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Post by The OC on Jan 18, 2023 20:37:17 GMT
My preference is to leave the roster as it is, and save assets to address holes/dump salary in the off season. If PB and DK are still having fun, there's no reason not to go for a second last dance and keep the ball rolling. To do that they'll need to free some cap and they might need to motivate someone to take a Reilly or whatever. One thing that would be even better - and they've done this in the past - is deal for depth AND clear space for next year right now. IE, Reilly and a second for Schenn. The cap impact is double in that scenario, as it allows the team to pay some of PB and DK's bonuses this season freeing up salary for next year, while also the obvious savings of having Reilly off the books. Doing that while picking up a good depth guy would get an A+ deadline rating from me. I see no reason to go after a guy like Kane. Everybody is making this assumption that this is it for Bergeron/DK and I think both are having a lot of fun, especially 46--production at really a high that rivals his 10-13 days. If they win the Cup, sure, maybe it influences one or both, but the reality is they are kind of young in a sense too. Both can keep going and both are playing at a high level. They're 36 and 37, and playing some of their best hockey, on the absolute best team they've ever had. Sakic had one of his best-ever seasons at 39. It's really a dream situation for both of them at this stage: Pasta, Lindy, McAvoy, Carlo, DeBrusk, Zacha and the goalies are all hitting their absolute best, and Marchand and Hall are still in their prime. Coyle too. So they are surrounded by elite talent on a team that has one need - centers. And they are centers. Being part of the best team in hockey history would be an absolute blast, and that's what's going on right now. Assuming Pasta re-signs, I can see them taking it year-by-year but coming back for at least one more, as long as they are healthy and happy. Cranking out a few cups on a dynasty team would be an amazing way to cap a career, and totally reframe the legacy of both players.
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Post by dannycater on Jan 18, 2023 22:28:40 GMT
Everybody is making this assumption that this is it for Bergeron/DK and I think both are having a lot of fun, especially 46--production at really a high that rivals his 10-13 days. If they win the Cup, sure, maybe it influences one or both, but the reality is they are kind of young in a sense too. Both can keep going and both are playing at a high level. They're 36 and 37, and playing some of their best hockey, on the absolute best team they've ever had. Sakic had one of his best-ever seasons at 39. It's really a dream situation for both of them at this stage: Pasta, Lindy, McAvoy, Carlo, DeBrusk, Zacha and the goalies are all hitting their absolute best, and Marchand and Hall are still in their prime. Coyle too. So they are surrounded by elite talent on a team that has one need - centers. And they are centers. Being part of the best team in hockey history would be an absolute blast, and that's what's going on right now. Assuming Pasta re-signs, I can see them taking it year-by-year but coming back for at least one more, as long as they are healthy and happy. Cranking out a few cups on a dynasty team would be an amazing way to cap a career, and totally reframe the legacy of both players. Just by body language and a sense of when DK said "they asked me back," I think he will play again in 23-24. Bergeron, I do think winning the Cup will influence his decision maybe more so than Krejci. Bottom line, taking that year off to play a lighter schedule in a non-checking Czech league got DK completely healthy without the grind of an 82-game season, playoffs. It's like he is refreshed, which means he has incentive to keep playing--especially playing as well and with 88 and 18 and getting maybe more respect from Monty than BC.
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Post by stevegm on Jan 18, 2023 22:46:55 GMT
They're 36 and 37, and playing some of their best hockey, on the absolute best team they've ever had. Sakic had one of his best-ever seasons at 39. It's really a dream situation for both of them at this stage: Pasta, Lindy, McAvoy, Carlo, DeBrusk, Zacha and the goalies are all hitting their absolute best, and Marchand and Hall are still in their prime. Coyle too. So they are surrounded by elite talent on a team that has one need - centers. And they are centers. Being part of the best team in hockey history would be an absolute blast, and that's what's going on right now. Assuming Pasta re-signs, I can see them taking it year-by-year but coming back for at least one more, as long as they are healthy and happy. Cranking out a few cups on a dynasty team would be an amazing way to cap a career, and totally reframe the legacy of both players. Just by body language and a sense of when DK said "they asked me back," I think he will play again in 23-24. Bergeron, I do think winning the Cup will influence his decision maybe more so than Krejci. Bottom line, taking that year off to play a lighter schedule in a non-checking Czech league got DK completely healthy without the grind of an 82-game season, playoffs. It's like he is refreshed, which means he has incentive to keep playing--especially playing as well and with 88 and 18 and getting maybe more respect from Monty than BC. only thing that makes me think they won't, is the money. I think if both had any intention to continue, they'd have wanted more. Can't see DK signing another deal for 1large, especially if Pastr breaks the bank. Bergeron? how long are these guys going to play for 20 cents on the dollar?
