Bruins Trade Deadline 2016
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Nope, he's just a turd.
I'm surprised there aren't more rumors floating around. I can't find many.
I'm surprised there aren't more rumors floating around. I can't find many.
"Ericksson" is ok on a message boards, but for a top 5 guy on the team you're covering?
New GM. Hasn't found a media member to trust who can leak stuff out.
The rumors are always fun but it seems like the majority of trades, at least in the Bruins case, come from out of left field.
Well, when Chia was there, but we haven't had a Sweeney run trade deadline yet.
Sweeney has big shoes to fill in the trade department, Chia was pretty excellent at the trade deadline.
Add Connolly to this list of young players who could benefit from playoff experience. He's still only 23.
Cam said today that the B's sent Loui Eriksson an offer "a few days ago" and that they hadn't heard back. DJ Bean then tweeted that the Bruins moved on term. According to Bean, the B's have moved to 4-years term. No idea on money.
Anywho, Andrew Ladd is a late scratch for the Jets tonight. Let the games begin. The Ladd deal should be a good comparison for Loui, and may drive Loui's price up on the trade market.
Anywho, Andrew Ladd is a late scratch for the Jets tonight. Let the games begin. The Ladd deal should be a good comparison for Loui, and may drive Loui's price up on the trade market.
If they just trade Eriksson, I agree they're not likely to make the playoffs. But if they replace him with a younger, somewhat lesser player who they could control for the future, I think they'd still have a pretty good chance. They'd probably have to take a net loss with all the picks/prospects involved, but I think it's their best option
There are rumors in Toronto about them trading Kadri, who is an RFA after this season. Calgary doesn't really have much motivation to trade him, but I think Mikael Backlund is the type of player+contract that would be worth overpaying for with picks and prospects. Great two way player, signed through 2017-18. Probably a
dream though
There are rumors in Toronto about them trading Kadri, who is an RFA after this season. Calgary doesn't really have much motivation to trade him, but I think Mikael Backlund is the type of player+contract that would be worth overpaying for with picks and prospects. Great two way player, signed through 2017-18. Probably a
dream though
Ladd to Chicago for Dano, 1st rounder and a conditional 3rd round pick, per the Twitterverse. Would make LA and Anaheim the odds-on favorites for Loui, if traded.
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Yep. It's Chicago. Winnipeg gets Marko Dano, a 2016 1st round pick and a conditional 3rd round pick. Nice haul for Winnipeg. I would've moved Loui for that package.
The Blues and Hawks will likely face each other in round one and the blues have to be pretty serious about this run given their cap situation. I see them making a similar offer. SchMaltz and their 1st?
I haven't crunched the numbers, but I wouldn't be surprised if there is a "domino" effect to rental buys. There are some clear competitive and psychological incentives that would seem to make it likely that in a tight environment one buy would raise the likelihood of a competitor doing the same. Probably hard to suss out much of a statistical analysis of it though given the small sample sizes.
Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger 1m1 minute ago
Eriksson contract discussions expected to continue tomorrow which suggests the Bruins are unlikely to trade him before exhausting ext talks.
Eriksson contract discussions expected to continue tomorrow which suggests the Bruins are unlikely to trade him before exhausting ext talks.
I think I've come around to the sign him to a reasonable extension and then trade some picks prospects for defensive help, with the obvious goal to get a younger mobile defensive defenseman in return. While I think asset management wise trading him seems to be the smart move, I also remember how I supported that logic on the Boychuk trade and I would take back that trade right now. I also think the East is wide open, and the Bruins wouldn't have to face Washington until the ECF. It
Now if they can't re-sign him, it's a harder decision for me, but if they can get some defensive help, then I think I'm in.
I advocate taking every step possible to have him extended by Monday morning, but if at any point this weekend it looks like they can't bridge the gap, you have to cut bait. At minimum, you can target that top-4 cost-controlled defenseman in the offseason with whatever return you get for Loui, but taking too long stringing out an extension negotiation and giving him a taste of the market without getting assets in return is something this team just can't afford to do long-term. Like it or not, Sweeney's on the verge of a rebuild with Chara's best days long behind him and the rest of the defense unable to carry the load. You can't be locked in on 2016 when you have 2018 and beyond to worry about as well.
Depends on the terms of the contract. I generally don't think it's a good idea signing players over the age of 30 and I personally would trade him if I got a good return.
JWH?
Would it be outrageous to suggest Loui's game is one that will age well, a la Recchi?
