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Team: 2019-20 Boston Bruins
Initial Creation Date: May 26, 2019
Published: May 26, 2019
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Free Agent Signings
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3$2,700,000
3$6,500,000
6$4,700,000
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7$8,700,000
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3$925,000
Caufield, Cole
3$925,000
Trades
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BOS
  1. 2019 1st round pick (EDM)
  2. 2019 4th round pick (EDM)
EDM
  1. Krug, Torey
  2. 2019 3rd round pick (BOS)
  3. 2020 2nd round pick (BOS)
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BOS
  1. 2019 4th round pick (NYR)
3.
BOS
  1. 2019 3rd round pick (NYR)
Buyouts
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2019
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23$83,000,000$80,071,667$0$2,432,500$2,928,333
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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LW
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$6,875,000$6,875,000
C
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UFA - 3
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$6,666,667$6,666,667
RW
UFA - 4
$8,700,000$8,700,000
LW, RW
UFA - 8
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$7,250,000$7,250,000
C
M-NTC
UFA - 2
Caufield, Cole
$925,000$925,000
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$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$450,000$450K)
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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$3,200,000$3,200,000
C, RW
UFA - 1
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$2,700,000$2,700,000
LW, RW
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$1,000,000$1,000,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
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$1,275,000$1,275,000
C, LW
UFA - 2
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$1,250,000$1,250,000
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UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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UFA - 1
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RD
UFA - 3
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UFA - 2
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$1,400,000$1,400,000
LD
UFA - 1
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$4,700,000$4,700,000
RD
UFA - 2
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$2,750,000$2,750,000
G
UFA - 1
LauzonVaakZboril, Either
$925,000$925,000
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$725,000$725,000 (Performance Bonus$20,000$20K)
RD
UFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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RD
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May 26, 2019 at 5:37 p.m.
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krug aint waiving for edm
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May 26, 2019 at 5:50 p.m.
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Caufield isnt NHL ready
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May 26, 2019 at 5:52 p.m.
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I don't think that jeff skinner is a good fit for this bruins team

Also I know this most likely won't happen but if we win the cup (or rather when we win the cup) I wonder if Chara would retire. Ya know go out on a high note. This would make Krug necessary to this team. I also see Chara playing limited minutes.

This being said I would prefer Chara as a coach on the bench then on the ice

Also IMO (though I do love miller because he is the only resemblance the old rough and tough bruins) I see him being shipped (due to frequent injuries this season) over John Moore

I've never really cared much for Bjork and would prefer to see him be traded over Fredric who was able to bring a physical presence and IMO would work well with Coyle
May 26, 2019 at 5:53 p.m.
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Caufield isnt NHL ready


Agreed
Especially not on 2nd line over Debrusk
May 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
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I don't think that jeff skinner is a good fit for this bruins team

Also I know this most likely won't happen but if we win the cup (or rather when we win the cup) I wonder if Chara would retire. Ya know go out on a high note. This would make Krug necessary to this team. I also see Chara playing limited minutes.

This being said I would prefer Chara as a coach on the bench then on the ice

Also IMO (though I do love miller because he is the only resemblance the old rough and tough bruins) I see him being shipped (due to frequent injuries this season) over John Moore

I've never really cared much for Bjork and would prefer to see him be traded over Fredric who was able to bring a physical presence and IMO would work well with Coyle


1. Thats your opinion so I won’t argue

2. Chara already signed a contract for next year

3. A healthy Miller is much better than Moore, I think they’ll at least keep him as a scratch. Won’t get injured as often

4. Björk wouldn’t be enough to get someone to take Backes, which is why I gave up Frederic instead

5. Caufield is already playing in college next year, he could be 2nd line in a year or so. He’s not being out there over debrusk, skinner is the one bumping debrusk down here, debrusk can’t play RW
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May 26, 2019 at 6:23 p.m.
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One thing that bugs me is sitting on 3 mil in cap space and not signing McAvoy for 6-7-8 years
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May 26, 2019 at 6:24 p.m.
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1. Thats your opinion so I won’t argue

2. Chara already signed a contract for next year

3. A healthy Miller is much better than Moore, I think they’ll at least keep him as a scratch. Won’t get injured as often

4. Björk wouldn’t be enough to get someone to take Backes, which is why I gave up Frederic instead

5. Caufield is already playing in college next year, he could be 2nd line in a year or so. He’s not being out there over debrusk, skinner is the one bumping debrusk down here, debrusk can’t play RW


Thank you for not arguing my opinion lol, so I won't argue yours awesome face

I know Chara is signed for next year but at age 42 going to 43 and the little speed he has combined with the speed the game is gaining he hasn't looked so pretty this season and I can only imagine what next season will look like for him. Also our boy "Cliffy hockey" (Connor Clifton) has seemed to be able to bring some of the hammer that Miller brings and even though I love miller He hasn't looke much better than moore after coming back from his injuries. It's also been quite a while since he's played (and sounds like he won't for the rest of the playoffs) which gives me a big question mark on his health.

