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Post by RascalHoudi on Mar 9, 2021 8:55:21 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 9, 2021 9:46:52 GMT -5
This NHL trade deadline is going to be weird. For one, there’s the issue of players traded to Canada having to quarantine for weeks after being acquired. But the weirdness goes beyond that.
Like, it might actually cost franchises money this year if they make the playoffs rather than help the bottom line. That’s not to say teams aren’t going to try to add in order to win but if you’re asking your owner to add salary at the trade deadline, that’s part of the equation. It all factors in.
When you talk to general managers and their staffs around the league, the subject of money comes up just as much as roster improvement. The simple conclusion right now: Few teams have permission to add salary. Many teams have orders to cut. It makes things complicated.
It might mean a quiet deadline. But there are always going to be teams trying to win it all. There are always going to be GMs planning for the future. The timing might just be a little different.
“If the (Canadian teams) still need a two-week quarantine to get someone in, and I don’t think they’re only going to deal with Canadian teams, they’re going to have to do deals earlier,” said an Eastern Conference executive. “It’ll stretch out the time. The season is both shorter in duration and the number of games. It feels like there’s already a rush to address things.”
So it starts. Our first Trade Big Board of this season. With many updates to come.
2021 NHL trade board 1 Mattias Ekholm Predators 30 One more year at $3.75M 2 Jack Eichel Sabres 24 Five more years at $10M 3 Chris Driedger Panthers 26 $850,000. Pending UFA 4 Filip Forsberg Predators 26 One more year at $6M 5 Rickard Rakell Ducks 27 One more year at $3.789M 6 Clayton Keller Coyotes 22 Six more years at $7.15M 7 Dylan Strome Blackhawks 23 One more year at $3M 8 Brandon Sutter Canucks 32 $4.375M. Pending UFA 9 Mikael Granlund Predators 29 $3.75M. Pending UFA 10 Kyle Palmieri Devils 30 $4.65M. Pending UFA 11 Alex Wennberg Panthers 26 $2.25M. Pending UFA 12 Sam Bennett Flames 24 $2.55M. Pending RFA 13 Luke Glendening Red Wings 31 $1.8M. Pending UFA 14 Brandon Montour Sabres 26 $3.85M. Pending UFA 15 Jonathan Bernier Red Wings 32 $3M. Pending UFA 16 Bobby Ryan Red Wings 33 $1M. Pending UFA 17 Jake Virtanen Canucks 24 One more year at $2.55M 18 Tanner Pearson Canucks 28 $3.75M. Pending UFA 19 Dustin Brown Kings 36 One more year at $5.875M 20 Casey Mittelstadt Sabres 22 $874,125. Pending RFA 21 Jonathan Quick Kings 35 Two more years at $5.8M 22 Alex Goligoski Coyotes 35 $5.475M. Pending UFA 23 Ryan Dzingel Senators 28 $3.375M. Pending UFA 24 Taylor Hall Sabres 29 $8M. Pending UFA 25 Victor Rask Wild 27 One more year at $4M 26 Ryan Murray Devils 27 $4.6M. Pending UFA 27 Adam Henrique Ducks 31 Three more years at $5.825M 28 Jake Bean Hurricanes 22 $863,333. Pending RFA 1. Mattias Ekholm, Predators: Ekholm might be the most attractive all-around player available right now. Ekholm is a 30-year-old, top-four defenseman who is signed for both this year and next at an attractive salary-cap number ($3.75 million), which gives you two potential playoff runs. “He’s a pretty well-rounded defenseman who is a No. 2-3 on a lot of teams,” said an executive. “The contract is great. … If you’re in your window and you can add that quality of a player for $3.75 million, have that for two years while you’re in your window, that’s huge value.”
A big consideration is that any team acquiring Ekholm would almost certainly have to find a fit for him on their expansion-draft protected list, and that’s a complication for NHL teams with reasonable blue line depth. Any team landing Ekholm might have to make a second trade with Seattle if they want to hang onto him beyond this season.
