GDT: NHL/BRUINS - FREE AGENT FRENZY - JULY 1st - II

[Boston Bandit]

Sweeney Confirms He Didn't Make Johansson An Offer And Who He Sees Replacing Him.

“I think Danton Heinen, depending on what side you play him on,” said Sweeney. “Whether it’s Karson or Senyshyn or Brett Ritchie, guys that are right shots, we could play lefty-righty and move Danton over. I think he fits into the same mold of player creative-wise. Marcus wasn’t a shoot-first guy either. Danton’s not. We’d like for him to shoot with a little more volume if he can.”

It's no guarantee but some people showed up last year that could step up again this year.

“I’m not rubber-stamping any of that,” Sweeney said of his internal options. “But I do believe we have enough depth, which is an area I think showed up in this year’s team, that was very valuable. Hopefully, we recognize that we’ve addressed some of that, even though we couldn’t go fishing in the deepest of waters.”

Source: The Athletic

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

Sweeney Confirms He Didn't Make Johansson An Offer And Who He Sees Replacing Him.

“I think Danton Heinen, depending on what side you play him on,” said Sweeney. “Whether it’s Karson or Senyshyn or Brett Ritchie, guys that are right shots, we could play lefty-righty and move Danton over. I think he fits into the same mold of player creative-wise. Marcus wasn’t a shoot-first guy either. Danton’s not. We’d like for him to shoot with a little more volume if he can.”

It's no guarantee but some people showed up last year that could step up again this year.

“I’m not rubber-stamping any of that,” Sweeney said of his internal options. “But I do believe we have enough depth, which is an area I think showed up in this year’s team, that was very valuable. Hopefully, we recognize that we’ve addressed some of that, even though we couldn’t go fishing in the deepest of waters.”

Source: The Athletic

Heinen. Cehlarik. Kuhlman. Backes. This one's on Krejci's line, then that one's on Krejci's line, and on and on it spins...

 

[member 96824]

Sweeney Confirms He Didn't Make Johansson An Offer And Who He Sees Replacing Him.

“I think Danton Heinen, depending on what side you play him on,” said Sweeney. “Whether it’s Karson or Senyshyn or Brett Ritchie, guys that are right shots, we could play lefty-righty and move Danton over. I think he fits into the same mold of player creative-wise. Marcus wasn’t a shoot-first guy either. Danton’s not. We’d like for him to shoot with a little more volume if he can.”

It's no guarantee but some people showed up last year that could step up again this year.

“I’m not rubber-stamping any of that,” Sweeney said of his internal options. “But I do believe we have enough depth, which is an area I think showed up in this year’s team, that was very valuable. Hopefully, we recognize that we’ve addressed some of that, even though we couldn’t go fishing in the deepest of waters.”

Source: The Athletic

Ok but then who replaces Danton Heinen on the third line

 

[DominicT]

Ok but then who replaces Danton Heinen on the third line

He's going to play both sides.

 

[OV]

Kind of feel like the thread title should be changed. It wasn't much of a feeding frenzy from a Bruins standpoint, more of a low-intensity grazing

Dainty nibbling?

 

[Fenian24]

Sweeney Confirms He Didn't Make Johansson An Offer And Who He Sees Replacing Him.

“I think Danton Heinen, depending on what side you play him on,” said Sweeney. “Whether it’s Karson or Senyshyn or Brett Ritchie, guys that are right shots, we could play lefty-righty and move Danton over. I think he fits into the same mold of player creative-wise. Marcus wasn’t a shoot-first guy either. Danton’s not. We’d like for him to shoot with a little more volume if he can.”

It's no guarantee but some people showed up last year that could step up again this year.

“I’m not rubber-stamping any of that,” Sweeney said of his internal options. “But I do believe we have enough depth, which is an area I think showed up in this year’s team, that was very valuable. Hopefully, we recognize that we’ve addressed some of that, even though we couldn’t go fishing in the deepest of waters.”

Source: The Athletic

Gm of the year should be fired immediately for this statement

 

[PlayMakers]

Sweeney Confirms He Didn't Make Johansson An Offer And Who He Sees Replacing Him.

“I think Danton Heinen, depending on what side you play him on,” said Sweeney. “Whether it’s Karson or Senyshyn or Brett Ritchie, guys that are right shots, we could play lefty-righty and move Danton over. I think he fits into the same mold of player creative-wise. Marcus wasn’t a shoot-first guy either. Danton’s not. We’d like for him to shoot with a little more volume if he can.”

It's no guarantee but some people showed up last year that could step up again this year.

