Speculation: Peter mueller on bruin's radar?

[DKH]

Would the LA Kings bring in Mueller or go with a prospect from Manchester? also, Mueller was not exactly great at last months IFF tourney won by the Russians in Belurus. Pass. this is the problem- the Kings call up kids even if the struggle, they play...sure they don't win Presidents trophies and won 2 Cups with an 8th place and 4th place finish but they let the yutes develop and actually make mistakes and correct them

 

[Rumpy]

What is the IFF? Who did Mueller play for?

I generally agree with what you say and think Spooner/Koko/Warsofsky would likely be on any other teams roster but what do the Bruins have to lose gambling on Mueller?

I fully admit I'm still in awe of 18 year old Mueller but he's not your run I the mill project signing. I guess the same could be said of Gilbert Brule though.

 

[ODAAT]

Would the LA Kings bring in Mueller or go with a prospect from Manchester? also, Mueller was not exactly great at last months IFF tourney won by the Russians in Belurus. Pass. this is the problem- the Kings call up kids even if the struggle, they play...sure they don't win Presidents trophies and won 2 Cups with an 8th place and 4th place finish but they let the yutes develop and actually make mistakes and correct them

I`m guessing Chia`s call to Nedved to convince him of one last year went unanswered

Agreed, Mueller is/was one of those players who had many of the "experts" talking about but injuries just did him in. Why on earth would Chia want to see if he can sustain a healthy season, low cost or otherwise?

And let`s be honest, he wouldn`t have posted half those numbers with Everett if it wasn`t for our 8th overall pick.....Hamill

 

[jmeehan1985]

We lose out on Iginla and we go after Mueller. I'm all set I'd rather make a trade to fill our top 6 hole that this team desperately needs. Package something around Marchand and go get that top 6 forward.

 

[Oates2Neely]

We lose out on Iginla and we go after Mueller. I'm all set I'd rather make a trade to fill our top 6 hole that this team desperately needs. Package something around Marchand and go get that top 6 forward.

Marchand IS a top-6 forward

 

[mikelvl]

He has a bunch of dumb tattoos but I'd pick him up as an inexpensive, low risk option.

Exactly what Jim Nill said about Seguin

 

[BadBruins]

Would the LA Kings bring in Mueller or go with a prospect from Manchester? also, Mueller was not exactly great at last months IFF tourney won by the Russians in Belurus. Pass. this is the problem- the Kings call up kids even if the struggle, they play...sure they don't win Presidents trophies and won 2 Cups with an 8th place and 4th place finish but they let the yutes develop and actually make mistakes and correct them

Generally I agree with this premise, but there's a serious organizational hole at RW (specifically right handed shots). It doesn't seem likely we'll see a 10:2 ratio of LH to RH shots among forwards. Maybe it works out that way, but it's not ideal.

 

[bolt thrower]

I have zero interest in Mueller. Give some kids a chance to prove themselves.

 

[Dellstrom]

I'd take a gamble on him if he's cheap. Better to wait it out, his demands are probably still higher.

He might be content to play in the Swiss league again, but he might get more desperate. We need every nickel right now.

 

[weaponomega]

Exactly what Jim Nill said about Seguin

But does he have his own name tattooed on himself?

 

[Trap Jesus]

I'd be very interested provided he can play RW. The Bruins are in no position where they can pick and choose players with a lot of cap flexibility. They need to get in on these boom-or-bust type of players. I can't think he'd be demanding much for his contract (both cap hit and term). I could really see this turning into a Pouliot type of move, which actually worked out quite well.

 

[beantowndan]

move loui to the top line and have a 3rd line as soderberg-spooner-fraser....and see if you can trade CK to get rid of his CAP HIT.

 

[DoubleAAAA]

Marchand IS a top-6 forward

Yeah .. but then you take Reilly Smith, and trade him to replace Marchand, then Lucic to replace Smith. It's the perfect system.

 

[vjcsmoke]

Mueller is still only 26 so a comeback is feasible. He was playing in a Swiss league last year and reportedly doing better than a 1ppg pace.

Article:
http://www.rantsports.com/nhl/2014/...tm_medium=HUBRecirculation&utm_term=NHLBoston BruinsGrid

Considering the upside, Mueller could turn into a 1 year Benoit Pouliot for us, which is not bad considering we are strapped for cap space and need RW depth.

 

[DitClapper]

Yeah .. but then you take Reilly Smith, and trade him to replace Marchand, then Lucic to replace Smith. It's the perfect system.

Smith is still a questionable top 6 forward at this point. Border line 2nd /3rd line tweener. In my opinion, Bergeron was dragging him along the entire way. Second half of the year was absolutely dreadful. Still had a real solid playoff. But, I think Smith is more suitable on the third next to the Yeti.

At least Marchand is a proven top 6 winger. Perennial 25 goal scorer, you can place him against top pairings, and a game changer when hot. I'm not saying you, but a lot of people on these boards get Smith and Seguin confused. RS18 is no where near the level of Seguin in any sort of aspect of his game.

With that said, I like Smith. A lot. I think the kid has potential, but still a huge question mark.

 

[Pay Carl]

He has a bunch of dumb tattoos but I'd pick him up as an inexpensive, low risk option.

Must've been the thought process with signing Corvo too

 

[SpitfireIX]

I'm a big Mueller fan. Always liked the kids game. Injuries and being on teams that had trouble developing young guys was the problem for him. My problem with Anderson's article is his title. There is no evidence that Mueller is on the Bruins radar so why give the article such a name.

 

[Dupell6]

I'm a big Mueller fan. Always liked the kids game. Injuries and being on teams that had trouble developing young guys was the problem for him. My problem with Anderson's article is his title. There is no evidence that Mueller is on the Bruins radar so why give the article such a name.

I've heard conflicting reports about muellers skating...how is it? Is he fast?