I've heard an unsubstantiated rumor(not from HFBoards) that the Bruins have rekindled discussions for Oilers RW Jordan Eberle within the last week. I've heard Lucic and Bartkowski's names being tossed around but ultimately I can not see them trading Lucic. I was told that Lucic's antics have led to him falling out of favor with Cam Neely. I don't think the Bruins would part ways with Lucic, but Chiarelli has done unexpected trades before(i.e. Seguin).
Joe Haggerty's article today gives his proposed offer for Eberle using Kelly and Bartkowski.
What do you think Edmonton would accept from the Bruins for Eberle? Do you pull the trigger if they insist upon Lucic?
Joe Haggerty's article today gives his proposed offer for Eberle using Kelly and Bartkowski.
http://www.csnne.com/blog/bruins-talk/bruins-need-make-play-eberleSo the Bruins would have their right wing solution for the foreseeable future if they brought him into the fold. Boston will have to fight through a dysfunctional offense until they find a proper solution on the right side of David Krejci and Milan Lucic, and that means going outside the organization for the answer.
The challenge is meeting Edmonton’s price for Eberle, who will draw interest around the league, and clearing more cap space in order to take on his cap tag.
With $3.759 million in cap space, the Bruins would easily be able to absorb Eberle’s cap hit by including Kelly and Matt Bartkowski in the deal, along with the draft pick and prospect package expected to land Edmonton’s big fish. The Oilers need another center with 2014 first round pick Leon Draisaitl looking like he’s not ready for NHL prime time this season, and Kelly would bring the leadership, stability and defensive mentality that’s still sorely lacking on an incomplete Oil roster. The Bruins also have Ryan Spooner and Alex Khokhlachev in the pipeline as center prospects that are knocking on the NHL door, and could be in a much better professional situation for opportunity in Edmonton as opposed to a packed Boston roster.
Peter Chiarelli could wipe away the sting of the Boychuk trade and address the roster’s biggest flaw if he can pull off the Eberle deal, and he needs to do whatever it takes to make it happen.
What do you think Edmonton would accept from the Bruins for Eberle? Do you pull the trigger if they insist upon Lucic?