Free Agency 2015

[BruinDust]

I think Glencross can be had on a deal comparable to Raymond last year (3 x 3.5 maybe a bit higher for Glencross) I think his stocks fallen quite a bit after the playoffs he watched most of from the press level.

He's not the answer to any big questions like the defense but a middle six depth option that can actually play would be welcome.

You're right some cap floor team might give him a ridiculous contract but fills a need. But would way rather Glencross than Stewart.

Kelly must go. There's simply no place for him on this team going forward.

Agree 100% on both.

 

[finchster]

Matt Irwin would be pretty cool, I've met him a few times and he is the childhood friend of a friend back in Canada. It would be awesome to see him sign for Boston because my friend hates the Bruins and would have to change his tune for his childhood friend

 

[Gordoff]

Matt Irwin would be pretty cool, I've met him a few times and he is the childhood friend of a friend back in Canada. It would be awesome to see him sign for Boston because my friend hates the Bruins and would have to change his tune for his childhood friend

^^hehehe works for me!^^

As most everybody has already said: IF the B's are going to want to pick up any of the free agents they'll need to shed some serious coin.
I'd like to see them trade Kelly (of course) and Reilly Smith. He doesn't have the uptempo, balls to the wall attitude that I think he should have. He does a few things well enough I guess but I'd rather see them free up some cap space more than watching him do what someone else (Frolik) can do with enthusiasm.
Also would like to see Sekera here to. Whatever they have planned, especially if it's going after a UFA they'd be smart to clear space TODAY!

 

[ODAAT]

Nate Prosser might be a guy who can be had without any major cap implications, R hand D

 

[Man Rocket]

I forget does UFA start at midnight tonight? or after a certain time tomorrow?

 

[Man Rocket]

oh my, look at Mike Richards last twitter post @MRichie_10

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

oh my, look at Mike Richards last twitter post @MRichie_10

For the twitterless folks, what did it say?

 

[TootSweet]

Give me Sekera, Fleischmann and J.Williams and I'll be happy. We probably don't have the dough for that so we should end up with :

Corey Potter, Rich Clune and Danny Heatley.

 

[Man Rocket]

for the twitterless folks, what did it say?

note the date/time. seems to me like he either had drugs with him on the boat or maybe he had under-agers (for the US) with him on the American side drinking

 

[DoubleAAAA]

note the date/time. seems to me like he either had drugs with him on the boat or maybe he had under-agers (for the US) with him on the American side drinking

Or he was fishing ........

 

[BostonPC]

Franson and Frolik please. I'm worried about how much they'd cost though

Same here... Franson and Frolik... went over the list yesterday and these are the two I want here.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Let's get Green.

 

[jokerboysmith]

I have a gut feeling Vermette signs here

 

[Shaun]

Mike Richards/Brad Richards/anyone on a 1yr/2m deal would be much easier to stomach than signing garbage like Stewart/Belesky/Vermette long term.



I'm going in expecting the worst to be honest.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

I have a gut feeling Vermette signs here

Right. Cause a C is what we need...

There isn't much to like with this UFA class. I rather they pass on this group. Likely mean we'll overpay for a couple of players that will become the new untradable contracts on the team.

And we will have traded Hamilton to get Cap room for them...

 

[BostonPC]

Mike Richards/Brad Richards/anyone on a 1yr/2m deal would be much easier to stomach than signing garbage like Stewart/Belesky/Vermette long term.



I'm going in expecting the worst to be honest.

We have been conditioned to expect the worst over the last two years... they need to break that cycle.

 

[Latrappe]

Around 48 hours away from the opening of free agency and I haven't seen a thread yet, so I thought I'd create one.

Feel free to discuss/predict what you think the Bruins' needs/wants/plans are this week.

Keep the cap in mind, when discussing trades/signings. The Bruins can be over the cap by as much as 10% before the season starts.(71.4m ceiling + 7.14m)

That said, I thought our D needed upgrading, even before our draft day trades. I think it's even more critical now. G is set and our forwards can mix/match/slot in as needed.
D is my target.... Green/Sekera are the cream of the crop. My darkhorse is Matt Irwin from the Sharks. He has a solid shot, big body and can get dirty in the corners. I think there could be value there.

They need to add a top 4 D-man and it's not an option. These guys are not going to be signed for cheap so I fully expect to see Kelly/Eriksson being traded. Bruins not having a TON of flexibility under the cap so... A huge thank to PC in that regard.

 

[TP]

Are there any legit rumors of Rask going somewhere? I hear rumblings.

 

[Man Rocket]

Or he was fishing ........

didn't know simply fishing would have caused all of this nonsense.

 

[Man Rocket]

Are there any legit rumors of Rask going somewhere? I hear rumblings.

from where?

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

I think I'll have to delete the Bruins app on my phone for tomorrow. I don't want to be pissed off at work like I was on Friday after I got the updates on Lucic and Hamilton

 

[TP]

from where?

Apparently Scotto. He is a bad mod.

 

[Flannelman]

Apparently Scotto. He is a bad mod.

let me know if it is a D_man... and a good one....

 

[BruinInPhilly]

I wouldn't mind Frolik at the right price. Have no idea on what he will get on the open market.

 

[Fenway]

I am convinced Martin St Louis is headed here.