I was confused at the signing of Moore at the beginning of the year, because we have so much defensive depth (with guys like Lauzon,Vakk, Zobril and now Clifton). Therefore I believe that they have a reason to keep him because they had a reason to get him in the first place

(By keeping Krug you can't get Skinner which I believe is the right thing to do IMO)
May 26, 2019 at 6:28 p.m.
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One thing that bugs me is sitting on 3 mil in cap space and not signing McAvoy for 6-7-8 years


It’s already known that McAvoy is taking a bridge deal
May 26, 2019 at 6:49 p.m.
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It’s already known that McAvoy is taking a bridge deal


If you can say with certainty he'd rather take 3 years at 6.5 than 8 years at 8.5 I'd be curious to know your sources
May 26, 2019 at 6:54 p.m.
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If you can say with certainty he'd rather take 3 years at 6.5 than 8 years at 8.5 I'd be curious to know your sources


Bon McKenzie said it in a podcast. McAvoy already turned down a long term deal, said he wants to bet on himself
May 26, 2019 at 7:01 p.m.
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Bon McKenzie said it in a podcast. McAvoy already turned down a long term deal, said he wants to bet on himself


Right, but just as McKenzie can misinterpret that, McAvoy could also like just literally change his mind, because or not because of the amount of money changing. If you offer him 14 x 8, does he say no? Idk to me it just makes no sense talking in absolutes on these subjects
May 26, 2019 at 7:03 p.m.
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Right, but just as McKenzie can misinterpret that, McAvoy could also like just literally change his mind, because or not because of the amount of money changing. If you offer him 14 x 8, does he say no? Idk to me it just makes no sense talking in absolutes on these subjects


Well obviously not. The reason he wants to take a bridge deal is because he wants to make 8+ someday. He knows that right now he’d only get around $5.5-5.8 if he signed an 8 year deal. So he would rather take a 3 year bridge deal and prove that he can be worth 8x8, as opposed to just taking 5.5 for 8 years. It actually makes a ton of sense.
May 26, 2019 at 7:07 p.m.
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Well obviously not. The reason he wants to take a bridge deal is because he wants to make 8+ someday. He knows that right now he’d only get around $5.5-5.8 if he signed an 8 year deal. So he would rather take a 3 year bridge deal and prove that he can be worth 8x8, as opposed to just taking 5.5 for 8 years. It actually makes a ton of sense.


What? Every mock I make is like 7.25 x 7, I don't think 8x8 is far off. Evolving-Hockey's contract projections have him at 7.8 if he signs for 8 years. I really think this could agent/gm manipulation at work - we've seen Marner sr all season, like it clearly works. Also, why would he earn less on a long term deal? If I'm Boston and can choose between 6.5 x 3 and 6.5 x 6 I obviously take the latter
May 26, 2019 at 7:19 p.m.
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What? Every mock I make is like 7.25 x 7, I don't think 8x8 is far off. Evolving-Hockey's contract projections have him at 7.8 if he signs for 8 years. I really think this could agent/gm manipulation at work - we've seen Marner sr all season, like it clearly works. Also, why would he earn less on a long term deal? If I'm Boston and can choose between 6.5 x 3 and 6.5 x 6 I obviously take the latter


But you don’t understand that the reason McAvoy won’t sign long term is because he won’t get the money he wants. He wants more than 6.5. He won’t take 6.5 on a long term deal.

Bon McKenzie already revealed him saying he wants to bet on himself and take a bride deal because he wants more than 6.5 on an 8 year contract. He’s not worth 7.2mil+ right now.

More term = less money because longer term contracts are more risky. What seems more risky to you: 3 years at 6.5 or 8x8?
May 26, 2019 at 7:57 p.m.
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But you don’t understand that the reason McAvoy won’t sign long term is because he won’t get the money he wants. He wants more than 6.5. He won’t take 6.5 on a long term deal.

Bon McKenzie already revealed him saying he wants to bet on himself and take a bride deal because he wants more than 6.5 on an 8 year contract. He’s not worth 7.2mil+ right now.

More term = less money because longer term contracts are more risky. What seems more risky to you: 3 years at 6.5 or 8x8?


