Lamoriello just appears to be dragging his feet with Matthews. Does not show much respect for 1st overall pick
- oldhockeyfan

This makes me laugh. Who exactly does Matthews thinks he is? What has he earned? And why should it be automatic?

Easy there squirrelly Dan..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I know right...

1- Bergeron
2- Krejci
3- Backes

Tons of teams in this league have better.

Lou is a dinosaur. It will get done, not worried about it but Lou just pissed me off. Not that confident in what the team is doing while he is in charge.
- ClarksonDavid

I think Lou is a fantastic GM. It's just his stupid rules that are ridiculous. He's a stubborn mother (frank)er.

This makes me laugh. Who exactly does Matthews thinks he is? What has he earned? And why should it be automatic?
- Bruiniak

The first overall pick...and a very very good one at that. It's the norm for players of his caliber to get bonuses and he should get it no questions asked

I know right...

1- Bergeron
2- Krejci
3- Backes

Tons of teams in this league have better.
- Bruiniak

They have good center depth. But Backes is nothing special. I thought that was a horrible contact they gave him.

Way to only name the negatives. Have you forgotten about Pastrnak? Have you forgotten about Marchand, Bergeron, Rask or the big strides that Kevan Miller took? Backes makes our center depth the best in the section. Wouldn't be surprised to see a couple of our prospects step in and surprise people.
- Bruiniak

Boston doesn't really have that big offensive threat.

They could have with Seguin.

Chars was your team.. Now he's old. I don't expect much from them for some time to come. I could be wrong tho.

They won't be worse next year. They are a playoff team no doubt. Have you had a look at the Atlantic division teams lately?
- Bruiniak

I'm not sure how the Bruins themselves have improved .

I know right...

1- Bergeron
2- Krejci
3- Backes

Tons of teams in this league have better.
- Bruiniak

Let's not do this..

There's below average D and no major scoring threat. Marchand had a career year

(frank) me, Nylander's a beast. That's a (frank)load to explosive squat.
- gravyface

I had an explosive squat about a half hour ago.

I'm not sure how the Bruins themselves have improved .
- Jeropotato

(frank) the Bruins.

I know right...

1- Bergeron
2- Krejci
3- Backes

Tons of teams in this league have better.
- Bruiniak

I think your center depth is solid, provided Backes plays limited minutes; he's got a lot of miles on him.

You'll be a bubble team for the short-term, but you're not getting younger, particularly on defense.

However, Rask is still one of the better tenders in the league, so you'll do ok, just need to make sure you don't pull a Vancouver and let your aging talent wallow in mediocrity; should start rebuilding sooner rather than later, move some bodies for a good return while you can, acquire picks, and draft well.

The first overall pick...and a very very good one at that. It's the norm for players of his caliber to get bonuses and he should get it no questions asked
- Santo_44

According to?

Lou should stand firm on this if his beliefs are that players need to earn a bonus. Players usually cave. Larsson did.

This makes me laugh. Who exactly does Matthews thinks he is? What has he earned? And why should it be automatic?
- Bruiniak

Bozak

I had an explosive squat about a half hour ago.
- Woderwick

It's that pop at the top of the lift he does. That is not easy.

I think Lou is a fantastic GM. It's just his stupid rules that are ridiculous. He's a stubborn mother (frank)er.
- Santo_44

Left New Jersey in a pretty sad spot..

Way to only name the negatives. Have you forgotten about Pastrnak? Have you forgotten about Marchand, Bergeron, Rask or the big strides that Kevan Miller took? Backes makes our center depth the best in the section. Wouldn't be surprised to see a couple of our prospects step in and surprise people.
- Bruiniak

What has made us a better team going into next season?

It's not only the negatives it is a comparison of team A to team B.

Backes is one of my favorite players in hockey, but he going to win us more games than loui did last season?

Chara was relatively healthy last season, is he going to stay healthy and play better than last season. He is our best defenseman and if he isn't better than he was last year we are in trouble.

I love Krug but his injury and his size give me pause......I think his size will cause such injuries if he is asked to carry a huge shutdown role.

Liles is 35. K. Miller and McQuaid are injury prone, Millers shoulder especially is suspect. Both never seem to play near 70 games a year.

I like C. Miller and Morrow and want them to be given ice time, but again, to think they are going from missing the playoffs for two years and now they are what..........elite/contenders?

We have trended down, it's okay. We need to accept it and sell the old guys, play the kids, and wait a couple seasons and we will be trending upward then..........

According to?

Lou should stand firm on this if his beliefs are that players need to earn a bonus. Players usually cave. Larsson did.
- Bruiniak

You're comparing Larsson to Matthews?

Lou is the only GM doing this.. I don't really care as long as it doesn't affect hockey

They have good center depth. But Backes is nothing special. I thought that was a horrible contact they gave him.
- Santo_44

Backes was a 25-30 goal/ 55-60 pts player in a tough division and conference. Backes will be a productive and physical player in a division that isn't all that physical. Backes was made to be a Bruin.

According to?

Lou should stand firm on this if his beliefs are that players need to earn a bonus. Players usually cave. Larsson did.
- Bruiniak

Isn't that how the bonuses work? he only gets them of he earns them

According to?

Lou should stand firm on this if his beliefs are that players need to earn a bonus. Players usually cave. Larsson did.
- Bruiniak

prec·e·dent

1. an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.

You're comparing Larsson to Matthews?

Lou is the only GM doing this.. I don't really care as long as it doesn't affect hockey
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I'm not comparing Larsson to Matthews at all. Larsson was a number 4 overall pick and signed a contract without bonusses because he wanted to play in the league immediately. Lou should hold onto his guns.

prec·e·dent

1. an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
- justmike

Thank goodness you clarified...I thought we were going to get into another Trump/Clinton debate.

Thank goodness you clarified...I thought we were going to get into another Trump/Clinton debate.
- Woderwick

Glad I could help.

Isn't that how the bonuses work? he only gets them of he earns them
- ClarksonDavid

Come on. You can't seriously mean this? Have you ever looked at what you need to do to achieve them? Some of them are as silly as taking part in the all-star game as a rookie. They are made to be achieved.

What has made us a better team going into next season?

It's not only the negatives it is a comparison of team A to team B.

Backes is one of my favorite players in hockey, but he going to win us more games than loui did last season?

Chara was relatively healthy last season, is he going to stay healthy and play better than last season. He is our best defenseman and if he isn't better than he was last year we are in trouble.

I love Krug but his injury and his size give me pause......I think his size will cause such injuries if he is asked to carry a huge shutdown role.

Liles is 35. K. Miller and McQuaid are injury prone, Millers shoulder especially is suspect. Both never seem to play near 70 games a year.

I like C. Miller and Morrow and want them to be given ice time, but again, to think they are going from missing the playoffs for two years and now they are what..........elite/contenders?

We have trended down, it's okay. We need to accept it and sell the old guys, play the kids, and wait a couple seasons and we will be trending upward then..........
- JIwasinskiJr

Lets agree to disagree. I do not view this team like you do. I see a team with great goaltending, a good offensive group, a fantastic coach and a defense that needs a little bit of work.