Ty Anderson: All Eyes on D: Bruins should be active in trade market

Gill would be a great addition but I still think the best addition for the Bruins would be Kaberle.

Everyone wants Ryan Suter. If I'm David Poile I shop him to every team in the NHL because he's gonna get a hell of a lot more for him at the trade deadline then he will once the season ends. Someone will over pay on the return if he does that.

Lets be serious, the Preds aren't winning a Cup this year.

What would Calgary want for Sarich? (besides Knight, Spooner and Hamilton)

Ty Anderson: All Eyes on D: Bruins should be active in trade market
- tyanderson

Mark Streit would look good on this team. But he is signed for next year and I am not sure of the salary cap ramifications

I think Chiarelli is definitely going to make a move to shore up the defense, in fact I think he is going to make several moves. First, I don't think he is going to go after Weber or Suter. I don't think the Bruins will be willing to meet the asking price, and I have my doubts that they even have the war chest of prospects to make it happen (outside of Hamilton, who has to be considered untouchable). In any event, other teams who are more desperate will offer more.

That said, I do think the Bruins are in line to make a sizable addition on D and I think they may make a preliminary move to unload Johnny Boychuk or Joe Corvo to make it happen. Both are UFA's and I think both, particularly Boychuk, would be very attractive to other teams. Whatever assets the Bruins got in return would then be used to acquire a top 4 d-man, a tier down from the Weber/Suter class. Someone like Jack Johnson, or perhaps make another play for local kid Keith Yandle. Then they could add a "spare part" type d-man (a shane hnidy type) to add depth.

What would Calgary want for Sarich? (besides Knight, Spooner and Hamilton)
- glove_was_stuck

I would think maybe a 2nd tier prospect like a Sauve or mid level prospect and pick (say Camara + 3rd)?

I think Chiarelli is definitely going to make a move to shore up the defense, in fact I think he is going to make several moves. First, I don't think he is going to go after Weber or Suter. I don't think the Bruins will be willing to meet the asking price, and I have my doubts that they even have the war chest of prospects to make it happen (outside of Hamilton, who has to be considered untouchable). In any event, other teams who are more desperate will offer more.

That said, I do think the Bruins are in line to make a sizable addition on D and I think they may make a preliminary move to unload Johnny Boychuk or Joe Corvo to make it happen. Both are UFA's and I think both, particularly Boychuk, would be very attractive to other teams. Whatever assets the Bruins got in return would then be used to acquire a top 4 d-man, a tier down from the Weber/Suter class. Someone like Jack Johnson, or perhaps make another play for local kid Keith Yandle. Then they could add a "spare part" type d-man (a shane hnidy type) to add depth.
- TheGreatNumber8

I don't think Dougie would be off limits in making a play for Weber or Suter. I don't think it will happen but if it takes Dougie Hamilton to get Shea Weber, you say goodbye to Dougie.

I don't think Dougie would be off limits in making a play for Weber or Suter. I don't think it will happen but if it takes Dougie Hamilton to get Shea Weber, you say goodbye to Dougie.
- Double_A

If the Bruins had both Chara and Weber unloading 105+ MPH shots from the point... Oh. My. God.

Mark Streit can be yours. Just sent us Dougie Hamilton.

I don't think Dougie would be off limits in making a play for Weber or Suter. I don't think it will happen but if it takes Dougie Hamilton to get Shea Weber, you say goodbye to Dougie.
- Double_A

I kind of disagree. Weber and Chara play very similar roles and while they are both outstanding players, I think Chara's presence makes Weber less attractive to the Bruins and thus less likely to part with Hamilton. I agree, in principle, that a player of Weber's status would be worth giving up Hamilton for, but I just don't think the Bruins would do it unless the player brought some new, unique element to the table.

In a way, I think the Bruins would be more apt to make a deal involving Hamilton for Suter, but again I don't think they will go that way.

As long as we're dreaming, the guy I would most like the Bruins to aggressively pursue is Brent Seabrook of Chicago. Vastly underrated, he would fit perfectly with the Bruins. I know Chicago is in the thick of the Western Conference race and need to work on keeping the puck out of their own net, but that would be the dream acquisition.

