The Bruins needing added toughness is like saying Detroit has very few Swedes.
- YzermanIsTheMan

everyone is a bit sad because we didn't re-sign thornton. at 37 years of age and the way the game is now we can let that 4th line piece walk. but we're still a tough team. just like you guys are the detroit tre kroner.

everyone is a bit sad because we didn't re-sign thornton. at 37 years of age and the way the game is now we can let that 4th line piece walk. but we're still a tough team. just like you guys are the detroit tre kroner.
- Fountain-San

Exactly. I remember how much Detroit floundered after the first game this summer. I was about to crap myself when Smith wanted to take on Chara.

The Bruins needing added toughness is like saying Detroit has very few Swedes.
- YzermanIsTheMan

Need for Sweede

I see a trade coming at training camp. Give PC a chance to see the kids in order to know what he needs in return

Need for Sweede
- glove_was_stuck

The next big movie to come out, starring Daniel and Henrik as the aliens, no make up needed.

Exactly. I remember how much Detroit floundered after the first game this summer. I was about to crap myself when Smith wanted to take on Chara.
- YzermanIsTheMan

That was hilarious! I applaud the kid's moxy but...wow. Dumb decision.

That was hilarious! I applaud the kid's moxy but...wow. Dumb decision.
- glove_was_stuck

Agreed. Should of picked on his little brother.

The next big movie to come out, starring Daniel and Henrik as the aliens, no make up needed.
- YzermanIsTheMan

Featuring Loui "headshot" Eriksson, Grampa Alfie, and Introducing Carl "The Angry One Eyed Swede" Soderberg.

Featuring Loui "headshot" Eriksson, Grampa Alfie, and Introducing Carl "The Angry One Eyed Swede" Soderberg.
- glove_was_stuck

Special guest appearance by legendary Zetterberg's Beard.

Special guest appearance by legendary Zetterberg's Beard.
- YzermanIsTheMan

This Summer...

This Summer...


- glove_was_stuck

Go Speed Volvo Go!

2015 first round picks..you dont give them up
- DDM-Coga

Neither of those players would get a salary that would garner a 1st rounder. even with an offer sheet.

Hamilton, Krug, Miller, Bart
- Double_A

I was talking about fowards.

Before the above mentioned we had Stuart, mcquiad, boychuck, etc. And Hamilton was not developed he made th team straight from camp.

Th point I'm trying to make is that we have not had a foward come up through the ranks since Marchand. That was forever ago.

I was talking about fowards.

Before the above mentioned we had Stuart, mcquiad, boychuck, etc. And Hamilton was not developed he made th team straight from camp.

Th point I'm trying to make is that we have not had a foward come up through the ranks since Marchand. That was forever ago.
- JIwasinskiJr

krejci, lucic, bergeron, marchand.

4 out of the top 6 forwards have been bruins draft picks. it hasn't happened since forever ago, 5 seasons, since there has been a core group of guys. there hasn't been a need.

Seguin, another bruin draft pick, got you another one, maybe two now, of the top 6. so the entire top 6 can be linked directly to bruins draft picks.

Neither of those players would get a salary that would garner a 1st rounder. even with an offer sheet.
- SMP8719

you wouldnt pay krug over 3.3m on a long term deal? Lock him up 6 years at 4m a season, he will be a steal of a deal in just a couple season

krejci, lucic, bergeron, marchand.

4 out of the top 6 forwards have been bruins draft picks. it hasn't happened since forever ago, 5 seasons, since there has been a core group of guys. there hasn't been a need.

Seguin, another bruin draft pick, got you another one, maybe two now, of the top 6. so the entire top 6 can be linked directly to bruins draft picks.
- Fountain-San

Correct, which is exactly may point.

It's been forever.
Lucic, Marchand and krejic. But since them nothing. So back to my point of LETTING THE KIDS PLAY.

We are never going to get the next crop if we don't let them play.
AND, with the cap we need to have the developed youth be relevant.

krejci, lucic, bergeron, marchand.

4 out of the top 6 forwards have been bruins draft picks. it hasn't happened since forever ago, 5 seasons, since there has been a core group of guys. there hasn't been a need.

Seguin, another bruin draft pick, got you another one, maybe two now, of the top 6. so the entire top 6 can be linked directly to bruins draft picks.
- Fountain-San

Agreed, it has been said many times the bruins are great at the development aspect. Some great players come through the system. Hard part is that the young group now (Koko, Spooner etc) just ahven't been able to overtake the steadfast group already in there

Correct, which is exactly may point.

It's been forever.
Lucic, Marchand and krejic. But since them nothing. So back to my point of LETTING THE KIDS PLAY.

We are never going to get the next crop if we don't let them play.
AND, with the cap we need to have the developed youth be relevant.
- JIwasinskiJr

But who would the kids have beaten out int he past? You don't disrupt a core that is winning to make a young up and commer "fit" in the lineup

you wouldnt pay krug over 3.3m on a long term deal? Lock him up 6 years at 4m a season, he will be a steal of a deal in just a couple season
- DDM-Coga

I would try just under... if you were allowed too .... because the B's can't afford it

I would try just under... if you were allowed too .... because the B's can't afford it
- SMP8719

At least its you can go 10% over cap in off season so they would have some place to play with until day 1 of season

Correct, which is exactly may point.

It's been forever.
Lucic, Marchand and krejic. But since them nothing. So back to my point of LETTING THE KIDS PLAY.

We are never going to get the next crop if we don't let them play.
AND, with the cap we need to have the developed youth be relevant.
- JIwasinskiJr

like i said our top 6 forwards are all directly tied to bruins draft picks. there hasn't been an opportunity and frankly none of the kids have been worthy. how many chances does caron need? hamill sucked.

i don't get what your point is, i guess.

But who would the kids have beaten out int he past? You don't disrupt a core that is winning to make a young up and commer "fit" in the lineup
- MrBeanTown

exactly

Agreed, it has been said many times the bruins are great at the development aspect. Some great players come through the system. Hard part is that the young group now (Koko, Spooner etc) just ahven't been able to overtake the steadfast group already in there
- MrBeanTown

i'm not sold on spooner at all.

i'm not sold on spooner at all.
- Fountain-San

Agreed. Still has yet to win me over.