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Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 23 at 1:44 p.m.
Thread: Offseason wishlist realistic internal signings
Most GM’s, who have this caliber of goaltender, don’t entertain trading them unless forced to cap wise. Cap related trades are generally done at a discount.

I don’t believe we can acquire Timo Meier for a discount because Taylor Hall netted two AHL types with the Bruins up against the cap. Yet that seems to be the concept thrown around here with goaltenders.

As I take a look at talented teams whose years were destroyed and whose playoff ceilings are limited because of poor goaltending, I am OK keeping both goalies.

My perspective is most late first rounders can be amply replaced statistically by an AHL free agent, a second draft candidate, or a minimum player looking for a chance on a good team. It’s probably the most overrated asset in hockey followed closely by a 2nd round pick. Every draft has that stage where it goes from great prospect to good prospect to talented flyer

You take them when you know you are going to lose a player, because it’s a flyer with upside that likely will fail to materialize into anything. When they do, it’s great for cap health.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 22 at 4:34 p.m.
Thread: just seeing some other variations
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bruins_Guy613</b></div><div>I don't see the Bruins taking Forsberg back at that cap hit unless they have a plan to move Bussi in another trade and think they can't sign Lindholm or another impact dman.</div></div>

I should have clarified that point. I would assume retention on Forsberg and that he would be buried in Providence most likely

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OwnGoal</b></div><div> However I think you could remove Forsberg and still make the trade centred around Chych and Ullmark *if he waives lol</div></div>

I could see him waiving with an extension. Staying in Boston next year increases the potential from being separated from his kids and then having to move the following year.
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 22 at 9:44 a.m.
Thread: Ullmark waives for security
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bruins_Guy613</b></div><div>I am more of the belief Ullmark blocked the TDL move to LA because he didn't want to be away from his family for months at a time with no certainty of the future. I think he'd be more open to moving to the west coast to a good team if he had the chance to put an extension in place. A deal like this may not come to fruition until after the draft and free agency starts.</div></div>

If it were to happen, it would be before free agency with an agreement in place on a contract for Ullmark. The timing would be dictated by PLD’s no trade clause.

This wouldnt be a popular deal among either fan bases. I won’t cherry coat it, but I do believe the teams discussed a deal centering around Ullmark and Dubois.

Still believe Boston is signing Lindholm instead
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 12 at 2:45 p.m.
Thread: wild offseason lol
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Celtics21</b></div><div>It’ll be fascinating to see what Jersey does to fill the goalie situation. I personally believe that Ullmark is the best option at the relative price for a decent period of time with an extension.

Holtz is going to be interesting in terms of how he’s valued. In one sense, he’s talented enough to be worth more than the 2025 first. In another, he’s had a couple of coaches minimize his role and he has some risks.

Lauko is likely an insurance policy that cycles between Providence and Boston. It’s OK if he is exposed via waivers. Hes still useful even if he isn’t on the NHL roster</div></div>

In terms of coaches, Brunette was Holtz biggest advocate in NJD.

And if I had to trust coaches views, I think I go

Andrew Brunette






Lindy Ruff
Travis Green
Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 12 at 11:41 a.m.