I don't think they will get Hayes, nor am I sold that he will be a great NHL'er. I am up for the attempt, but one will see I guess.

I am ok with Loui being a 1st line player, we was that in Dallas playing with Ribero and Benn, and he was fantastic
- MrBeanTown

Size, skill, local kid, no cost other than $. Essentially a free 1st round pick if they can nab him. If nothing else it's an asset to add to the pool. It's too bad he's not a RH shot even though he does play the right side.

Just from an asset accumulation perspective I do it and give him a shot. It'll be an ELC so if it doesn't work out he can play on the 4th or bump JC from the press box.

I think Loui can be productive in a bigger role too. He needs to get less tentative offensively, but I think he's got the skill to do it.

Size, skill, local kid, no cost other than $. Essentially a free 1st round pick if they can nab him. If nothing else it's an asset to add to the pool. It's too bad he's not a RH shot even though he does play the right side.

Just from an asset accumulation perspective I do it and give him a shot. It'll be an ELC so if it doesn't work out he can play on the 4th or bump JC from the press box.

I think Loui can be productive in a bigger role too. He needs to get less tentative offensively, but I think he's got the skill to do it.
- Double_A

Yup, this post pretty much sums it up on both points.

Was really hard for Loui to get comfy last year new team and a bunch of injuries (head injuries at that)

The Bruins are not signing anyone because they are going to sign Kevin Hayes from BC. He was drafted by Chicago four years ago and still hasn't signed. He becomes a UFA on Aug 15th. Same situation as when the B's signed Blake Wheeler.

He's 6-4, 215 lbs and from Dorchester, Mass. It sounds like he wants to sign somewhere where he will make the NHL roster. 3rd line next to Soderberg sounds good to me. Especially considering the max he can make is $900K.

Loui Erickson as your first line winger doesn't impress me though. Not enough to win a cup. Bobby Ryan would be nice. I would love a Marchand + Boychuk for Evander Kane trade. Its too bad we cant afford JB55 after this year. Hes a warrior.
- jeffa17

Boston College or the Canadian place.

Take Chris Kelly, John Ferguson Jr, and Joe Sacco.
- glove_was_stuck

I feel like I'm already looking forward to missing him.

Boston College or the Canadian place.
- 77emac77

Boston College, also born in Dorchester, so very much a local boy.

you guys are messed up, Boychuk isnt going anywhere and why would you want to dump McQuaid? Have you all forgotten what a machine this kid is. If your gonna dump anyone, Erikson is the biggest plug in the league, if he doesnt learn to keep his head up in the East Conf, he is in for some major headaches and can sit along side Savy. I love Savy and It wasnt his fault but its time we cut all ties with him, lets face it he isnt gonna play again

you guys are messed up, Boychuk isnt going anywhere and why would you want to dump McQuaid? Have you all forgotten what a machine this kid is. If your gonna dump anyone, Erikson is the biggest plug in the league, if he doesnt learn to keep his head up in the East Conf, he is in for some major headaches and can sit along side Savy. I love Savy and It wasnt his fault but its time we cut all ties with him, lets face it he isnt gonna play again
- cscbloggin

come on dude.

Marc Savard C Boston Bruins
$4,027,143-------2014-15 Cap Hit
makes me sick

come on dude.
- Fountain-San

i just disagree with you.

Marc Savard C Boston Bruins
$4,027,143-------2014-15 Cap Hit
makes me sick
- cscbloggin

that they can LTIR

Chara can go, Marchand,Lucic, Paille, Campbell, Soderberg,Kelly, Caron ... just to name a few....I hope im wrong but we didnt lose last year just because Seids was hurt, we had no production at all from out top guys..Smith was our best player and wasnt even slatted to be a high impact player

Chara can go, Marchant,Lucic, Paille, Campbell, Soderburg,Kelly, Caron ... just to name a few....I hope im wrong but we didnt lose last year just because Seids was hurt, we had no production at all from out top guys..Smith was our best player and wasnt even slatted to be a high impact player
- cscbloggin

Yup team wins the Pres Trophy...

BLOW IT UP TRADE EVERYONE.

Man, fans that act that way are asinine. Team needs MINOR tweaks, not an overhaul after being a team with THE MOST POINTS IN THE NHL last year

you guys are messed up, Boychuk isnt going anywhere and why would you want to dump McQuaid? Have you all forgotten what a machine this kid is. If your gonna dump anyone, Erikson is the biggest plug in the league, if he doesnt learn to keep his head up in the East Conf, he is in for some major headaches and can sit along side Savy. I love Savy and It wasnt his fault but its time we cut all ties with him, lets face it he isnt gonna play again
- cscbloggin

WHAT?!

Chara can go, Marchant,Lucic, Paille, Campbell, Soderburg,Kelly, Caron ... just to name a few....I hope im wrong but we didnt lose last year just because Seids was hurt, we had no production at all from out top guys..Smith was our best player and wasnt even slatted to be a high impact player
- cscbloggin

you meant Marchand and Soderberg.

and we did lose because we had 4 rookies play D in the playoffs.

Marc Savard C Boston Bruins
$4,027,143-------2014-15 Cap Hit
makes me sick
- cscbloggin

Was a great contract for a great player. Hard to predict getting beheaded.

Yup team wins the Pres Trophy...

BLOW IT UP TRADE EVERYONE.

Man, fans that act that way are asinine. Team needs MINOR tweaks, not an overhaul after being a team with THE MOST POINTS IN THE NHL last year
- MrBeanTown

the guy can't even spell some of their names.

WHAT?!
- glove_was_stuck

and TRADE CHARA!!!!

Yup team wins the Pres Trophy...

BLOW IT UP TRADE EVERYONE.

Man, fans that act that way are asinine. Team needs MINOR tweaks, not an overhaul after being a team with THE MOST POINTS IN THE NHL last year
- MrBeanTown

(frank)ing trade Chara. He sucks, total dirtbag and a racist.

and #TRADECHARA!!!!
- Fountain-San

I feel like I'm already looking forward to missing him.
- 77emac77

Can he really be any worse than Ward and his "power play"?

EDIT: well actually yes, they could have hired Tortorella or Boucher's mystery scar

(frank)ing trade Chara. He sucks, total dirtbag and a racist.
- glove_was_stuck

Buncha racist houligan dirtbags that cant skate or shoot or score.

Friggin Luchick dat can only say death threats to habs and friggin Marshmont ca'nt do a thing with his hawkey stick except shove it up his rat arse.

Hope I nailed it

HAHAHA im not saying trading all these guys at once,lol...im saying its time to shake it up

HAHAHA im not saying trading all these guys at once,lol...im saying its time to shake it up
- cscbloggin

Why shake up a President's Trophy winner? You make tiny adjustments and try to right the cap structure. No need to move big names.
If they win Gm7 vs MTL I bet they go to the Cup Final again for the 3rd time in the last 4 years

you guys are messed up, Boychuk isnt going anywhere and why would you want to dump McQuaid? Have you all forgotten what a machine this kid is. If your gonna dump anyone, Erikson is the biggest plug in the league, if he doesnt learn to keep his head up in the East Conf, he is in for some major headaches and can sit along side Savy. I love Savy and It wasnt his fault but its time we cut all ties with him, lets face it he isnt gonna play again
- cscbloggin

Sigh. Please stop talking.
You cannot buyout an injured player.

Sigh. Please stop talking.
You cannot buyout an injured player.
- clutchgetspaid

Who said buy him out?????
Salary that stays on LTIR does not count against the cap for normal accounting purposes, but it does count against the cap for performance bonus purposes. This is why the Bruins faced a cap penalty last year and again this year.