2. Jack Eichel, Sabres: In terms of this being a realistic trade deadline deal, this is way too high for Eichel. But in terms of star power, and a player who could change teams at some point, there’s nobody better. If it happens at all, this is likely a summer trade. Eichel’s no-trade doesn’t kick in until after the 2021-22 season so there’s no immediate rush here, only a window of time in which the Sabres retain leverage. The Sabres are struggling again and the questions about Eichel’s future have resurfaced and there is some compelling logic to seeing him end up with the Rangers, a team that has attractive young assets that could be packaged in return.
“I think at the end of the day, Jack Eichel is going to end up a New York Ranger,” predicted one executive. “I just don’t know when that’s going to be.”
But not everybody is convinced the Rangers should be the front-runner if Eichel hits the market. One source pointed out that they don’t have the high-end center it would take for an Eichel trade to make sense for the Sabres. Instead, he thought the Kings were a better match.
“LA is a team that people should be looking long and hard with (Quinton) Byfield, (Alex) Turcotte and plenty of other pieces,” he said. “And does Buffalo really want to play against this guy a bunch every year or do they want him in the Western Conference?”
Another fun debate centers around what it might take to acquire a franchise center like Eichel. “I would give up a lot for him. Talent-wise, he’s a top 10 forward in the league,” said another executive. “If they want to trade him, they are going to get a lot for him.”
3. Chris Driedger, Panthers: There are definitely teams looking at the Panthers, with high-end goalie prospect Spencer Knight in the system behind a highly paid Sergei Bobrovsky and hope it’s Knight that the Panthers trade. And maybe one day it comes to that. But right now, the Panthers have zero intention of moving Knight. They still believe he’s a franchise goalie and they’d like it to be their franchise. If a goalie is leaving South Florida before the trade deadline, the smart bet is on Driedger. He’s been great for the surprising Panthers this year, sporting a .928 save percentage in his first 10 games. His career save percentage through 25 games is even better — .931. And more importantly, for cap and cash-strapped teams, he makes only $850,000. There’s a lot to like here.
4. Filip Forsberg, Predators: While there are other players on this roster that GM David Poile would likely prefer to move, in terms of getting the biggest return, Forsberg is near the top. He has one year remaining after this season on a contract that pays him $6 million, so if the Predators are slipping into a rebuild, it might not make sense for them to invest heavily here. And this would be the time to trade him to maximize value. “I think he’d be interesting to a lot of teams,” said an executive. “If you like the guy, then you can extend him and he’s not a rental.”
5. Rickard Rakell, Ducks: Rakell is three seasons removed from his last really great year — 2017-18, when he scored 34 goals and 69 points in 77 games to lead the Ducks in scoring by a massive margin. Rakell hasn’t hit the 20-goal mark since. He is 27 and has this year and next remaining on a contract with a relatively modest $3.789 cap hit. While he’s not lighting it up right now, his shooting percentage this year is unsustainably low — 1.7 percent. Anaheim would want real tangible value to consider moving Rakell, so this trade might take some prying. “It sounds funny to say, he’s 27, but where they are in their window — he probably doesn’t fit in their window anymore,” said an assistant GM. “There’s probably a lot of players they’re going to look to move.” Danton Heinen is another forward option for teams looking at Anaheim as a trade partner.
6. Clayton Keller, Coyotes: One source pointed at a possible Keller trade as a way for the Coyotes to get back some of the draft picks they’ve lost via trade and league punishment. He has a no-trade clause that kicks in after the 2023-24 season, so there’s a window to move him. He also has an actual salary that increases as his deal matures. “This is a team with no picks,” pointed out the source. “(Keller is) the kind of player another team might be willing to take even with that salary because they see the high-end, first-round pick.” If you’re a team with financial flexibility looking for scoring, this is an intriguing option.
7. Dylan Strome, Blackhawks: Let’s start here: The Blackhawks aren’t actively shopping Strome. But teams believe he’s an option for those who are looking for a boost down the middle. “They’ll listen on him,” said an Eastern Conference exec. “If he plays with the right guys, he’s a second-line center.” The Blackhawks listening makes sense. At some point, they’ll have both Jonathan Toews and Kirby Dach at center. The injuries down the middle have also helped the team uncover organizational depth at center, maybe more than they’ve had in a while. All of those factors make Strome one of the better trade options out there.
