DeBrusk/Kane trade: I really like the idea of adding Evander Kane. I feel like he isnt really liked all that well. But the guy can play. Personally I'd love to see him skate alongside Hall and Krejci. Adding that physical grit player who has a natural scoring touch to Krejci's game again could be lethal. Idk what it takes to get it done with the retention but I think its something the Bruins should explore this offseason.
Coleman (LW): Always wanted to see him in black and gold. Hope it happens. Stanley Cup finals experience (2 rings)
Nosek (C): Personally I'd give Kuraly one more kick at the can for the right price, and it could be there. If not Nosek seems like a good replacement option. Stanley Cup finals experience.
Oleksiak (LD) + Bogosian (RD): Both players add much needed grit and size on the back end. Both have cup experience (Bogosian 1 ring).
Martinez (LD): Another skilled defenseman who has a good veteran presence. Creates better scoring depth on the back end. Stanley Cup finals experience (two rings).
Tuukka (G): Yeah idk about this one. Personally I think whatever his 82 game salary request is, half of that would represent his extension this offseason due to likely missing half the season. I think 5-6 is a reasonable ask from Rask for a full season. Just went under half of that to fit cap with out doing math to maximize that deal once he's able to be activated off LTIR.
Krejci (C): Straight forward, think its what he deserves.
Other UFA ideas: Brandon Saad (RW), Danny Savard (RD), Cedric Paquette (C), Jordan Martinook (C), Kyle Palmieri (RW), Adam Gaudette (C)
LONG TERM OUTLOOK
2022-23 Cap Space: $22,162,500 (Cap space remaining)
UFA: Bergy 2 yr x $6M ($16,162,500)
Lazar 2 yr x $1.5M ($14,662,500)
RFA: McAvoy 8 yr x $9M ($5,662,500)
Kuhlman 2 yr x $1M ($4,662,500)
Zboril 1 tr x $900K ($3,762,500)
Studnicks 2 yr x $975K ($2,787,500)
$2,787,500 to find a Krejci replacement, Studnicka could be promoted to C2 or C3 (if Coyle gets nod for C2). Its definitely a tight squeeze there but its doable. Krejci could also be an option if he wants to stick around on short money as well. McAvoy could take a home town discount, Bergy could also do the same. Tough to look at the long term with so many variables. The main point is the Bruins can spend money this off season and still be able to keep the main core intact in the mid to long term.
Why? It's a huge over payment for the cancer know as Evander.
No it isn't. He's a lock for 30 goals, 50 points. That's going to cost you and this, 3 bozo's for a 30 goal standout power forward is not even close my friend. ANd if you want that much retention, a 1st and a top prospect will need to be coming back but Boston has nothing SJ wants so it's a no-go no matter what.
Why? It's a huge over payment for the cancer know as Evander.
If he’s such a cancer, it’s weird that you’re trading for him no? Don’t like him, don’t make ****ty offers for him. Simple as that.
Kane was a point per game player last year. The return is Debrusk who has regressed massively, Wagner who’s an overpaid 4th liner, and Vaakanainen who’s an okay prospect, but has been injury riddled and is still unproven. Plus, on top of all that you want us to retain $10 million over the next four years on a fair contract.
And you call that an “overpayment”? Yeah give me a break, what a joke. Easiest decline of all time.
No it isn't. He's a lock for 30 goals, 50 points. That's going to cost you and this, 3 bozo's for a 30 goal standout power forward is not even close my friend. ANd if you want that much retention, a 1st and a top prospect will need to be coming back but Boston has nothing SJ wants so it's a no-go no matter what.
Lock is bit of a stretch since he's managed to do it only twice in his career, although he would've probably done it this year too.
Imo the value is pretty meh, but SJ won't be retaining so that'll ruin the trade effectively.
They won't be garnering a 1st plus top prospect for him with his reputation though. This year is a huge statistical outlier for him compared to his past and it's fairly unlikely to see him repeat this.
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