite even strength scorer on a good contract.

Bruins' window is closed IMO.

 

[KirbyDots]

Lucic, yeah, but you're way off about Marchand. I hate the guy's guts but he's an elite even strength scorer on a good contract.

Bruins' window is closed IMO.

Marchand is pretty great, he plays well in all situations. I'd love him on the Sharks and don't mind him personally as much as some here.

 

[Gilligans Island]

What would Marchand cost?

 

[Pinkfloyd]

What would Marchand cost?

Probably the things that are untouchable to DW. 1st rounder or young roster players are probably the starters.

 

[magic school bus]

Sharks' Wilson to address McLellan's status on Wednesday

Wilson's gonna be here on Wednesday?

 

[Hertl]

Wilson's gonna be here on Wednesday?

why wouldn't he be? Platty is too busy not caring to fire him.

 

[sharski]

Wilson's gonna be here on Wednesday?

i'm now convinced that both DW and TMac are staying 1 more year

if DW was staying and Tmac leaving, I think DW would fire TMac within 48 hours of the final regular season game just so that both sides can officially start their search with as wide a pool of suitors/candidates as possible

if DW was gone, I think Hasso would've let DW know immediately after the season was over and we'd be getting radio silence from the front office until it became official

 

[Coily]

Wilson's gonna be here on Wednesday?

I know right? ****ing eh Plattner, get Holland already.

 

[thasanjoseshawksdood*]

yep 1 more year of doing nothing.

 

[Sharksrule04]

Lucic, yeah, but you're way off about Marchand. I hate the guy's guts but he's an elite even strength scorer on a good contract.

Bruins' window is closed IMO.

I guess 4.5M isn't bad, I just don't like him and he's the pure example of a player that I think benefits from playing on the Bruins with their style. I don't think he will be quite as good if he goes elsewhere. Also if people want to talk about disappearing in the playoffs he has only scored 5 goals (20 pts) in his last 41 playoff games since that cup winning year when he actually was very good. Can't wait to hear the people here talk about that. Honestly, I just hate the Bruins, the style they play and the players they have. I have no desire to get players from them with the exception of the guys I had previously mentioned.

 

[do0glas]

Don't mind Tmac staying at all. I think many here underrate what he did this season. He was playing a rookie team most of the season and still almost made the playoffs.

Marleau
Hertl
Nieto
Dealing with injuries to key guys

There are two things he needs to fix for next year: his 4th line and his bottom pairing.

I think overall he did a good job. Clearly wilson was unwilling to support his coach and threw in the towel on him pretty early on. This team was learning how to win all year and I think Tmac will do well next year.

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

Probably the things that are untouchable to DW. 1st rounder or young roster players are probably the starters.

I'd offer Marleau, but I don't think the Bruins would do that deal; They would probably want a 2nd rounder as well.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I'd offer Marleau, but I don't think the Bruins would do that deal; They would probably want a 2nd rounder as well.

They wouldn't do that but it has nothing to do with Marleau and everything to do with cap space. That's the only reason they'd make Marchand available.

 

[BCShark]

yep 1 more year of doing nothing.

yup and we are too broke as a francise to take any risks. this will be the slowest rebuild of all time, we are the toronto maple leafs of last year.

 

[Beaviz81]

yup and we are too broke as a francise to take any risks. this will be the slowest rebuild of all time, we are the toronto maple leafs of last year.

More the TML of 2003/04. You have had a good run, but the team always had weaknesses just like the teams Pat Quinn had while mortgaging your future for a shot at the playoffs.

 

[Eighth Fret]

I'd love to get Marchand.

 

[thasanjoseshawksdood*]

u kno I really don't care who is coach as long as we start developing hertl at center...

god dammit