8. Brandon Sutter, Canucks: Vancouver has far too much money committed to its bottom-six forwards. Sutter is quietly having an effective season. Injury issues have held him back in the past, but he’s been healthy this year and even if his salary-cap number is higher than you’d like ($4.375 million), he’s on an expiring contract and can immediately solidify the bottom half of any contending team’s roster. “He’s a hard-working third-line guy; he’s slowing down,” said one Western Conference exec. “Does he have value at the trade deadline? Sure he’s got value. He’s got a big contract. You wouldn’t want to take on much money to add him.”
9. Mikael Granlund, Predators: Even if Granlund is part of an underachieving forward group in Nashville, he still has the ability to dart in and out and find seams in the offensive zone. Colleague James Mirtle reported the Maple Leafs had interest in the summer and may circle back here.
10. Kyle Palmieri, Devils: Palmieri could be this year’s version of Chris Kreider — the player constantly in trade speculation who ends up signing an extension with his current team. Palmieri’s leadership, presence and goal-scoring ability would all be helpful to New Jersey’s rebuild — he was under consideration for the captaincy before it went to Nico Hischier. But if it doesn’t appear likely that they can get him signed to an extension and if he ends up in play, he’d be a valued and reasonably affordable rental. “He’s a very solid addition for a good team that needs a little scoring,” said one source. “He can play on a second- or third-line right wing on a contender, no problem.”
11. Alexander Wennberg, Panthers: It took fewer than 20 games for Wennberg to match last season’s goal total of five. He has quietly been a nice addition for the Panthers after coming over from the Blue Jackets as a free agent. But this is a team that still needs to restock its organizational depth so if they slip down the standings at all, he’ll be available as a rental.
12. Sam Bennett, Flames: In February, Bennett’s agent suggested his client would be interested in a change of scenery. The Flames might be willing to indulge his wishes, but only if they can get real value in return. That’s the stumbling block here: Getting two teams to agree on the present-day value of a player drafted fourth overall in 2014 and who was actually rated No. 1 by a handful of teams on their individual draft boards. Bennett is only 24 and has had an average NHL career so far. However, he usually steps it up in the playoffs, which should matter to teams seeking a Blake Coleman/Barclay Goodrow type of upgrade. The Flames are not giving him away and if they can’t get a decent return for Bennett, they might just cut their losses and leave him available for Seattle at the expansion draft. As of right now, the asking price sounds higher than what teams are willing to pay. Said one Eastern Conference executive on Bennett’s value: “Not nearly what (GM Brad Treliving) thinks it is. But I don’t blame him.”
13. Luke Glendening, Red Wings: He’s just about the perfect depth add for a team hoping to make a long playoff run. For a team high on skill but looking for an edge on their fourth line, Glendening might be the best option. He wins a ton of faceoffs and is miserable to play against. He’s also a pure rental. The more interesting speculation surrounds the younger Detroit forwards up the lineup. There’s also a belief that Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman would consider trading one of his younger forwards like Tyler Bertuzzi and Anthony Mantha in the right deal. “I wouldn’t be shocked if (Yzerman) moved one of his top young forwards,” said one exec. “I think he’s listening on a lot of things.”
14. Brandon Montour, Sabres: The perfect fit for Montour would be a team that can pair him with a stay-at-home defenseman, which would allow him to use his skating a little bit more and be a part of the play. He hasn’t unlocked the offense he showed in the AHL or even in his earlier days in Anaheim during his tenure in Buffalo. His skating and competitiveness are still strengths and he might benefit from a scenery change.
15. Jonathan Bernier, Red Wings: Bernier’s numbers really don’t reflect just how well he’s played for the last year or so on a pretty bad Red Wings team. Through 10 games, he had a .918 save percentage this season. His strong play goes back to the second half of last season, where he had a .910 save percentage in the final 18 games for Detroit. And that’s not a great defense in front of him either. A return to Colorado might make sense here.
16. Bobby Ryan, Red Wings: He got off to a strong start and still continues to show flashes of the great hands that made him a regular 30-goal scorer. He’s a veteran who would seamlessly fit into any dressing room and he can still play with great players. “He can chip in. He’s cheap,” said an executive. “I think he could be a nice add for someone, get in on the third line and a little power play time.”