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Post by dannycater on Jan 18, 2023 23:36:16 GMT
Just by body language and a sense of when DK said "they asked me back," I think he will play again in 23-24. Bergeron, I do think winning the Cup will influence his decision maybe more so than Krejci. Bottom line, taking that year off to play a lighter schedule in a non-checking Czech league got DK completely healthy without the grind of an 82-game season, playoffs. It's like he is refreshed, which means he has incentive to keep playing--especially playing as well and with 88 and 18 and getting maybe more respect from Monty than BC. only thing that makes me think they won't, is the money. I think if both had any intention to continue, they'd have wanted more. Can't see DK signing another deal for 1large, especially if Pastr breaks the bank. Bergeron? how long are these guys going to play for 20 cents on the dollar? absolutely good questions. I really don't know how the B's get away with guys who are simply so B's-centric like DK and Patrice that they care more about team success than financial well being. Sweeney is incredibly fortunate. This is the opposite of the Red Sox or the Patriots (the old Pats though you did have guys who had some team friendly deals including Brady). Those are things that I'm sure the B's will gladly deal with at a later date on both. I think that's why they got Zacha sewn up and that they did a great job of having Lindholm sign longterm...but Pasta is their #1 concern longterm and they better get that done or it will have a poor ripple effect.
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Post by bookboy007 on Jan 19, 2023 3:16:06 GMT
Just by body language and a sense of when DK said "they asked me back," I think he will play again in 23-24. Bergeron, I do think winning the Cup will influence his decision maybe more so than Krejci. Bottom line, taking that year off to play a lighter schedule in a non-checking Czech league got DK completely healthy without the grind of an 82-game season, playoffs. It's like he is refreshed, which means he has incentive to keep playing--especially playing as well and with 88 and 18 and getting maybe more respect from Monty than BC. only thing that makes me think they won't, is the money. I think if both had any intention to continue, they'd have wanted more. Can't see DK signing another deal for 1large, especially if Pastr breaks the bank. Bergeron? how long are these guys going to play for 20 cents on the dollar? Bergeron career earnings: $95.63M Krejci career earnings: $70.65M That's contract earnings. Add a few good chunks of cash for endorsements, playoff bonus shares, etc and both guys are closer to $100M than the poorhouse. I think they'll consider playing for Bud Lite is they want to continue.
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 19, 2023 12:19:43 GMT
My preference is to leave the roster as it is, and save assets to address holes/dump salary in the off season. If PB and DK are still having fun, there's no reason not to go for a second last dance and keep the ball rolling. To do that they'll need to free some cap and they might need to motivate someone to take a Reilly or whatever. One thing that would be even better - and they've done this in the past - is deal for depth AND clear space for next year right now. IE, Reilly and a second for Schenn. The cap impact is double in that scenario, as it allows the team to pay some of PB and DK's bonuses this season freeing up salary for next year, while also the obvious savings of having Reilly off the books. Doing that while picking up a good depth guy would get an A+ deadline rating from me. I see no reason to go after a guy like Kane. Like the trade idea. Problem is Boston doesn't have this years or next seasons 2nd rounders. Love Patrick but he is not needed on this Bruins team. Last years team Bs team yes. Not this seasons.
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Post by dannycater on Jan 19, 2023 13:46:20 GMT
only thing that makes me think they won't, is the money. I think if both had any intention to continue, they'd have wanted more. Can't see DK signing another deal for 1large, especially if Pastr breaks the bank. Bergeron? how long are these guys going to play for 20 cents on the dollar? Bergeron career earnings: $95.63M Krejci career earnings: $70.65M That's contract earnings. Add a few good chunks of cash for endorsements, playoff bonus shares, etc and both guys are closer to $100M than the poorhouse. I think they'll consider playing for Bud Lite is they want to continue. Rask threw in a pair of 12-paks too for both. That was part of this year's deals.
