Modifié 30 mars à 16 h 44
Quoting: palhal
You're right. I imagine Lindholm and Hanifan would love to be Bruins. But if they want more $$$ elsewhere, the Bruins aren't in the running for both. If Hanifan has truly let it be known want to play in Florida, and I'm doubting Panthers and Lightning have the cap, gee why would Bruins want to sign a guy who really doesn't be there (well his third choice). I don't understand the love for Lindholm and all the term that so many CF posts having him getting...seven years.
I think you are mistaking love for Lindholm vs accepting that Sweeney doesn’t pursue a player with that level of persistence unless he wants him. I’ve been asked why 7 and answered it.
Boston probably is in a position to pay both at the top of their salary wishes if they trade Ullmark.
I’d prefer Hanifin and JDB to Lindholm and the equivalent salary to a D player. I’d probably prefer Guentzel to Lindholm, but I’m not the one making the decision.
On a side note, I’d prefer Hanifin and Lindholm to Hanifin, JDB, and the cap filler between the two.
I believe the concerns about Lindholm are based primarily on one year of explainable variance.
That said, I was answering your comment about cap flexibility. The only way that is present with their current cap situation is if they believe they can sign two impact players in free agency.