Alter the DNA

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Created by: JDHockey

Team: 2024-25 Boston Bruins

Initial Creation Date: Mar. 9, 2024

Published: Mar. 12, 2024

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

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Most will say that Carlo is untouchable, however, he is your best chip to land a true 1C this summer. I think we could see major change like this in the result of another short playoff. The reason for the bridge year was to see what you had in the cupboard and plan for the future. This lineup is a result of both. Philly fans will want to ride with Ersson, but I think grooming him behind a true #1 would be wise for a franchise that has been begging for decent goaltending. Montour, to me, is an intriguing option; I think Zito let’s both Montour and Reinhart walk. Mixed feelings on Bertuzzi, however, the chemistry with Zacha and Pastrnak is there (should Monty need to juggle up the lines like we know he does). I’m sure this will get a TON of negative feedback but fans would tune in every night to watch this roster.

Free Agent Signings

RFA		YEARS	CAP HIT
Swayman, Jeremy		8	$7,000,000
Bussi, Brandon		2	$1,000,000

UFA	YEARS	CAP HIT
Bertuzzi, Tyler	5	$5,000,000
Fleury, Haydn	2	$900,000
Kiviranta, Joel	1	$950,000
Montour, Brandon	5	$6,250,000

Trades

BOS

Barkey, Denver
2024 1st round pick (FLA)
2025 3rd round pick (PHI)

PHI

Ullmark, Linus

BOS

Barzal, Mathew
2024 4th round pick (NYI)

NYI

Carlo, Brandon
Lysell, Fabian
2024 1st round pick (FLA)
2025 1st round pick (BOS)

Buyouts

Mike Reilly: $1,333,334

Draft	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5	Round 6	Round 7
2024
2025
2026

ROSTER

LONG-TERM OUTLOOK

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ROSTER SIZE	SALARY CAP	CAP HIT	OVERAGES	BONUSES	CAP SPACE
22	$87,700,000	$87,140,834	$50,000	$330,000	$559,166

Left Wing	Centre	Right Wing
Zacha, Pavel $4,750,000$4,750,000 C, LW M-NTC UFA - 3	Barzal, Mathew $9,150,000$9,150,000 C, RW M-NTC UFA - 7	Pastrnak, David $11,250,000$11,250,000 RW NMC UFA - 7
Marchand, Brad $6,125,000$6,125,000 LW M-NTC UFA - 1	Poitras, Matthew $870,000$870,000 ($80,000$80K) C RFA - 2	Bertuzzi, Tyler $5,000,000$5,000,000 LW, RW UFA
Frederic, Trent $2,300,000$2,300,000 LW, RW UFA - 1	Coyle, Charlie $5,250,000$5,250,000 C, RW M-NTC, NMC UFA - 2	Geekie, Morgan $2,000,000$2,000,000 C, RW RFA - 1
Lauko, Jakub $787,500$787,500 LW, RW RFA - 1	Beecher, John $925,000$925,000 C RFA - 1	Brazeau, Justin $775,000$775,000 RW UFA - 1
		Kiviranta, Joel $950,000$950,000 RW, LW UFA

Left Defense	Right Defense	Goaltender
Lindholm, Hampus $6,500,000$6,500,000 LD NTC, NMC UFA - 6	McAvoy, Charlie $9,500,000$9,500,000 RD NMC UFA - 6	Swayman, Jeremy $7,000,000$7,000,000 G RFA
Lohrei, Mason $925,000$925,000 ($250,000$250K) LD RFA - 1	Montour, Brandon $6,250,000$6,250,000 RD UFA	Bussi, Brandon $1,000,000$1,000,000 G RFA
Wotherspoon, Parker $800,000$800,000 LD UFA - 1	Peeke, Andrew $2,750,000$2,750,000 RD UFA - 2
Fleury, Haydn $900,000$900,000 LD/RD UFA

Mar. 12 at 1:51 p.m.

BackstromIsTheGoat

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NYI aren't really in a position to sell their best player for futures with basically every player on their team with a long term contract being 30+

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Mar. 12 at 1:53 p.m.

JDHockey

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JDHockey

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Quoting: BackstromIsTheGoat

NYI aren't really in a position to sell their best player for futures with basically every player on their team with a long term contract being 30+

I would agree. But I think this makes Pulock (higher cap than Carlo) expendable for forward help, and the possibility to flip the picks if need be.

Mar. 12 at 1:55 p.m.

