Boston Bruins V-Rumors, Trade Proposals, Speculation, etc.. (rumors must have recognized source/link)

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Summer 2010 do you guys trade Bergeron for Shea Weber?

If not, why wouldn't you deal Charlie for Eichel?

Eichel is clearly better than Patrice at that point, as is Weber vs Charlie.

In 2010, without hindsight, I don't think Nashville does that trade at that time. Not 1 for 1 at least.

 

[LouJersey]

That's an intriguing thought- could the Bruins coaches "pull a Seny" with Eichel? It's possible. It would be a risk. For me, at this moment in time, the Bruins lose the deal because what Eichel brings right now versus what they give up losing McAvoy isn't worth it. If McAvoy goes, what becomes of the Bruins defense which is already looking a little shambolic personnel-wise? IF (as I don't think the Bruins are even contemplating this, to be honest) they moved McAvoy for Eichel, they'd have to have another deal lined up or in the bag for a top 4 LD. You can't have your right side looking like Carlo-Clifton-Miller/Kampfer and the left looking like Gryz-Lauzon-Zboril.

I look at Eichel as he would become Nasty Nate on steroids here. I get it though, is he a Joe Thornton or can he be a Patrice Bergeron?

 

[BruinDust]

Weber had a 23-30-53 the year before. I think many would view him better than Mc that point.

Eichel in this system could be a bergeron lite defensively no?

Have you seen Eichel play team defense? I mean seriously have you seen it, because I haven't. One of the least engaged centers in the entire league when it comes to play without the puck. All Eichel wants is for his teammates to get him the puck so he can do his little toe-drag wrister shot gimmick that he loves so much.

I don't want Jack Eichel and his ^**^&*( selfish attitude anywhere near my Bruins.

 

[JAD]

I look at Eichel as he would become Nasty Nate on steroids here. I get it though, is he a Joe Thornton or can he be a Patrice Bergeron?

Who has Eichel had in buffalo to really mentor him? There is something to be said for being surrounded by veterans who have won championships or at least know how to win. I think the lack of that in buffalo has hindered his development / reaching his potential.

 

[LouJersey]

Have you seen Eichel play team defense? I mean seriously have you seen it, because I haven't. One of the least engaged centers in the entire league when it comes to play without the puck. All Eichel wants is for his teammates to get him the puck so he can do his little toe-drag wrister shot gimmick that he loves so much.

I don't want Jack Eichel and his ^**^&*( selfish attitude anywhere near my Bruins.

losing breeds bad habits. My bro in law is a panthers fan, said good luck with Horton.

 

[RoccoF14]

Summer 2010 do you guys trade Bergeron for Shea Weber?

If not, why wouldn't you deal Charlie for Eichel?

Eichel is clearly better than Patrice at that point, as is Weber vs Charlie.

Honestly? In the summer of 2010 I give that deal serious consideration and would probably make the trade, although I'm not sure Nashville does.

However the reason I would have considered it is because back then I still wasn't convinced that Bergeron was ever going to be the same player after his concussion problems. I still had a lot of durability concerns about him back then.

Good thing I was wrong. Probably why I shouldn't be the General Manager of a hockey club.

 

[LouJersey]

Who has Eichel had in buffalo to really mentor him? There is something to be said for being surrounded by veterans who have won championships or at least know how to win. I think the lack of that in buffalo has hindered his development / reaching his potential.

100 percent. Call it the Nathan Horton factor

 

[hrdpuk]

Will he get healthy and help?

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Eichel is a pipe dream. Our 'D" is gelling with lots of options - liked Vaak's game yesterday - I still think a heavy vet for the run like Gudbranson or better, Savard would help though. What about Silfverberg? The term and $ isn't all that attractive but the RW top technical skill is there. If the Ducks are willing to part with him he would make a decent addition. A DeBrusk for Silfverberg trade may make a lot of sense for both franchises.

Gudbrandson is not the answer, too slow and slow thinking for the current NHL, Savard I like, big strong shutdown type, would be a solid 2nd pairing guy or even a complement to McAvoy.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Will he get healthy and help?

not coming here unless you swap organizations and Bruins are operated by the Pegulas

 

[Spirit of 67]

Boston can't acquire him.
Don't have the pieces or the cap space.

 

[JAD]

100 percent. Call it the Nathan Horton factor

Call it Marty Lapointe with Bergeron

 

[BruinDust]

losing breeds bad habits. My bro in law is a panthers fan, said good luck with Horton.

That's a good point.

 

[RoccoF14]

Who has Eichel had in buffalo to really mentor him? There is something to be said for being surrounded by veterans who have won championships or at least know how to win. I think the lack of that in buffalo has hindered his development / reaching his potential.

I'm not so sure I agree with that.

You don't make that same argument about McDavid or Matthews, or Barkov or O'Reilly, do you?

 

[ON3M4N]

Bergy does not get a lot of pts by comparison to Eichel but Bergy also prevents maybe 3 goals a game. To me that is gold. Krech for Eichel is interesting, we would have to add someone younger though.

I would love to get Barkov

^this is the answer right here:

Barkov has also finished top 5 in Selke voting in 2 of the last 3 years.

 

[DiggityDog]

Eichel going to the rangers would be so them. God forbid they develop their own talent for once.

 

[RoccoF14]

^this is the answer right here:

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Barkov has also finished top 5 in Selke voting in 2 of the last 3 years.

Barkov is probably the most underrated player in the NHL. Has been for about 2 years running.....

Would be thrilled to see him become our next #1 Center and I'd be willing to over pay to make it happen.

 

[ChargersRookie]

Nothing Eichel sounds Boston. Is that English enough to understand? Too bad really, because I don't know the Bruins are prepared for a Bergeron/Krejciless team. Some handsome standbys but they should need time to develop some more and playing them is the way to go.
Not every youngsters is NHL ready after one season in the AHL.

 

[hrdpuk]

Maybe not here yet

 

[MattFromFranklin]

Will he get healthy and help?

We have nothing to realistically offer them. We have a mediocre prospect pool with respect to players who project as top 6 forwards.

 

[ON3M4N]

Barkov is probably the most underrated player in the NHL. Has been for about 2 years running.....

Would be thrilled to see him become our next #1 Center and I'd be willing to over pay to make it happen.

Kid would be a superstar if he played in a big market. I'd even put him up against Matthews. While Matthews is the far better goal scorer (102 to 63), Barkov only has 5 less points than Matthews since 2018

 

[MattFromFranklin]

^this is the answer right here:

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Barkov has also finished top 5 in Selke voting in 2 of the last 3 years.

Sweeney better not f*ck it up and give Krejci a multi-year deal, which will take us out of the Barkov running unless we don't want to extend Bergeron or he retires.

 

[Bumper]

oh, really?

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

According to the Athletic he's here

remember, the Tinordi claim, you have to sit 7 days for HSP.

 

[LouJersey]

Eichel going to the rangers would be so them. God forbid they develop their own talent for once.

Will be sad if they get him then Charlie as a UFA in the summer of 2023