Sportsnet: "The Bruins intend on loading up..."

[BHD]

Not sure how reliable Eric Engels is. Habs fans would know better. Regardless, he mentioned this in his most recent article...

The Bruins intend on loading up for a second consecutive run to the Stanley Cup Final. Kovalchuk is a player they’re watching closely. He’s not the only one, obviously. New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider is on their radar, and they’re also doing diligence on San Jose Sharks captain Joe Thornton and, to a lesser extent, his teammate, Patrick Marleau.

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[DistantThunderRep]

Thornton back to Boston and they win a cup would be some poetic end to a great career. As much as I wouldn't want Boston to win, I'd be rooting to see that happen.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

He's fairly reliable but also kinda dumb.

So, the Kovalchuk part is true, as it was rumored Boston wanted him, but more towards the deadline.

For anything not related to the habs I would take with a grain of salt.

 

[Merrrlin]

I don’t really see how Marceau or Thornton move the needle...slower, non physical guys?

 

[belair]

Kovalchuk, Thornton, Marleau...

Best of luck in your pursuit of the 2012 Stanley Cup, Boston.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Kreider...COME ON DOWN!

 

[CupsOverCash]

They will definitely make a move or two. In first place now and will not want that to change as I think home ice could be important for them if they want to get back to the finals again. I think they will be aggressive. Bergeron and Marchand arent getting any younger and I believe another goal scorer for them up front could put them over the top.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

Thornton back to Boston and they win a cup would be some poetic end to a great career. As much as I wouldn't want Boston to win, I'd be rooting to see that happen.

I'm not a Bruins fan or anything.
But I remember "No-Show-Joe" earned his rep with a 0-points in 7 games first round upset vs. Montreal.


That punched his ticket out of town, and cemented his legacy as a playoff choke artist.

Seems strange Boston would want him back for the playoffs, considering the terms in which he was shipped out, and his lack of success in the playoffs since.

 

[FreeMcdavid]

Imagine if Boston drafted Barzal (16) Connor (17) Chabot (18) in 2015 instead of Zbori (13)l Debrusk (14), Senyshyn, (15)

They wouldnt need to load up, they would be a dynasty.

 

[inthe6ix]

hmm pick up jumbo joe, add kreider and put him with krejci on line 2 - that would do them well

ya I wanna see joe win a cup but not just for sentimental reasons, but moreso just to piss off torts lol

Rangers' Tortorella tells Thornton to 'shut up'

 

[cwede]

makes sense, the core of Chara, Bergeron, even Tukka and Marchand are past-peak now or soon
obvi some great youth Pasta, McAvoy, Debrusk, etc
but adding some productive vet depth is smart readiness for the 2 month playoffs slog

 

[Merrrlin]

Kreider...COME ON DOWN!

For me it should be Kreider or Zucker, otherwise stand pat.

Imagine if Boston drafted Barzal (16) Connor (17) Chabot (18) in 2015 instead of Zbori (13)l Debrusk (14), Senyshyn, (15)

They wouldnt need to load up, they would be a dynasty.

There are about 30 threads for that discussion already.

 

[Liferleafer]

God dam...the Leafs are struggling to get in...and even if they do, they will probably have to run through a current great team in Boston after "loading up"...oh happy days....

 

[ranold26]

Imagine if Boston drafted Barzal (16) Connor (17) Chabot (18) in 2015 instead of Zbori (13)l Debrusk (14), Senyshyn, (15)

They wouldnt need to load up, they would be a dynasty.

now add up their new cap hits and realize this hindsight talk is pure unrealistic garbage.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

They should load up, they need to load up Krejci is almost 34, Bergeron is almost 35, Chara is almost 43, Krug could leave, Rask is almost 33 and Halak could leave and he's almost 35, the time is NOW for Boston

 

[BearsofBeantown]

Not sure how reliable Eric Engels is. Habs fans would know better. Regardless, he mentioned this in his most recent article...

It would be nice to see Jumbo Joe land back with the Bruins and for him to win.....however, not sure that's what they need. We need wingers - sure if Joe can be had for nothing but a late round pick add him....Marleau can stay in SJ. My guess if they were smart, you add a 3rd line depth forward and perhaps Tyler Toffoli/Kovie/Palmieri to play RW on the 2nd line.

 

[Wats]

Imagine if Boston drafted Barzal (16) Connor (17) Chabot (18) in 2015 instead of Zbori (13)l Debrusk (14), Senyshyn, (15)

They wouldnt need to load up, they would be a dynasty.

The league is very lucky.

 

[MNRube]

I think Staal would once again be a nice fit. He’s still very productive. You have to think Guerin would listen if Bruins can offer up a late 1st with a small add.

 

[FreeMcdavid]

now add up their new cap hits and realize this hindsight talk is pure unrealistic garbage.

uh not really. Im pretty sure you'd keep those guys and the cap would be effected by the weaker players and bottom 6 players.

youre basically saying you cant draft too good because of cap?

what level of success would the Bruins have had when they were on ELC's?

trade them for assets..etc


its not far fetched at all to think that if 2015 went differently in drafting then the Bruins could be a dynasty

 

[viper0220]

What do the Bruins need?

 

[Crazy Joe Divola]

Jumbo and Marleau to Boston would be fun to watch. Marleau still has his wheels and jumbo can hold his own. Throw in Dillon too.

Give us sharks fans a team to cheer for in the playoffs this year.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

God dam...the Leafs are struggling to get in...and even if they do, they will probably have to run through a current great team in Boston after "loading up"...oh happy days....

But Leafs just got Campbell, they will be good

 

[Captain Mountain]

Engels has the occasional bad opinion, but he's fairly reliable, has some connections and doesn't really stir stuff up for the sake of it.

 

[FoxysExpensiveNYDigs]

Imagine if Boston drafted Barzal (16) Connor (17) Chabot (18) in 2015 instead of Zbori (13)l Debrusk (14), Senyshyn, (15)

They wouldnt need to load up, they would be a dynasty.

Draft hindsight is always 2020

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

Thornton back to Boston and they win a cup would be some poetic end to a great career. As much as I wouldn't want Boston to win, I'd be rooting to see that happen.

The charts will remember this.