17. Jake Virtanen, Canucks: Virtanen was described as a not-as-good Sam Bennett, which isn’t great. The extra year on his contract hurts the cause here, too. “I wouldn’t want to pay a whole lot for him,” said a Western Conference executive. “He’s $3.4 million in actual salary (in 2021-22). Who is going to want to pay that?”
18. Tanner Pearson, Canucks: The Canucks will likely see if they can get Pearson signed beyond this season rather than see him walk away for free. Failing that, at 28, and earning $3.75 million on an expiring contract, Pearson can play a middle-third role on any team looking for scoring. “He’d have some value. He’s a good solid winger,” said an exec. “Not flashy but he can produce. He can play with good players.”
19. Dustin Brown, Los Angeles: He’s shed weight. He’s regained his scoring touch. He’s no longer connected to an unmovable contract. Teams are definitely taking notice. “Two years ago, you’d say nobody is touching that contract,” said an executive. “Now, it’s still not easy. But he is playing pretty good.”
20. Casey Mittelstadt, Sabres: This would be an interesting bet for a team looking to revitalize the career of a player who is still just 22 years old. The No. 8 overall pick in 2017 has good hands, hockey sense and has shown an ability to score. According to one talent evaluator, he’s just missing the elite speed. He’s probably best suited on the wing after being projected as a center earlier in his career, but there’s still a lot of natural ability to develop here.
21. Jonathan Quick, Kings: Teams aren’t banging down the door for 35-year-old injury-prone goalies who still have two years left on a contract that pays $5.8 million per season. But there’s also a new GM in Pittsburgh, Ron Hextall, who is very familiar with Quick. That might make sense in the right deal. And the Kings have a goalie in Cal Petersen who makes Quick expendable. He’s also a competitor with a history of performing well in big moments. That might capture the imagination of someone trying to win a Cup. “He’s been better lately,” said one exec. “But he hasn’t been great.”
22. Alex Goligoski, Coyotes: Five of the seven defensemen on the Coyotes roster are pending UFAs and that doesn’t even include Oliver Ekman-Larsson, who was immersed in intense trade speculation before the season. Logically, Arizona doesn’t want to lose all its pending UFA defensemen, but if the Coyotes can get value for one or two, to recoup draft-assets, they’ll be listening. Goligoski is the most attractive. He produces zero offense at this stage of his career, but he’s getting almost 22 minutes a night in a shutdown defensive role and provides the sort of grinding reliable minutes teams covet in the postseason. Goligoski has a modified no-trade and the only wrinkle is a $5.475 million cap hit, which, even pro-rated, is a touch pricey compared to others on the market. Contenders would probably also like a crack at playoff veteran Niklas Hjalmarsson, but he has full trade protection and according to an NHL source, no interest in waiving it right now.
23. Ryan Dzingel, Senators: In acquiring Dzingel in a deal with the Hurricanes, the Senators were able to put him through quarantine now to play in Canada and will have the ability to flip him at the trade deadline to a team in their division where he could play immediately if they choose. It’s a smart little move. When pitched the idea of the Senators as a quarantine clearinghouse in the coming weeks for other rentals, one executive laughed. “It’s a great idea in theory,” he said. In this case, it just might work out that way for Ottawa. They also have a defenseman in Mike Reilly who could help teams looking for mobility on defense and someone to run their second power play.
24. Taylor Hall, Sabres: Hall was pushed down this list for a couple of reasons. One, even on an expiring contract, he’s expensive. Most teams just don’t have the financial flexibility to add $8 million, even pro-rated. “Buffalo is going to have to eat half the money and I don’t know what pick they’re getting to do it. Maybe a second? They’re not getting a first,” said one executive. “There still aren’t many top-six guys you can add and he’s a top six. No one is going to want to take on the pro-rated $8 million cash.”
The second reason he’s not higher is that Hall has complete trade protection. And according to an NHL source, he’s enjoyed his time in Buffalo and wouldn’t necessarily be eager to waive it. It’s possible that a contract extension is more likely than a trade here.
25. Victor Rask, Wild: For most of Rask’s time in Minnesota, he has been seen as a salary-cap anchor, someone who isn’t delivering tangible value for the dollars he’s earning ($4 million, this year and next, on a contract he originally signed with Carolina). Recently, he’s been bumped up the lineup to play with a couple of scorers and has shown life. Rask is the sort of player that likely only moves if there’s another pricey contract going the other way.