On a more realistic note, assuming he comes back healthy, anyone think the Bruins would consider moving Horton? With the emergence of the second line it could make sense if they could get a top 4 d-man in return....maybe Jack Johnson???

And if they moved Horton, what would it take to pry Ryan Smyth (an UFA) away from Edmonton to replace Horton? Always thought he'd make a great Bruin.

I kind of disagree. Weber and Chara play very similar roles and while they are both outstanding players, I think Chara's presence makes Weber less attractive to the Bruins and thus less likely to part with Hamilton. I agree, in principle, that a player of Weber's status would be worth giving up Hamilton for, but I just don't think the Bruins would do it unless the player brought some new, unique element to the table.

In a way, I think the Bruins would be more apt to make a deal involving Hamilton for Suter, but again I don't think they will go that way.

As long as we're dreaming, the guy I would most like the Bruins to aggressively pursue is Brent Seabrook of Chicago. Vastly underrated, he would fit perfectly with the Bruins. I know Chicago is in the thick of the Western Conference race and need to work on keeping the puck out of their own net, but that would be the dream acquisition.

On a more realistic note, assuming he comes back healthy, anyone think the Bruins would consider moving Horton? With the emergence of the second line it could make sense if they could get a top 4 d-man in return....maybe Jack Johnson???

And if they moved Horton, what would it take to pry Ryan Smyth (an UFA) away from Edmonton to replace Horton? Always thought he'd make a great Bruin.
- TheGreatNumber8

Love Seabrook, would love him in Black and Gold at some point, but can't see it any time soon.

Can't see Horton being moved in season. Maybe the off-season, but I think they'll keep the core together (who knows how Looch would react to having to maintain a long distance bro-mance).

Smyth is another guy who would be a great fit though, gotta think he'd be a pure rental though, not so sure its PC's MO to go big on a guy who you have pretty much zero chance keeping. If the cost is right I think that might be the best add in terms of fit out there.

Smyth is another guy who would be a great fit though, gotta think he'd be a pure rental though, not so sure its PC's MO to go big on a guy who you have pretty much zero chance keeping. If the cost is right I think that might be the best add in terms of fit out there.

Bruins have the cap space to absorb Smyth. He would be a great fit, and help the powerplay a ton. He would fill that Recchi role of creating traffic in front and tipping pucks in. Depending on how badly the Oilers feel the need to keep him (which will depend on whether they intend to resign him) he could probably be had cheaply given his salary. Also, if Pete C pulled of that deal why wouldn't he try and resign the guy? He would be a perfect compliment/mentor to some of the younger players. Chiarelli has already showed a willingness to hold onto grisly vets.

Still, gotta believe d-man is a higher priority than adding Smythe who would be a luxury. I don't actually think they'll go after a top 6 forward unless they have to move someone off one of the top 3 lines to get a d-man.

I think they should seriously consider upgrading Pouliot's roster spot so he is the healthy scratch instead of Hamill/Caron. IMO Kampfer/Bartkowski cannot be trusted with any normal playing time especially if needed in the playoffs, I would be fine with an older experienced D-Man as #7 just in case.
My fantasy make believe world would be Teemu Selanne asks for a trade to a contender and the Bruins give up something along the lines of the Colborne for Kaberle deal. My realistic move would be Chiarelli picks up Kelly/Peverly types up front and on D and they work out better than I thought they would when the trade happens.

Those poor Bruins are in trouble........ Let me shed a tear

Mark Streit can be yours. Just sent us Dougie Hamilton.
- Spartiarti

you can have Campoli for free, he's terrible

[quote=Subban_76]Gill would be a great addition but I still think the best addition for the Bruins would be Kaberle.





Gill won't be back here. He was a goat here for too long. He didn't appreciate the way the fans treated him. That and, not a whole lotta trades between those teams.

Love Seabrook, would love him in Black and Gold at some point, but can't see it any time soon.

Can't see Horton being moved in season. Maybe the off-season, but I think they'll keep the core together (who knows how Looch would react to having to maintain a long distance bro-mance).

