Come expansion:

Bruins protect:
7F -- Landeskog, Backes, Bergeron, Marchand, Pastrnak, Krejci, and Schaller
3D -- Chara, Krug, Colin
1G -- Rask

Expose: Beleskey (3.8), Hayes (2.3), Kevan (2.5), Nash (900k), Moore, Khudobin, Subban I think LV would definitely go Beleskey. That 3.8 Million off the cap would be awesome for the Bruins the following year.

I like these moves. And when it comes to Beleskey, how exactly does getting him to waive his M-NTC work? Because if he says no to waiving that, then he is automatically protected by us (which I'm ambivalent about).

Is the McAvoy on the 1st pairing once the NCAA season is over and he is allowed to sign his ELC? To my knowledge, once the NCAA playoffs are over, and player who is leaving for the NHL can sign their ELC and start playing right away correct?

I do like the idea of moving Backes down to 3rd line center, I think even if we don't pick up another winger it gives us more depth. I would rather have Vatrano play his natural LW than Beleskey though. Vatrano is more valuable as a goal scorer, where Beleskey just needs to get his big a** in front of the net haha.

Beleskey has a modified NTC, and doesn't need to be protected. Bruins can expose him if they want to. I think it'd be wise. I love the player, and the contract isn't bad, but expansion changes things, and getting it off the books with guys coming up would be helpful.



Correct. Once his season is over, Bruins get him signed and immediately give him a look. 1st pairing is probably a step, but it immediately looks better than McQuaid in the top 4. Obviously, they could just switch he and Carlo or McAvoy to 3rd pairing and top 4 returns to 'normal' (Carlo 1st, McQuaid 2nd).



with this mock, each line (besides the first, who plays a different style) has a big body a guy who looks to pass, and a finisher.

It would really stink if McAvoy threw all our plans in the dumpster by staying in school haha.

And I do like the lines' set-up. It spreads out our offense, where right now almost all of our finishing talent is our 1st line LW & RW and 2nd line LW.

I dont think he's going to stay in school over playing in the NHL. That's not really his personality from what I've seen but I could be wrong

These are good moves. Especially by clearing out depth for draft picks, something the Bruins are missing especially if they make a move for top 6 winger.

Good moves!

Although I get the feeling with Beleskey's less than stellar play since coming to the Bruins, LV would rather go with a prospect like Arnesson or Subban. There's some value in that they are cheap prospects where as Beleskey's poor play coupled with his salary and term make him nearly impossible to trade. Meaning virtually no value. I'd even take McQuaid over Beleskey to be honest.

Beleskey was very good his first season here. He's dealt with some injuries this year. Also, Beleskey has been saddled with Hayes and Nash a lot this season. That's a big reason for his lack of production on the score sheet. He's still a hard working winger who's quick and hits.

Him being saddled with Hayes and Nash is pretty telling. Hard working players who are fast and hit are a plenty. 3.8M in cap space is not. Anyways just saying if I was LV, I wouldn't take him.

He's been saddled with him because the Bruins haven't done anything for the 3rd line. It's more on management not doing anything for the 3rd line than it has been on Beleskey.

I agree. LV will be a budget team the first few years, and will have plenty of high salary players to choose from. I feel Beleskey is not on their list.

Agreed. If they are going to take a couple high priced players in expansion, which they will have to do, they're going to at least take the ones with somewhat established names (Has been's) to help spark a little interest with the team. Example I think if Ottawa would let Ryan go for free and that would be a name LV would use to spend their extra cap space on. Ryan will at least help a little with putting butts in the seats.

NCAA players that come out in April, usually play at least one game in the NHL, which reduces their RFA status by one year. No guarantee McAvoy will be NHL ready this year or even at the beginning of next year. Beleskey might waive his NMC but unlikely would be claimed.

There's a good chance when he signs he plays right away. He's that good. Beleskey doesn't have to waive his NTC. It's modified and not a full NMC. He can be exposed without his permission.

If Don Sweeney makes any trade for Landeskog i'm going to burn down his house

That's mature.

Can someone explain to me why Vatrano doesn't need protection for the expansion draft? He played 5 games in the AHL in the 2014-15 season. By my assessment this is his third pro season and needs protection.

That isn't considered a full season of professional hockey.

I suppose that makes sense. Just hadn't seen what constitutes a full season.

As for the roster, the defensive depth has been depleted too much for this season, especially for a hopeful playoff run. Though I have liked the limited O'Gara viewings, I can't see him being a main stay this season without a long injury list. Next season he's in with Grzelcyk. Trade Liles at the deadline only if the B's are out of the playoff race.

I'm done with Spooner, he's too soft as a center and disinterested/confused as a winger. Get what you can for him, after the season but before the ED. He's not worth his next contract in Boston ($3M+).

Moore can't be exposed as he's a UFA. One of Beleskey, McQuaid or Killer should be taken in the ED, possibly Schaller or Morrow. There is a limit to how many RFA's Vegas can draft so there was some thought behind one year deals like theirs.

Vanek is the type of rental need for this team for a playoff run. Maybe a Hanzal, Vrbata or Iginla. Scoring RW that comes off the books so a Bjork, Senyshyn, Cehlarik or Heinen can come in. Bjork could be that guy for this year if he signs after College this spring.

I would love Landeskog on the Bruins and at that price. Sets the B's up at LW for the next 4 years. Let's SweeNeely trade some prospect LW to get him. Not sure it's enough for COL.