“I’m not rubber-stamping any of that,” Sweeney said of his internal options. “But I do believe we have enough depth, which is an area I think showed up in this year’s team, that was very valuable. Hopefully, we recognize that we’ve addressed some of that, even though we couldn’t go fishing in the deepest of waters.”

Source: The Athletic

That's disappointing. I really would have liked to see Mojo back. It's probably grasping at straws but I was holding out hope they were going to LTIR Backes permanently like @DKH suggested and that was why Mojo hadn't signed with anyone yet.

 

[Estlin]

I had said I’d be amazed if Johansson were to return. It sounds as if Sweeney has confirmed my suspicion. It’s the right move.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

So frustrating....winger by committee

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Gm of the year should be fired immediately for this statement

Lmao.

 

[danpantz]

We don't have cap space to sign any UFA wingers.

Thanks Backes.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

We don't have cap space to sign any UFA wingers.

Thanks Backes.

How is it Backes' fault?

 

[danpantz]

How is it Backes' fault?

It's hyperbole. Obviously all he did was sign the contract he was offered so it's not his fault he can't play up to it.

 

[UncleRico]

Ok but then who replaces Danton Heinen on the third line

I think heinen ultimately stays on the 3rd line with coyle and studnicka makes the club and plays with them.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

How is it Backes' fault?

well...it's kind of his fault for not playing well enough to be the winger we need

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Sweeney Confirms He Didn't Make Johansson An Offer And Who He Sees Replacing Him.

“I think Danton Heinen, depending on what side you play him on,” said Sweeney. “Whether it’s Karson or Senyshyn or Brett Ritchie, guys that are right shots, we could play lefty-righty and move Danton over. I think he fits into the same mold of player creative-wise. Marcus wasn’t a shoot-first guy either. Danton’s not. We’d like for him to shoot with a little more volume if he can.”

It's no guarantee but some people showed up last year that could step up again this year.

“I’m not rubber-stamping any of that,” Sweeney said of his internal options. “But I do believe we have enough depth, which is an area I think showed up in this year’s team, that was very valuable. Hopefully, we recognize that we’ve addressed some of that, even though we couldn’t go fishing in the deepest of waters.”

Source: The Athletic

Gross.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

I’d just play Heinen all over the lineup, 30 minutes a night.

 

[nhldream]

So frustrating....winger by committee

Imagine if you were krejci

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

I don't think that you can trade a player who is injured? Isn't Moore considered injured until/unless he returns from shoulder surgery?!?!

I believe you can, as long as the other team is aware of the situation and is prepared to make the trade anyway.

What you can't do is buyout an injured player (see Cowen vs the Leafs).

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

Sweeney Confirms He Didn't Make Johansson An Offer And Who He Sees Replacing Him.

“I think Danton Heinen, depending on what side you play him on,” said Sweeney. “Whether it’s Karson or Senyshyn or Brett Ritchie, guys that are right shots, we could play lefty-righty and move Danton over. I think he fits into the same mold of player creative-wise. Marcus wasn’t a shoot-first guy either. Danton’s not. We’d like for him to shoot with a little more volume if he can.”

It's no guarantee but some people showed up last year that could step up again this year.

“I’m not rubber-stamping any of that,” Sweeney said of his internal options. “But I do believe we have enough depth, which is an area I think showed up in this year’s team, that was very valuable. Hopefully, we recognize that we’ve addressed some of that, even though we couldn’t go fishing in the deepest of waters.”

Source: The Athletic

god this is infuriating

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

Skill is absolutely what this team needs in the top6. Guy like Ferland improves the midd6 but he doesn't make the 2nd line go. He's a complimentary player to a line.

At cheap I'll take him on the roster but as I said he's a complimentary player.

Complementary.

Complimentary = nails on a chalkboard ! (unless he is very generous with his praise)

 

[pkunit]

I just realized Panarin is the highest paid non English speaking player ever? His English is still being translated?

 

[DKH]

I think heinen ultimately stays on the 3rd line with coyle and studnicka makes the club and plays with them.

Wouldn’t surprise me if Studnicka plays so well they do that

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

You can dismiss advanced stats all you want but they are a measure of actual events.

If (a big IF) they actually measure adequately what they claim they measure...

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

Yes because I do not believe in advanced stats in hockey. I believe what I see and his last two years in Calgary I watched a lot of their games and he is the type of top 6 player the Bruins need.

I believe what I see not advanced stats, I do give them more credence in baseball but very little in hockey.

How were St. Louis' advanced stats vs Bostons last year before the finals?

Partly agree.

The so-called "Advanced Stats" may be useful for a team evaluation.

An individual player ? Not so much.