Thanks for warming up the golf course for us! Hows it been so far? Do you mind if Us, Toronto and Montreal play through?
- glove_was_stuck

Lol

A word on Krejci.
And yes, he is my favorite player but not without reason.
Firstly, I agree that his 7.3 contract is probably about 1mil too high. He should be around the 6mil mark. For a top six center 6mil is a given. Good luck finding a center with his credentials for less. Look at Backes, and his 6mil contract.
Ok, what were Krechs stats this year, 23 goals and 50 some odd points, not bad for a guy with major hip surgery in the off-season who took probably until the mid-season point to start to get his wheels.
In the face-off circle, he's always above 50%.
Insofar as him being injury prone, he played all 82 games this year.
His linemates up until near the end of the season when he started regularly playing with Pasta and Stafford (under Butch), were a dogs breakfast of bottom 6 wingers and combinations.
He was bumped off the first pp unit for Spoons (which I couldn't understand other then to give the 2nd unit some depth) which cost him in the stats department.
What I see when I watch him is his hockey IQ, ability to make plays, find seams that no one else on the Bruins can do.
He is great at a lot of the subtleties of the game that go unnoticed. If the Bruins are to be contenders again soon (and I think they can be), David Krejci will have to be a big part of that equation and I believe he still can be with a little luck on the injury front.
Anyway, I agree next year will be the test whether he still has a few more years of relevance as a solid #2 center or we are stuck with a 7mil contract for 4 more years whose injuries have made him an anchor.
I for one am hopeful its the former.
BTW I seen my first game in Boston this year in march when the Bruins clobbered Detroit 6-1. Krech had his best game of the season with 4pts and was the first star. Fell in love with the city of Boston and will be back next year to see another Bruins game!

Lol
- Just5

I don't think the team looks much different next year. Other than whoever leaves via LV and potentially small losses to free agency. Resign Stafford for 2 years at 1.5 million per And either Moore to a 1 year deal for 1 million or let him go. I think he is expendable with all these rookies that play his sort of game and won't be needed past next year. Trade Spooner's rights or sign and trade. See what happens with the young guys like Kuraly, Schaller and acciari. I like them but there's too many of them lol.

Assuming Mcquaid gets taken:

Marchand Bergeron Backes
Stafford Krejci Pastrnak
Acciari Nash Moore
Belesky Kuraly Vatrano
Schaller

Chara McAvoy
Krug Carlo
Miller time

A word on Krejci.
And yes, he is my favorite player but not without reason.
Firstly, I agree that his 7.3 contract is probably about 1mil too high. He should be around the 6mil mark. For a top six center 6mil is a given. Good luck finding a center with his credentials for less. Look at Backes, and his 6mil contract.
Ok, what were Krechs stats this year, 23 goals and 50 some odd points, not bad for a guy with major hip surgery in the off-season who took probably until the mid-season point to start to get his wheels.
In the face-off circle, he's always above 50%.
Insofar as him being injury prone, he played all 82 games this year.
His linemates up until near the end of the season when he started regularly playing with Pasta and Stafford (under Butch), were a dogs breakfast of bottom 6 wingers and combinations.
He was bumped off the first pp unit for Spoons (which I couldn't understand other then to give the 2nd unit some depth) which cost him in the stats department.
What I see when I watch him is his hockey IQ, ability to make plays, find seams that no one else on the Bruins can do.
He is great at a lot of the subtleties of the game that go unnoticed. If the Bruins are to be contenders again soon (and I think they can be), David Krejci will have to be a big part of that equation and I believe he still can be with a little luck on the injury front.
Anyway, I agree next year will be the test whether he still has a few more years of relevance as a solid #2 center or we are stuck with a 7mil contract for 4 more years whose injuries have made him an anchor.
I for one am hopeful its the former.
BTW I seen my first game in Boston this year in march when the Bruins clobbered Detroit 6-1. Krech had his best game of the season with 4pts and was the first star. Fell in love with the city of Boston and will be back next year to see another Bruins game!
- bruinsnerd

that was way more than "A word"


Look, if someone offered me 7.25 mil I'd take it too, and Backes at 6 mil also gives you grit and leadership, things you dont see from Krejci. ( Maybe you should go to more games, Krejci saves his best for you.) LOL

that was way more than "A word"


Look, if someone offered me 7.25 mil I'd take it too, and Backes at 6 mil also gives you grit and leadership, things you dont see from Krejci. ( Maybe you should go to more games, Krejci saves his best for you.) LOL
- 77emac77

Hmmmm... If Krejci isn't a leader then why does he wear an A on his chest? And I noticed you left off skill from Backes' list... That's what Krejci brings.