26. Ryan Murray, Devils: The Devils acquired Murray for a fifth-round pick and it doesn’t seem unreasonable to believe they could move him at the deadline for a better pick. Even if it’s up a round. “Whatever Jersey gave up for him, they’ll probably try to get it back,” suggested one source.
27. Adam Henrique, Ducks: He cleared waivers so we know teams aren’t interested in Henrique at full price, which is three years remaining at $5.825 million per season. No one touches him at that figure. But at half that number? It might tempt someone. Henrique did score 26 goals in 73 games for the Ducks only a year ago.
28. Jake Bean, Hurricanes: There are a couple of approaches teams can take when it comes to the expansion draft. If you’re loaded on defense, like the Hurricanes are, you can just accept you’re losing one and let the depth cushion the blow. Or you can make a trade to try and get value in a player you risk losing for nothing. Bean has been really good this season for the Hurricanes and was even better in the AHL. They’re not shopping him, according to sources. They’d probably rather trade Haydn Fleury. But Bean is likely going to be exposed to Seattle assuming Carolina protects Dougie Hamilton, Jaccob Slavin and Brett Pesce, so it’s perfectly reasonable to suggest that the Hurricanes would listen to an offer that makes sense. The Hurricanes definitely have players on defense they’re willing to move if somebody makes the right offer.
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 9, 2021 9:48:27 GMT -5
I do not want anybody from Anaheim.
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 9, 2021 9:48:50 GMT -5
I do not want anybody from Anaheim. Unless it is a bag of pucks for JD.
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Post by madmarx on Mar 9, 2021 19:59:43 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 10, 2021 7:41:33 GMT -5
Lots of players not earning their paycheck...
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 10, 2021 7:50:17 GMT -5
This is brutal.
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Post by skemack on Mar 10, 2021 8:46:32 GMT -5
Ouch to those stats but it confirms what we have all been saying about the secondary scoring. Here are the lines I would go with for the next several games:
Marchand - Bergeron - Coyle Ritchi - Krejci - Pastrnak Frederic - Studnicka - Smith Bjork - Kuraly - Wagner
I would trade Debrusk and/or Bjork for some additional help either on the blue line or forward. Realistically The team should trade for a fast banging fourth liner to play with Kuraly and Wagner. If you get a good center then Kuraly can move to the LW where I think he will be more effective.
If Carlo is going to be out for the year then get a vet replacement. Josh Manson would fit the tough physical defensive defensemen need.... I know you don't want anymore Ducks SeaBass but I think Manson would be a good addition.
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 10, 2021 14:11:04 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on Mar 10, 2021 17:14:46 GMT -5
Too soon to start paying attention to who is scouting Providence? Naw. Dallas, Tampa Bay, Minnesota, Florida, New Jersey, Vancouver are on the credential list today
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Post by madmarx on Mar 10, 2021 17:28:56 GMT -5
Don Sweeney on if the Bruins have enough in-house to break through on offense:
"Not at the current rate that we're going. ... We just haven't finished. ... 5v5 is not where it needs to be.
"I think it's a major concern for us."
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Post by madmarx on Mar 10, 2021 17:30:26 GMT -5
Bettman: There's major escrow building up before of the lack of attendance. The salary cap will be a flat cap or near flat cap for the next four years.
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Post by madmarx on Mar 10, 2021 17:31:12 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on Mar 10, 2021 19:16:33 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 11, 2021 7:29:00 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 11, 2021 9:34:26 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 11, 2021 9:40:41 GMT -5
Honestly I expect more of the same. Some 4th line grinder trade for a 1st round pick....No way they "shake" things up.
Through 23 games, Don Sweeney cannot believe his projected No. 2 line has not scored a 5-on-5 goal. It is such a startling statistic that the general manager noted it twice during a Wednesday video conference.
Part of that is out of Sweeney’s hands. Ondrej Kase, acquired from Anaheim on Feb. 21, 2020, for a 2020 first-rounder, Axel Anderson and David Backes, has not been seen since wobbling off the bench in Game 2.
