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

[BruinsFanSince94]

With the expansion draft coming this makes zero sense to me

Acquire a goalie, protect Vladar. They’re not taking your the goalie you acquired over one of your defenseman and if they do, you made out well.

 

[Healthy Wrap]

I heard that Studnicka was a component the Devils were interested in but DS said no way in any deal. It is little wonder we are where we are if DS thinks Studs is the next Connor McDavid.

I would include Studs in any deal if it makes sense. We could of had Robert Thomas in the same draft year instead of Vaak. Thomas looks like a true NHLer which I have my doubts Studs will ever be.

As far as Kase, I wish he would at least take off the rest of this season and then take a serious look at the future. Too fragile for my liking.

I think Sweeney would part with Studnicka, but not for a rental like Palmieri

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Acquire a goalie, protect Vladar. They’re not taking your the goalie you acquired over one of your defenseman and if they do, you made out well.

Didn't they sign a goalie in the off season just for that purpose?

 

[Deal Law]

Acquire a goalie, protect Vladar. They’re not taking your the goalie you acquired over one of your defenseman and if they do, you made out well.

I'm not an expansion draft expert, but wouldn't Vladar be exempt? Does he need two or fewer pro seasons or NHL seasons? Honest question. Not trying to be a smartass

 

[ON3M4N]

Kulikov is a defenseman.....

This whole take sucked. Hall hasn’t been surrounded players? LMAO. Did McDavid, Drasaitl, RNH, Eberle just not exist when Hall was in EDM?

Or Eichel lol. He's also played with guys like Reinhart, Garland and Palms over the past few seasons as well.

 

[MattFromFranklin]

A lot of frustration with Sweeney here. I think it has a lot to do with his half win now / half win later philosophy. He doesn't push all the chips into the pot, but he also hasn't gone the true rebuilding route.

He has tried to straddle the line to keep the team competitive over the long term which makes both sides unhappy.

Additionally, he has also wasted numerous assets and blown several easy opportunities to fix the main problem (secondary scoring) over the last 5-6 years. He also had to give up a 1st last year just to get rid of a horrible contract that he signed Backes to, which could've been used to give Krejci help.

Now, some of it isn't his fault. I have no inside knowledge, but I'm convinced that the Jacobs family won't let him sell/rebuild. They easily would've been able to get a 1st for Eriksson at the 2016 deadline, but Jacobs wanted 2 playoff dates even though the team would've been swept if they got in. If I were Sweeney I'd tell Neely and Jacobs to suck it up if some team offered me at least a first for Krejci, for example. Don played for the Bruins and is pals with Neely, Jacobs, and "advisor" Harry Sinden, so it's not like they'd fire him on the spot.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Didn't they sign a goalie in the off season just for that purpose?

Yes, to meet the requirements. Callum Booth isn’t anything though. The Bruins may not trust two rookies in the playoffs and maybe Rask isn’t showing good signs. Halak has proven he’s not reliable.

 

[BruinDust]

I'm not an expansion draft expert, but wouldn't Vladar be exempt? Does he need two or fewer pro seasons or NHL seasons? Honest question. Not trying to be a smartass

He's not exempt. It's two pro seasons. Vladar I believe has 4 seasons now that count towards the requirement.

 

[member 96824]

I'm not an expansion draft expert, but wouldn't Vladar be exempt? Does he need two or fewer pro seasons or NHL seasons? Honest question. Not trying to be a smartass

“Professional seasons” includes AHL as well so he’s eligible.

 

[Gee Wally]

I'm not an expansion draft expert, but wouldn't Vladar be exempt? Does he need two or fewer pro seasons or NHL seasons? Honest question. Not trying to be a smartass

Vladar is not exempt.
Swayman is exempt.

Getting another goalie signals to me that Rask may be done or calling it quits at season end.

A deal like this, if happens, allows for Vladar or Swayman to backup new incoming guy next year.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I'm not an expansion draft expert, but wouldn't Vladar be exempt? Does he need two or fewer pro seasons or NHL seasons? Honest question. Not trying to be a smartass

No. He’s actually eligible to be selected.

