Ty Anderson: Bruins promote Kevin Dean to NHL assistant coach

Nice

I really like what Swenney's done with the staff. Hes got his guys in there now so it'll be interesting to see how the team plays to start the year

Bjork - Bergeron - Marchand
Pastrnak - Krejci - DeBrusk
Chelarik - JFK - Backes
Beleskey - Moore - Multiple Options

Chara - Carlo
Krug - McAvoy
K.Miller - C.Miller

Time to promote the kids. That could be a really potent offense and every line and pairing has a veteran to guide it along. I'm very excited about this team. One player I think could stand out in camp is Jeremy Lauzon...big fan of his.

Bjork - Bergeron - Marchand
Pastrnak - Krejci - DeBrusk
Chelarik - JFK - Backes
Beleskey - Moore - Multiple Options

Chara - Carlo
Krug - McAvoy
K.Miller - C.Miller

Time to promote the kids. That could be a really potent offense and every line and pairing has a veteran to guide it along. I'm very excited about this team. One player I think could stand out in camp is Jeremy Lauzon...big fan of his.
- RickJames77

No Vatrano?

No Vatrano?
- Videoj

I kind of want to see Vatrano with Bergy and Marchy to start. if it doesnt work, move him to the third line with JFK and Backes

Bjork - Bergeron - Marchand
Pastrnak - Krejci - DeBrusk
Chelarik - JFK - Backes
Beleskey - Moore - Multiple Options

Chara - Carlo
Krug - McAvoy
K.Miller - C.Miller

Time to promote the kids. That could be a really potent offense and every line and pairing has a veteran to guide it along. I'm very excited about this team. One player I think could stand out in camp is Jeremy Lauzon...big fan of his.
- RickJames77

Although I'm excited about the future as well, I'm not sure the bruins front office should just settle for a youth movement. With your previewed line up, I can't help but think the bruins would be taking a step back next season, there would be a lot of growing pains with this lineup, ultimately wasting another year of bergeron and krejci. I think there will be a way to integrate youth, while still adding through trade and free agency, to win now.

Bjork - Bergeron - Marchand
Pastrnak - Krejci - DeBrusk
Chelarik - JFK - Backes
Beleskey - Moore - Multiple Options

Chara - Carlo
Krug - McAvoy
K.Miller - C.Miller

Time to promote the kids. That could be a really potent offense and every line and pairing has a veteran to guide it along. I'm very excited about this team. One player I think could stand out in camp is Jeremy Lauzon...big fan of his.
- RickJames77

Remember we still have Nash on the payroll too and he will play.

I'd be OK to start with something like this:

Marchand - Bergeron - Vatrano
Chelarik - Krejci - Pastrnak
Bjork - JFK - Backes
Belesky - Nash - Accairi

Looking at guys like DeBrusk, Czarnik, Heinan, Kuraly & Blidh to force his way in to the lineup. I'd like to see some of those kids before Belesky and Nash but unless they are moved I see them in the lineup. I think Senyshyn needs a full year in the AHL before he gets a look

No Vatrano?
- Videoj

Hadn't had my coffee yet

Speaking of him - he needs to find his way to better scoring areas.

Although I'm excited about the future as well, I'm not sure the bruins front office should just settle for a youth movement. With your previewed line up, I can't help but think the bruins would be taking a step back next season, there would be a lot of growing pains with this lineup, ultimately wasting another year of bergeron and krejci. I think there will be a way to integrate youth, while still adding through trade and free agency, to win now.
- highstick87

What other options are there? Resign stafford? I agree to an extent though. You will see JFK, Chelarik, and one of Bjork or DeBrusk in my opnion. Where else would those spots go? Point being, I think you see at 3 new faces in the LU.

Remember we still have Nash on the payroll too and he will play.

I'd be OK to start with something like this:

Marchand - Bergeron - Vatrano
Chelarik - Krejci - Pastrnak
Bjork - JFK - Backes
Belesky - Nash - Accairi

Looking at guys like DeBrusk, Czarnik, Heinan, Kuraly & Blidh to force his way in to the lineup. I'd like to see some of those kids before Belesky and Nash but unless they are moved I see them in the lineup. I think Senyshyn needs a full year in the AHL before he gets a look
- MrBeanTown

That works for me

I liked what I saw out of Cehlarik last year. That line could be called the Czechoslovakian Reconnection

Hadn't had my coffee yet

Speaking of him - he needs to find his way to better scoring areas.
- RickJames77

That works for me

I liked what I saw out of Cehlarik last year. That line could be called the Czechoslovakian Reconnection
- RickJames77

Czech attack line.

Czech attack line.
- dothedougie

Cehlarik is Slovakian though, not Czech so it can't be that.

We'll figure something out

Cehlarik is Slovakian though, not Czech so it can't be that.

We'll figure something out
- RickJames77

Meh, details.

Bjork - Bergeron - Marchand
Pastrnak - Krejci - DeBrusk
Chelarik - JFK - Backes
Beleskey - Moore - Multiple Options

Chara - Carlo
Krug - McAvoy
K.Miller - C.Miller

Time to promote the kids. That could be a really potent offense and every line and pairing has a veteran to guide it along. I'm very excited about this team. One player I think could stand out in camp is Jeremy Lauzon...big fan of his.
- RickJames77

Maybe Senyshyn too. So what happens with McQuaid and Spooner?

Maybe Senyshyn too. So what happens with McQuaid and Spooner?
- glove_was_stuck

Quaider and the spoon are donezo.

While my trade scenarios have been frowned upon recently (unwarranted imo lol) I would not believe that Boston will start with another 3 or 4 rookies next season.

They may give a couple spots in to rookies, and trade them with someone else in the ahl if they don't produce. Start the year with BJork and JFK and see if they can handle it. If not, rotate in perhaps Cehlerik or whoever. If they don't trade spare parts for an upgrade on wing, Stafford should be resigned. I also expect a bounce back season from Belesky and hopefully it can up his trade value to unload him next season.

Vatrano Bergeron Marchand
Stafford Krejci Pasta
BJork JFK Backes
Belesky Nash Moore/Kuraly/Acciari

Anyone else see that Boston is a rumored landing spot for Joe Thornton. My question would be why would the Bruins want him? I don't think he fits what they need.

Quaider and the spoon are donezo.
- dothedougie

Donezorelli

EDIT: And hopefully in Spooner's case.

Anyone else see that Boston is a rumored landing spot for Joe Thornton. My question would be why would the Bruins want him? I don't think he fits what they need.
- RickJames77

Idk man, Thornton at 3C would be something. I like the lineups you posted above but also agree with the notion that it's a little sketchy to trust that many inexperienced players. Thornton would give JFK a full year to develop which is probably for the best. He's also a great replacement for Spooner on the PP. I'd only do it on a 1 maaaaybe 2 year deal

Marchand Bergy Bjork
Cehlarik Krejci Pasta
Vatrano Thornton Backes
Belesky Nash Acciari

Edit: you could realistically pencil any of Debrusk, heinen, senyshyn, JFK, czarnik into that lineup somewhere. B's won't be short on options this fall

Anyone else see that Boston is a rumored landing spot for Joe Thornton. My question would be why would the Bruins want him? I don't think he fits what they need.
- RickJames77

I would buy season tickets if Thornton returned