I think i call the Avalanche and see if they have any interest in Krejci. Package him for a Duchene or Landeskog and get younger. If thats possible, i dont know.
- Mahewman

Its been reported they want a package that includes a 1st, A+defensive prospect and a player, so don't see boston as a fit! Cause you might be happy getting one of those players, but at the cost of Carlo or Mcavoy I doubt it!

Its been reported they want a package that includes a 1st, A+defensive prospect and a player, so don't see boston as a fit! Cause you might be happy getting one of those players, but at the cost of Carlo or Mcavoy I doubt it!
- MR.Hunter

How ridiculous. Maybe an landeskog is worth Carlo straight up. Not saying I would support that decision, but I see how that would be fair. But asking for more is crazy. Even Hall only got Larsson in return. Johanson got Jones. Etc.

When clubs are asking that much and we already have so much grit, stay away. Plus I think Stafford would be a .5 pt per game player in Boston alongside Krejci. Landeskog is an upgrade but not at the cost of an arm and a leg.

Next year we compete for conference finals with Toronto, the following year, I think Boston can be a legit contender.

Hmmmm... If Krejci isn't a leader then why does he wear an A on his chest? And I noticed you left off skill from Backes' list... That's what Krejci brings.
- mixturebill

thats good, .. he probably had that written in his contract like Chara to get "A"

Krejci - 23 goals 31 Assists . -12 in plus minus
Backes 17 goals 21 Assisrs +2

Krejci's + - is worse than spooners,

So a 50 point scorer who was on the ice for 60 goals given up is your example of skill

thats good, .. he probably had that written in his contract like Chara to get "A"

Krejci - 23 goals 31 Assists . -12 in plus minus
Backes 17 goals 21 Assisrs +2

Krejci's + - is worse than spooners,

So a 50 point scorer who was on the ice for 60 goals given up is your example of skill
- 77emac77

Backes was on Krejci's line for most of the season and was right in line with his +/- numbers. Backes' +/- only shot up when he was put on the Bergeron line.
We can agree to disagree on Krejci... But I'm right haha. Like I said, I wouldnt be torn up of they move on from him and trade him somewhere... But I just think his play is underrated... Bigly.

The one thing that I can't stand is the notion that the Bruins re-sign Chara after next season. And I think Ty is absolutely insane for promoting this idea. That is a hard pass from me. Thanks for your service... Here's a coaching role if you want to remain around the team.

How ridiculous. Maybe an landeskog is worth Carlo straight up. Not saying I would support that decision, but I see how that would be fair. But asking for more is crazy. Even Hall only got Larsson in return. Johanson got Jones. Etc.

When clubs are asking that much and we already have so much grit, stay away. Plus I think Stafford would be a .5 pt per game player in Boston alongside Krejci. Landeskog is an upgrade but not at the cost of an arm and a leg.

Next year we compete for conference finals with Toronto, the following year, I think Boston can be a legit contender.
- Videoj

I wouldnt trade McAvoy or Carlo for anything at this point. Those two are going to be Boston's Keith-Seabrook combo for years to come. Kogs is cool, but not worth either of those two.

I'm happy with them naming Cassidy the full time coach... I think he's earned it. I think his knowledge of some of the younger guys in Providence really will help the team moving forward as well.

I'm happy with them naming Cassidy the full time coach... I think he's earned it. I think his knowledge of some of the younger guys in Providence really will help the team moving forward as well.
- mixturebill

- glove_was_stuck

Backes was on Krejci's line for most of the season and was right in line with his +/- numbers. Backes' +/- only shot up when he was put on the Bergeron line.
We can agree to disagree on Krejci... But I'm right haha. Like I said, I wouldnt be torn up of they move on from him and trade him somewhere... But I just think his play is underrated... Bigly.

