Anthony Travalgia: Was this the Bruins and Taylor Hall’s plan all along? Hall wanted the Bruins and the Bruins wanted Hall, but then Hall went to Buffalo. After trading for Hall on Sunday, was this the plan all along?

Is Buffalo still Hockey Heaven?

Sole searching? Do they fish for that in Boston?

Interesting... I wasn’t aware Hall had a full no move. I think a lot of things need to happen first before an extension is handed out. The guy has 2 goals and needs to show he’s motivated and can remove the “team cancer” label... He claims he likes not being the main focal point of the team. I thought that was his flaw all along is he had to be the focal point!

Either way, as a fan I like the move a lot,
for what they gave up and getting a wing man for #46.... But Sweeney needs to tread lightly here...

lol what? is this a serious question?

With Krejci set to become an unrestricted free agent at the conclusion of the season, the Bruins free up $7.25 of cap space.

A chunk of change that should be more than enough to sign Hall to a multi-year contract.

So that pretty much leaves the Bruins in the same exact spot next year, except instead of the perennial search for a left wing it will be at center, There is Nobody in the system that is even close to a 2nd line center on this team.

Coyle-Kuraly-Studnika-Frederic, All bottom 6 guys
BUT see what Hall brings, really gace up Nothing for Hall, so good deal right now

So that pretty much leaves the Bruins in the same exact spot next year, except instead of the perennial search for a left wing it will be at center, There is Nobody in the system that is even close to a 2nd line center on this team.

Coyle-Kuraly-Studnika-Frederic, All bottom 6 guys
BUT see what Hall brings, really gace up Nothing for Hall, so good deal right now






- BruinBlood

I think Krejci will stick around a couple years at a discounted rate.

All well and good, except that Hall actually played for Buffalo this season, not Bos. 15 games as a rental isn’t exactly what either player or team envision when they discuss a hockey season together.

So....I’m going to go with no. Nice it worked out that the need for both parties tho

So that pretty much leaves the Bruins in the same exact spot next year, except instead of the perennial search for a left wing it will be at center, There is Nobody in the system that is even close to a 2nd line center on this team.

Coyle-Kuraly-Studnika-Frederic, All bottom 6 guys
BUT see what Hall brings, really gace up Nothing for Hall, so good deal right now






- BruinBlood

I would take Coyle as my 2nd line C if Krejci leaves town.

So Hall played terrible this season so that Buffalo would trade him to Boston....Eat half the $'s so he would fit in cap?
Collusion?

So Hall played terrible this season so that Buffalo would trade him to Boston....Eat half the $'s so he would fit in cap?
Collusion?
- Tornado Mark

Yeah must be it. Sweeney is Harvard guy. Diabolical.

So Hall played terrible this season so that Buffalo would trade him to Boston....Eat half the $'s so he would fit in cap?
Collusion?
- Tornado Mark

poor guy has been in some hell-holes, maybe now that he's in a real city, he'll come to life.

I think Krejci will stick around a couple years at a discounted rate.
- Mahewman

Agreed, he has already said he would like to play his entire career for one team.

I would take Coyle as my 2nd line C if Krejci leaves town.
- Tachmo

You have Coyle as your 2nd line center and your not a playoff Team in the NHL

Love him, but I think 3rd line center is where he excels. However it’s not working for some reason this year

Yeah must be it. Sweeney is Harvard guy. Diabolical.
- glove_was_stuck

Yeah, I mean it's not like any of Sweeney's deals have ever failed.
That Zac Rinaldo trade was a "beaut".

I’m just happy to get Hall. Surprised Sweeney pulled the trigger on it. NOW we need our top 4 D men healthy, then we can see what this team can do.

You have Coyle as your 2nd line center and your not a playoff Team in the NHL

Love him, but I think 3rd line center is where he excels. However it’s not working for some reason this year
- BruinBlood

I would disagree...
Coyle and 2 legit wingers is a perfectly fine 2nd line, and a pick up a cheaper solid 3rd line C.

My 1st choice is Krecji back on a short term deal 5 mil

Yeah, I mean it's not like any of Sweeney's deals have ever failed.
That Zac Rinaldo trade was a "beaut".

- Nasty_Duck

Mike from Woburn said it best you got Hall, Lazar and Reilly for less than you paid for Stempniak and John-Micheal Liles. It's about time something went Sweeney's way.

Hall is one of the most overrated players in the NHL. He has only 3 season in his carreer with a point per game ratio.

I'm a Bruins fan but i don't see this one working out.

Hall is one of the most overrated players in the NHL. He has only 3 season in his carreer with a point per game ratio.

I'm a Bruins fan but i don't see this one working out.
- denisbeauregard

Even if it does not work out - what did it cost us?

And if you really are a Bruins fan, have some pride and put that on your profile.