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Post by The OC on Jan 19, 2023 14:25:42 GMT
My preference is to leave the roster as it is, and save assets to address holes/dump salary in the off season. If PB and DK are still having fun, there's no reason not to go for a second last dance and keep the ball rolling. To do that they'll need to free some cap and they might need to motivate someone to take a Reilly or whatever. One thing that would be even better - and they've done this in the past - is deal for depth AND clear space for next year right now. IE, Reilly and a second for Schenn. The cap impact is double in that scenario, as it allows the team to pay some of PB and DK's bonuses this season freeing up salary for next year, while also the obvious savings of having Reilly off the books. Doing that while picking up a good depth guy would get an A+ deadline rating from me. I see no reason to go after a guy like Kane. Like the trade idea. Problem is Boston doesn't have this years or next seasons 2nd rounders. Love Patrick but he is not needed on this Bruins team. Last years team Bs team yes. Not this seasons. Well trade 2025 then. That’s what Florida does.
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Post by asmaha on Jan 19, 2023 14:30:38 GMT
I don't know which version of Krejci y'all are watching, because "having fun" is the last thing I think of when reading his body language. The dude looks bored/sad all the time. There's always been an element of that with him, but this year it's really pronounced. Reminds me of the vibes players put out in the bubble. It has to be great playing on this team and reuniting with his buds, but I wouldn't be surprised if he misses the extra family time he had last year in Olomouc and this is a one-and-done for him. Does anyone know if his family is back in Boston...or are they staying at their summer home in Charleston? Apparently they sold their Mass home when they returned to Czechia. Not to play TMZ, but these things are huge for an older player with school-aged kids.
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Post by chappy28 on Jan 20, 2023 14:40:19 GMT
Last night reminded me that there's a 75% chance that Carlo is injured by the end of the second round of the playoffs. I'd like to update my deadline wish list to include an additional large, tough defenseman who can come off the bench (I'm good with this group to start)
How's Jack Johnson doing these days? Olli Maata?
My other thoughts is the Gryz backup plan....once again, he's putting up some impressive results in regular season play. But I want a plan B so we can pull him out of the line-up if he's struggling.
A quick peak at Providence depth ---- on the offensive side we have Achan and Connor Carrick both producing points at over .5 PPG, and marginally positive plus minus (plus 1). On the defensive side, the team is being lead by Didier, Wissmann, and ex Providence captain Callahan at plus 7-9. Curious if any of those guys are suitable depth at this point?
I for one am comfortable with Achan as a Gryz fill in if we're looking for the smaller puck mover. It would be nice if one of those other guys was deemed "ready"
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Post by Lord Markwart on Jan 21, 2023 5:30:19 GMT
Go after Bo Horvat. I know we don’t need another forward and blah, blah, blah… but this is a move (much like Lindholm) for both now and in the future. It is easy to be in the go for it now mindset and only get another insurance Defenseman, but the grim reality is that both PB and DK may retire after this season (with March not too far behind in the wing position) and the Bruins are left with Zacha and Coyle at Center. I would much rather those guys slot down so the Bruins could remain competitive. They would have the money to pay him if PB and DK both retire. The big question would be for what assets? He could replace Craig Smith or move Coyle to wing…lots of options if all are healthy.
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Post by mdsizzle on Jan 21, 2023 13:29:58 GMT
only thing that makes me think they won't, is the money. I think if both had any intention to continue, they'd have wanted more. Can't see DK signing another deal for 1large, especially if Pastr breaks the bank. Bergeron? how long are these guys going to play for 20 cents on the dollar? Bergeron career earnings: $95.63M Krejci career earnings: $70.65M That's contract earnings. Add a few good chunks of cash for endorsements, playoff bonus shares, etc and both guys are closer to $100M than the poorhouse. I think they'll consider playing for Bud Lite is they want to continue. Exactly... And the main reason to keep paying now is to win the cup, taking less gives the team a better shot at that.
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 21, 2023 13:43:27 GMT
On the forward depth side of for the playoffs. I wouldn't mind rentals Staal or Bonino. Donny frees up some money bring in a depth forward. In case Greer and Nosek fade have Staal to throw in the lineup. I'd be pretty happy with that.
