Vancouver would match this. Makes things tight for sure, but we for certain match.

I only see Moore being moved in a package for something else. For instance to NJ in a Palmieri deal

Idk much about Gaudette but a nucks mock I just looked at had him protected in the expansion so they probably match that offer sheet. Idk if Bruins sign Krug to that deal. Coyle doesn't leave his C3 spot, Kase up to RW2, Studnicka called up to RW3 (at least that's the goal), and switch Bjork and Ritchie. I think they sign Grizz to longer term because one if Krug's still here then I'd assume Grizz willl be a top expansion candidate, and two if Krug leaves we'll have a real solid stop gap LD2 while Lauzon and Vaak continue to develop. Lastly the Bruins don't resign Cehlarik, he's already expressed that he wants out of BOS.

Why on earth do people think we want Moore and his terrible contract in New Jersey? If we wanted him we would have figured out a contract extension back when he was with us in 2018. Hard pass.

I don't see what other see I guess. Studnicka has play zero RW since going pro, Boston gave him no looks at RW when we've been desperate for one and yet Boston suddenly is going to have him play RW? Management also said earlier this year that Studs only makes the team as a center. Coyle to me makes more sense has he's played RW at the NHL level. Idk maybe management changes there mind, but everything seems to point to Studs at center.

I mean if they keep Butcher on 3rd (for whatever unknown reason), play Moore instead than Mueller/Claesson/Mermis... Not the best contract but probably more effective than those guys.


DeBrusk will get less $ for two years. Good prediction for Grzelcyk, Bjork, Senyshyn, Chara.
Cehlarik will likely sign in Europe. Fantenberg isn't needed as we have enough D. Krug would probably get more years but less $ ($7,25M max in Boston).

I like Gaudette but $3M isn't nothing and he isn't needed, we have 3 centers for the top9 and Studnicka could make the team. Also, we need to keep those picks for the future.

Yeah there in a bit of a situation with stud I think. To fit him in the line up they need to move coyle to wing but hes been way better playing up the middle than on the wing. It might be worth it to get stud time in the league but I agree I do t see stud being slid to a wing.

The thing is though, the advanced numbers with DeBrusk-Krejci-Coyle are actually pretty solid. To me it just seems odd that we could move Coyle to RW and potentially have a better 2nd line, but some don't want to because Coyle "plays better at center". Oddly enough his production this year is right around where its been for his whole career. I think he actually put up more points playing #2RW with Krejci and Debrusk. Just looking at their TOI together the past few season they have an xGF of 2.05/60. If they played 1,200 minutes at ES together in a season, they puts that line around 41 goals. Now he won't get credit on every goal, but say 80% of the goals he does, that puts him around 33pts at ES. assuming he can pick up another 7-10 points on the PP, he's still right around his career average in production and you still get Studnicka in at #3C. Now who knows, the line with more together could put up better /60 numbers, but I just used those as a gauge.

Krug isn't getting that much from Boston, And Jake Debrusk gets slightly more money probably 5.5m per range.

@ON3M4N i think a big reason bruins fans (including myself) see stud starting out at wing is the lack of nhl experience. A lot of fans look back at what we did with Bergy and a lot of fans think stud could be the next Bergy type player for the franchise and probably feel more comfortable with him playing on coyles right side. Also I think Bruce and the bruins like having that unbelievable strength down the middle. Imo that is what can make a team really tough to play and the bruins arguably have one of the best line up down the middle. Like @Jfstompers said the bs are in a weird spot with stud. It’s not a bad problem to have but I could see them easing stud in or I could also see them throwing him in the fire

Bruins just dont do this, Studnicka fills the 3C

thats it

Also your Krug deal is just wayyyyy off

In saying that: whether Coyle or Studnicka play center, i think we can ALL agree that this trade just doesnt happen

Well im not shocked he put up better numbers as rw on a line with krejci and debrusk compared to center with Bjork and whatever wing they stick on the right. I mean who wouldnt. If they are going to move him to the right to make room for stud which makes sense id rather he stay with stud and Bjork and leave kase with debrusk and krejci.

What we did with Bergeron was 16yr ago and well before there was such an emphasis on development in the AHL. As far as strength down the middle, I see Stud defensive game good enough where its not a downgrade from Coyle at #3C. What do you see as a realistic production from Stud? 20pt? 30pt? 40pt?

Offer sheets are so rare now. Yah little high for Krug.

Coyle rotated between his wingers being some combo of DeBrusk, Bjork and Heinen this season. Now before we start crapping on his wingers, Heinen over the last 2 years at 5v5 had 6 less points than Coyle and DeBrusk is one of the better scoring LW's in the NHL since joining the league. If I'm moving Coyle of C to RW, I'm putting him in a position to succeed which is why I move him to 74 and 46 (and again they have solid advanced numbers as a trio).

If the line is Bjork-Coyle-Stud I'd think a realistic number for him is 25-35 pts. I think the result is similar if the line is Bjork-Stud-Kase as well. So I think you've proven your point. Would you rather Stud plays with a veteran like Coyle who both can rotate in and out of center or roll with Stud playing in the middle of two younger wingers who have around the same potential as Stud? Me personally I'll always side with playing a rookie alongside the veteran, but like you said, development and the league itself is changing. It's becoming a young mans league. So realistically there's probably no difference in offensive production when it comes to who/where Stud plays but does Stud not playing with a veteran stunt his growth at all? Or could it expedite it giving him a little more freedom to play his game? It's something that we're going to find out very soon, maybe as soon as the first forward who may get injured come the playoffs.

I'd start Coyle 2RW and if need be and Stud needs the extra support you move him down. If he's fine with Bjork/Kase (which I think could be a an interesting line given each guys skill set) then you have a very good 2nd line with Coyle at 2RW.

I think you start Stud at center and see if he can handle it out of the gate. If not you can always slide him to wing, but I see this team strongest if your L2 is 74-46-13.

Bjork - Stud - Kase is interesting because they all play a 200ft game, are above average in speed but still have good offensive skill. They're quick on the forcheck and dog teams when trying to breakout of the zone. I think that trio would be an solid counter attack line that would break up a lot of plays on the neutral zone

No I get that. Hes probably gonna be more productive on that 2nd line wing. I like his game better in the middle is all and i think him at 3rd line center is a matchup problem for alot of teams come playoff time and makes this team deeper and more dangerous.

And for me I think Stud's could create as much of a matchup problem as Coyle could at #3C just based on his defensive game. If I can get 85% of Coyle offensive production from Studnicka (roughly 35pts) are we not a deeper team? Your 2nd line now becomes stronger and a legit 2nd line and your new 3rd line should be as good as your 3rd line is now.

This isn't out of want, it's more out of necessity for the cap picture. Happens quite often when a contract is sent back to balance something else

It sure as hell is. I mean it's not like teams don't care about the player or the contract that is coming back. It should take you about 5 seconds of thinking until you realise that the Devils aren't ok with taking on Moore. Simple as that.

You're awful hostile...

If you can get a trade that is an overpay for palmieri, but it requires cap to come back, then yes you should take Moore.

Palmieri is a rental next season while Moore still has 3 years on his contract. So no, we shouldn't take on Moore.

If it requires cap to come back for 20/21: sure, we'll find a way. But the time after that is your problem and not ours if we're sending you a rental.