Emerz
#1 PLD Fanboy
Just some insurance depth on D in case we lose guys in the playoffs, seems reasonable. Don't see the need for even the slightest outrage.
Bruins will now have 9 defensemen on the NHL roster. Only McAvoy, Grzelcyk and Carlo can be sent down without being exposed to waivers. Will they expose someone (Postma?), or might there be another trade in the works with a defensemen being moved out?
Just some insurance depth on D in case we lose guys in the playoffs, seems reasonable. Don't see the need for even the slightest outrage.
That's all this is, certainty/insurance in case of injuries with a jam-packed schedule coming up in March and into the playoffs.
Hahahah hardlyhate, just more like ok wtf...
Looks like Holden isn't quite the dumpster fire Rags fans are making him out to be. Seems an upgrade over Postma and great depth to have going into the back end of the season.
Now I agree that Gryzelick’s play has slipped a little but not enough to remove him from the current lineup . If Gryz is headed to Providence, I don’t like this deal .
Yes he is and is playing a specific role in Ariz and doing it well. Not sure what your point is. Funny how fast some fans forget the issues the Bs had last year in the PO with dmen, they go get one and now the sky is falling. I am betting people will change their tune on this guy once he gets into the Bruins system. With all the kids in the system the team is not going to miss a third rounder which should be around 90th
Bruins really don't have that much in the terms of left handed depth either, it was a necessary cost.
Slight Overpayment but it is the Trade Deadline after all and this is what happens. Remember we traded a 3rd and a 5th for JM Liles.The fact is it's going to be a late 3rd rounder and much easier to swallow with the depth of our prospect pool right now.
Holden isn't great but not as bad as people make him out to be and is a left handed d which is something we needed. Good experience and Depth for the playoffs.
Now hang onto our 1st and 2nd rounders unless it's an impact player.
I would think Postma is waived, with hopes he goes unclaimed (Would a team claim him? They'd have to keep him on their roster). If he clears, he's an option for the playoffs.
I don't like Holden and I don't really care about the trade but I don't like the value and this is something I constantly feel annoyed about with Sweeney trades.
Defensive depth is fine but you could pick up a bottom pairing D for a third from tons of teams. O'Gara is still a solid prospect whose probably worth a third on his own.
There is no way Holden is worth this much. Even if the third and O'Gara never pan out we shouldn't be bending over this often.
Maybe Sweeney can deal Postma for a 5th round pick since we are missing that pick.