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

[Bumper]

I don't see anybody else reporting any such thing. didn't the Athletic say he'd go to NYR soonish?

 

[LouJersey]

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.

Studnicka has been more visible as a 2C then Krejci has all season. I would say see ya to DK this summer and use his money elsewhere.

 

[13Hockey]

McAvoy will be Captain in 2025 he’s going no where

 

[LouJersey]

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

Hopefully we can rob Florida one more time.

 

[Absurdity]

^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.

Panthers are 2nd in their division and tending upwards. It's tough to see both parties moving on especially since they really want to re-sign Barkov.

 

[ON3M4N]

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

McAvoy is going to be a RFA. Not to mention how are they going to fit Eichel, Panarin, McAvoy, Fox, Trouba and all those cap hits?

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

I really don’t get wanting to trade McAvoy. Your defense becomes such a weak spot it’s ridiculous. Brandon Carlo #1 RHD? Yikes.

he's a keep at all costs player at this point IMO.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

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

Fox plus Eichel takes them out of McAvoy contention imo.

I would worry more about the Islanders

 

[ON3M4N]

Panthers are 2nd in their division and tending upwards. It's tough to see both parties moving on especially since they really want to re-sign Barkov.

They may really want to re-sign Barkov, but what does Barkov want? If FLA and Barkov don't have an extension in place by next TDL, you have to wonder if there is going to be one.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I really don’t get wanting to trade McAvoy. Your defense becomes such a weak spot it’s ridiculous. Brandon Carlo #1 RHD? Yikes.

 

[RustyBruins72]

It's an interesting proposal Lou. Pros and cons to both guys. My tipping point is, we know what type of player Charlie will become or he's on his way to being.

The thing with Eichel becoming a 2 way player like Bergeron is a wish.

If they trade Charlie who becomes 1A on that D core? Lauzon?

 

[ChargersRookie]

There should be a rule that you need to show Bruins cap compliant with such trades.

 

[BruinDust]

Fox plus Eichel takes them out of McAvoy contention imo.

I would worry more about the Islanders

Not to mention Trouba and his 8 million a year for 5 more years. Trouba is a pretty good player but that's a bad contract IMO.

 

[ON3M4N]

Hopefully we can rob Florida one more time.

Elite #1C for under $6 million, FLA would get a kings ransom for him even if he's only got one more year on his deal.

 

[13Hockey]

Fox plus Eichel takes them out of McAvoy contention imo.

I would worry more about the Islanders

McAvoy is a RFA in 2023 he is going no where

 

[hrdpuk]

My mistake I read to much into that article. I blundered

 

[LouJersey]

McAvoy is going to be a RFA. Not to mention how are they going to fit Eichel, Panarin, McAvoy, Fox, Trouba and all those cap hits?

If he balks at signing a long term deal...

 

[trenton1]

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.

I'll add that Gudbranson is a tough sob, but he is unbelievably overpaid. Tinordi isn't as good with his fists, but he's sort of the appropriately priced Gudbranson.

 

[BAD BOY]

McAvoy will be Captain in 2025 he’s going no where

Say it again lol

 

[ON3M4N]

If he balks at signing a long term deal...

He's still an RFA so unless NYR is making him the highest paid player in the NHL with an offer sheet, I can't see Boston not matching it.

 

[LouJersey]

He's still an RFA so unless NYR is making him the highest paid player in the NHL with an offer sheet, I can't see Boston not matching it.

If you're Boston though and he balks at a deal and wants to the play the year out and be a UFA what do you do?

 

[Oates2Neely]

Every player in this league grew up rooting for a team. Where is this McAvoy to NYR smoke coming from?

 

[RoccoF14]

He's still an RFA so unless NYR is making him the highest paid player in the NHL with an offer sheet, I can't see Boston not matching it.

If Charlie gets offer-sheeted for crazy money, its not a foregone conclusion that Boston matches. 4 x #1 picks is not something that you outright dismiss.

That said, this discussion is now starting to take the off-ramp to Crazy Town with all the what-if, hypotheticals.....Time to get back on track a little.

 

[13Hockey]

If you're Boston though and he balks at a deal and wants to the play the year out and be a UFA what do you do?

he won’t

 

[Kegs]

Every player in this league grew up rooting for a team. Where is this McAvoy to NYR smoke coming from?