Kase is skating on his own. But given the nature of head injuries, Sweeney said there is no timetable on when the No. 2 right wing will return.
It’s a different story for Jake DeBrusk and David Krejci, the remaining two-thirds of the hoped-for second line. DeBrusk missed five games and Krejci was absent for four, both because of lower-body injuries. That does not fully explain, however, why none of their 46 five-on-five shots has beaten a single goalie.
“Five-on-five, it’s just not where it needs to be to consistently win or to extend leads if you do get them,” Sweeney said. “It’s a concern across the board. Not so much about the top-heavy part of it. Just overall. Injuries have played a little bit of a factor there on the back end. But also, we’ve not given up that much. Goaltenders have played really well. So yeah, I think it’s a major concern for us.”
DeBrusk’s performance has plummeted so rapidly that on Tuesday against the Islanders, coach Bruce Cassidy told the 24-year-old he wasn’t good enough to dress. It was the latest and most drastic in a series of actions the staff has taken. It remains to be seen whether a healthy scratch will have a bigger impact than meetings and video sessions.
“Clearly we understand Jake’s not where he needs to be,” Sweeney said. “He recognizes that, takes ownership of it. We have to do everything we possibly can to put him in a situation that he can work his way out of it. Work is a big part of that.”
Work, namely DeBrusk’s shortage of it, may influence how Sweeney proceeds with the left wing. The GM was counting on DeBrusk to be a significant secondary offensive presence behind his first-liners. But if the Bruins have internal knowledge that this is more than a slump, Sweeney may have no choice but to wheel DeBrusk, perhaps for another underachieving player.
While Cassidy uses ice time as an influence, roster movement is Sweeney’s tool. He may wield it, perhaps starting with AHL promotions. Trades may not be far behind.
“We’ve got Providence, who’s playing again this afternoon, and some guys that have played well,” Sweeney said. “If we have to shake things up, I think we will do that. Understand the expectations haven’t changed. Our group has played well, but not quite good enough. Scoring has been the Achilles heel up until this point. Hopefully we can find it from within. Or I’m going to have to make a move to bring in support.”
To the latter point, up-front scoring help may have superseded blue-line reinforcement. The Bruins have cap space to add.
Sweeney’s problem, however, is a shortage of assets. He would be selling DeBrusk low. The GM would also deal with the risk of a trade jolting DeBrusk awake and realizing his potential.
Sweeney has traded two of his last three first-rounders. His prospect supply is low. Like every other GM, he is dealing with one-off factors prior to the April 12 trade deadline: quarantine, the Seattle expansion draft and limited viewings on 2021 draft-eligible players.
“Your team usually dictates what you should try and do,” Sweeney said. “Ours will probably indicate what direction we’d like. We certainly have areas we’d like to explore to add. But it’s been challenging. I think things will loosen up because there’ll be some teams that will identify themselves as not necessarily in the position they want to be. Some player movement will happen. But movement across the border’s a difficult thing because of quarantine. The health of your group will sometimes dictate how many player transactions will be there. Money is tight. You have 18 teams on LTI. So it’s really navigating the unknown right now. Plenty of talks and conversation going on.”
Lauzon, who fractured his hand on Feb. 21, remains on a four-to-six week recovery timeframe. Kevan Miller has resumed skating after missing the last eight games following a flareup in his right knee. Brandon Carlo is feeling better after being belted by Tom Wilson, but his return date is unknown.
If the blue line returns to full health, it may be that less time spent in the defensive zone could improve chances the other way.
“They have to go hand in hand,” Sweeney said of clean retrievals and movement from the defensemen and greater engagement from the forwards. “Your team doesn’t function if you don’t come out of your own end clean and get through the neutral zone. Our rush chances have been pretty good. The ownership’s a little bit with our forward group to get to the interior ice. We haven’t tipped a lot of pucks home. We need to do a better job there. That’s also in conjunction with the D-men at the offensive blue line, finding an ability to change a lane and get it through the first layer. Teams pack the house. It’s tough to get shots through. You watch the highlights around the league. Some of the defense have had the ability to sift it in there, find holes, tip them in. Our group has to do a better job in the same regard if we’re going to be the team we’re capable of being.”