I think he's worth 7.2 but likely to get that or less because he's a RFA. You said he'd get 5.5 over 6 years, I was just making the point that he'd get more / year on a longer contract.
This just isn't true for RFA's that are 21. It's true for UFA's that are close to or in their 30's. Long contracts are more expensive, when talking about young players. Trouba signed for 3m, what? 2 years back? He wouldn't have signed long term for less. I think you've just misinterpreted contract length vs money.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15E1qqh3OfHvvhbv_pICfKT7VR1jJEVhWQOyKviWLN54/edit#gid=707766415

This is a follow-up on Matt Cane's previous work, who now works for the Devils. It's the most accurate model of contracts currently out there.
May 26, 2019 at 8:10 p.m.
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I think he's worth 7.2 but likely to get that or less because he's a RFA. You said he'd get 5.5 over 6 years, I was just making the point that he'd get more / year on a longer contract.
This just isn't true for RFA's that are 21. It's true for UFA's that are close to or in their 30's. Long contracts are more expensive, when talking about young players. Trouba signed for 3m, what? 2 years back? He wouldn't have signed long term for less. I think you've just misinterpreted contract length vs money.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15E1qqh3OfHvvhbv_pICfKT7VR1jJEVhWQOyKviWLN54/edit#gid=707766415

This is a follow-up on Matt Cane's previous work, who now works for the Devils. It's the most accurate model of contracts currently out there.


You’re still missing the point. The point is McAvoy is not worth 7.2+ right now. The highest the bruins would likely give him is 6.5, which is not the type of money that is given on 8 year deals. He’d rather take 3 years at 6.5, and in those 3 years he would (hopefully) prove that he is worth an 8x8 contract. The bruins would happily lock him up for 8x6.5, but McAvoy knows that would likely take away his chance to make 8mil someday.
May 26, 2019 at 8:13 p.m.
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You’re still missing the point. The point is McAvoy is not worth 7.2+ right now. The highest the bruins would likely give him is 6.5, which is not the type of money that is given on 8 year deals. He’d rather take 3 years at 6.5, and in those 3 years he would (hopefully) prove that he is worth an 8x8 contract. The bruins would happily lock him up for 8x6.5, but McAvoy knows that would likely take away his chance to make 8mil someday.


I'd rather give him 8 x 8 than 3 x 6.5. I understand your stance about him betting on himself, but if you think a 21 y/o player is worth 6.5 on a 3-year deal, you probably think he's worth 8 per on an 8-year deal. Like with Trouba the talks were him earning 6 million, but he wanted 7 long term, so he took a short. There's all other sorts of issues in that specific scenario, but can't think of another one where the player chose between a long- and short term deal as of right now
May 26, 2019 at 8:31 p.m.
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I'd rather give him 8 x 8 than 3 x 6.5. I understand your stance about him betting on himself, but if you think a 21 y/o player is worth 6.5 on a 3-year deal, you probably think he's worth 8 per on an 8-year deal. Like with Trouba the talks were him earning 6 million, but he wanted 7 long term, so he took a short. There's all other sorts of issues in that specific scenario, but can't think of another one where the player chose between a long- and short term deal as of right now


He’s not worth 8 mil yet though. He’s not drew doughty or Erik Karlsson yet. The 3 year bridge deal would he him proving that he can get that kind of money. If the bruins want to just give him the money he wants to work for, then fine, but that’s risky when he hasn’t proved it yet. What happens if you give him the 8x8 and he doesn’t get much better? Boston would look pretty dumb giving him Doughty and karlsson money down the road. The bridge deal would actually be beneficial for the bruins, and it’s good that McAvoy wants to do it.
May 26, 2019 at 8:37 p.m.
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He’s not worth 8 mil yet though. He’s not drew doughty or Erik Karlsson yet. The 3 year bridge deal would he him proving that he can get that kind of money. If the bruins want to just give him the money he wants to work for, then fine, but that’s risky when he hasn’t proved it yet. What happens if you give him the 8x8 and he doesn’t get much better? Boston would look pretty dumb giving him Doughty and karlsson money down the road. The bridge deal would actually be beneficial for the bruins, and it’s good that McAvoy wants to do it.


Yeah but that's exactly how these negotiations go. Ekblad wasn't worth no 7.5 when he signed, but Florida made a bet on him getting better and he took the money for financial security. John Klingberg and Victor Arvidsson had one good season each, so the teams bet on them and it payed off - getting both respectively at 4.25. You can look both smart and dumb, a GM's job is to try to make the right decision in these circumstances
 
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