On the really off-chance Draisaitl gets moved

Équipe: 2024-25 Bruins de Boston

Date de création initiale: 14 juin 2024

Publié: 14 juin 2024

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

Kane Over 35 Performance Bonus: .5 million for 20 points, 1 million for 35 points, 1.5 million for 45 points
Would rather have other guys than Kane but he is probably cheaper and has more contract maneuverability

This mock creates a top tier-offensive top 6 with two excellent scoring lines, adds a Top 4 D man who can eat minutes and add some serious physicality in the playoffs, and builds a tough bottom six with some offensive skill.
I'd allow Greer, Brazeau, Lauko to compete essentially for the same job, but I think Greer's physicality would be important to keep up, Brazeau for offensive potential (despite lack of physicality).
Big loss is obviously in goal. Swayman carried the Bruins in the playoffs, and Ullmark has had a generally rough time in the postseason. But I think this team is a far better contender than one that keeps Swayman and doesn't make as significant an addition up front.

With limited assets, address needs at deadline (hopefully with this roster some players would force their way here for pennies on the dollar, a la Tarasenko to Florida). Address backup goaltending if Bussi is not capable, add a third-pair power play quarterback if Lohrei cannot step into the role, add a third line winger who can score around the 20 goal mark, especially if Poitras does not take the next step. Not big upgrades but tweaks with limited capital to move.