98.5 The Sports Hub So Where Do Bruins Go From Here?

[PlayMakers]

Honestly, I get nervous about Sweeney doing anything that involves NHL players at this point.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

Almost spit up my lemonade seeing STL wanted Pasta and 2 1Sts for Shattenkirk.


Was he actually 22 year old Sergei Zubov and I just never knew?

Take about Overvaluation

 

[TorontLoL 67]

Almost spit up my lemonade seeing STL wanted Pasta and 2 1Sts for Shattenkirk.


Was he actually 22 year old Sergei Zubov and I just never knew?

Take about Overvaluation

Damn that's all? Way overpayment by STL. I mean, look at the cups Shattenkirk brought to the Rags

 

[LouJersey]

Does someone have the YouTube videos on private of all our secondary players scoring those big playoff goals?

In what alternate universe does a Pacioretty or Skinner not make this team a ton better?

Because we will have to deal some of our prospects? (Can't fit em all). Future 1st? (Didn't we just get two guys the Bruins has first round grades on this year in rd 2 and 3?)

Also, is there some sort of rule where when you get a player with one year before UFA thAt you aren't allowed to sign them?

 

[incidental otter]

I am concerned by a couple of reports out of Poutineville that Boston and Montreal are talking.

The article you posted under this comment made no mention of Boston-Montreal talks. Any chance you can post links to those reports?

 

[LouJersey]

I am concerned by a couple of reports out of Poutineville that Boston and Montreal are talking.


The Wrapround: So Where Do Bruins Go From Here?

By Ty Anderson, 985TheSportsHub.com
Somehow, someway, the Boston Bruins have once again backed themselves into a corner.

In an offseason primed for B's general manager Don Sweeney's next big move -- likely for a top-six winger (Ilya Kovalchuk) and a top-four defenseman to plug on the left side -- the Bruins exited the 2018 NHL Draft with their picks and picks alone.

Not gonna lie: It certainly seems like a letdown. That's saying something, too, as this marked the fourth offseason in a row in which the Bruins entered the draft with the ability to make a big addition and failed. Aside from their drafted players, of course. First it was the failed move-up for Noah Hanifin in 2015. Then came a 'failed' attempt to acquire Kevin Shattenkirk in 2016, although that turned out to be a blessing, as the Blues tried robbing the Bruins blind, demanding David Pastrnak and both of Boston's first-round draft picks. And then last year's thin market failed to bolster Boston's defense via trade.

This year, it was more failures, but with some Kovalchuk disappointment peppered in for an undeniably painful weekend.

So, what's next?

There is no way that was the asking price. They got nothing great at the deadline

 

[BruinDust]

Honestly, I get nervous about Sweeney doing anything that involves NHL players at this point.

If they aren't in on Tavares, Sweeney needs to get himself a back-up goaltender early on July 1st before the game of back-up goalie musical chairs is over, then go for a long afternoon nap and let his fellow GMs make all the mistakes that day.

 

[BB88]

I wouldn't be against making a trade within the division, even with Montreal. You just better win the trade.
What would be considered a win? Not giving up any of Heinen, DeBrusk, Bjork, Lauzon or Zboril.

My biggest issue isn't the price, it's the contract he's looking at.
Someones going to pay him more than Marchands contract, at 31y.

 

[JP Nolan]

Honestly, I get nervous about Sweeney doing anything that involves NHL players at this point.

I agree. He has always seemed scared to me. It is one thing to be careful......He is SCARED. He has been a B for me. Carlo, Debrusk are great and McAvoy is franchise.... Other then these guys, Sweeney has been pretty below average.

We could have matched that Hanifin offer and he would have been well worth it....Sweeney is scared. Second time he missed out on Hanifin and thats a shame....He would be the PERFECT Charlie partner for ten years.....

Scared Donnie....Its pretty obvious with the lack of a big talent NHL hockey trade. He is scared to make one.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

I agree. He has always seemed scared to me. It is one thing to be careful......He is SCARED. He has been a B for me. Carlo, Debrusk are great and McAvoy is franchise.... Other then these guys, Sweeney has been pretty below average.

We could have matched that Hanifin offer and he would have been well worth it....Sweeney is scared. Second time he missed out on Hanifin and thats a shame....He would be the PERFECT Charlie partner for ten years.....

Scared Donnie....Its pretty obvious with the lack of a big talent NHL hockey trade. He is scared to make one.

Zip your fly, your agenda is showing.

 

[missingchicklet]

I agree. He has always seemed scared to me. It is one thing to be careful......He is SCARED. He has been a B for me. Carlo, Debrusk are great and McAvoy is franchise.... Other then these guys, Sweeney has been pretty below average.

We could have matched that Hanifin offer and he would have been well worth it....Sweeney is scared. Second time he missed out on Hanifin and thats a shame....He would be the PERFECT Charlie partner for ten years.....

Scared Donnie....Its pretty obvious with the lack of a big talent NHL hockey trade. He is scared to make one.

Scared? I have disagreed with some of his moves, but calling him scared is not accurate. The Nash trade was a very bold move. It might have not been a great move IMO, but it was certainly not the move of a scared GM. Reportedly he has been in on trade talks since he has been here, but with the stable he has he has decided not to get fleeced. Having a direction you want to take the team and staying on that general course should not be categorized as "scared." Scared is making stupid trades. Exhibit A: Bergevin.

