Ty Anderson: Eriksson and B's still talking new deal?

Signing him for more than 3 years will be a horrible mistake for the Bruins. For cap reasons as well as for player development.

Ty Anderson: Eriksson and B's still talking new deal?
- tyanderson

I'd offer him $5mil x 5yrs, and hope like hell he'd sign. A 3/4 of a million dollar raise is nothing to scoff at. I like Loui a lot, but not at 6 million for 6 years. He's terribly underrated and someone will pony up the loot if Sweeney is unable to.

I would go as high as 5.5 for 5 years. I don't think his play will be dropping off too significantly when he is 35. He doesn't play a rough taxing game on his body. I think he is also such a strong defensive presence that it allows our D corps time to materialize. Gotta remember, 5.5 million in 5 years will be equivalent to like what, 3.5 million? Also, other than Marchand, there will be no big ticket UFAs to resign for some time. Spooner is still going to be an RFA and Chara and Seids will be gone soon enough.

Marchand Bergeron Spooner
Eriksson Krejci Pasta
Belesky Vatrano Vesey
Ferraro Acciari Connolly/Hayes

That top 9 is just impeccable.

From a Canucks point of view, we keep hearing about him with the Sedins. Ever since that World Championship victory for Sweden a few years back.

I'd be weary offering anything over 3-4 years @ 5.5. But as you say, someone will likely pay it. Where is Boston in there rebuild? retool? Canucks same thing. Would he prefer less $ and term and go to a contender or break the bank somewhere else?

From an outsiders point of view, if he hasn't signed yet, it sure seems like he'll be testing the market. Same with Hamhuis here.

Also, when did Vesey sign with Boston?

A buddy of might brought up an interesting point tonight... what about trading Eriksson's rights to Nashville for Vesey's rights?

No, let him go. He wants (and will get on the open market) too much money and too long of term for the Bruins to absorb. The Bruins might already have a cheaper replacement in Vesey on the horizon. We need that cap space, first and foremost for upgrades on D.

A buddy of might brought up an interesting point tonight... what about trading Eriksson's rights to Nashville for Vesey's rights?
- mixturebill

That would be unnecessary if Vesey intends on signing in Boston anyway. We could always flip Loui for a 3rd and make out a little better.

That would be unnecessary if Vesey intends on signing in Boston anyway. We could always flip Loui for a 3rd and make out a little better.
- shoreorrpark

That's a good point.. if they can get him for nothing, then why trade Eriksson's rights... That being said, I find it hard to believe we would get a 3rd rounder for Eriksson's rights.

I don't know what is the standard rate for "contract rights" trades, but I know we only got a 6th rounder for Soderberg's rights. Now obviously Eriksson is a bigger player than Soderberg was, but I don't think we'd be getting much batter than a late round pick.

But if we could pick up Vesey, and a late round pick for Eriksson's rights, that's not that bad.

That's a good point.. if they can get him for nothing, then why trade Eriksson's rights... That being said, I find it hard to believe we would get a 3rd rounder for Eriksson's rights.

I don't know what is the standard rate for "contract rights" trades, but I know we only got a 6th rounder for Soderberg's rights. Now obviously Eriksson is a bigger player than Soderberg was, but I don't think we'd be getting much batter than a late round pick.

But if we could pick up Vesey, and a late round pick for Eriksson's rights, that's not that bad.
- mixturebill

Yes, I believe that you are right in your assessment of a 3rd rounder would be a bit much just for first rights to speak with his agent. Sometimes I'm overly optimistic. Either way, Don has to find a way to win on some deals in this offseason. I'm still not sold on all of his dealings thus far into his tenure. Time will tell with the draft picks he's received, and given away I guess.

Mastercard Memorial Cup starts this weekend folks! The Bruins are represented fairly well. If you have a chance to tune in, do so! It's some of the best hockey available outside of the World Junior Tournament.

Sharks should win the Cup this year.

1-have a Norris type defenseman in Burns and D-depth
2-have a selke type center in Thornton and center strength
3-have a "solid" goalie
4-have scoring depth.
Also.......
5-have a top 2 overall pick on there team.

I have pointed out that every team since the wings have had these same player types, except for the 2nd overall player.

San Jose has ALL of the 5 points and then will most likely win the Cup.

Sharks should win the Cup this year.

1-have a Norris type defenseman in Burns and D-depth
2-have a selke type center in Thornton and center strength
3-have a "solid" goalie
4-have scoring depth.
Also.......
5-have a top 2 overall pick on there team.

I have pointed out that every team since the wings have had these same player types, except for the 2nd overall player.

San Jose has ALL of the 5 points and then will most likely win the Cup.
- JIwasinskiJr

- dothedougie

Well, they're looking good tonight!

Well, they're looking good tonight!
- shoreorrpark

That Jonesy is so hot right now.