 

[Number8]

With the expansion draft coming this makes zero sense to me

I agree. If the B's are really looking at goaltenders, then we close up shop and just ride the playoffs for a miracle. Or if Management is feeling bold, if Tuukka is hurt and unlikely for the playoffs, then use that as an excuse to sell.

Now, I think the prospects of Bruins selling are almost zero. BUT if Tuukka is really a problem, then that would move us into territory where the B's management could at least try to sell fans on the notion that we need to build for future.

Bottom line is I HATE HATE HATE the notion of adding a goalkeeper. We'd have to use what slim trade assets we have to get us back near to square one (traded for goalie is very unlikely to be Tuukka calibre). And square one is not Stanley Cup calibre. It's just not.

EDIT: Just saw Wally's post regarding the hypothetical of what this might mean regarding Rask. If Rask is done then sell.

 

[Oates2Neely]

Let’s wait until 3pm on 4/12 before we start bashing Sweeney. Lots of balls in the air. Have to think he does something to help Bergeron win another here.

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

It's looking like Donny wanted to trade a 2nd plus some pieces for Palmieri instead of a first.

I actually don't mind that, we really need to restock our prospect pool and can't afford to keep dishing 1sts (or other picks) for assets that only last 10-20 games ala Nash, Johansson, Kase, etc.

If we're trading a first I'd rather get someone young that we can re-sign like Mantha or Garland.

 

[MattFromFranklin]

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Like Toffoli in the back pocket last year lol

Sweeney is becoming Danny Ainge, to a degree. Interesting that the Bruins are "in on" nearly everyone, similar to how the Celtics are "in on" nearly everyone.

Either Sweeney can't close like Chiarelli's last few years or it's PR spin from the Bruins so they can say to their fans that they "tried" to get players.

 

[Gee Wally]

Dom sent us this:

Seattle Expansion Draft Simulator - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

I find it invaluable in these discussions.

 

[member 96824]

I just don’t follow why we’d be goalie shopping right now and not in the summer, when I think you’ll see a couple of teams scrambling to move goalies for something so they don’t lose them for nothing.

I understand Don likes to have his summers to himself, but just kind of odd timing to make a move like that.

 

[wintersej]

Acquire a goalie, protect Vladar. They’re not taking your the goalie you acquired over one of your defenseman and if they do, you made out well.

I'd be STOKED if Seattle took Vladar, TBH.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I just don’t follow why we’d be goalie shopping right now and not in the summer, when I think you’ll see a couple of teams scrambling to move goalies for something so they don’t lose them for nothing.

I understand Don likes to have his summers to himself, but just kind of odd timing to make a move like that.

Team doesn’t trust Halak and Rask is not looking good for health? Only reason it makes sense.

 

[Trizz617]

You nailed it. They will spin that Kase returning is like a trade deadline deal.

I could envision them doing just that, sadly. Not a wise spin considering Kase is a gust of wind away from another concussion..smh!

 

[Gee Wally]

Dom sent us this:

Seattle Expansion Draft Simulator - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

I find it invaluable in these discussions.

Goalie Elvis is exempt.
So still protect Vladar.
Booth gets exposed.
Potentially give gold watches to Rask & Halak

 

[BradPark22]

Let’s wait until 3pm on 4/12 before we start bashing Sweeney. Lots of balls in the air. Have to think he does something to help Bergeron win another here.

Stop making sense!!

 

[analyser]

I think Sweeney would part with Studnicka, but not for a rental like Palmieri

Sweeney would surprise me if he ever makes a decision that is for what is truly needed. Tired of the crap, show us you have what it takes.

 

[member 96824]

Team doesn’t trust Halak and Rask is not looking good for health? Only reason it makes sense.

Oh yeah for sure, just kinda head in the sand unless a top 6 forward and top 4 D are also coming over the weekend.

 

[Gee Wally]

I'd be STOKED if Seattle took Vladar, TBH.

why?