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If they would go for a guy like Fowler would they be thinking about trading Krug?

Krug will be a RFA and get more than the $3.5 he is getting now.....
Ericksson is an UFA and is getting $4.25 now.........(Soderberg just signed for $4.75)

Interested to see who they look at as the core going forward? Who they think will pan out in the D pool as well?

Of the young D-men right now (Morrow, C. Miller, and Trotman) it's not like one stands out more than the others, they are all playing pretty well though.

If they would go for a guy like Fowler would they be thinking about trading Krug?

Krug will be a RFA and get more than the $3.5 he is getting now.....
Ericksson is an UFA and is getting $4.25 now.........(Soderberg just signed for $4.75)

Interested to see who they look at as the core going forward? Who they think will pan out in the D pool as well?

Of the young D-men right now (Morrow, C. Miller, and Trotman) it's not like one stands out more than the others, they are all playing pretty well though.
- JIwasinskiJr

Krug is going no where, He has turned in to a real solid player, his TOI/gm has increased every year over the last few seasons. He is coming around in the defensive zone and continues to be a threat offensively. I would much rather keep him than bring in a guy like Fowler. He will earn a nice raise this summer and I have no problem with the Bruins paying it. Trade Chara before you entertain the idea of trading Krug.

Eriksson gets a raise, Krug gets a raise, Connolly gets a raise. Hmm

Kelly either walks or gets a bit less. Lucic's 2.750 goes away.

Even if Kelly isn't resigned, that's only what 7-8 million to give those guys raises (on top of what they make and assuming Kempainnen, Randell, half the D all resign for the same, plus a backup goalie)

Idk if that works. Connolly is only getting a million this year...

Eriksson gets a raise, Krug gets a raise, Connolly gets a raise. Hmm

Kelly either walks or gets a bit less. Lucic's 2.750 goes away.

Even if Kelly isn't resigned, that's only what 7-8 million to give those guys raises (on top of what they make and assuming Kempainnen, Randell, half the D all resign for the same, plus a backup goalie)

Idk if that works. Connolly is only getting a million this year...
- Videoj

Hence why I brought it up. Seems to be some short sighted thinking here.

If we sign Ericksson then it's for around $5 per right?
Krug is going to be getting over $4 per maybe closer to $5?

If Kelly is as good as gone after the season then maybe we try to trade him, but I bet they sign him to a silly Quaider deal at $2.5 per.

All the kids, Trotman, Morrow, Miller, Miller on top of Krug all are going to get raises. Like you pointed out, kemp is an UFA and will be getting a raise.

Connolly, like you also said will be a RFA. Imagine if he is around 20 goals? He will be around or higher than the Hayes salary ($2.3 per).

Unless a player is a super stud, 30 yr old players should be left to leave.....cough cough Kelly.

Very murky right now, hence the questioning of the Fowler rumors.

EDIT: we are at $48 mil in cap next year right now. Ericksson and Krug at around $5 per each leave us around $10 million in space with about TEN players needing to be signed.

Ok, relax, the sky isn't falling. The B's are in decent cap position. Not ideal, but decent.

Say Loui gets (an overly-generous) 5.5 mil, that's only a difference of 1 mil on the cap next year. Say Krug gets 5 mil (I think he'll get slightly less on a long deal), that's only 1.6 mil more than this year. So those two get raises and it means we add 2.6 mil to the current cap hit. Well guess what? Lucic's 2.5 mil come off the books. Done.

Then Kelly's money becomes Connolly's money. Kelly either re-signs for cheap, or doesn't. Either way.

Honestly, if they shed Seidenberg's salary they'll have plenty of space to extend some other young guys.

Although when I say "plenty of space" I really mean they can use that money for the RFAs since RFAs don't have much leverage in the NHL. I'm not at all implying they can bring in a big name FA.

Hence why I brought it up. Seems to be some short sighted thinking here.

If we sign Ericksson then it's for around $5 per right?
Krug is going to be getting over $4 per maybe closer to $5?

If Kelly is as good as gone after the season then maybe we try to trade him, but I bet they sign him to a silly Quaider deal at $2.5 per.

All the kids, Trotman, Morrow, Miller, Miller on top of Krug all are going to get raises. Like you pointed out, kemp is an UFA and will be getting a raise.

Connolly, like you also said will be a RFA. Imagine if he is around 20 goals? He will be around or higher than the Hayes salary ($2.3 per).

Unless a player is a super stud, 30 yr old players should be left to leave.....cough cough Kelly.

Very murky right now, hence the questioning of the Fowler rumors.

EDIT: we are at $48 mil in cap next year right now. Ericksson and Krug at around $5 per each leave us around $10 million in space with about TEN players needing to be signed.
- JIwasinskiJr

While it may seem insignificant, maybe the wild card here is Kempainnen. If he proves to be valuable enough and can play a strong PK role, then I agree Kelly becomes expendable. The problem with the team without Kelly (And Campbell and Paille) is that all the top guys are now the PP and PK as well. Bergeron, Erik, March, Krej are probably the four best PK forwards without Kelly on the team. If Kemp can fill that role, it really provides those guys with a bit of rest. However, if Kempainnen is another point producer, we have him, Spooner, Pasta, Belesky, Hayes, and Connolly that really don't belong on the PK, plus whoever else is on the 4th line (Randell? Rinaldo? Griffith?) that doesn't fit the P role either... Special teams really win games. We're getting ahead of ourselves, But I really think the play of Kempainnen this year determines a lot of the direction in the bottom 6.

