Proposal: Zuccarello to Boston
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Nope not trading Studnickca just to get rid of Backes and Zucc is not good enough to involve Studnicka in a deal
I agree, why would the Bs take on a 6x6 contract for a 32 year old on the decline......Bruins front office make enough mistakes on their own without taking on Minnesota's mistakes..........
inthe6ix
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wouldn't say he's on the decline, just starting off slow and now he's injured
he was on fire in Dallas late last season
Zucc still has plenty left in the tank
Porter Stoutheart
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AJ Thelen
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All he needs to do is waive his NMC and I can't think of many reasons for him to cling to Minnesota right now. It's not like he's got roots here or anything. The guy that signed him isn't even here anymore.
The question would be how off putting his contract is, but my guess is that Minnesota taking back a bad contract would alleviate that. It might come down to how bad that bad contract is: a 1-year cap dump is basically no problem, but beyond that we'd have to be careful.
Dr Jan Itor
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Backes + what = Zucker?
Bruins would look to avoid Studnicka for reasons already outlined.
But some guys I think the Wild would have interest in:
Steen: C/RW. Been playing against men in Sweden for a few years now and is still only 21. Needs some time to get used to the smaller ice, but will be NHL ready this year. Undersized at 5'9", but doesn't play like it. We have all assumed he would move to wing since the Bruins like big centers, but he looked real good up the middle in Bruins training camp.
Vaakanainen: LD that is a very very smooth skater. Not someone who is going to get too creative offensively, but good on pinches and on breakouts. Should be attractive since he is expansion exempt (Honka rule) and should be able to fill the Brodin role by then.
Frederic: C. Big bodied. Has a good shot but looking like his puck skills are going to keep him out of the top 6. Been used as a matchup center and that is the role you would think he takes in the pros. Models his game after Backes. The young one
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Backes + Vaakaneinen + Steen + Frederic enough to have a serious conversation?
Bruins would look to avoid Studnicka for reasons already outlined.
But some guys I think the Wild would have interest in:
Steen: C/RW. Been playing against men in Sweden for a few years now and is still only 21. Needs some time to get used to the smaller ice, but will be NHL ready this year. Undersized at 5'9", but doesn't play like it. We have all assumed he would move to wing since the Bruins like big centers, but he looked real good up the middle in Bruins training camp.
Vaakanainen: LD that is a very very smooth skater. Not someone who is going to get too creative offensively, but good on pinches and on breakouts. Should be attractive since he is expansion exempt (Honka rule) and should be able to fill the Brodin role by then.
Frederic: C. Big bodied. Has a good shot but looking like his puck skills are going to keep him out of the top 6. Been used as a matchup center and that is the role you would think he takes in the pros. Models his game after Backes. The young one
.Backes + Vaakaneinen + Steen + Frederic enough to have a serious conversation?
Not really. It's Zucker for an ugly contract and three okay 21 year olds. We'd be better off just looking for a 2020 1st.Backes + what = Zucker?
Bruins would look to avoid Studnicka for reasons already outlined.
But some guys I think the Wild would have interest in:
Steen: C/RW. Been playing against men in Sweden for a few years now and is still only 21. Needs some time to get used to the smaller ice, but will be NHL ready this year. Undersized at 5'9", but doesn't play like it. We have all assumed he would move to wing since the Bruins like big centers, but he looked real good up the middle in Bruins training camp.
Vaakanainen: LD that is a very very smooth skater. Not someone who is going to get too creative offensively, but good on pinches and on breakouts. Should be attractive since he is expansion exempt (Honka rule) and should be able to fill the Brodin role by then.
Frederic: C. Big bodied. Has a good shot but looking like his puck skills are going to keep him out of the top 6. Been used as a matchup center and that is the role you would think he takes in the pros. Models his game after Backes. The young one
Backes + Vaakaneinen + Steen + Frederic enough to have a serious conversation?
Wild are not trading Zucker for Backes, unless the + is attractive. Also, unlike Zuccarello, he is best at LW, where he can use his speed to blast wide around defenders. BOS needs a RW.
On the plus side to the deal, Backes would fit right into Minnesota as an aging C who can't play any more. Unfortunately, he makes almost twice what Staal does.
On the plus side to the deal, Backes would fit right into Minnesota as an aging C who can't play any more. Unfortunately, he makes almost twice what Staal does.
That's definitely possible.
If the 1st is as late as Boston's is likely to be I'd rather not be taking a Backes-ish contract back.
If we're not in position to compete... he could easily decide to waive his NMC for a chance to do so elsewhere.
BruinsFanSince94
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Woof. That's garbage for Boston.
Just accept the last two years of Backes and be done with it instead of prolonging the deal for an extra 4 years.
f*** that shit.
Just accept the last two years of Backes and be done with it instead of prolonging the deal for an extra 4 years.
f*** that shit.
AJ Thelen
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When he signed his contract he chose a place he wanted to settle down, who at the same time gave him a insurance and a long contract.
If not he could and would have chosen a cheaper and/or shorter contract elsewhere.
Also a franchise he felt could be competitive. Since it appears we're not, he could be willing to move to a team that is.
AJ Thelen
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He could, but i think it’s unlikely.
A lot can happen in the next couple of years, but even he knows only one team will win and the chances of him choosing that team is slim to none.
Would he rather stay put and see what happens the next 5 years?
I think so.
easton117
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Ya, I would like this to not be a thing. Ever
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He really hates losing games, and it looks like he'll have to deal with that for a long time. Who knows what he's thinking, if he wants to leave he should do it now. I believe he plans to buy a property there, once that's done he's there to stay.
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