Are the Bruins better or worse with Eriksson replaced by Backes?
- Scabeh

I think they have some young players that can pick up the scoring we parted with when he left. On the other hand, I think the defensive responsibility Backes brings could help mask a glaring gap of talent on the back end. It's sad when you look at the forwards you have and have more faith in their defensive capabilities than most of your dmen.

We didn't have an issue scoring and I don't see his absence having any major effect on that and I think Backes may bring a new sense of identity to the team and make us "harder" to play against. All in all we're (frank)ed because our defense is an absolute joke.

The term on that Backes deal though

Edit: I realize I didn't answer your question. I'm channeling my inner 2016 politician. I'd honestly say better and I think Vesey comes to Boston and adds some much needed depth to the wing. It's tough to pinpoint what Bruins team you're going to get. Sometimes last year they looked like a playoff team and others they looked like a basement dweller.

How tall is Mitch Marner?
- BestRapperAlive

Is it Thursday? cause he's taller on that day.

I think they have some young players that can pick up the scoring we parted with when he left. On the other hand, I think the defensive responsibility Backes brings could help mask a glaring gap of talent on the back end. It's sad when you look at the forwards you have and have more faith in their defensive capabilities than most of your dmen.

We didn't have an issue scoring and I don't see his absence having any major effect on that and I think Backes may bring a new sense of identity to the team and make us "harder" to play against. All in all we're (frank)ed because our defense is an absolute joke.

The term on that Backes deal though
- RickJames77

Welcome to the "your team sucks club"

Imagine a world where Buffalo Sabres GM Tim Murray poaches an RFA D or forward from a competitor.

Murray is a sniper. He studies the market like a stock broker. Murray knows that salary cap strapped teams like NY Rangers and St. Louis Blues are pinching their pennies right now. Murray will do his best to mess with the caps of those teams who are up against the $73 million salary cap.


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That shwarma place that Kadri likes
- Atomic Wedgie

Fixed
- the_eye

Paramount

I think they have some young players that can pick up the scoring we parted with when he left. On the other hand, I think the defensive responsibility Backes brings could help mask a glaring gap of talent on the back end. It's sad when you look at the forwards you have and have more faith in their defensive capabilities than most of your dmen.

We didn't have an issue scoring and I don't see his absence having any major effect on that and I think Backes may bring a new sense of identity to the team and make us "harder" to play against. All in all we're (frank)ed because our defense is an absolute joke.

The term on that Backes deal though

Edit: I realize I didn't answer your question. I'm channeling my inner 2016 politician. I'd honestly say better and I think Vesey comes to Boston and adds some much needed depth to the wing. It's tough to pinpoint what Bruins team you're going to get. Sometimes last year they looked like a playoff team and others they looked like a basement dweller.
- RickJames77

It's a risky move to consider Vesey could replace Eriksson's production but I see where you're getting at.

I think short term the Bruins might be better because Backes is a very good player and, as you said, can be used in numerous situations.

Their defense is scaring me with Chara slowing down every year and I have no faith in Rask being a real difference maker for Boston with an average defense in front of him.

I know you guys were in cap hell but it's crazy how many good players Boston shipped out over the years who could really be helping this team right now (Seguin, Boychuk, Hamilton to name a few....)

Imagine a world where Buffalo Sabres GM Tim Murray poaches an RFA D or forward from a competitor.

Murray is a sniper. He studies the market like a stock broker. Murray knows that salary cap strapped teams like NY Rangers and St. Louis Blues are pinching their pennies right now. Murray will do his best to mess with the caps of those teams who are up against the $73 million salary cap.
- nbboy

Murray is hyperaggressive and it's cost him.

It's a risky move to consider Vesey could replace Eriksson's production but I see where you're getting at.

I think short term the Bruins might be better because Backes is a very good player and, as you said, can be used in numerous situations.

Their defense is scaring me with Chara slowing down every year and I have no faith in Rask being a real difference maker for Boston with an average defense in front of him.

I know you guys were in cap hell but it's crazy how many good players Boston shipped out over the years who could really be helping this team right now (Seguin, Boychuk, Hamilton to name a few....)
- Scabeh

Thornton.

Has Kadri been traded yet?
Asking for a blogger

Thornton.
- Atomic Wedgie

If you're talking about Joe, it's been what 15 years? Get over it Wedgie ffs.

If you're talking about Shawn, you're out of your goddamn mind, this guy sucks.

Poutine is great mother (frank)er.

Hey MiB,

I was wondering if you think they should trade Kadri. He's easily not the rightest guy on the team. With a big contract. Do you think the Leafs trade him? Would you be happy if they did?

Hey MiB,

I was wondering if you think they should trade Kadri. He's easily not the rightest guy on the team. With a big contract. Do you think the Leafs trade him? Would you be happy if they did?
- systemtool

Bait. Set. Hook.

Hey MiB,

I was wondering if you think they should trade Kadri. He's easily not the rightest guy on the team. With a big contract. Do you think the Leafs trade him? Would you be happy if they did?
- systemtool

If he could bring in a good defenseman in return, I'd do it.

If he could bring in a good defenseman in return, I'd do it.
- Scabeh

420 it hard

If he could bring in a good defenseman in return, I'd do it.
- Scabeh

Like Subban? Doubt it. Run along you're missing the agenda here.

420 it hard
- razr

.goodcall. soon as I hit send I'm rolling one up.

Like Subban? Doubt it. Run along you're missing the agenda here.
- systemtool

What does this have anything to do with Subban?

It's like you're retar.....

Oh.... it's you... hmmmm....

Hi Systemtool!

What does this have anything to do with Subban?

It's like you're retar.....

Oh.... it's you... hmmmm....

Hi Systemtool!
- Scabeh

420asdf

What does this have anything to do with Subban?

It's like you're retar.....

Oh.... it's you... hmmmm....

Hi Systemtool!
- Scabeh

I'm not sure if the habs can get it done this year

I'm not sure if the habs can get it done this year
- Flyfreaky

I'm optimistic. But it's not a sure thing.

What does this have anything to do with Subban?

It's like you're retar.....

Oh.... it's you... hmmmm....

Hi Systemtool!
- Scabeh

You said trade for a defenceman he's a defenceman. Keep up goof.

Hi Scabs

I'm optimistic. But it's not a sure thing.
- Scabeh

Well, they have disappointed in the past

I'm not sure if the habs can get it done this year
- Flyfreaky

They will. The Sens won't.

Well, they have disappointed in the past
- Flyfreaky

QuickSCF is fully confident

QuickSCF is fully confident
- razr

Smoking it now. Cheers to the twizt.