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

[Dr Hook]

Where is this Judy Garland coming from?

From somewhere over the rainbow.

 

[Over the volcano]

DeBrusk scores 27....wow look what Krejci did for that guy. DeBrusk scores 1 goal.... not Krejci's fault. 46's line doesn't even have to face the top competition like Bergeron's line and yet they still are non existent.

Craig Smith has five 20 goal seasons and he's not good enough for Dk? Kase? he scored 20 as well and has been terrible in his limited viewings w #46.

So Dk gets a 27 goal scorer that averages 23 goals per 82 and a five time 20 goal scorer on the other side. Hmmm, doesn't seem too bad to me, let's see if the 7 million dollar playmaking center can give this team what he's paid to do or will they just become another two wingers he couldn't play with.

That's ridiculous - he's supposed to make Debrusk better than he made him before, supposed to make Kase score 20 goals again this year?

And what did Smith have to say about him compared to the other guys he's played with? ...“He’s able to slow it down. He’s one of the smartest players I’ve played with as far as talking to me on the bench, and the little plays he sees out there where guys I’ve played with in the past haven’t been to see. So it’s kind of impressive.”

So maybe he doesn't just throw it on net or dump and grind like Smith's been used to as a 3rd liner. Here he's a 2nd liner, why? Because Krejci

Nick Ritchie, same thing, in Anaheim he's a 3rd/4th liner. Here he's a second liner. Why? Because Krecji

 

[Oates2Neely]

“It all adds up to a busy offseason for Murray, who would like to get a head start roster-wise on those changes before April 12.

Easier said than done when it comes to hockey deals involving players under contract past this season.

Tampa Bay GM Julien BriseBois said this to me last week and it’s really stuck with me: That cap space in this new environment has never been more precious than it is now. Teams are holding on to it like it’s gold.

Not to mention the expansion draft factor, teams not wanting to complicate their protection decisions by acquiring a player under contract past this year.

All of which is why rental players are more sought-after commodities right now. Of which the Ducks have very few.”

LeBrun: Bob Murray on what the Ducks might do at a 'really quiet' trade deadline

Interesting read I found at another forum. Insinuating due to current Covid cap conditions GM’s will be seeking adding rentals at the trade deadline.

 

[veganbruin]

Garland would be a sick addition on this team. Not sure why the Yotes would trade him snd I would be a little weary about what we would give up. Definitely could be player hitting his ceiling right now but could also see him as a nice middle six piece for years to come.

 

[Oates2Neely]

I’m interested in how the UFA market shakes out this summer. Will the limited cap space force players to take short term deals?

 

[TCB]

I’m interested in how the UFA market shakes out this summer. Will the limited cap space force players to take short term deals?

It may because I believe the following year the new TV deal kicks in and the Cap should rise.

 

[LouJersey]

OK, Lou

do you want to sign Booth to a long term contract, because unless Arizona is trading 2 G in addition to Garland, it's not realistic

Why would we need to go that? Garland is not worth Vladar and Zboril? On what planet? You would not do that deal? I mean let's forget the fact the Yotes already have two much better LHD on the roster than Zboril and two better young goalie prospects.

Are there no other goalies in the world that you can sign next summer?

 

[LouJersey]

That's ridiculous - he's supposed to make Debrusk better than he made him before, supposed to make Kase score 20 goals again this year?

And what did Smith have to say about him compared to the other guys he's played with? ...“He’s able to slow it down. He’s one of the smartest players I’ve played with as far as talking to me on the bench, and the little plays he sees out there where guys I’ve played with in the past haven’t been to see. So it’s kind of impressive.”

So maybe he doesn't just throw it on net or dump and grind like Smith's been used to as a 3rd liner. Here he's a 2nd liner, why? Because Krejci

Nick Ritchie, same thing, in Anaheim he's a 3rd/4th liner. Here he's a second liner. Why? Because Krecji

I'm saying, him playing with JDB and Smith should be good enough to be the player he's paid to be. let's see what happens, not holding my breath. No denying Krejci's smarts or defensive acumen for sure, not what I'm debating. He needs to produce and get wingers to produce. It's his job and he's paid handsomely to do it.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Why would we need to go that? Garland is not worth Vladar and Zboril? On what planet? You would not do that deal? I mean let's forget the fact the Yotes already have two much better LHD on the roster than Zboril and two better young goalie prospects.

Are there no other goalies in the world that you can sign next summer?

nope, not doing any deal.... you want to trade Vladar, what's next, Lou.... Swayman and Keyser in the same deal?

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Where is this Judy Garland coming from?

I'll trade you and your little dog too!

 

[veganbruin]

I'm saying, him playing with JDB and Smith should be good enough to be the player he's paid to be. let's see what happens, not holding my breath. No denying Krejci's smarts or defensive acumen for sure, not what I'm debating. He needs to produce and get wingers to produce. It's his job and he's paid handsomely to do it.