That Jonesy is so hot right now.
- dothedougie

I'm not gonna beat a dead horse here in regards to trading the wrong guy but, sigh.........we traded the wrong guy. Jones does this kind of thing. He gets, and stays hot. Then gets white hot, where no one can beat him for long stretches. He's gonna be a top 5 goalie for a long time.

I'm not gonna beat a dead horse here in regards to trading the wrong guy but, sigh.........we traded the wrong guy. Jones does this kind of thing. He gets, and stays hot. Then gets white hot, where no one can beat him for long stretches. He's gonna be a top 5 goalie for a long time.
- shoreorrpark

To be fair, Sweeney and Neely are absolute morons. So it all makes sense if you really stop and dont think about it. At the time, it probably looked like a steal for the Bruins. Now, well you know.

To be fair, Sweeney and Neely are absolute morons. So it all makes sense if you really stop and dont think about it. At the time, it probably looked like a steal for the Bruins. Now, well you know.
- dothedougie

I can't argue that logic.

Sharks should win the Cup this year.

1-have a Norris type defenseman in Burns and D-depth
2-have a selke type center in Thornton and center strength
3-have a "solid" goalie
4-have scoring depth.
Also.......
5-have a top 2 overall pick on there team.

I have pointed out that every team since the wings have had these same player types, except for the 2nd overall player.

San Jose has ALL of the 5 points and then will most likely win the Cup.
- JIwasinskiJr

Blues

1- Pietrangelo (Shattenkirk, Boumeester)
2 - Center Depth with Statsny, Lehtera, Backes (Maybe not a selke finalist, but several good defensive players in Backes, Steen, etc.)
3 - I would take Elliot over Jones
4 - Steen, Tarasenko, Brouwer, Backes, Lehtera, Schwartz, etc. Very good depth
5- I don't care enough to look this up, but fyi, Thornton was 1st overall pick.

So the same argument can be made... And You could do this with Tampa as well. And could have with the caps, or kings, or dallas etc.

I'm not gonna beat a dead horse here in regards to trading the wrong guy but, sigh.........we traded the wrong guy. Jones does this kind of thing. He gets, and stays hot. Then gets white hot, where no one can beat him for long stretches. He's gonna be a top 5 goalie for a long time.
- shoreorrpark

How can you watch a guy for one season and a few games as a backup and assume he'll be a top 5. It's such BS. TONS of goalies do this every year and then fall off the face of the earth. How can you guys not learn from mistakes.

How can you watch a guy for one season and a few games as a backup and assume he'll be a top 5. It's such BS. TONS of goalies do this every year and then fall off the face of the earth. How can you guys not learn from mistakes.
- Videoj

The sky is falling and the Bruin's firesale is near. CAN YOU NOT FEEL IT!!!!!


But seriously, I must have to put a *disclaimer------> Sarcasm* signature on each post. I have no love for Neely and Sweeney, but all I am doing is pouring gasoline on everyone's fire.

Blues

1- Pietrangelo (Shattenkirk, Boumeester)
2 - Center Depth with Statsny, Lehtera, Backes (Maybe not a selke finalist, but several good defensive players in Backes, Steen, etc.)
3 - I would take Elliot over Jones
4 - Steen, Tarasenko, Brouwer, Backes, Lehtera, Schwartz, etc. Very good depth
5- I don't care enough to look this up, but fyi, Thornton was 1st overall pick.

So the same argument can be made... And You could do this with Tampa as well. And could have with the caps, or kings, or dallas etc.
- Videoj

logic prevails........finally!

How can you watch a guy for one season and a few games as a backup and assume he'll be a top 5. It's such BS. TONS of goalies do this every year and then fall off the face of the earth. How can you guys not learn from mistakes.
- Videoj

Sorry about your confusion. I watched him through Junior and have followed him since then.
That's how I can make my B.S assessment.
Here's another one for you. Carter Hart will be a stud in a few years as well. Whomever drafts him will have a star in the making. The Bruins could actually draft him and deal Subban if the scouts are doing their jobs properly. You should expand your horizons and watch other leagues in order to enhance your own logic. No offense intended.

Sorry about your confusion. I watched him through Junior and have followed him since then.
That's how I can make my B.S assessment.
Here's another one for you. Carter Hart will be a stud in a few years as well. Whomever drafts him will have a star in the making. The Bruins could actually draft him and deal Subban if the scouts are doing their jobs properly. You should expand your horizons and watch other leagues in order to enhance your own logic. No offense intended.
- shoreorrpark

None taken, however 3 hours or so per night of hockey with a full time job, renovations, wife, etc. doesn't allow for much viewing of other leagues. I just think with goalies they can so easily fall off. Ryan Miller, Jose Theodore, Cam Ward, Manny Fernandez, etc. They have a couple brilliant years, then are at the bottom of the top 30 goalies in the league (varying circumstances of course).

I just think too many people are saying forget Rask and we should have kept Jones. If you have a viable reason, then kudos!

logic prevails........finally!
- dothedougie

Thank you sir