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Forum: Armchair-GM20 hours ago

Thread: Blow it up

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ON3M4N</b></div><div>Blow it up usually means you trade everything and go into a rebuild. You've kept the best players and signed more. This isn't a blow up, it's a re-tool</div></div>

I mean he is blowing up the defensive structure by re-acquiring Torey Krug so give him that...

Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 4:39 p.m.

Thread: more offense

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bcarlo25</b></div><div>that geekie trade might be the worst thing i've ever seen on this site - why?</div></div>

What, no Heinen comment? ;)

This team wants Zacha on the wing so I agree Geekie isn't going anywhere..

Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 11:01 a.m.

Thread: 10th Overall Trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Whalers7997</b></div><div>You turned Zacha into Elias 2.0</div></div>

I wonder about Holtz defense but the Bruins system is usually pretty friendly if we get buy in. Holtz' shot is elite; not sure why the devils give up yet...

Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 10:59 a.m.

Thread: Bruins 2023-24

Also, Bussi requires waivers so not sure they'd sign a backup? He seems ready to be a backup next year.

Forum: Armchair-GMFri. at 9:44 a.m.

Thread: 10th Overall Trade

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>sharcuda22</b></div><div>What on earth is Holtz value?</div></div>

Yea, Bruins accept!

Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 3:50 p.m.

Thread: Buzzing

Bussi would have to go through waivers to be sent down. Talbot upgrade worth it to lose Bussi?

Forum: Armchair-GMThu. at 11:49 a.m.

Thread: shake n bake

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tryger</b></div><div>LA is focused on Byfield and gunning for the best free agent goaltenders they can find. Trading for a goalie becomes the backup plan this off-season.</div></div>

Free agent goalies are a rough group this year:

<a href="https://www.capfriendly.com/browse/free-agents/2025/games-played/all/goalies?player-arbitration=ineligible&stats-season=2024">2024 Goalies</a>

Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 12:02 p.m.

Thread: Upgrades

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BruinsWoahWoah</b></div><div>Don't really view Karlsson as much of an upgrade from Zacha/Coyle... unless you have a sure-fire upgrade at 1C, I think the Bs are better off building around elite goalie, stout defense, and skilled wingers.</div></div>

I haven't watched much of Vegas but I'm assuming Karlsson spent most of the year on the 2nd line. Those are big numbers for a defensively responsible player. Just dreaming on what he could do with Pasta.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 12:01 p.m.

Thread: Upgrades

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jpetes250</b></div><div>I wouldn't do it for Karlsson, I'd do it for PLD though. You need to have a lot of faith in coaching staff, leadership group and the locker room if you're acquiring him but I think the upside may be worth it.

Coyle and Zacha are top 6 centers, not 1st line centers. With all the cap space that the Bruins have, if the opportunity is there to get a 26 y/o 1st line center, I think you do it.</div></div>

How can you call PLD a first line center right now? He was playing 3rd and 4th line for the Kings - a team HEAVILY invested in his success. That contracts downside is franchise crippling.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 11:40 a.m.

Thread: Upgrades

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>jpetes250</b></div><div>I think they revisit the Kings trade, I don't see them trading him to an eastern conference team unless they absolutely have to.

Show Ullmark an extension in the offseason and he might waive. Ullmark + Geekie for PLD + 1st or 2nd.</div></div>

Upside of PLD is huge but buy the downside with that contract is franchise altering. Not sure a 1st is worth that risk.

Forum: Armchair-GMWed. at 10:45 a.m.

Thread: Upgrades

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bcarlo25</b></div><div>with the exception of karlsson, i'm not seeing any upgrades.

letting heinen walk with that much cap space is criminal. would rather just keep ullmark and sign heinen</div></div>

Very obvious you like Heinan but I couldn't fit him on this team. Holtz has elite goalscoring skill and is a nice return for Ully. Sway is playing himself into a top 5 goalie contract and Bussi would need waivers so they either pay 14+ mil on their cap for their goalie room or you trade Ully.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 7 at 11:15 a.m.

