Boston Bruins 2024-25 Roster and Salary Cap Discussion

[CDJ]

Edmonton cannot let Draisaitl walk for nothing, I think they either move him this off season (assuming they lose this round) or they give him big money to resign.

If he becomes available that’s the guy you move heaven and earth to acquire

 

[PB37]

If he becomes available that’s the guy you move heaven and earth to acquire

My hesitation with making a splash for a franchise player like Drai is the cost vs how much longer can we realistically see him putting up 100 point seasons? He'll be 29 next season and then it's the 30+ years, which seems to be a roll of the dice in how a player performs. Some fall off a cliff, some remain productive.

 

[UConn126]

My hesitation with making a splash for a franchise player like Drai is the cost vs how much longer can we realistically see him putting up 100 point seasons? He'll be 29 next season and then it's the 30+ years, which seems to be a roll of the dice in how a player performs. Some fall off a cliff, some remain productive.

A player like Drai should be elite through most of if not all of an 8 year extension. I'm not as confident about a player like Lindholm, who's a similar age but no where near the player.

 

[DominicT]

I don't, but I am sure I will be overruled. Go younger, more physical.

You're going to be overruled by who, Neely? Jacobs?

 

[DaBroons]

Stephenson's speed is pretty important. Definite upgrade on Zacha. Get upgrades incrementally in top 6 makes a big difference as it impacts tour top 9F.

Stephenson is Paille with hands and a center. Both wear 20...lol.

We certainly need more speed up front. That was obvious every time we played the Rags.

 

[chizzler]

You're going to be overruled by who, Neely? Jacobs?

Eventually you can only keep the water out so much. Wouldntvsurprise Chicago being better than them in not the to distant future. The core isn’t easily swapped for more aggressive side. It’s a rinse and repeat thing. They are hoingbto be making circles soon. All those picks will catch upswing them.

 

[HustleB]

How is Ullmark not a very good goalie ? He's 88-26-10 with a 924 save percentage, and 2.32 GAA over the last years , plus a Vezina. Even in his years languishing with last place Sabres, he put up a solid 912 save percentage, and that was with no talent at all around him



So at 5.75 it's ok, but 6.25 is a disaster?

No but you have to ballpark the value that makes sense to you or whether or not you “like” a player has very little meaning.

 

[HustleB]

You have to give raises to Sway and Debrusk, and probably Heinen (at least a non-zero chance he stays). Maybe Boqvist too. So you don't have 25M.
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Then you have raises one more year away for Lohrei, Freddy, Brazeau, maybe Geekie.

It's not as much money as you think. I recognize that if they spend the money up front, it's doubtful they keep both Heinen and Boqvist.

I wonder if the Boquist miscommunication ended his future here.

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

I wonder if the Boquist miscommunication ended his future here.

Anymore info on what that was about?

 

[Gordoff]

I like this but can Danault play center, he has been more successful on the wing. Would try to add Dakota Joshua or Brendan Duhaime, not sold on Brazeau yet. I still would try to upgrade DeBrusk but overall I think this line up is a contender

While I agree about all of the above, IMO Brazeau is the real deal... Helluva find!

 

[bruinmann77]

I think we see a splash this off-season

 

[Hookslide]

You're going to be overruled by who, Neely? Jacobs?

HA HA..... I was referring to other posters like you, but hey you never know you might be on to something

 

[LouJersey]

I keep some cash on the side and go with Poitras/Lysell as a 2rw (other sent down) and Merk as a 3c. Spend some money on a top 6 center and maybe PP QB #1 LD (guessing none avail, don't grow on trees)

 

[UncleRico]

Why do people always go “oh you’ll pay him $5mil but not $5.5? Makes no sense.”

Yea it does, at some point you draw a line in the sand where you feel the players maximum worth is to your team and you don’t go beyond it.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Why do people always go “oh you’ll pay him $5mil but not $5.5? Makes no sense.”

Yea it does, at some point you draw a line in the sand where you feel the players maximum worth is to your team and you don’t go beyond it.

Sounds like the beloved Harry Sinden.

 

[UncleRico]

Sounds like the beloved Harry Sinden.

Every GM*

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Every GM*

Not any of the ones who blow their budget every year in FA frenzy, where prices for very mediocre talent often blow up out of control, and mind boggling deals are frequently signed.

Yes you are correct to say every GM likely has a starting offer, and a place they are prepared to go in their plan. And then in the fog of war when their plan A and B start to fall away, panic often sets in and they go beyond their plan.

Unless of course you are deeply cap constrained like Sweeney was last year, where he probably went to FA with say 4 million available and said. I need a D-man for 1 mil, a C for 750K, a wind for 1 mil. He had zero flexibility and had to find people willing to take that money and move on to the next person if he couldn't. Like if JVR or Shatty wanted 1.25 million instead of 1, they probably would have had to move on (although Shatty managed to get an extra 50k)

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

I like Marchessault, I’m not super confident with Brazeau, I’d rather he stay in the fourth line role next year and slot up if he’s killing it

I honestly still like Bertuzzi, for better or worse. He adds sandpaper to the top of the lineup that just isn’t there otherwise. I’m not sure if Stephenson plays that way or not, someone that watches more hockey than me could weight in, but the limited exposure I’ve had to him, and his stats tell me he’s the best guy in free agency for us.

I’d like those two, Debrusk, Swayman, and Maroon back, not necessarily in that order. .

Same here. I would welcome him back.

 

[Carl Hungus]

Seeing that Canes aren't going to resign Necas...

 

[chizzler]

1/2 mil x 23 guys is almost 12mil.

 

[NDiesel]

While I agree about all of the above, IMO Brazeau is the real deal... Helluva find!

He seems to make something happen evertime he touches the puck, hasn't resulted in as much production yet but I think it'll come. Has made some pretty unreal one touch passes too.

 

[Absurdity]

Seeing that Canes aren't going to resign Necas...

Bruins need a center, Carolina might move Necas and/or Kotkaniemi. Both would be good fits on the Bruins.

 

[22Brad Park]

Edmonton cannot let Draisaitl walk for nothing, I think they either move him this off season (assuming they lose this round) or they give him big money to resign.

He was pissed last night going towards dressing room.Cameras caught him talking to himself saying some curse words. If Oilers get eliminated again early vs Vancouver no less you just never know if he will want to stay there longterm anymore.He knows he gets paid wherever he lands. Love to get him can't lie.,he is a horse and would be top line centre here yrs .Out of McDavids shadow too

 

[PB37]

He was pissed last night going towards dressing room.Cameras caught him talking to himself saying some curse words. If Oilers get eliminated again early vs Vancouver no less you just never know if he will want to stay there longterm anymore.He knows he gets paid wherever he lands. Love to get him can't lie.,he is a horse and would be top line centre here yrs .Out of McDavids shadow too

Welcome to Boston, Leon.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

We've been pining for a #1 center for a bit now. Yes, we had Bergeron and I loved him like most, but he was probably fit for 2nd line duty by the end.

Freaking Draisatl, don't tease me with this nonsense.