OK. boys and girls. It's simply not the year for the black and gold. While it's not great it's going to be OK. This is an opportunity to step back, look at what you have and think about whats next. I think PC needs to identify a core of no more than 5 players, move on from what remains of the 2011 supporting cast and forge ahead.

The core according to me.

Bergeron
Krejci
Chara
Hamilton
Rask

The 5 guys are untouchable to me and the ones you build around.

OK. boys and girls. It's simply not the year for the black and gold. While it's not great it's going to be OK. This is an opportunity to step back, look at what you have and think about whats next. I think PC needs to identify a core of no more than 5 players, move on from what remains of the 2011 supporting cast and forge ahead.

The core according to me.

Bergeron
Krejci
Chara
Hamilton
Rask

The 5 guys are untouchable to me and the ones you build around.
- glove_was_stuck

I agree with your untouchables. But having watched a few more games, I think Pastrnak should stick with the team. I know he doesn't have many games under his belt, but the kid has the kind of creativity this team needs going forward.


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I agree with your untouchables. But having watched a few more games, I think Pastrnak should stick with the team. I know he doesn't have many games under his belt, but the kid has the kind of creativity this team needs going forward.


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- dothedougie

Thanks!

I definitely wouldn't want to see him go. But, I'm not a huge fan of having wings in the core unless they're elite. Unless someone can come up with one I am having a hard time thinking of a successful rebuild around a winger.

Thanks!

I definitely wouldn't want to see him go. But, I'm not a huge fan of having wings in the core unless they're elite. Unless someone can come up with one I am having a hard time thinking of a successful rebuild around a winger.
- glove_was_stuck

I get that. But i think the primary focus is to rebuild around the C, D and G. Having a winger or two in the core doesnt hurt, because they arent the primary focus of the rebuild, just strong supporting cast. (can be traded if need be, but only reserved for the really big trades.)

I think you would have to put Marchand in there too, him and Bergy have chemistry together that's pretty hard to come by, especially on the pk and those two seem like the only two on the team that put it in the net on a consistent basis. Plus he's seemed to tone down the idiotic behavior this year, which has been nice to see.

Maybe not untouchable but the offer would have to be something outrageous.

I think you would have to put Marchand in there too, him and Bergy have chemistry together that's pretty hard to come by, especially on the pk and those two seem like the only two on the team that put it in the net on a consistent basis. Plus he's seemed to tone down the idiotic behavior this year, which has been nice to see.

Maybe not untouchable but the offer would have to be something outrageous.

I get that. But i think the primary focus is to rebuild around the C, D and G. Having a winger or two in the core doesnt hurt, because they arent the primary focus of the rebuild, just strong supporting cast. (can be traded if need be, but only reserved for the really big trades.)
- dothedougie

Also drafting well helps here. This is something the Bruins have done poorly. There are no answers in Providence. This is something L.A. and Chicago have done well. They can let guys go and replace them with their youth.

Also, the Ottawa love affair needs to stop. They didn't win anything, Pete! You got Chara and overpaid Kelly. Redden was gross, just (frank)ing stop.

I think you would have to put Marchand in there too, him and Bergy have chemistry together that's pretty hard to come by, especially on the pk and those two seem like the only two on the team that put it in the net on a consistent basis. Plus he's seemed to tone down the idiotic behavior this year, which has been nice to see.

Maybe not untouchable but the offer would have to be something outrageous.
- PoketheBear

Thats just it. But I wouldn't call a guy like Marchand untouchable. I think the 5 guys I listed, losing anyone severely hurts the team. I like Marchand's production but for a good return, you could survive it.

Good point. That could likely happen.
I guess the thought magically bringing in an impact player from Krejci's LTIR cap relief is probably a pipe dream. A perfect storm would have to go down to acquire new player on an expiring deal, slip into playoffs and have perfect timing for Krecji to be back at the same time.
If Krejci's timetable was a little longer it would be different.
- Tachmo

neely indicated that the league would have and issue with them using Krejci's LTIR money to bring in a player, and then activate Krejci after the playoffs start when the cap no longer matters.

neely indicated that the league would have and issue with them using Krejci's LTIR money to bring in a player, and then activate Krejci after the playoffs start when the cap no longer matters.
- 77emac77

How is that different from Kane if Chicago, makes the west final and he's ready?