@TheFourthPeriod: Hearing Eriksson contract talks will carry out over weekend. Close source said talks likely go past deadline, thinks BOS keep him, but always possible they get good enough offer to trade him. If Bruins keep Eriksson and can't sign later, could move rights at Draft.
Great, when he'll net a conditional 5th at best. Goddammit.
If they're committed to keeping him past Monday, they better re-sign him.
Everything you read this weekend is bullshit. They're leaking that they don't mind keeping him to gain leverage in trade talks with other teams. As soon as someone makes with the 1st round pick & the top prospect they want he's gone.
No. He has outstanding hands, the best stick on the team & he's strong, so he's an excellent net-front player. His hockey IQ and vision are excellent. He's valuable on the PP and the PK. Barring injury, of course, his game will age well. The Bruins should offer him 5 years.
You can't replace a player with his varied set of elite skills. If they deal him, which looks probable, it'll take the Bruins a couple of years minimum to rebuild the thin corps of wingers. He's that important.
My preference in a trade would be to go big: Package a prospect or a high draft pick with Loui and get back NHL talent, not draft picks.
This post is spot on. I've been saying for a while now that Loui I believe Loui will be productive into his mid 30s. Barring another concussion or injury, this is the type of player you look to lock up through their 30s, just like Chara was.
Trading Loui for anything less than immediate help would be a huge mistake. They need to make a lateral move at minimum. I don't think a deal is out there for that.
I don't remember the same chorus when it was time to lock up Bergeron into his mid 30s. They're similar players. I really don't understand the desire to trade Loui because of his age.
Problem is the cap is more likely to go down than up. If you give Loui 6m per year then how do you resign Marchand next year?
You can't pay everyone so at some point a tough decision has to be made.
Now if you could somehow find a way to move Seids then you could probably keep both.
You can't pay everyone so at some point a tough decision has to be made.
Now if you could somehow find a way to move Seids then you could probably keep both.
Yeah, I don't think keeping him past Monday without an extension is even an option. All that leverage immediately out the door.
Kris Russell was informed yesterday he is likely to be traded. No surprise. Very strong market. Pitt and Bos frontrunners. #TradeCentre
--Dreger
--Dreger
It's not so much the buy part I'm against it's the Kris Russell part. He sucks. Kevan Miller is better than him.
Makes sense. With Kemppainen back, he can center Shithead and Ferraro, making Talbot superfluous.
I hope that they get a young player as the main piece in any trade. That could extend the Bergeron, Krecji, Rask window until the draft picks develop.
If they trade Eriksson for futures it will be hard for the team to be better next year and by the time the draft picks develop, the core will be old.
If they cant trade for a young player; maybe sign Eriksson and unload Seidenberg but if they can't, trade Krejci and hope Spooner develops into a true #2.
If they trade Eriksson for futures it will be hard for the team to be better next year and by the time the draft picks develop, the core will be old.
If they cant trade for a young player; maybe sign Eriksson and unload Seidenberg but if they can't, trade Krejci and hope Spooner develops into a true #2.
They're not trading Krejci by Monday nor anytime in my opinion. If they were to do it it would be in the summer.
Randell down to Providence on a conditioning loan. I'm not sure if sending him down on a conditioning loan opens up a free roster spot/cap space or not. The roster is maxed out right now at 23 if Randell is included. Talbot being waived and presumably sent to Providence tomorrow frees up a one spot. Not sure about Randell.
Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger 5m5 minutes ago
Further discussions today between Bruins and Eriksson's agent, J.P Barry. No progress. #TradeCentre
clock is ticking to trade him.....
Further discussions today between Bruins and Eriksson's agent, J.P Barry. No progress. #TradeCentre
clock is ticking to trade him.....
Bruins Stats @bruins_stats 25s25 seconds ago
On tv Friedman says the B's and Loui's agent aren't even talking, big gap & no common ground. Says B's could deal Loui, trade for Boedker.
On tv Friedman says the B's and Loui's agent aren't even talking, big gap & no common ground. Says B's could deal Loui, trade for Boedker.
Bruins Stats @bruins_stats 2m2 minutes ago
A rare Boston-New York deal? Newsday saying Rangers focus is on Eric Staal, but Eriksson next on radar.
As I said earlier in the week, Friedman did hear rumors of Loui for Kreider.
A rare Boston-New York deal? Newsday saying Rangers focus is on Eric Staal, but Eriksson next on radar.
As I said earlier in the week, Friedman did hear rumors of Loui for Kreider.