Smyth is another guy who would be a great fit though, gotta think he'd be a pure rental though, not so sure its PC's MO to go big on a guy who you have pretty much zero chance keeping. If the cost is right I think that might be the best add in terms of fit out there.
- Double_A

I really cant see Smyth going anywhere after wanting out of an on the rise L.A. team to go to the last place Oilers. If he wanted a chance at the cup and the chance to go to Boston was available for him I'm pretty sure most Oiler fans would be behind him knowing he will re-sign next year. I don't think it would cost a lot for him if he wanted to go (we got him for Colin Frasor and a 7th ) Smyth and Sutton or Peckham for Boychuk and a pick or prospect

I think they should seriously consider upgrading Pouliot's roster spot so he is the healthy scratch instead of Hamill/Caron. IMO Kampfer/Bartkowski cannot be trusted with any normal playing time especially if needed in the playoffs, I would be fine with an older experienced D-Man as #7 just in case.
My fantasy make believe world would be Teemu Selanne asks for a trade to a contender and the Bruins give up something along the lines of the Colborne for Kaberle deal. My realistic move would be Chiarelli picks up Kelly/Peverly types up front and on D and they work out better than I thought they would when the trade happens.
- GSDIV

Thats a lot to give up considering picks were involved too. Especially when looking back how bad that trade looks. Teemu is no Recci, not to call him a slouch by any means, but we gave up Lashoff and a bag of pucks and got a pick back in that trade.

Thats a lot to give up considering picks were involved too. Especially when looking back how bad that trade looks. Teemu is no Recci, not to call him a slouch by any means, but we gave up Lashoff and a bag of pucks and got a pick back in that trade.
- 77emac77

Yep have to take into consideration that at the time of the Kaberle trade, PC had every intention of re-signing him. Don't think he would have made that deal knowing that he'd chug balls like he did and not be worth locking up for a few more years. With Selanne, it would be a pure rental and I don't think PC sees that much value in it.

I really cant see Smyth going anywhere after wanting out of an on the rise L.A. team to go to the last place Oilers. If he wanted a chance at the cup and the chance to go to Boston was available for him I'm pretty sure most Oiler fans would be behind him knowing he will re-sign next year. I don't think it would cost a lot for him if he wanted to go (we got him for Colin Frasor and a 7th ) Smyth and Sutton or Peckham for Boychuk and a pick or prospect

- abware

That wouldn't be bad provided PC could manage to swing an upgrade or replacement for Boychuk elsewhere. Would be suicide at the moment as we don't have anyone to eat those minutes that JB gets along side Chara. I do think Peckham would be an alright fit for the B's

I think they should seriously consider upgrading Pouliot's roster spot so he is the healthy scratch instead of Hamill/Caron. IMO Kampfer/Bartkowski cannot be trusted with any normal playing time especially if needed in the playoffs, I would be fine with an older experienced D-Man as #7 just in case.
My fantasy make believe world would be Teemu Selanne asks for a trade to a contender and the Bruins give up something along the lines of the Colborne for Kaberle deal. My realistic move would be Chiarelli picks up Kelly/Peverly types up front and on D and they work out better than I thought they would when the trade happens.
- GSDIV

i think pouliot has been really good

i think pouliot has been really good
- Fountain-San

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I really did not want Pouliot here at first as he was a piece of poop when he donned the "Bleu Blanc et Rouge." Since he has been here he's stopped most of the stupid poop and has been playing well. He can also rip the puck. Perfect for the 3rd line but given the talent he supposedly has could end becoming more in a season or two.

Caron(YUCK) should be in providence exclusively. Hamill has at least shown the ability to pass the puck at the NHL level. I would like to see them bring in Whitney for depth or if Horton is out. If he his out I wouldn't mind a Hemksy rental or Parenteau as well.

I would think maybe a 2nd tier prospect like a Sauve or mid level prospect and pick (say Camara + 3rd)?
- Double_A

I would make that deal as I think Sarich would fit right in with the B's. Sauve has been here for a few years and it seems a lot of these kids aren't going to get a chance to crack an NHL roster with the Bruins.