How is that different from Kane if Chicago, makes the west final and he's ready?
- glove_was_stuck

No Difference

OK. boys and girls. It's simply not the year for the black and gold. While it's not great it's going to be OK. This is an opportunity to step back, look at what you have and think about whats next. I think PC needs to identify a core of no more than 5 players, move on from what remains of the 2011 supporting cast and forge ahead.

The core according to me.

Bergeron
Krejci
Chara
Hamilton
Rask

The 5 guys are untouchable to me and the ones you build around.
- glove_was_stuck

Not sure I include Big Z in there, but I mean, realistically he's not going anywhere.
Ya seems to be the only real option which does Suck, but basically they need to just make the Playoffs, square off against the Habs in the 1st round and see what happens.

Not sure I include Big Z in there, but I mean, realistically he's not going anywhere.
Ya seems to be the only real option which does Suck, but basically they need to just make the Playoffs, square off against the Habs in the 1st round and see what happens.

- BruinBlood

Honestly rather they didn't get bounced 1st round by the Habs. (frank) that.

I believe Chara's play has more to do with his knee than his age. I don't understand the sudden speed arguement against Chara. He was never fast. Using his size to take away time and space has been his game. Hard to do with a wonky PCL.

How is that different from Kane if Chicago, makes the west final and he's ready?
- glove_was_stuck

yeah I'm not sure, except Kane is gonna be out 12 weeks, Krejci 4 - 6. The example they were using on the radio is to say.. have Pittsburg IR crosby with a concussion, trade for a player, and have Crosby show up once the playoffs start all rested and happy. not sure how the league would address it, or what they've said to teams about it, just it seems like Neely indicated that something had been said to them.

Honestly rather they didn't get bounced 1st round by the Habs. (frank) that.

I believe Chara's play has more to do with his knee than his age. I don't understand the sudden speed arguement against Chara. He was never fast. Using his size to take away time and space has been his game. Hard to do with a wonky PCL.
- glove_was_stuck

yeah, a big part of it, he should have had surgury in Nov, he'll probably have to have it once the seasons done anyway. I also think seids will be better next year with more time to recover from his knee. There is no way his game could have dropped off this fast.

yeah, a big part of it, he should have had surgury in Nov, he'll probably have to have it once the seasons done anyway. I also think seids will be better next year with more time to recover from his knee. There is no way his game could have dropped off this fast.
- 77emac77

oh you and your reasonable posts.

Honestly rather they didn't get bounced 1st round by the Habs. (frank) that.

I believe Chara's play has more to do with his knee than his age. I don't understand the sudden speed arguement against Chara. He was never fast. Using his size to take away time and space has been his game. Hard to do with a wonky PCL.
- glove_was_stuck

if the Bruins get in they're going to be a scary match up for teams.

if the Bruins get in they're going to be a scary match up for teams.
- Fountain-San

I dunno. This bunch has had too many games where they look like they could give a crap.

I dunno. This bunch has had too many games where they look like they could give a crap.
- glove_was_stuck

i know.

playoffs are diff, brah.

i know.

playoffs are diff, brah.
- Fountain-San

Well they seem to be able to handle the Islanders...

#positivety

Well they seem to be able to handle the Islanders...

#positivety
- glove_was_stuck

Well unless something happens to Montreal's Health they will be the #1 Seed.

Well unless something happens to Montreal's Health they will be the #1 Seed.
- BruinBlood

crap!! we're (frank)ed!

crap!! we're (frank)ed!
- Fountain-San

sometimes I really can't tell what the (frank) your getting at

sometimes I really can't tell what the (frank) your getting at
- BruinBlood

we have to play them!!!!