Absolutely not a fan of buyouts. Creates a drag on the cap.

That said, your proposed line up is moving the team forward in a nice manner.

I wouldn't burden Holloway with 3LW responsibilities that soon. He just might be the ideal 1LW or 3C if given a year or so to develop, either in the NCAA or (preferably) the AHL.

Nolan Patrick would be a nice get. Especially for that haul. Not sure PHI would agree, especially considering his recent uptick in on-ice results. Has he fully put his migraines behind him? Been interested in him for a while, had considered what a swap between NP and JP would look like.

Can Bear get DeBrusk with retention? Probably not, even if I think it's a fair trade today.

Like the rest of the additions. Could be a strong option to contend.

Note: don't think Larsson signs for that low, Chiasson a year too long, Palmeri $1M too much, and would lock up RNH at the max of 8 years for $6.5M. Still like your roster.

Bruins don't need bear. We are set on RD