BreKel
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You have to give to get, and I honestly don't think I gave up enough. I'd let ANA have a pick between JFK/Debrusk as well. If that wouldn't get it done in the made up world, then go for cheaper options (Trouba/Dumba). But with that, a lot is banking on guys like Heinen and Colin Miller to become NHL regulars. I'm more nervous about Colin, but I've posted before that the Bruins have options if he were to fail in a top 4 role (i'm not getting into it for this post. If you're curious, ask....)
Still, there is depth throughout the forward group (4th line is shoddy, but don't play them a lot). Heinen is protected by our two best forwards, and may fit nicely in with them as he gets his feet wet. I think Heinen could very well be as good (or better) than Jimmy Vesey. For all non-fans of the Bruins are think I'm smoking something good about Heinen, his college numbers are off the charts as a freshman/sophomore (and superior to Vesey's actually. All while playing in a more competitive conference (NCHC > ECAC). I'm not trying to turn this into a Heinen v. Vesey debate though. Vesey has potential to be a good player, and I would have loved to see the Bruins bring him in, but it didn't happen and Sweeney must move on and fix the defense.
Hudler (who I actually read a report may be closing in on a deal with Vancouver or maybe ?Arizona?) was brought in (for this mock) on a PTO where he wins the job and gets a short term contract. Plenty of alternatives out there. Pirri is a definite (not sure why someone hasn't taken a flier on him).
That's that... Critique away!
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