Proposal: What Should the Bruins do this Summer? III

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Say what?

Your joking right?

I am.

As awful as it sounds, you gotta admit... It ain't all that far-fetched.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

Not a fan of the four-year deal for Schaller?

Not a bad player, but $2M/yr+ that could be better spent IMO.

I have not seen this anywhere.

That's a little high for Schaller IMO.

 

[BruinDust]

I am.

As awful as it sounds, you gotta admit... It ain't all that far-fetched.

Don't scare us like that MMB.

But your right, it isn't that far-fetched.

 

[JCRO]

Don't scare us like that MMB.

But your right, it isn't that far-fetched.

Yeah seriously.

I just got so angry.

 

[NeelyDan]

That was an exquisitely executed troll, lol

 

[Trap Jesus]

That was an exquisitely executed troll, lol

Lol yep. May have been able to throw a "Limited NTC" in there though.

 

[BMC]

I'll respectfully disagree with you.

I believe that it was a huge step after Sinden and MOC to go outside the organization and give an independent manager the keys to the castle.

I agree. Hiring Chia wasn't just a breath of fresh air it was a Force 5 hurricane blowing through the Bruins front office. IIRC he was never part of the Bruins organization as either a player, scout or manager prior to being hired as GM. His hiring was truly a break with past Bruins' practice. I wish they had done the same after firing Chia, instead they went back to the old boys club.

 

[NeelyDan]

I'm on neither polarized end of the spectrum when it comes to Sweeney's performance as a GM, but why does it seem a team like Montreal, as an example, identifies a need (in this case a defenceman), goes out and acquires that need all within a few days?

Why does it seem like our management doesn't have the same degree of agility?

It's possibly an illusion, but it's frustrating at times nonetheless.

Edit: I was referring to David Schlemko

 

[PB37]

I'm on neither polarized end of the spectrum when it comes to Sweeney's performance as a GM, but why does it seem a team like Montreal, as an example, identifies a need (in this case a defenceman), goes out and acquires that need all within a few days?

Why does it seem like our management doesn't have the same degree of agility?

It's possibly an illusion, but it's frustrating at times nonetheless.

Edit: I was referring to David Schlemko

Montreal fans absolutely skewer Bergevin on their boards. The grass is definitely not greener on the other side.

 

[DKH]

Not a fan of the four-year deal for Schaller?

Not a bad player, but $2M/yr+ that could be better spent IMO.

Great move by Sweeney

Schaller better than Hayes and got him for less per

 

[cobrak]

Great move by Sweeney

Schaller better than Hayes and got him for less per

Sadly, the troll deal is better than some of the real ones on the roster....

 

[patty59]

I'm on neither polarized end of the spectrum when it comes to Sweeney's performance as a GM, but why does it seem a team like Montreal, as an example, identifies a need (in this case a defenceman), goes out and acquires that need all within a few days?

Why does it seem like our management doesn't have the same degree of agility?

It's possibly an illusion, but it's frustrating at times nonetheless.

Edit: I was referring to David Schlemko

Schlemko is OK, but he doesn't relly move the needle.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

I'm on neither polarized end of the spectrum when it comes to Sweeney's performance as a GM, but why does it seem a team like Montreal, as an example, identifies a need (in this case a defenceman), goes out and acquires that need all within a few days?

Why does it seem like our management doesn't have the same degree of agility?

It's possibly an illusion, but it's frustrating at times nonetheless.

Edit: I was referring to David Schlemko

Do we really need our GM to sign another Beleskey, Irwin, Ronaldo or Backes ? He can continue his hibernation until october.

 

[LouJersey]

Do we really need our GM to sign another Beleskey, Irwin, Ronaldo or Backes ? He can continue his hibernation until october.

Especially him, he would just keep kicking the puck in.

 

[LouJersey]

I'm on neither polarized end of the spectrum when it comes to Sweeney's performance as a GM, but why does it seem a team like Montreal, as an example, identifies a need (in this case a defenceman), goes out and acquires that need all within a few days?

Why does it seem like our management doesn't have the same degree of agility?

It's possibly an illusion, but it's frustrating at times nonetheless.

Edit: I was referring to David Schlemko

No real need for him on this team. I think Sweeney either wants to go big or go home. Problem is other than Carlo and McAvoy who entices another team to do something, outside of 2-3 prospects and a first package type deal.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

No real need for him on this team. I think Sweeney either wants to go big or go home. Problem is other than Carlo and McAvoy who entices another team to do something, outside of 2-3 prospects and a first package type deal.

What do you think, dude?

Do you think they need to "go big" on the blueline?

McAvoy and Carlo have lessened the need for this kind of a play... At least in my opinion.

 

[patty59]

What do you think, dude?

Do you think they need to "go big" on the blueline?

McAvoy and Carlo have lessened the need for this kind of a play... At least in my opinion.

If they can snag a decent LHD that would be ideal. Personally I think they need a forward more than anything.

 

[LouJersey]

What do you think, dude?

Do you think they need to "go big" on the blueline?

McAvoy and Carlo have lessened the need for this kind of a play... At least in my opinion.

I want a top 6 LW, stat.

 

[patty59]

I want a top 6 LW, stat.

James Neal would work.

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

James Neal would work.

Preferably someone who's less of a dirt bag and, more importantly, younger.

 

[bp13]

James Neal would work.

Hate him but you're absolutely right.

 

[PacificNWBruin]

It's just Schlemko

 

[LouJersey]

Preferably someone who's less of a dirt bag and, more importantly, younger.

I've done far worse for far less benefit than if Neal was a Bruin.

 

[patty59]

Hate him but you're absolutely right.

Totally, but I think his style would fit in Boston and would add size and goal scoring to the top 6. If Sweeney could manage to get him and Theodore from Vegas that would be a huge W for him.

 

[veganbruin]

Not gonna lie, James Neal would probably make a great winger for Krejci. I hate his guts but if he could be had for cheap, I would do it. Is his contract horrible?