Ty Anderson: Horton setback could trigger trade for slumping Bruins

The Kings may be open to a Penner for Thornton trade. Are the Bruins game? How about Penner and Scuderi for Thornton and McQuaid!

foligno and 1st rd pick for dougie hamilton?

Ty Anderson: Horton setback could trigger trade for slumping Bruins
- tyanderson

I don't think the Bruins will be getting Hemsky on the cheap.

I'm really hoping we get Ruutu.

foligno and 1st rd pick for dougie hamilton?
- sensarmy_11

Outside of the captains and Seguin, I'm more than confident in saying that Hamilton is untouchable. He's (potentially) what Boston's been searching for since Bourque. Tremendous offensive potential.

I'm really hoping we get Ruutu.
- MDBruinsfan1986

I'm 'meh' on Ruutu, to be honest. But that's 90% based on what it'll cost to obtain him via trade and/or re-sign him. The Bruins do/will have to money to play with in the future, but at the cost of a top prospect and a first rounder plus another 4-5 to keep him in the fold? I don't know. Does he make you THAT much better? I'm really not sure.

I love a guy like Ray Whitney. Veteran, can dish it and score, and seems like he could be the missing link when it comes to kick-starting somebody like Krejci.

Ty Anderson: Horton setback could trigger trade for slumping Bruins
- tyanderson

They will have to do something. What if Horton is done for the season? Nobody knows with these injuries, as we have seen. Unfortunately the players with a lot of trade buzz (Ruutu, Hemsky) will probably cost a lot to get. What can the Bruins offer at this point? Teams will be looking at Rask and Hamilton IMO and that will make it tough for PC to make a move to get a player that can replace what a 100% healthy Horton can bring.
I don't think the Bruins can win this year without improving the team, especially without Horton. Last year they had Seguin as an injury fill in and now they don't have that luxury. This wil sound stupid, but I would trade Rask with the right deal and hold on to Hamilton. If anyone cares to debate I'll explain why.

I'm 'meh' on Ruutu, to be honest. But that's 90% based on what it'll cost to obtain him via trade and/or re-sign him. The Bruins do/will have to money to play with in the future, but at the cost of a top prospect and a first rounder plus another 4-5 to keep him in the fold? I don't know. Does he make you THAT much better? I'm really not sure.

I love a guy like Ray Whitney. Veteran, can dish it and score, and seems like he could be the missing link when it comes to kick-starting somebody like Krejci.
- tyanderson

Whitney would be a good option for the Bruins for a few reasons:
a) It shouldn't cost the Bruins too much to acquire him;
b) His small size will actually fit in very well with a big, tough physical team.
c) I can see him performing similar to Marc Recchi, with similar leadership skills as well.

With that said, IMO, the best route to go would be acquiring a player of the likes of Ryan Malone if Peter Chiarelli could somehow fit his salary under the cap. He would be an excellent replacement for Horton and look wonderful on a line with Lucic or Segein.

They will have to do something. What if Horton is done for the season? Nobody knows with these injuries, as we have seen. Unfortunately the players with a lot of trade buzz (Ruutu, Hemsky) will probably cost a lot to get. What can the Bruins offer at this point? Teams will be looking at Rask and Hamilton IMO and that will make it tough for PC to make a move to get a player that can replace what a 100% healthy Horton can bring.
I don't think the Bruins can win this year without improving the team, especially without Horton. Last year they had Seguin as an injury fill in and now they don't have that luxury. This wil sound stupid, but I would trade Rask with the right deal and hold on to Hamilton. If anyone cares to debate I'll explain why.
- GSDIV

The Bruins can win, and IMO, are the true favorites to win the cup again. Appreciate what you guys have:

Chara- Best D-man in the league
Lucic- Best power forward in the league and arguably the player with the biggest impact in a game/series
Thomas-Best goalie in the game, proven, clutch
Blue line built with animals
Best fourth line in the league
Offense spread out throughout the lineup

I can go on and on with this team. Peter Chiarelli has done a marvelous job building a team with a real identity that true to hockey. All Chiarelli has to do is acquire a guy like Whitney or Malone. Everything else will be taken care of...