The one thing that I can't stand is the notion that the Bruins re-sign Chara after next season. And I think Ty is absolutely insane for promoting this idea. That is a hard pass from me. Thanks for your service... Here's a coaching role if you want to remain around the team.
- mixturebill

ahhh... common ground

- dothedougie

Damn you had a long ban

I wouldnt trade McAvoy or Carlo for anything at this point. Those two are going to be Boston's Keith-Seabrook combo for years to come. Kogs is cool, but not worth either of those two.
- dothedougie

Vastly overrated and doesn't fit here. We already have Backes. Very similar player just older.

Backes was on Krejci's line for most of the season and was right in line with his +/- numbers. Backes' +/- only shot up when he was put on the Bergeron line.
We can agree to disagree on Krejci... But I'm right haha. Like I said, I wouldnt be torn up of they move on from him and trade him somewhere... But I just think his play is underrated... Bigly.

The one thing that I can't stand is the notion that the Bruins re-sign Chara after next season. And I think Ty is absolutely insane for promoting this idea. That is a hard pass from me. Thanks for your service... Here's a coaching role if you want to remain around the team.
- mixturebill

I'm a big Krejci guy, he's better than most 2C's in the league and he's not THAT overpaid if you compare him with others in his price range (Nash, Stastny, Kesler, Ryan etc). He's a methodical, patient player so it's easy to point at him and say "Lazy, soft blah blah" when the points aren't there. I think the team really needs to consider treating Bergy more like Crosby, giving him competent but flawed depth wingers while playing the money guys with Krejci, and maybe actually having a 3rd line. Krejci can still facilitate good wingers but I don't think he can elevate the play of average wingers anymore.

A line like Kuraly Bergy Acciari would be hell to play against while Marchy Krejci Pasta could score at will and Backes anchors your 3rd.

Disagree on Chara. I'll never understand your issue with him... dude was the best PKer in the league, finished like top 20 in the league for 5v5 points by a d man and still scares the bejesus out of grown men across the league. He was a beast this year. I bet he's even better next year with a better supporting cast and fewer min.

I'm a big Krejci guy, he's better than most 2C's in the league and he's not THAT overpaid if you compare him with others in his price range (Nash, Stastny, Kesler, Ryan etc). He's a methodical, patient player so it's easy to point at him and say "Lazy, soft blah blah" when the points aren't there. I think the team really needs to consider treating Bergy more like Crosby, giving him competent but flawed depth wingers while playing the money guys with Krejci, and maybe actually having a 3rd line. Krejci can still facilitate good wingers but I don't think he can elevate the play of average wingers anymore.

A line like Kuraly Bergy Acciari would be hell to play against while Marchy Krejci Pasta could score at will and Backes anchors your 3rd.

Disagree on Chara. I'll never understand your issue with him... dude was the best PKer in the league, finished like top 20 in the league for 5v5 points by a d man and still scares the bejesus out of grown men across the league. He was a beast this year. I bet he's even better next year with a better supporting cast and fewer min.
- Shaundre93

Absolutely nailed it.

I'm a big Krejci guy, he's better than most 2C's in the league and he's not THAT overpaid if you compare him with others in his price range (Nash, Stastny, Kesler, Ryan etc). He's a methodical, patient player so it's easy to point at him and say "Lazy, soft blah blah" when the points aren't there. I think the team really needs to consider treating Bergy more like Crosby, giving him competent but flawed depth wingers while playing the money guys with Krejci, and maybe actually having a 3rd line. Krejci can still facilitate good wingers but I don't think he can elevate the play of average wingers anymore.

A line like Kuraly Bergy Acciari would be hell to play against while Marchy Krejci Pasta could score at will and Backes anchors your 3rd.

Disagree on Chara. I'll never understand your issue with him... dude was the best PKer in the league, finished like top 20 in the league for 5v5 points by a d man and still scares the bejesus out of grown men across the league. He was a beast this year. I bet he's even better next year with a better supporting cast and fewer min.
- Shaundre93

Agreed. I have zero complaints with Chara this year. He absolutely is still an anchor back there. He has zero hands and takes a perfect pass for him to shoot but he is still a beast defensively unless its a track meet. His mishaps are glaring though because he plays half the game and he is a hard player to miss.

Penalty kill alone. He is still worth it. If he is the same next year. I keep him around for 3-4 million.

Also, he provides much needed protection to the young kids coming in. Invaluable in my opinion.

Play him with McAvoy next year. Carlo and Krug. Then put McAvoy and Carlo together the following year and have Chara play 2nd line minutes and PK.

Easy.