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Post by 50belowzero on Jan 21, 2023 14:54:40 GMT
Go after Bo Horvat. I know we don’t need another forward and blah, blah, blah… but this is a move (much like Lindholm) for both now and in the future. It is easy to be in the go for it now mindset and only get another insurance Defenseman, but the grim reality is that both PB and DK may retire after this season (with March not too far behind in the wing position) and the Bruins are left with Zacha and Coyle at Center. I would much rather those guys slot down so the Bruins could remain competitive. They would have the money to pay him if PB and DK both retire. The big question would be for what assets? He could replace Craig Smith or move Coyle to wing…lots of options if all are healthy. I assume you would have Horvat play 3rd line C, or would you bump DK down? The lines as constituted seem pretty good right now, DK with Pasta & Zacha seems to be working very well and Bergy's line when Jake returns is good. That would leave Horvat to play 3rd line C and move Coyle to RW i assume, or Bo can play LW? I think he would be a great UFA pickup this coming summer when you have a better idea who's coming back and you don't have to give up any picks or prospects. If Horvat is the player Sweeney goes for at the deadline so be it, just wondering about the fit as it currently stands, good problem to have .
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Post by 50belowzero on Jan 21, 2023 14:59:59 GMT
On the forward depth side of for the playoffs. I wouldn't mind rentals Staal or Bonino. Donny frees up some money bring in a depth forward. In case Greer and Nosek fade have Staal to throw in the lineup. I'd be pretty happy with that. Leave Stall where he is, Bonino would work or maybe Gus Nyquist, can play all 3 forward position and on an expiring contract.
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Post by chappy28 on Jan 21, 2023 16:31:03 GMT
Go after Bo Horvat. I know we don’t need another forward and blah, blah, blah… but this is a move (much like Lindholm) for both now and in the future. It is easy to be in the go for it now mindset and only get another insurance Defenseman, but the grim reality is that both PB and DK may retire after this season (with March not too far behind in the wing position) and the Bruins are left with Zacha and Coyle at Center. I would much rather those guys slot down so the Bruins could remain competitive. They would have the money to pay him if PB and DK both retire. The big question would be for what assets? He could replace Craig Smith or move Coyle to wing…lots of options if all are healthy. You'd have to think that Coyle is part of that deal if for no other reason than to make the money work and open up a spot at center. I'd assume Smith was gone too for cap room reasons. It would absolutely make us a better team. One question I have is whether Horvat wants to come play 3C and 2nd PP? And then, what if DK and PB don't want to retire? I don't even think that's an option. Maybe if Bergy decides to stay, you'd have to at least tell DK "sorry, no room at the Inn unless you want to drop down to third line for a veteran minimum contract". Bottom line, Horvat isn't going to put up 50+ goals and over a point per game to come play third line until the two legends retire. Just seems like it brings on a bit of a shit show on both sides with the uncertain future of two legends that are currently leading this team to historically good season. Too much of a risk to upset the magic that is going on right now. Hope Donny stays put. There's still a chance that Horvat is a rental and hits the open market next year when we know how many top 6 centers we have. We were patient last year, and it was scary, but it sure turned out great
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Post by Lord Markwart on Jan 21, 2023 16:33:33 GMT
Go after Bo Horvat. I know we don’t need another forward and blah, blah, blah… but this is a move (much like Lindholm) for both now and in the future. It is easy to be in the go for it now mindset and only get another insurance Defenseman, but the grim reality is that both PB and DK may retire after this season (with March not too far behind in the wing position) and the Bruins are left with Zacha and Coyle at Center. I would much rather those guys slot down so the Bruins could remain competitive. They would have the money to pay him if PB and DK both retire. The big question would be for what assets? He could replace Craig Smith or move Coyle to wing…lots of options if all are healthy. I assume you would have Horvat play 3rd line C, or would you bump DK down? The lines as constituted seem pretty good right now, DK with Pasta & Zacha seems to be working very well and Bergy's line when Jake returns is good. That would leave Horvat to play 3rd line C and move Coyle to RW i assume, or Bo can play LW? I think he would be a great UFA pickup this coming summer when you have a better idea who's coming back and you don't have to give up any picks or prospects. If Horvat is the player Sweeney goes for at the deadline so be it, just wondering about the fit as it currently stands, good problem to have . Yep… #1 centers don’t grow on trees. We have been very fortunate to have 1a and 1b for years and 3 cup finals. Other teams know this and will do everything to lock up Bo long term upon acquisition. I’d give up some assets now for both short and long term sustainability. Lindholm should be exhibit A as no one is caring up draft picks now after getting this rock. The guy is 27 years old and entering prime years.