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 12, 2021 8:50:14 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 12, 2021 8:52:03 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 15, 2021 10:03:00 GMT -5
Gonna be a busy next 8 weeks for the Bruins. Hopefully they can get healthy and stay healthy. They play 4, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 and 4 games per week. That is a lot of hockey.
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Post by nfld77 on Mar 15, 2021 12:22:07 GMT -5
Gonna be a busy next 8 weeks for the Bruins. Hopefully they can get healthy and stay healthy. They play 4, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 and 4 games per week. That is a lot of hockey. Man that's alot of hockey..
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Post by skemack on Mar 15, 2021 12:58:37 GMT -5
Gonna be a busy next 8 weeks for the Bruins. Hopefully they can get healthy and stay healthy. They play 4, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 and 4 games per week. That is a lot of hockey. Man that's alot of hockey.. If they miss the playoffs will it be the schedule or a team lacking the necessary pieces that is the cause? A few more injuries could sink the season regardless of any moves the Bruins make.
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Post by kjc2 on Mar 15, 2021 14:54:37 GMT -5
Man that's alot of hockey.. If they miss the playoffs will it be the schedule or a team lacking the necessary pieces that is the cause? A few more injuries could sink the season regardless of any moves the Bruins make. Actually I’m just about ready to tee up the Jim Mora clip. Haven’t used it in awhile but if we don’t get it together soon you can stick a fork in us. The middle six in our forward group are the problem and if that doesn’t change we are cooked!
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 16, 2021 7:43:31 GMT -5
Ok. So what is going to happen to this team. They are still in the playoff picture. They are banged up on the back end. The forwards have sucked ass for a few weeks now. This team has two 5 on 5 goals in the last 300 plus minutes.
Do they fire Bruce and hope the new coach can light a fire under their asses? Do they become a seller and get rid of Krejci-Rask-Coyle-Bjork-DeBrusk....? Do they become a buyer and get 2 4th line scrubs that DS thinks will be great 2nd liners. Do they actually buy someone who could really help? Do they fire dumb(Sweeney) and dumber(Neely)? After last season they said they were going to make the team better....then signed Smith and McKegg. Other than the 1st line the forwards have scored 28 goals. Toffoli and Anderson for Montreal have 28 goals.
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Post by skemack on Mar 16, 2021 7:57:03 GMT -5
Fire Bruce? Absolutely the dumbest thing the Bruins can do. I think he has been making Chicken salad out of chicken sh*t for a long while now.
Seller? If they keep losing games they should win and fall out of the playoffs how can you not entertain it? Krejci, Rask (I hate that one but...)Bjork, Debrusk for sure you entertain offers. Coyle?...not so much as I think his contract vs production means you would have to eat salary.
4th Line Scrubs? If that is the thinking then just do a sell off. The Bruins passed on Toffoli and Anderson this off season and brought in Smith which has just been so peachy keen.
If the team is not going to be serious about acquiring a true RW then just pack it in and sell off.
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Post by kjc2 on Mar 16, 2021 11:08:40 GMT -5
I’m a fan of Butch, I really hope he doesn’t take a bullet for this poor roster. We should be a seller, I just wonder if we start selling, where do we stop.
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Post by crafar01 on Mar 16, 2021 11:30:09 GMT -5
I’m a fan of Butch, I really hope he doesn’t take a bullet for this poor roster. We should be a seller, I just wonder if we start selling, where do we stop. I agree, I think cutting Butch loose would be a massive mistake.
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Post by madmarx on Mar 16, 2021 11:51:27 GMT -5
Dynamo Saint Petersburg defenseman Timur Faizutdinov has tragically passed away at the age of 19.
He had received a fatal head injury during an MHL match against Loko in Yaroslavl on March 12.
SKA Hockey Club extends its deepest condolences to Timur’s family and friends.
Heartbreaking took a puck to the side of his temple..
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Post by SeaBass on Mar 16, 2021 11:57:27 GMT -5
Dynamo Saint Petersburg defenseman Timur Faizutdinov has tragically passed away at the age of 19. He had received a fatal head injury during an MHL match against Loko in Yaroslavl on March 12. SKA Hockey Club extends its deepest condolences to Timur’s family and friends. Heartbreaking took a puck to the side of his temple.. Horrible.
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