Hahahahaha Seriously, how the hell does Chiarelli do it?
Normally with a NTC I'd be a little concerned, as with Kells and Pevs, but for 4m cap hit? You're talking 5.5 EASY on the free market for him. I was worried we weren't going to be able to re-sign him due to money. This is just pure genius. I would have laughed if you told me 4m. Absolutely worth it, what a deal. So happy to have Seids locked up for another 5.
The NTC and the fact that he's going to be in a winning situation with a core that he's been with for quite a while probably has a good amount to do with it. If we do well this season I can't see how Chiarelli doesn't get GM of the Year. ******** he hasn't yet.
I can never get a read on you
One post you sound like a black and gold pom pom waiver.
The next you sound like Callabo Blanco/Jack Edwards/Tyler Seguin
James Wisniewski 5.5
Matt Carle 5.5
Dennis Wideman 5.25
Mark Streit 5.25
Sergei Gonchar 5
Jason Garrison 4.6
Fedor Tyutin 4.5
Yeah, I'm glad this guy didn't hit the open market. And those are all the last couple years. So it's not like Bouwmeester who's just been disappointing since his deal.
I'm torn on this...
On one hand, how could you not want to sign a stalwart defender like Seidenberg?
On the other, I'm excited that the Bruins are moving towards a more mobile and active defense and I like the idea of having a skilled puckmover in every pair. But to do that with Seidenberg in the fold long-term it probably means Boychuk's time is limited. And how could you not want to keep a warrior like Boychuk?
Awesome deal.
Was underpaid on his current deal at 3.25 per and will still be on his next contract at 4.
I wanted him at 3 and 5 per. Great deal. Extra year for a reduced hit and ntc. I'm with it, but something is gonna give in the next year. Wonder what Boychuk is thinking right now. He's a 5m guy on the market but no way WE pay him more than Seids... Right?
I hadn't been considering that.
I think the Bruins may have made their choice there.
No ..I like Seids but not sure what PC is doing. Especially the NTC is mind numbing
Bartowski is ready to play. Not as strong defensively but definitely brings more to the table in terms of skating and offensive capabilities.
Great signing. Probably my favorite German in the NHL right now.