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Post by barleytinking on Jan 22, 2023 2:47:58 GMT
IMHO, why anyone would want to fuck with this team that is running around .800 is beyond me, but I am a fan not a GM. Outside of depth D, why would you chance a player coming in that doesn't fit and throwing all that has been built into turmoil? I know the B's need a new Center, as I have been harping on about for the last 2 years, (incorrectly I might add), but giving up substantial resources for a guy (Horvat) that is having a career year, and maybe not everything you hoped he'd be doesn't make sense to me. Gotta sign Pasta. GOT TO! Then if Bo is available, chase him. But there are limited $ available. I think you have to hope you can draw from the A, much like they did 13 / 14 years ago.
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Post by moognoates on Jan 22, 2023 12:34:23 GMT
Not sure how you sign a big UFA this summer. There are ways like trading Coyle and Carlo or Gryz to open up cap space but I don't see how you can get that assurance by the time the UFA period begins. Teams are not willingly ready to take on big contracts, especially at the beginning of free agency when they are trying to land their own choices.
I think the trade deadline is going to be a depth d-man and a depth C/RW. This summer is hoping and praying Bergeron comes back and they go Bergeron, Zacha, Coyle down the middle and just ride it out till the following year when their Cap looks a little better.
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Post by bookboy007 on Jan 22, 2023 16:00:44 GMT
Not sure how you sign a big UFA this summer. There are ways like trading Coyle and Carlo or Gryz to open up cap space but I don't see how you can get that assurance by the time the UFA period begins. Teams are not willingly ready to take on big contracts, especially at the beginning of free agency when they are trying to land their own choices. I think the trade deadline is going to be a depth d-man and a depth C/RW. This summer is hoping and praying Bergeron comes back and they go Bergeron, Zacha, Coyle down the middle and just ride it out till the following year when their Cap looks a little better. Definitely need to do something like the last year where they took on water by going with lesser options and hoping things would work out. Friedman reporting that the Bruins are in on Horvat and there was something about them asking for a soecific suitor's top prospect. Makes sense with Lysell playing in their back yard last year. Not sure what a competitive offer would be though. Lysell plus...? DeBrusk still seems like the main candidate and that's less attractive now than it was - less happy to see him go, i mean. But if he hits 30 goals this year then they won't be able to keep him when the $4M extension wnda after next season. Debrusk, Lysell, and what? Reilly? Smith? Something to make the money work and probably a pick of some kind. Tough call. This is a very, very sweet apple cart.
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Post by Fletcher on Jan 22, 2023 16:18:45 GMT
Not sure how you sign a big UFA this summer. There are ways like trading Coyle and Carlo or Gryz to open up cap space but I don't see how you can get that assurance by the time the UFA period begins. Teams are not willingly ready to take on big contracts, especially at the beginning of free agency when they are trying to land their own choices. I think the trade deadline is going to be a depth d-man and a depth C/RW. This summer is hoping and praying Bergeron comes back and they go Bergeron, Zacha, Coyle down the middle and just ride it out till the following year when their Cap looks a little better. Definitely need to do something like the last year where they took on water by going with lesser options and hoping things would work out. Friedman reporting that the Bruins are in on Horvat and there was something about them asking for a soecific suitor's top prospect. Makes sense with Lysell playing in their back yard last year. Not sure what a competitive offer would be though. Lysell plus...? DeBrusk still seems like the main candidate and that's less attractive now than it was - less happy to see him go, i mean. But if he hits 30 goals this year then they won't be able to keep him when the $4M extension wnda after next season. Debrusk, Lysell, and what? Reilly? Smith? Something to make the money work and probably a pick of some kind. Tough call. This is a very, very sweet apple cart. I was just thinking about this scenario. If it makes sense for anyone to overpay for Horvat, it probably makes sense for the Bruins. Given that their current #1 and #2 centers could both decide to retire in 5 months. Horvat would at least be a guy you can use a lot longer than this spring. I'm not sure how the cap numbers would work, but maybe losing a Debrusk makes that work. It's tough to chip away at that secondary scoring going into the playoffs though. I would prefer prospects and picks, I guess, even with Vancouver probably demanding a proven commodity to make it work. I think the price will be almost unbearably high, with other teams bidding, who may have a deeper farm system. I'm guessing Lohrei's name comes up and I think you have to fight that off, if possible. I wonder if Poitras or Harrison ends up in that package. Would you trade Lysell, Harrison, Smith and the 2023 1st for Horvat, if you could make the cap work?
