Fluto had a nice column in the Globe today about the decision facing the Bruins with Loui Eriksson. He'll be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, so the Bruins have to figure out if they want to keep and extend him, or trade him. Here's Fluto's article..
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/20/loui-eriksson-future-bruins-most-important-decision/0l6PHnk0XPDGgm7fxt403J/story.html
This is going to be a tough decision for Sweeney. Loui's been excellent. He plays in all situations, plays both wings, and has driven possession during his tenure here. His PP production this year has doubled to 6.84 points per 60 which has helped get him back to a 77 point pace. He's is in the mix as the Bruins best player this season. This is good for now, but his price tag to return is likely growing. He's also going to be 31 at the start of next season, so this is likely Loui's last pay day. Craig Custance tweeted today that there haven't been any talks for an extension. The Bruins are waiting to see where they are as a team closer to the deadline before deciding what to do. It is going to be really dicey if the deadline rolls around, he is unsigned and the Bruins are still stick battling it out for the lower playoff seeds and on an 88-92ish point pace.
What do we think? Sign him, and if so, for how much? Or trade him no matter what?
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/20/loui-eriksson-future-bruins-most-important-decision/0l6PHnk0XPDGgm7fxt403J/story.html
This is going to be a tough decision for Sweeney. Loui's been excellent. He plays in all situations, plays both wings, and has driven possession during his tenure here. His PP production this year has doubled to 6.84 points per 60 which has helped get him back to a 77 point pace. He's is in the mix as the Bruins best player this season. This is good for now, but his price tag to return is likely growing. He's also going to be 31 at the start of next season, so this is likely Loui's last pay day. Craig Custance tweeted today that there haven't been any talks for an extension. The Bruins are waiting to see where they are as a team closer to the deadline before deciding what to do. It is going to be really dicey if the deadline rolls around, he is unsigned and the Bruins are still stick battling it out for the lower playoff seeds and on an 88-92ish point pace.
What do we think? Sign him, and if so, for how much? Or trade him no matter what?