Management Sweeney: "Were Looking To Make Changes" IV

[CantStoptheBrock]

Wasn't sure where to place this question, but I was wondering if anyone here could share some information about how much impact Jim Benning had on the Bruins' drafting between 2006-2013, when he was assistant GM. Boston's drafting seemed pretty poor during those years. Was he directly involved, or attending to other duties?

 

[arider1990]

He doesn't play 6 '5" and never will only for a couple games after Neely says he needs to be more physical. It doesn't matter in the least how big he is.

Don't worry about the insult.

So your telling me that all of Carlos 126 hits come in a couple game span when Neely says something?

 

[bbfan419]

carlo plus debrusk?

Not sure I would do that, but instead Carlo + Kase + Frederic maybe another prospect other than stud.

 

[Don Cherry]

So your telling me that all of Carlos 126 hits come in a couple game span when Neely says something?

I'm saying he really doesn't hit. Hit stats are a waste of time. I wonder if anyone felt any of the 126?

 

[Gee Wally]

Wasn't sure where to place this question, but I was wondering if anyone here could share some information about how much impact Jim Benning had on the Bruins' drafting between 2006-2013, when he was assistant GM. Boston's drafting seemed pretty poor during those years. Was he directly involved, or attending to other duties?

Hi,
You may get more responses or info if you try this thread:

Part 2- 2015 Draft - or ALL prior draft discussion here

 

[TobanWest]

EDM and COL deals are super overpays.

And Grzelcyk playing in the top 4 is not a good sign

Potentially but a stop gap defenseman in Moore and a first round hometown player and a 2nd not so much and Colorado is close and adding a vezina goalie could be enticing. Rask is a first all day long at the deadline but I see your point with the goalie market flooded

 

[bbfan419]

He doesn't play 6 '5" and never will only for a couple games after Neely says he needs to be more physical. It doesn't matter in the least how big he is.

Don't worry about the insult.

Don't get me wrong I would trade Carlo in the right deal like for a legit top 6 forward maybe even as the main piece in part of a deal for a star player like Laine, just don't want to trade Carlo for a 3rd line type like Virtanen or in a deal for OEL.

 

[arider1990]

I'm saying he really doesn't hit. Hit stats are a waste of time. I wonder if anyone felt any of the 126?

But he does. He had 126 hits which was good for 24th among d men and that is a fact. So saying he really doesn’t hit is false.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

Canuck fans thinking Zona will take back Eriksson's contract when they are trying to dump a contract. I just do not see them taking Loui in a package or even sutter at 4 plus. Moore is easier for them to handle. Moore is less at 2,250,000 cash this year and a 2.75 mill cap.

 

[Bruinaura]

I was on a zoom call on Monday with I can't say who.

But there isn't an executive in the NHL that doesn't think this will be the wildest offseason in the history of the league.

I'm glad I took next week off because it's going to be a very busy week.

Will we be calling you Jif or Skippy by this time next week?

 

[bbfan419]

The more i think about it. The more i feel like the best fit for boston that wouldnt break the bank is craig smith. Reliable right shot vet who would fit well with what coyle wants to do.

i also really like the idea of getting zadorov back in a rask deal. That dude is mean

Rask + Bjork for Grubbauer + Zadorov + 2020 1st. I would still look to add another goalie and move Halak.

 

[Coach Parker]

As long as we don’t come out of this with Alexi Zhamnov

Dada not Zham.

 

[Don Cherry]

Don't get me wrong I would trade Carlo in the right deal like for a legit top 6 forward maybe even as the main piece in part of a deal for a star player like Laine, just want to trade Carlo for a 3rd line type like Virtanen or in a deal for OEL.

That's fine. I don't want to see him given away. I just don't see him as nearly untouchable. If he could get us a 2nd line rw of equal value I wouldnt hesitate either 1 for 1 or as part of a package.
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[bbfan419]

That's fine. I don't want to see him given away. I just don't see him as nearly untouchable. If he could get us a 2nd line rw of equal value I wouldnt hesitate either 1 for 1 or as part of a package.
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I agree on that

 

[chrisab123]

Will we be calling you Jif or Skippy by this time next week?

Crosby Point and Ovechkin to Boston confirmed

 

[Coach Parker]

Maybe he knows Axelsson? I find it a little strange, or surprising I guess. Don’t know if any connections to anyone. Across country when he has not wanted to leave AZ for a while. Just surprising. I suppose the status of the team speaks for itself

He gets to be on a top contending team in the east and be the LHD for the next seven years.

 

[Don Cherry]

But he does. He had 126 hits which was good for 24th among d men and that is a fact. So saying he really doesn’t hit is false.

Ok, he hits. He doesn't do it to hurt, he just kind of gets in the way. He reminds me of Peter Popovich.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Canuck fans thinking Zona will take back Eriksson's contract when they are trying to dump a contract. I just do not see them taking Loui in a package or even sutter at 4 plus. Moore is easier for them to handle. Moore is less at 2,250,000 cash this year and a 2.75 mill cap.

I might be wrong , but I think Loui's actually salary this upcoming year may be less than Moore's.

Edit: This upcoming year is 3M and the following year is 1M with signing bonuses that equal to 4M total each year. Just looked it up.

 

[BadBruins]

The more i think about it. The more i feel like the best fit for boston that wouldnt break the bank is craig smith. Reliable right shot vet who would fit well with what coyle wants to do.

I think Craig Smith types are more of the same.... Impact players are where the money should be funneled to IMO. Organizationally, I think they are pretty well stocked with depth.... On the backend and upfront. They can afford to splurge. I will be sad if "depth" is the approach.

 

[JOKER 192]

McQuire says some very good players are going to be available for picks on draft day.

McGuire : It is #AskPierreAnythingFriday !

 

[JOKER 192]

Canuck fans thinking Zona will take back Eriksson's contract when they are trying to dump a contract. I just do not see them taking Loui in a package or even sutter at 4 plus. Moore is easier for them to handle. Moore is less at 2,250,000 cash this year and a 2.75 mill cap.

Moore is owed 7.25 over 3 years

Erickkson is owed 5 over 2 . This years bonus has already been paid

 

[Coach Parker]

I should point out that the media in Vancouver generally get their info from the agents.

 

[Dr Hook]

Moore is owed 7.25 over 3 years

Erickkson is owed 5 over 2 . This years bonus has already been paid

At least Moore is still a useful player

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

At least Moore is still a useful player

Could've fooled me

 

[Coach Parker]

So sounds like we can piece together some info and know this for sure:

1. Boston and Arizona were in talks for weeks about OEL.
2. Boston was the only team OEL would waive to.
3. Boston made an offer.
4. After that offer, the Arizona management went back to OEL and asked for more teams.
5. OEL added Vancouver.
6. Vancouver began talks that took place over weeks.
7. Vancouver made an offer.
8. Arizona now has two confirmed offers for OEL.
9. All parties start leaking information to see which of the three parties budges first and ups their offer or takes the offer.
10. We speculate.

This sound about right?