Don't discount Alfie. Ottawa is finally cooling off. Maybe they go on a terrible stretch and Alfie becomes available closer to the trade deadline. Same with Calgary.
would be amazing to get Alfie, but believe me it's a far stretch. He's is like a god here in Ottawa and has is very well established/deeply entrenched in the community. His family is here and he even moved his brother here. He's been on record saying he has no interest winning a cup with anyone other than Ottawa. GM Murray has also said that Alfie calls all the shots and would only consider trading him if he personally asked for it. I just don't see that happening no matter what happens this season.
Kick the tires sure, but I hope Chiarelli focuses his attention on more attainable pieces, like Matt Cullen , Visnovsky, Streit?,
If I had to guess, I'd say S. Weiss. I know he's having a lousy year. But, he's not old enough to be washed up. I'd make the deal sooner than later. Gives him more time to adapt to our system and his linemates(Kelly and Peverly) before the playoffs. A couple of weeks ago I thought he'd fetch a first and a prospect. Can we buy low? Caron and a 2nd enough to do it?
I know someone is going to say Dineen has benched him at times.
He isn't worth it. Sometimes a change is what's needed. Just remember that Michael Ryder was benched in the 08 playoffs by Montreal and that didn't stop us from giving him 3yr/12m.
I know he's not having a solid year in Providence, but I do believe PC should give Jordan Caron a chance this season before acquiring a player for the third line. Caron is a lot better than Bourque.
I believe Koko's last OHL game is 17 Mar, Windsor likely out of PO and he is signed, maybe he gets a game or two to show him at the NHL level before sending him to the baby B's, then again he may be the answer on the LW 3rd line.
I believe Koko's last OHL game is 17 Mar, Windsor likely out of PO and he is signed, maybe he gets a game or two to show him at the NHL level before sending him to the baby B's, then again he may be the answer on the LW 3rd line.
If injuries completely deplete the team maybe but I think he goes to providence and plays on Spooners wing and helps them in the Calder cup
Another choice gone with Weiss out.
Bruins may have a hard time to find any quality players on the trade front that will make them a Stanley Cup contender.
Less than a month until deadline.
If the Bruins' scouts were scouting players from the Kings and/or Predators last night regarding a possible imminent trade, do you think any of these players are available, would be sufficient upgrades to the Bruins roster, and would fit in with the Bruins style of play?
Forwards:
Patric Hornqvist - 26 yrs old, $3,083,333, RFA at season's end
Nick Spaling - 24 yrs old, $1,050,000, RFA at season's end
Dwight King - 23 yrs old, $750,000 this year and next, RFA at end of next season
Defenseman:
Alec Martinez - 25 yrs old, $737,500, RFA at season's end
Scott Hannan - 34 yrs old, $1,000,000, UFA at season's end
If the Bruins' scouts were scouting players from the Kings and/or Predators last night regarding a possible imminent trade, do you think any of these players are available, would be sufficient upgrades to the Bruins roster, and would fit in with the Bruins style of play?
Forwards:
Patric Hornqvist - 26 yrs old, $3,083,333, RFA at season's end
Nick Spaling - 24 yrs old, $1,050,000, RFA at season's end
Dwight King - 23 yrs old, $750,000 this year and next, RFA at end of next season
Defenseman:
Alec Martinez - 25 yrs old, $737,500, RFA at season's end
Scott Hannan - 34 yrs old, $1,000,000, UFA at season's end
I like Hornquist ... kind of a Holmstrom type. King's a good Saskie kid, but don't see how he's an upgrade anywhere unless Paille gets 3rd line and he plays with Campbell/Thornton ... good depth guy though. Wouldn't be surprised at Hannan as some vet depth.
If the Bruins' scouts were scouting players from the Kings and/or Predators last night regarding a possible imminent trade, do you think any of these players are available, would be sufficient upgrades to the Bruins roster, and would fit in with the Bruins style of play?
Forwards:
Patric Hornqvist - 26 yrs old, $3,083,333, RFA at season's end
Nick Spaling - 24 yrs old, $1,050,000, RFA at season's end
Dwight King - 23 yrs old, $750,000 this year and next, RFA at end of next season
Defenseman:
Alec Martinez - 25 yrs old, $737,500, RFA at season's end
Scott Hannan - 34 yrs old, $1,000,000, UFA at season's end
love to see King on the Bruins. brings grit and scoring ability to the 3rd line
how do you shoot the devil in the back? what if you miss?
we talking New Jersey ones or Lucifer who can deliver Iginla or Alfredsson for about 15 games and playoffs with no guarantees of a Cup for the Bruins soul
Another choice gone with Weiss out.
Bruins may have a hard time to find any quality players on the trade front that will make them a Stanley Cup contender.
Less than a month until deadline.
The Bruins are not only a Stanley Cup Contender, but a favorite without making one move at all. Currently 3rd in Vegas odds behind only Chicago & Pittsburgh.
2nd in the league in Point %.
2nd in goal differential. (Most important thing in winning).
1st in PK.
1st in Faceoffs.
9th in Goals for per game
4th in Goals against per game
5th in 5 on 5 differential
2nd in shots for per game
8th in shots against per game
2nd in shots for/against differential
All of this knowing they haven't played their best.
The Bruins have 1 weakness - the Powerplay - and it is the least important thing in winning than everything I mentioned above.
The Bruins are not only a Stanley Cup Contender, but a favorite without making one move at all. Currently 3rd in Vegas odds behind only Chicago & Pittsburgh.
2nd in the league in Point %.
2nd in goal differential. (Most important thing in winning).
1st in PK.
1st in Faceoffs.
9th in Goals for per game
4th in Goals against per game
5th in 5 on 5 differential
2nd in shots for per game
8th in shots against per game
2nd in shots for/against differential
All of this knowing they haven't played their best.
The Bruins have 1 weakness - the Powerplay - and it is the least important thing in winning than everything I mentioned above.
Don't reallty agree there. If we leave March unscathed injury-wise, I'll be shocked. Regardless, we don't win a Cup with this top 12, IMO. Need one more solid forward, at the least. And, we need Ference to make it to the finish line without puking his cookies.
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In favor of replacing Naoko with Direct TV Genie girl
we talking New Jersey ones or Lucifer who can deliver Iginla or Alfredsson for about 15 games and playoffs with no guarantees of a Cup for the Bruins soul
I think he's talking about the one that's going to make Spooner turn the PP into a powerhouse
, Visnovsky, Streit?,
