Bruins Acquire Pat Maroon
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On one hand - dude seems to have the Midas touch when it comes to winning cups.
On the other hand - I don’t know that he’s actually good anymore, and this may cause Jack Edwards to actually stroke out.
On the other hand - I don’t know that he’s actually good anymore, and this may cause Jack Edwards to actually stroke out.
lol I’m lying in bed and let out a very loud “NOOOO” in I can’t believe it that is hilarious. Jack’s brain might explode now too
I just don't know what this adds for the Bruins besides bottom 6 grit. Which, I get, they got shoved around by Florida last year, but still. Seems like a very small move to make. Did they miss having an old slow guy like Lucic that much?
Essentailly a Lucic replacement. $800,000 cap hit. Currently on IR, not sure what his status is towards returning.
The guy wins cups somehow, so that’s nice, but I’m struggling with the old trope “you can’t stand him until he’s on your team”. I’ll work to change my initial reaction I guess 
Not sure whose spot he takes?
Not sure whose spot he takes?
I mean the team has almost zero ability to improve in a substantial way, this kind of move is their only option. It’s either small moves or no moves
He's hurt so nobody's spot for now but when he's ready probably Brazeau and Lauko.The guy wins cups somehow, so that’s nice, but I’m struggling with the old trope “you can’t stand him until he’s on your team”. I’ll work to change my initial reaction I guess
Not sure whose spot he takes?
Would hate to see him take Lauko’s speed out of the 4th line. I could see him take Brazaeu’s spot
The only North End franchise this trade actually benefits is Pizzeria Regina.
They do have a pretty young/inexperienced team when it comes to playoff runs, so he actually could provide a minor help off the ice as well.
I don’t grasp this at all. Last year they acquired Hathaway & barely played him in the playoffs. You don’t need this type of guy. Ryan Reaves didn’t get much time with if I recall correctly with his team last year. Needing these players for the playoffs isn’t a real thing anymore. It’s a myth.
What you do need is some forwards who can generate points *and* are just plain mean. It’s why I’ve loved watching Frederic develop & want to see what he can do with more minutes & a bigger role on the top six.
It’s why we kick the tail of the Leafs in. They’re very talented, but they’re too nice up front. Gotta have some just meanness up front.
What you do need is some forwards who can generate points *and* are just plain mean. It’s why I’ve loved watching Frederic develop & want to see what he can do with more minutes & a bigger role on the top six.
It’s why we kick the tail of the Leafs in. They’re very talented, but they’re too nice up front. Gotta have some just meanness up front.
They gave up nothing (conditional 2026 6th) and he's veteran. The 4th line is pretty green in terms of playoff experience (Lauko, Boqvist and Brazeau). Maroon has obviously been through it.
In terms of points, that's not what he's here for, but FWIW Maroon has 16 points on the season. The 3 guys that played on the 4th line last night have a combined 20.
Yeah, I don’t really see the point in adding Maroon to this year’s squad. JVR and Heinen already serve as newcomer vets/versatile linemates. I don’t expect Maroon to play enough to impact the amount of physical liberties the opposing playoff teams take with the Bruins. For a conditional 6th it’s no biggie but he takes up a roster spot that I’d rather see go to one of the yutes.
We don't have the assets or cap space for the player you want. We haven't since the start of the season. I'll say it again, it's small moves or no moves this year
No one directly but it takes a roster spot away post-trade deadline when they can call up more people if they have the $ to do so and not risk losing them to waivers. For the 4th line I’d rather see Beecher back up for sure. Wouldn’t mind Richard, or giving Lysell or Merkulov another look (but only if they got chances on top 6 or 3rd line), or a cup of coffee for Farinacci.
Being so tight up against the cap I’d rather see what they’ve got in Regula than add Maroon to the F core. But whatever, he’s here now and I hope he does well.
Roster limits are gone, they can carry as many players as they want provided the cap space. Maroon makes $25,000 more than league minimum so it isn't breaking the bank. They also are limited in calling players up from the AHL, they are only allowed 4 regular recalls from the AHL from now until the end of the season so they can't just shuttle in the kids.
The kids are nice but going into the playoffs with a kid only 4th line is probably a bad idea. And everyone whines that the Bruins get shoved around come playoff time and they added a guy who will push back (or push first) so someone like Frederic doesn't have to.
Also, Maroon is like 2-3 weeks away from being able to play so the kids are staying for now.
Honestly, in the grand scheme of things, it is probably a good hockey move.
But I hate Pat Maroon.
This is quite obviously an attempt to address what they see as a culture or toughness issue. He'll have minimal impact on the ice, but this will be a good test of how much effect "intangibles" have on a team I guess.
10/10 on the unintentional comedy scale however.
10/10 on the unintentional comedy scale however.
Yeah, the time to give the kids rope was 2 months ago, and I'm pissed Monty did the opposite by burying them on the bench to try and win a game or two in January instead of looking to the future. First 2/3s or so of the season I want to see if the kids can maybe up their level and displace lower level vets. Now the team is at the point it needs to start building it's playoff roster/identity with more consistency
Lohrei has been given plenty of time. Poitras was getting real playing time until he got hurt. Developmental minutes are going to be few for a team such as Boston.
This will definitely be a "root for laundry" moment for me. I've never liked him.
I actually like this one. They are very young on the 4th line, and Maroon is someone very comfortable in the playoffs. They paid next to nothing, and in a physical series he’s going to be an asset. He’s one of those guys in the playoffs that your defenseman start looking for when fishing the puck off the boards. Not a bad thing.
