Boston not trading Debrusk for 2 guys that don’t crack the lineup and a 3rd.

Bruins reject but I’m confident McLeod is better than everyone on that Bruins 4th line

EDM rejects, both for cap reasons and for fit.

I’ll take Beecher over him all day

I understand the argument that Beecher is younger but with his speed and shot McLeod is good for 15-20 goals in an 82 game season

Beecher as a rookie is averaging 10mins a game with 91% defensive zone starts and 2 of his 10 is short handed. He still has almost as much offensive output as McLeod does playing a bigger role.

He is also the best skater on the team.

I’ll stand by it.

The reg 4th line is Beecher/Geekie/Lauko. Lauko is the only one I’d bench him for and he provide grit and fighting that Ryan does not and is much needed.

Heinen is the only guy I could make an argument for and he’s been very good and it’s not really an upgrade other than being able to play center but Bs have 6 in the lineup already. 🤷🏻‍♂️

People are jumping ship too fast on DeBrusk. Yes, his production is down. Yes, he took a bad shot in OT last game. But he still does a lot for this team in the 200 foot game, and his scoring will almost certainly improve next season if they can bring in another high end top 6 player in UFA in the offseason. As long as his next contract reflects his abilities as a complimentary piece, I still want him on this team and in the top 6. We are no longer talking 6x6, more like 4.5-5m with shorter term.

As much as I like and want debrusk I can’t help but worry removing those two from line up will have a serous impact negatively on goals against. Too much to reasonably think debrusk could make up for. I’d be out on how this deal is structured.

Wow, McLeod straight to the top line............................