The Kings may be open to a Penner for Thornton trade. Are the Bruins game? How about Penner and Scuderi for Thornton and McQuaid!
- RedwingsAreKHL

I'm just wondering, would you rather have 20 konopkas or 20 crosbys starting? all you care about is physicality.

The Bruins can win, and IMO, are the true favorites to win the cup again. Appreciate what you guys have:

Chara- Best D-man in the league
Lucic- Best power forward in the league and arguably the player with the biggest impact in a game/series
Thomas-Best goalie in the game, proven, clutch
Blue line built with animals
Best fourth line in the league
Offense spread out throughout the lineup

I can go on and on with this team. Peter Chiarelli has done a marvelous job building a team with a real identity that true to hockey. All Chiarelli has to do is acquire a guy like Whitney or Malone. Everything else will be taken care of...
- RedwingsAreKHL

You hate us so much you basically became a Bruins fan.
Bandwagon alert

You hate us so much you basically became a Bruins fan.
Bandwagon alert

- Whiskey-Tango

No, I just respect and appreciate hockey how it should be played.

By the way, I think it's been more or less established that most fans, and players alike, became Bruin fans during the finals against the Canucks. Why don't you ask Mike Duco?

I'm really not too sure on what's available in the way of top 6 wingers, and I guess you gotta ask if it's straight up rental or do they plan on holding on to them. I think I'd like Rutuu but again the asking price may be too steep. Whitney as someone else said could be this years Recchi.

I also think we need to improve on D, could Suter work ? Boychuk is upcoming RFA is he not ? Suter already plays with Chara lite in Smashville so I think that could be interesting. I have no idea what the cost may be for him though If you deal for a guy like Suter though you gotta re-sign him that's not a rental deal.

The Kings may be open to a Penner for Thornton trade. Are the Bruins game? How about Penner and Scuderi for Thornton and McQuaid!
- RedwingsAreKHL

Darth Quaider is going nowhere.

I don't think the Bruins will be getting Hemsky on the cheap.
- Reveen

Hemsky doesn't strike me as a Chiarelli guy anyway.

Whitney is a better fit.

The Bruins can win, and IMO, are the true favorites to win the cup again. Appreciate what you guys have:

Chara- Best D-man in the league
Lucic- Best power forward in the league and arguably the player with the biggest impact in a game/series
Thomas-Best goalie in the game, proven, clutch
Blue line built with animals
Best fourth line in the league
Offense spread out throughout the lineup

I can go on and on with this team. Peter Chiarelli has done a marvelous job building a team with a real identity that true to hockey. All Chiarelli has to do is acquire a guy like Whitney or Malone. Everything else will be taken care of...
- RedwingsAreKHL

You have good points for sure. My concern is not about the returning players from last year, it's more about the new ones. Pouliot is a 4th liner IMO and because he can't play on the 4th he gets too many minutes and I refuse to believe he can contribute as much as Ryder did in the playoffs. Caron or Hamill should be 4th liners but again they can't be so they play too much. Some may disagree, but I think Corvo is more of a liability defensively than Kaberle was, and I really think people overrate Kampfer.

Horton's injury scares me that he could turn into a Crosby situation. If Cap Geek is accurate, they could have a ton of money to spend at the deadline. I think the real problem is figuring what the Bruins can offer.

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I'm really not too sure on what's available in the way of top 6 wingers, and I guess you gotta ask if it's straight up rental or do they plan on holding on to them. I think I'd like Rutuu but again the asking price may be too steep. Whitney as someone else said could be this years Recchi.

I also think we need to improve on D, could Suter work ? Boychuk is upcoming RFA is he not ? Suter already plays with Chara lite in Smashville so I think that could be interesting. I have no idea what the cost may be for him though If you deal for a guy like Suter though you gotta re-sign him that's not a rental deal.
- Rayven

It is quite possible that Rutuu resigns in Carolina, Rutherford is working on it so he might not be available. Boychuk is an UFA next season but I would bank on him giving Boston the hometown discount to stay. Suter would work on any team but he has already said he wants to see what July 1st will bring! Add the fact that Poile has come out to say they will spend to keep him and the ownership is on board.