I’ve liked Krejci with Smith more than Coyle with Smith. I think we should let that marinate a bit longer.

 

[Over the volcano]

I'm saying, him playing with JDB and Smith should be good enough to be the player he's paid to be. let's see what happens, not holding my breath. No denying Krejci's smarts or defensive acumen for sure, not what I'm debating. He needs to produce and get wingers to produce. It's his job and he's paid handsomely to do it.

I'll let it go, after pointing out that he's producing assists at the rate he's done in his best seasons and well above his career average . . . and that's with those two guys + Ritchie and the gang of kids his "regular" line mates. His goals are down but are we really seeing/expecting Debrusk and Smith to set him up?

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

I think Boston's prospect pool doesn't get "expert" votes because they don't have any flashy name prospects. Oddly enough though it seems like year after year we bring a kid up from Providence and they become a full time NHLer. On the flip side you see the same teams year after year with the best prospect pool....and yet their big club doesn't seem to be any better if they keep drafting so early.

Now I'm not saying Boston has the best prospect system, because we're far from it. I think too many prospect rankings look at ceiling when odds of players hitting their ceiling are probably not very high. Person think Boston is closer to early/mid 20's as far as prospect systems go.

I wrote something similar earlier in this thread, but I think the Bruins have drafted on higher floors vs. boom/bust high ceiling players.

While it's giving them a flow of NHL ready players, it hasn't given them a ton of top 6 quality players(specifically on forwards). Defense they've done decent developing whether drafted or college UFA, but I am curious if the defenseman draft/develop system the Bruins have is just far superior to how they are able to develop forwards. It's just noticeably lacking.

 

[LouJersey]

nope, not doing any deal.... you want to trade Vladar, what's next, Lou.... Swayman and Keyser in the same deal?

Ok agree to disagree

 

[LouJersey]

I'll let it go, after pointing out that he's producing assists at the rate he's done in his best seasons and well above his career average . . . and that's with those two guys + Ritchie and the gang of kids his "regular" line mates. His goals are down but are we really seeing/expecting Debrusk and Smith to set him up?

a 7 plus mil playmaking center should be fine and produce with those two

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

There's really zero interest in Conor Garland? I understand not wanting to dish out too much for him but if the price is right he would be a great addition to the 2nd line.

If the season went 81 games he'd be on pace for 65 points. That's not a slouch for a guy who is still decently young, and might not have hit his ceiling yet.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

a 7 plus mil playmaking center should be fine and produce with those two

on pace for 54 points isn't enough? while the other 2 are playing like ass

 

[Blowfish]

I'll trade you and your little dog too!

Ha! Love it!

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

There's really zero interest in Conor Garland? I understand not wanting to dish out too much for him but if the price is right he would be a great addition to the 2nd line.

If the season went 81 games he'd be on pace for 65 points. That's not a slouch for a guy who is still decently young, and might not have hit his ceiling yet.

IT ISN'T THAT....

think of the Tinordi waiver claim....then the protocols and what good does Garland do learning Cassidy's system on the fly....

 

[Blowfish]

There's really zero interest in Conor Garland? I understand not wanting to dish out too much for him but if the price is right he would be a great addition to the 2nd line.

If the season went 81 games he'd be on pace for 65 points. That's not a slouch for a guy who is still decently young, and might not have hit his ceiling yet.

Again where is this "out of the blue" Garland idea coming from?

 

[BruinDust]

There's really zero interest in Conor Garland? I understand not wanting to dish out too much for him but if the price is right he would be a great addition to the 2nd line.

If the season went 81 games he'd be on pace for 65 points. That's not a slouch for a guy who is still decently young, and might not have hit his ceiling yet.

I don't know a whole lot about Garland. But just a few minutes watching his goals from 2019-20, the puck just follows Garland around, he's Johnny-on-the-spot for a bunch of goals. He's also very good at reading the offensive play and finding soft spots on the ice to score.

My first impression, he brings a skill-set the Bruins could use right about now.

 

[LouJersey]

on pace for 54 points isn't enough? while the other 2 are playing like ass

do you think Krejci has played well this season?

 

[LouJersey]

IT ISN'T THAT....

think of the Tinordi waiver claim....then the protocols and what good does Garland do learning Cassidy's system on the fly....

then they should t make any trades?

 

[BruinDust]

Again where is this "out of the blue" Garland idea coming from?

Friedman's Saturday Night Headlines apparently.

“I’m hearing Arizona’s been asked about him,” Friedman said. “And it’s not something I think they really want to do, but if the offer is big enough that it allows them to restock, I think they’re going to at least consider it.”

Arizona Coyotes Willing To Move Conor Garland For Right Price

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

then they should t make any trades?

why

do you want to become one of the 20 teams that cannot trade because you're over the cap, Lou....think about it....