This is for an 'old-timers game,' right? Right????! Please....
They need cheap forwards. If he signs for the vet minimum, I'm down with it. At minimum, it'd make for fun nostalgia before he retires.This is for an 'old-timers game,' right? Right????! Please....
Do you sign someone like him if they aren’t thinking of coming back?I wonder if having him back means something to both Patrice and David?
I think of the two, Bergeron is far more likely, and really the only one even remotely likely. Bergeron was Bergeron for most of last season. Krejci was himself only in fits and starts; I think he's near the edge and another season goes over the cliff. I dont want to see that.Do you sign someone like him if they aren’t thinking of coming back.
Have to think this indicates they might be, and the Bruins don’t want to be running them out there with a bunch of kids.
Krejci also left his family back home and I read (I forget where) that if they hadn't gotten off to such a hot start he's not sure he would have lasted the whole year. I think he's done.Ok. So now they might as well grab Wheeler if he gets bought out.
I think of the two, Bergeron is far more likely, and really the only one even remotely likely. Bergeron was Bergeron for most of last season. Krejci was himself only in fits and starts; I think he's near the edge and another season goes over the cliff. I dont want to see that.
He can’t actually sign the deal until 7/1.I thought free agency didn't begin until this weekend?
Or to hit the road for extended periods of time several times a year!Krejci also left his family back home and I read (I forget where) that if they hadn't gotten off to such a hot start he's not sure he would have lasted the whole year. I think he's done.
Bergy who knows. He has a 4th child on the way, that alone might be enough for him to want to stay home.
Or the opposite.Bergy who knows. He has a 4th child on the way, that alone might be enough for him to want to stay home.
Or they recognize a leadership void from not having those guys in the locker room and know Lucic can be a helpful bridge back to the Chara and Bergeron locker room culture. I can't draw a conclusion on Bergy and Krejci other way, although I bet this doesn't hurt. I think this comes down to $$$ and their everlasting quest for 'grit'.Do you sign someone like him if they aren’t thinking of coming back?
Have to think this indicates they might be, and the Bruins don’t want to be running them out there with a bunch of kids.
It could also be that they know they are going to working in a bunch of kids, and wanted some more leadership in the room. He also provides some on ice protection as well.Have to think this indicates they might be, and the Bruins don’t want to be running them out there with a bunch of kids.
I get he’s a fan favorite, but I don’t know that he’s a leader.It could also be that they know they are going to working in a bunch of kids, and wanted some more leadership in the room. He also provides some on ice protection as well.
Oh I agree with you. I was more speaking to what I think the thought process of Neely & Sweeney is.I get he’s a fan favorite, but I don’t know that he’s a leader.
His bullshit at the end of the Montreal series and the “I’ll fucking kill you” thing was embarrassing.
Do you sign someone like him if they aren’t thinking of coming back?
Have to think this indicates they might be, and the Bruins don’t want to be running them out there with a bunch of kids.
This is really the only point. He’s an NHL player willing to sign here for $900k that management knows can play here. If there were younger/speedier options, they wouldn’t be able to afford them. And all three of the guys that you mentioned are probably on the opening night roster even with Lucic on it. Would you rather play an AHL veteran or rush a guy like Lysell along?I get the $900K price tag and the need for bodies but Lauko/Steen/McLaughlin aren't going to cost more.
If he ends up in Providence, it means that several young players make significant and unexpected jumps, which would be awesome news.Waste of money, he'll end up in Providence.
Holy crap I had to look this up to verify your point. Yep, the last year he played for Boston was 2014-15. That's unbelievable.Honestly I didn't even realize he was only entering his age 35 year. Also, in my head, he's only been gone for like, 4 years. Not 9. In other news, I'm getting older.
Time flies. Unlike Milan Lucic on skates.Holy crap I had to look this up to verify your point. Yep, the last year he played for Boston was 2014-15. That's unbelievable.