And I don't really want Krug for 5 million. 4/4.5 for 3 years (or preferably 5) would be ideal. But 5 or more is pushing it I believe. I love McQuaid, just wish he was making about a million less...

Kempainnen isn't going to command big money unless he's putting up 40+ pts so I wouldn't worry too much about him just yet. I like his play and hope they resign him. The only way I want to see kelly back is on a 1 yr 700K deal otherwise he can take a walk. I have a feeling they'll try and move Seids contract at some point maybe to a team like Caroline in need of a veteran dman. so that's 7 mill + Lucic carry over coming off the books and we need to resign Connolly, Erkisson (maybe), Trotman, Miller x2, morrow, krug, and a slew of providence guys like ferlin/randel/griffith and koko if he's still here. It would be nice if Quaider was making 1.5M instead of 2.5M that's for sure. I can see Sweeney making this all work out. I like the guys on the back end if we can get rid of Seids. the right side is looking pretty good. we'll need a top pairing Dman or two to take over for Chara and someone to play RH side for 2 years until C miller and trotman are ready for full time top pairing roles. I can see this leading to eriksson being moved though... eriksson, koko, Seidenberg + a pick for a top pairing Dman? as long as it's not Byfuglien I'd probably be ok. but Fowler's not the answer. we're good on the left side unless Chara's dealt for an immediate chance at another cup ala Bourque.

Anyone else really enjoying this B's team? I can't remember a game like Saturday night vs the Bolts in which the B's played solid hockey with solid breakouts and scoring plays. This team is really gelling and is an enjoyable team that can skate and score with their competition the past couple of games.

This week will be a good week of hockey. Stars, Caps and Habs are cream of the NHL crop right now so if they could go 2-1 vs these 3 I think people will start to come around on this team.

Anyone else really enjoying this B's team? I can't remember a game like Saturday night vs the Bolts in which the B's played solid hockey with solid breakouts and scoring plays. This team is really gelling and is an enjoyable team that can skate and score with their competition the past couple of games.

This week will be a good week of hockey. Stars, Caps and Habs are cream of the NHL crop right now so if they could go 2-1 vs these 3 I think people will start to come around on this team.
- tunmasterflex

I honestly believe this is a very good team. They have an elite offense, elite PP, elite goalie...I think we're a top 4 dman away from being contenders, and there's a chance we already have that guy coming in Seids. This is the fastest, most fun Bruins team I've seen since the Savvy days

Hence why I brought it up. Seems to be some short sighted thinking here.

If we sign Ericksson then it's for around $5 per right?
Krug is going to be getting over $4 per maybe closer to $5?

If Kelly is as good as gone after the season then maybe we try to trade him, but I bet they sign him to a silly Quaider deal at $2.5 per.

All the kids, Trotman, Morrow, Miller, Miller on top of Krug all are going to get raises. Like you pointed out, kemp is an UFA and will be getting a raise.

Connolly, like you also said will be a RFA. Imagine if he is around 20 goals? He will be around or higher than the Hayes salary ($2.3 per).

Unless a player is a super stud, 30 yr old players should be left to leave.....cough cough Kelly.

Very murky right now, hence the questioning of the Fowler rumors.

EDIT: we are at $48 mil in cap next year right now. Ericksson and Krug at around $5 per each leave us around $10 million in space with about TEN players needing to be signed.
- JIwasinskiJr

I think your math is off. The cap is 72(ish?) right now. It could go up a bit. If we're at 48 and extend Loui/Krug for combined 10, that leaves us 14+ to extend rfas and expiring elc's. Seids would still be the obvious cap dump option. We're in inconceivably good cap position compared recent years.

Just saw the the B's recalled Koko.... but why?!?!

Do you guys think this is just a show off stint to raise his value and ship him out of town? It would seem weird to put him in the lineup and sit Kemp/Kelly(?!?!?) when they've been playing pretty well. I'm a bit confused by this one.

Great to see the team turn it around. I was highly skeptical at the start but am impressed with the new players and young talent starting to show. With Hayes and Connolly starting to play well the game plan is starting to come together. The amount of time given to the young dmen is so beneficial to their development. Hopefully it can continue, but Miller/Trotman/Morrow look like regular NHL dmen.

As far as Fowler, I wouldn't want to give up Eriksson for him.

Just saw the the B's recalled Koko.... but why?!?!

Do you guys think this is just a show off stint to raise his value and ship him out of town? It would seem weird to put him in the lineup and sit Kemp/Kelly(?!?!?) when they've been playing pretty well. I'm a bit confused by this one.
- mixturebill

Alright just saw this... Pastrnak has a sore foot from blocking a shot, so he's out of the lineup tonight... Koko is taking his place.

Just saw the the B's recalled Koko.... but why?!?!

Do you guys think this is just a show off stint to raise his value and ship him out of town? It would seem weird to put him in the lineup and sit Kemp/Kelly(?!?!?) when they've been playing pretty well. I'm a bit confused by this one.
- mixturebill

probably want his speed and offensive abilities on the 3rd line when they play the habs. or maybe Pasta's hurt?? but i could see CJ swing spooner to the LW and use Koko at center of the 3rd line.

Alright just saw this... Pastrnak has a sore foot from blocking a shot, so he's out of the lineup tonight... Koko is taking his place.
- mixturebill

where is Koko going to slot in? he's not 1st line ready I wouldn't think?...... does Connolly move up to 1st line and have Koko slide in on the right side with bergy and marchand? koko's known to not be a very good winger.... I'm hoping he gets more than 2 mins of play under CJ this time and can actually contribute. it'll be interesting to see where he slides in. anyone know if the game is being shown on TV in Ottawa?