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Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 3, 2022 at 2:58 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 5, 2022 at 12:28 a.m.
Thread: Should bruins do nothing at the deadline
Jake DeBrusk is getting traded and this sets off a cascade of moves. His agent is already negotiating the extension with one or more prospective teams so it’s likely there is a deal in place, pending the extension.

The Bruins need a 1RW once DeBrusk is gone. But trading DeBrusk for a RW rental doesn’t make sense for them IMHO. Just spend a 4th on Kessel and that is more than enough to fill that position. Kessel shortens his shifts to give Pasta some time on the 1st line.

That leaves me to believe that DeBrusk is going to be moved for a LD. I believe they are going to shock everyone and land Chychrun.

Remember they just traded for the rights to another LD,

I’d expect that DeBrusk, Senyshyn, and Vaakaninen are part of the package. DeBrusk on an extension of 4x$3.5 would be VERY attractive to a rebuilding team. Vaak was playing 1LD and doing well before his injury. Senyshyn wants out, but has his goal scoring touch back in the AHL (couple Hattie’s and a 2G game the other day).

So, a guy who scored 27 in the NHL, another poorly used guy who could get you 20, and a guy who played 1LD on an ELC looks like a really attractive package to build around. Add a first, and sell it the right way, and Ari could make out like a bandit on that deal.

What is for certain though, DeBrusk is moving and if it’s for a player, it will force some other trades, so the “what if” won’t happen.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 4, 2022 at 9:49 p.m.
Thread: If bruins actually wanted Chychrun
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bruinsbeatz</b></div><div>That’s from the Athletic</div></div>

Oh. If the Athletic said it!! Lol. OMG.

CBJ GM said it best “the media makes all sorts of stupid and speculative comments and people believe it.” It’s the problem with the world today. Remember that old telephone relate game where you whisper in 1 persons ear a sentence, they whisper to someone else, and at the end of 15 people, the last person hear a bunch of nonsense.

That said, there is NO WAY the Bruins give that up. Lohrei could actually be close to a JC in a few years. Lysell could be a Pastrnak in a few years. And then 2 more shots at 2 more studs.

In the end, I think every team in the NHL will come to their senses and not give up that much for him, so he won’t be traded.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 4, 2022 at 9:31 p.m.
Thread: TDL Stretch
Anaheim is getting DeBrusk who can be a 1:1 Rackell replacement (granted the other wing) and is a controlled asset (RFA), and younger.

For Lindholm they get a Top 4 D (played multiple 1st pairing this season), a D prospect (that has also played in the top pairing in Boston). More than enough for a player they will lose for nothing . The 2nd is for salary cap.

For some reason, I don’t see Chychrun getting the super return people are expecting. Maybe I’m wrong, but this is where I’m starting the conversation with ARI.

Former 1st rounder who has found his game in the AHL. Back to the goal scorer he is but won’t get played because he requested a trade. Grzelyk who is one of the best skating D in the league, and plays top 4, run a powerplay. He’s not JC, but his contract expires just around the time their prospects around going to start needing raises. 2 more seconds, and the 1st is purposely 2024 because the Bruins will be really weak down the middle if/when Bergy retires, so likely a top 10 pick or better.