Mcavoy isn’t going any where. Only a lunatic gm would move a super young #1 d. Almost impossible to replace this kind of talent. Defence is so under rated by fans. They value forwards way too much. Teams with good defence are super hard to play against. As long as Boston keeps the defence strong the blow from losing Bergeron to old age will be minor. U have to think. Mcavoy Carlo lauzon zboril. All super young and will probably only get better and better. Throw in a couple more good draft picks on d. This teams d core might be shaping up to be one of they for the next 10 years. Pasta is young too. So having once of the best goal scorers in the league solves a lot of the offences needs.

 

[Helsinki city boy]

Barkov will be Bluejackets no 1 center. He is waiting to teamup with Laine, just a matter of time.

Bruins is in challengin situation. Core is near its last rodeo. They have no 1st unit talents and they have no assets to trade 1st unit player. They have to rely on the ufa market. They need 1st C, they need 2nd C and they might need no 1 goalie in the coming seasons. The ufa market is though place when you try to fill critical spots with decent players. Also the 2021 ufa market looks horrible what it comes to C. 22 does not look good either, maybe Zibanejad would do, but it will cost a ton

I would not go after Eichel. Maybe I’d go with McAvoy, Marchand, prospect and 1st 2021, 1st 2022, for McDavid.
E: Damn, I forgotted that Chiarelli aint in Edmonton anymore.

 

[ON3M4N]

If you're Boston though and he balks at a deal and wants to the play the year out and be a UFA what do you do?

How does he become a UFA when his contract expires and he's still an RFA? He won't be 27 or have 7 years of NHL time, so he can't be a UFA unless Boston doesn't give him a QO.

 

[BAD BOY]

Barkov will be Bluejackets no 1 center. He is waiting to teamup with Laine, just a matter of time.

Bruins is in challengin situation. Core is near its last rodeo. They have no 1st unit talents and they have no assets to trade 1st unit player. They have to rely on the ufa market. They need 1st C, they need 2nd C and they might need no 1 goalie in the coming seasons. The ufa market is though place when you try to fill critical spots with decent players. Also the 2021 ufa market looks horrible what it comes to C. 22 does not look good either, maybe Zibanejad would do, but it will cost a ton

I would not go after Eichel. Maybe I’d go with McAvoy, Marchand, prospect and 1st 2021, 1st 2022, for McDavid.

Why does Edmonton do this

 

[ON3M4N]

If Charlie gets offer-sheeted for crazy money, its not a foregone conclusion that Boston matches. 4 x #1 picks is not something that you outright dismiss.

That said, this discussion is now starting to take the off-ramp to Crazy Town with all the what-if, hypotheticals.....Time to get back on track a little.

4 (most likely) late 1st rounders for a franchise d-man with Norris upside?

 

[BadBruins]

If you're Boston though and he balks at a deal and wants to the play the year out and be a UFA what do you do?

I could be wrong, but I think McAvoy would still has two RFA seasons after his current deal expires? I don't think that first year they burned counts towards his time.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

my biggest concern with McAvoy isn't other teams or his desire to play in NY or whatever...

It's Boston managment's inherent cheapness and unwillingness to play ball. They have never paid a player more than 8 million a year. McAvoy will easily command that much (he could honestly ask for as much as 10 if he keeps this up). I worry that the Bruins own internal salary structure is gonna be a hangup for them when it comes time to pay him market value. I think Jacobs like those guys who don't believe in raising the minimum wage because they made $6 an hour in the 90's. The sticker shock of keeping McAvoy and Pasta here long-term could be an issue for the Bruins (and a totally self-inflicted one at that).

 

[Bodit9]

my biggest concern with McAvoy isn't other teams or his desire to play in NY or whatever...

It's Boston managment's inherent cheapness and unwillingness to play ball. They have never paid a player more than 8 million a year. McAvoy will easily command that much (he could honestly ask for as much as 10 if he keeps this up). I worry that the Bruins own internal salary structure is gonna be a hangup for them when it comes time to pay him market value. I think Jacobs like those guys who don't believe in raising the minimum wage because they made $6 an hour in the 90's. The sticker shock of keeping McAvoy and Pasta here long-term could be an issue for the Bruins (and a totally self-inflicted one at that).

Lock up McAvoy & Pasta and worry about the rest later.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

If you're Boston though and he balks at a deal and wants to the play the year out and be a UFA what do you do?

Cross that bridge when it comes. You have to plan ahead, but that's bad asset management to move him NOW because you THINK he'll balk at a new deal in 2 years. Unless Charlie has openly told management he doesn't want to be here long term, I don't see how we aren't building the new d-core around him, both now and the foreseeable future.

 

[ODAAT]

UFA list, so essentially rentals that may be available this deadline

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