The team is ahead of schedule. A surprise 112 pt season, with several awesome young players emerging, some great prospects, and the entire first line signed to bargain deals. And Sweeney is scared? LOL. Also, not getting Hanifin is an awful example to use to show Sweeney is somehow scared.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

I agree. He has always seemed scared to me. It is one thing to be careful......He is SCARED. He has been a B for me. Carlo, Debrusk are great and McAvoy is franchise.... Other then these guys, Sweeney has been pretty below average.

We could have matched that Hanifin offer and he would have been well worth it....Sweeney is scared. Second time he missed out on Hanifin and thats a shame....He would be the PERFECT Charlie partner for ten years.....

Scared Donnie....Its pretty obvious with the lack of a big talent NHL hockey trade. He is scared to make one.

I can’t stand Tony Mazz but I will quote him to this.

Stoo-peed

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I can’t stand Tony Mazz but I will quote him to this.

Stoo-peed

Impressive someone can be that stupid.

 

[bruinmann77]

Do t see the Bruins making a trade with Montreal

 

[Baddkarma]

The Bruins need to be patient.

They are flush with high end talent/potential and they should not strip that depth down because we all know some will not work here and some will not work out period.

The only reason to trade out of these players is for an established franchise player like Tavares, Karlsson, Doughty, etc.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Impressive someone can be that stupid.

You spelled it wrong

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

You spelled it wrong

Stoo-peed.

 

[Gordoff]

I agree. He has always seemed scared to me. It is one thing to be careful......He is SCARED. He has been a B for me. Carlo, Debrusk are great and McAvoy is franchise.... Other then these guys, Sweeney has been pretty below average.

We could have matched that Hanifin offer and he would have been well worth it....Sweeney is scared. Second time he missed out on Hanifin and thats a shame....He would be the PERFECT Charlie partner for ten years.....

Scared Donnie....Its pretty obvious with the lack of a big talent NHL hockey trade. He is scared to make one.

I may not be happy with some of his trades and his signings but I don't agree that he's "scared." He would've been taken to the cleaners for Hanafin and IMO the jury is still out on Hanafin. I would rather not get so young a guy to come home and play under the pressure of being a fan-boy and being a Bostonian. Too young, too soon! Furthermore: Giving up DeBrusk and the other rumored players or picks that have been guessed at would've been nonsensical.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

I agree. He has always seemed scared to me. It is one thing to be careful......He is SCARED. He has been a B for me. Carlo, Debrusk are great and McAvoy is franchise.... Other then these guys, Sweeney has been pretty below average.

We could have matched that Hanifin offer and he would have been well worth it....Sweeney is scared. Second time he missed out on Hanifin and thats a shame....He would be the PERFECT Charlie partner for ten years.....

Scared Donnie....Its pretty obvious with the lack of a big talent NHL hockey trade. He is scared to make one.

What is their equivalent of the Hanifin deal that they so easily could have matched?

 

[BigGoalBrad]

I agree. He has always seemed scared to me. It is one thing to be careful......He is SCARED. He has been a B for me. Carlo, Debrusk are great and McAvoy is franchise.... Other then these guys, Sweeney has been pretty below average.

We could have matched that Hanifin offer and he would have been well worth it....Sweeney is scared. Second time he missed out on Hanifin and thats a shame....He would be the PERFECT Charlie partner for ten years.....

Scared Donnie....Its pretty obvious with the lack of a big talent NHL hockey trade. He is scared to make one.

Carlo+JDB probably isn't matching the Calgary offer for Hanifin. Carolina needs to hit the cap floor too hence liking Hamilton more than a guy on an ELC.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

I really like Jeff Skinner. one year removed from 37 goals, only 26 has played almost all of the last few seasons so his injury woes seem behind him and he plays with a mean streak for what he is.

he's be a great addition but my issue is where does he play? I thought he was a LW/C. If he can play RW that opens up more options for sure, but even if he's a LW I'm ok with bumping Donato & Heinen to the right full time to make room.

 

[Gordoff]

I hate consolation prizes. I hate giving Carolina anything that may help them. I hate getting yet another LHS/LW. I hate desperation and THIS is what this stinks of. Desperation! Desperation to make a deal, desperation to try to impress the fans. Desperation!

 

[BigGoalBrad]

How about taking a run at David Perron? He had a great year. Seems like a guy who would work great with both Krejci or Bergeron.

Filpulla on a 1 year deal would be solid. Don't like him if its 2-3 years though.

If Schaller walks these UFAs interest me for a 4th line wing spot. Maybe bump Acciari to 13th forward:
JT Brown
Ryan Reaves
Chris Kunitz


I expect Riley Nash to regress back to a 20 point per year guy. Might be interested in Bozak if he can be had for 2-3 years for a reasonable amount. He might be young enough to get a stupid contract from someone.

I like Bernier as Rasks backup if we don't feel Khudobin is the best option.

 

[Alicat]

I hate consolation prizes. I hate giving Carolina anything that may help them. I hate getting yet another LHS/LW. I hate desperation and THIS is what this stinks of. Desperation! Desperation to make a deal, desperation to try to impress the fans. Desperation!

This post reeks of desperation

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

I hate consolation prizes. I hate giving Carolina anything that may help them. I hate getting yet another LHS/LW. I hate desperation and THIS is what this stinks of. Desperation! Desperation to make a deal, desperation to try to impress the fans. Desperation!

I don't see how looking into Skinner shows desperation. I also don't see how it's a "consolation prize"