Thread: Lets roll

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Quaider11</b></div><div>Joel Eriksson Ek would be an excellent fit in Boston but I can't see either Guerin or Sweeney making this deal
Poitras is too valuable to the Bruins and his potential ceiling does seem higher than JEE</div></div>

No disrespect but even as a Bruins homer, this is a crazy take. Eriksson Ek is a tremendous talent and has way more raw tools than Poitras. I hope I'm wrong but no way do I see Poitras as a line driving 1C which Eriksson Ek already is.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 7 at 9:07 a.m.

Thread: Opening Night

How is Holtz defensively? I think if he can be schooled up to the Bruins defensive structure, this is a solid deal. Is a low 1st rounder from a different team all that better than a post hype sleeper like this? Ully is not going to get us a 1C so this might be the B's best deal.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 6 at 3:14 p.m.

Thread: New looks

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Celtics21</b></div><div>I’d rather sign a free agent center than trade a second round pick plus Merkulov for Karlsson.</div></div>

I mean Karlsson (31) at 3 x 5.9mm or Lindholm (29) at 7x7mm? 7x8mm? I know Lindholm had a down year which lowers his cost but the lack of quality centers will get him paid nonetheless. I like the shorter deal here so I think Karlsson would be sweet. Now would Vegas get a better offer than that? Almost certainly.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 3 at 4:57 p.m.

Thread: Faith in Montgomery

There was an article today discussing how LA could buy out PLD and get out of much of the contract without destroying their cap. If you want to roll the dice on him, prob better to wait for that and sign him to a prove it deal.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 3 at 11:56 a.m.

Thread: top 6 options

Are we sure that Elias is a big enough upgrade over Coyle to commit to him until he's 36? I think if you can get Guentzel to commit to that contract, you do it for sure.

Forum: Armchair-GMApr. 30 at 11:33 a.m.

Thread: bruh

4 mil x 3 for a washed OEL which then blocks Lorhei? More money to Sway than Sorokin just got?

Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 28 at 1:46 p.m.

Thread: Familiar Trade Bait and Unfamiliar Targets

The Bruins will want Lorhei in a prime spot next year and Wotherspoon has been a revelation. I really can't see the pick deprived B's giving up a 1st rounder for Provorov. They may also be kicking the tires on Hanfin.

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 6 at 12:32 p.m.

Thread: Signing Hanifin in Free Agency

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Celtics21</b></div><div>Defense seems to be the teams calling card. I’d rather have a Noah Hanifan than Matt Grz AND Derek Forbort. Go with younger options at the LD and RD on the third line</div></div>

I agree with next year for sure but are you ok with it in 3-5 years when Lindholm and Hanifin are low to mid 30's and not worth their contracts?

Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 6 at 9:46 a.m.

Thread: Signing Hanifin in Free Agency

Wouldn't this be 30% plus of the salary cap spent on the Bruins top 4 defense? Many of those locked in for a long time. I'm actually a little skeptical that Sweeney wants to forfeit so much flexibility. The Bruins commonly find good, cheap defensemen that work in the Bruins system. Seems easier to exploit that in todays NHL than find reliable middle six scoring, the real bugaboo of this team for the last 10 years...

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 17, 2023 at 3:53 p.m.

Thread: Potential McDavid Trade value for every team

Not nearly enough from the Bruins and I'm a Bruins fan...

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 17, 2023 at 2:25 p.m.

Thread: Blockbuster Time

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ledge_And_Dairy</b></div><div>They can, they would just add a condition that the pick transfer to 2026 in the scenario where Boston's is top 10 this year causing the Detroit 1st to be delayed. Then there would be some sort of compensation pick for the delay (either e 3rd or 4th rounder)</div></div>

Thanks for the clarification! Couldn't find anywhere that explained this.

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 17, 2023 at 12:59 p.m.

Thread: Blockbuster Time

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ON3M4N</b></div><div>Boston doesn't have the cap space to do this.</div></div>

I think they can't trade the 2025 first round pick as well because of the 2024 pick is protected?

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 16, 2023 at 5:22 p.m.

Thread: Make it rain

Man, you are asking Marchand to take a paycut after being one of the best deals in hockey since he signed the deal??

Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 10, 2023 at 4:43 p.m.

Thread: Goalie Trade

I like this a lot. Cash in on the Bussi hype and put another mid 6 center into our pipeline. Sign me up!

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