NB92

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I like this concept, although I dont know if NYI will move barzy as they are remaining competitive. I also think ullmark may stop a trade to philly if he stopped one to LA

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Mar. 12 at 1:59 p.m.

JDHockey

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JDHockey

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Quoting: NB92

I like this concept, although I dont know if NYI will move barzy as they are remaining competitive. I also think ullmark may stop a trade to philly if he stopped one to LA

Very true on both points. I love a team that values hugs over business lol. Help me.

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Mar. 12 at 2:09 p.m.

Bcarlo25

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I just couldn't hate this concept any more, and not because of my username. Carlo should be available in the right move.

Is this it though? I don't think it's close. You're moving the teams best non NHL prospect, two firsts (for a team that hasn't been drafting in the first round much) and Carlo for a guy that frankly just isn't a fit? god no. Barzal has averaged 73 points per 82 games over his career, and I don't like his two way game. Honestly, I think he really should be a winger. Overpaid, bad culture fit, heck of a player, but don't change the DNA for that.

ultimately, why would you change the DNA of this team. they're in a transition year and are second in the league. it's just a bad concept.

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Mar. 12 at 2:14 p.m.

Icelander24

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Quoting: JDHockey

I would agree. But I think this makes Pulock (higher cap than Carlo) expendable for forward help, and the possibility to flip the picks if need be.

The Isles will never trade barzal, and especially to the Bruins. I don't get this logic of trading Barzal, to then trade Pulock for another forward who would just have to fill Barzal's spot. The Isles aren't entertaining any trades for Barzal, Horvat, Dobson, or Sorokin

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Mar. 12 at 2:18 p.m.

JDHockey

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JDHockey

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Quoting: Bcarlo25

Organizations and coaches utilize players differently than others. I think Barzal could be the dynamic 1C we need. If not you run Bertuzzi-Zacha-Pastrnak and Marchand-Poitras-Barzal. If there is another 1C option that fits better for them then definitely. I still believe this is the package it would take.

In regards to your last comment, points are fun during the season. Sign me up for wildcard placement and deep runs every year. It blows my mind the amount of Bruins fans who are content with regular season success and then use it for their agenda. In a copycat league, is anyone copying the Bruins system ?

Mar. 12 at 2:29 p.m.

Roperttos

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Sure, having Ersson play behind a 1# probably won't hurt him, but paying a 1st, 3rd and Barkey in a rebuild for Ullmark who won't be there long-term and probably will skedaddle after his contract is done is a terrible move for Philly.

Mar. 12 at 3:01 p.m.

Newgod77

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Isn’t barzel better on the wing

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Mar. 12 at 3:01 p.m.

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johum7

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flyers decline, not moving that much for a goalie they don't need

Mar. 12 at 3:08 p.m.

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Bcarlo25

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Quoting: JDHockey

well that's just the thing - you want a playoff style player and your target is barzal? I just don't see it. to me he's a perimeter player. dependent on the powerplay etc. I think what you want is what they already have. both zacha and coyle play a big style, and both get to the net.

The point is, and I think you recognize this, Barzal isn't an ideal fit. Stylistically, he doesn't fit the mold. Am I for any team going outside of the box a little here and there to get someone that can help? absolutely. but if you're making a franchise altering trade of a core member of the team, the teams top prospect, and two firsts - that player better be a perfect fit. If you're going to offer that, go get JEE.

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Mar. 12 at 3:11 p.m.

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JDHockey

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Quoting: Bcarlo25

That’s fair. I respect a lot of your posts on here too. Sorry if my previous post was a little forward. In the end this is most likely moot because the FO value Carlos analytics and intangibles.

Mar. 12 at 3:19 p.m.

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Bcarlo25

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Quoting: JDHockey

That’s fair. I respect a lot of your posts on here too. Sorry if my previous post was a little forward. In the end this is most likely moot because the FO value Carlos analytics and intangibles.

likewise, and i certainly didn't mean to be confrontational. I get after so many years of having the centers figured out, it's tough not having that top end guy. I feel like the culture and structure of this team is so strong, that major moves shouldn't be made that shakes up the core, but that's just me!

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Mar. 12 at 4:08 p.m.

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Gunmars

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Easy decline for Flyers.

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Mar. 12 at 7:48 p.m.

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FoxYou727

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value isn't the worst, but islanders aren't selling their best player

Philly is in a rebuild/retool so they aren't the team for Ullmark

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