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Post by fifthline on Jan 22, 2023 16:44:58 GMT
They’re going to do what Patrice allows them to do. Foligno, unofficial Captain2, was Patrice’s call and Miller was management’s (unfair but true). Patrice and Krejci came back to win a cup and if Patrice and maybe even Krejci are signaling a likely next-year return you make no changes except depth - Schenn on defense and another forward, someone mentioned Stall for example. If Patrice likes DeBrusk on his right well, pretty obvious he stays even if he could get you Horvat (unlikely admittedly but he has been the team’s #2 skill sniper behind Pasta). Bergie is still most nights the best player on the ice and where major near-term personnel decisions are concerned he’s the straw that stirs the drink.
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Post by bookboy007 on Jan 22, 2023 17:41:24 GMT
Definitely need to do something like the last year where they took on water by going with lesser options and hoping things would work out. Friedman reporting that the Bruins are in on Horvat and there was something about them asking for a soecific suitor's top prospect. Makes sense with Lysell playing in their back yard last year. Not sure what a competitive offer would be though. Lysell plus...? DeBrusk still seems like the main candidate and that's less attractive now than it was - less happy to see him go, i mean. But if he hits 30 goals this year then they won't be able to keep him when the $4M extension wnda after next season. Debrusk, Lysell, and what? Reilly? Smith? Something to make the money work and probably a pick of some kind. Tough call. This is a very, very sweet apple cart. I was just thinking about this scenario. If it makes sense for anyone to overpay for Horvat, it probably makes sense for the Bruins. Given that their current #1 and #2 centers could both decide to retire in 5 months. Horvat would at least be a guy you can use a lot longer than this spring. I'm not sure how the cap numbers would work, but maybe losing a Debrusk makes that work. It's tough to chip away at that secondary scoring going into the playoffs though. I would prefer prospects and picks, I guess, even with Vancouver probably demanding a proven commodity to make it work. I think the price will be almost unbearably high, with other teams bidding, who may have a deeper farm system. I'm guessing Lohrei's name comes up and I think you have to fight that off, if possible. I wonder if Poitras or Harrison ends up in that package. Would you trade Lysell, Harrison, Smith and the 2023 1st for Horvat, if you could make the cap work? Probably. The issue, though, is ice time for Horvat. In that scenario, you're going to lose something from Debrusk and likely bump him to the third line and play Horvat on Bergeron's RW. DeBrusk is better than Freddy, for sure, but it won't be as big an uptick as we might think. It's possible that Horvat's main vakue to them this year is position insurance - he can step into a top six C role and minimize the impact of 37 or 46 going down for a stretch. Otherwise, i don't think he improves RW1 more than a few goals. The timing sucks to get Horvat. I don't care about next year roght now.
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Post by bookboy007 on Jan 22, 2023 17:42:05 GMT
They’re going to do what Patrice allows them to do. Foligno, unofficial Captain2, was Patrice’s call and Miller was management’s (unfair but true). Patrice and Krejci came back to win a cup and if Patrice and maybe even Krejci are signaling a likely next-year return you make no changes except depth - Schenn on defense and another forward, someone mentioned Stall for example. If Patrice likes DeBrusk on his right well, pretty obvious he stays even if he could get you Horvat (unlikely admittedly but he has been the team’s #2 skill sniper behind Pasta). Bergie is still most nights the best player on the ice and where major near-term personnel decisions are concerned he’s the straw that stirs the drink. I doubt you see much movement, then.
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Post by bookboy007 on Jan 22, 2023 17:53:55 GMT
You know who i think is my dark horse acquisition if Bergeron is that influential?
Jeff Carter. Pens are in the final WC spot and an injury to Craby away from missing the dance. Carter is their 3C, and scoring like a 3C, but if you threw him between Pastrnak and Hall if DK doesn't return, i think his numbers improve. He's got rings, plays a really solid all around game and would be unlikely to upset any apple carts this year. $3.25M this year and next so he's feasible at the deadline and a passable transition option that keeps the competitive next year, especially if Patrice returns.
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