I find it interesting what other teams think of Hemsky, he can say what he wants about staying and it sounds great in the papers here but his body language is screaming trade me. I can't say I blame him, he is coming into what should be his prime years and this team is going to take a couple more to get it going so from his perspective a trade out is best. His shoulder troubles would seem to be behind him now, he has taken some incredible hits most recently from Kronwall with Det. He bounced up and finished the game. Another I want to mention is Gilbert, I have always thought he would fit best in Boston so here is a trade pitch that will help fill some gaps in Boston and provide the Oilers with a player they need.
Hemsky, Gilbert and one of Peckham, Tuebert or Plante. plus LA's 3rd rounder for Hamilton, Boston 1st.
I have run it through capgeek and the numbers work. Obviously this trade helps Boston now and the Oilers in years to come but that is how these teams are structured right now. Boston is a serious contender to win again but they have to fill some gaps.
What works, what doesn't?

It is quite possible that Rutuu resigns in Carolina, Rutherford is working on it so he might not be available. Boychuk is an UFA next season but I would bank on him giving Boston the hometown discount to stay. Suter would work on any team but he has already said he wants to see what July 1st will bring! Add the fact that Poile has come out to say they will spend to keep him and the ownership is on board.

I find it interesting what other teams think of Hemsky, he can say what he wants about staying and it sounds great in the papers here but his body language is screaming trade me. I can't say I blame him, he is coming into what should be his prime years and this team is going to take a couple more to get it going so from his perspective a trade out is best. His shoulder troubles would seem to be behind him now, he has taken some incredible hits most recently from Kronwall with Det. He bounced up and finished the game. Another I want to mention is Gilbert, I have always thought he would fit best in Boston so here is a trade pitch that will help fill
some gaps in Boston and provide the Oilers with a player they need.
Hemsky, Gilbert and one of Peckham, Tuebert or Plante. plus LA's 3rd rounder for Hamilton, Boston 1st.
I have run it through capgeek and the numbers work. Obviously this trade helps Boston now and the Oilers in years to come but that is how these teams are structured right now. Boston is a serious contender to win again but they have to fill some gaps.
What works, what doesn't?
- Tapdog

I don't see the Bruins trading Hamilton for a rental, a lot of people feel he could be a really good defenseman. I'm not saying Hemsky sucks or anything, but if a deal for him were to be done I think it would be for prospects/picks not named Hamilton. If Gilbert is a PMD I don't see the Bruins wantiing another one with Corvo already here, I think they would want a more defensive minded D-man (unless I'm wrong on Gilbert which I could be because I rarely see Oilers play.

It is quite possible that Rutuu resigns in Carolina, Rutherford is working on it so he might not be available. Boychuk is an UFA next season but I would bank on him giving Boston the hometown discount to stay. Suter would work on any team but he has already said he wants to see what July 1st will bring! Add the fact that Poile has come out to say they will spend to keep him and the ownership is on board.

I find it interesting what other teams think of Hemsky, he can say what he wants about staying and it sounds great in the papers here but his body language is screaming trade me. I can't say I blame him, he is coming into what should be his prime years and this team is going to take a couple more to get it going so from his perspective a trade out is best. His shoulder troubles would seem to be behind him now, he has taken some incredible hits most recently from Kronwall with Det. He bounced up and finished the game. Another I want to mention is Gilbert, I have always thought he would fit best in Boston so here is a trade pitch that will help fill some gaps in Boston and provide the Oilers with a player they need.
Hemsky, Gilbert and one of Peckham, Tuebert or Plante. plus LA's 3rd rounder for Hamilton, Boston 1st.
I have run it through capgeek and the numbers work. Obviously this trade helps Boston now and the Oilers in years to come but that is how these teams are structured right now. Boston is a serious contender to win again but they have to fill some gaps.
What works, what doesn't?
- Tapdog

Hamilton is a non starter unless an elite player is coming back. Drop the 3rd and swap Hamilton for Spooner or Koko?

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Ty Anderson: Horton setback could trigger trade for slumping Bruins
- tyanderson

Sorry, but does anyone watch PC and what kind of GM he is...? one word "Conservative" he makes moves in the off season so don't look for BIG moves to happen if any trades will take place they will involve contract guys, such as Boychuck, Corvo, or Campbell maybe a Hamill or Pouliot also but besides that enough with these stupid predictions.

EDIT: Why is NESN not working I want to watch this (frank)ing game