Ty Anderson: Report: Bruins interested in Wild's Brodin

Makes a ton of sense, myself and glove_was_stuck were just discussing this yesterday. Ty what do you think a package would look like?

Makes a ton of sense, myself and glove_was_stuck were just discussing this yesterday. Ty what do you think a package would look like?
- Dunnie03

A guess, and this is just from some informed info and some speculation?

18th overall, Spooner, Morrow, Zboril.

Again, that's just a guess.

Makes a ton of sense, myself and glove_was_stuck were just discussing this yesterday. Ty what do you think a package would look like?
- Dunnie03

that was a mistake

that was a mistake
- Niatnouf

Fountain you are a clown.

that is what i figured a package would be set around but didn't know if Minnesota would be sold on Spooner or want to protect him.

I'm confused. If the wild are planning to trade a D-man cause they can not protect them. it would be done before the protected lists are due. So that would mean that the Bruins would need to protect that player. removing a spot for one of the other players. Who is the current 3 D-man they are protected and who get left exposed if they make a trade for another top 4 d-man?

I would protect brodin over k. Miller, who is rumored to be the third d man the bruins would protect

I would protect brodin over k. Miller, who is rumored to be the third d man the bruins would protect
- dothedougie

I like Miller, would be a nice pickup for Vegas

I like Miller, would be a nice pickup for Vegas
- Nucker101

If the bruins got brodin, I wouldn't miss k. Miller or McQuaid if either got selected

A guess, and this is just from some informed info and some speculation?

18th overall, Spooner, Morrow, Zboril.

Again, that's just a guess.
- tyanderson

Does this mean the B's are leaning towards life without Chara vs extending him? Seems odd the B's would be this eager to add a top 4 LHD if Chara was in their plans going forward, especially with O'Gara, Zboril, Lauzon and Lindgren in the pipline

Does this mean the B's are leaning towards life without Chara vs extending him? Seems odd the B's would be this eager to add a top 4 LHD if Chara was in their plans going forward, especially with O'Gara, Zboril, Lauzon and Lindgren in the pipline
- Shaundre93

My guess is if Chara gets anything it will be one more, 1 yr contract. Beyond that I don't think they need him. He should be knocking on retirements door

My guess is if Chara gets anything it will be one more, 1 yr contract. Beyond that I don't think they need him. He should be knocking on retirements door
- dothedougie

I disagree. Guy is a freak athlete and could be the next Chelios. I see Chara playing 3 more seasons as more of a shut down/PK specialist if we get a guy like Brodin. Limit his ice time to 15 mins per night, and treat him as bottom pairing Dman. He will still be effective in the right situations, and what he brings in leadership/mentorship is priceless.

that was a mistake
- Niatnouf

That's what your mom was just saying about you .

A guess, and this is just from some informed info and some speculation?

18th overall, Spooner, Morrow, Zboril.

Again, that's just a guess.
- tyanderson

I know Brodin has played well but I don't watch a lot of Wild games either. Isn't this a bit of an overpayment? You're essentially trading 2 1st rounds picks for someone who is not considered elite.

Does this mean the B's are leaning towards life without Chara vs extending him? Seems odd the B's would be this eager to add a top 4 LHD if Chara was in their plans going forward, especially with O'Gara, Zboril, Lauzon and Lindgren in the pipline
- Shaundre93

Your blatant and inexplicable hate for Chara aside, the guy is 40. YOU HAVE TO start planning for that. I would argue they started 2 seasons ago. Top D men are rarely acquired via trade or free agent signing.

Back in 2006 I'm sure you were 100% on board if were even a fan back then. The B's benefitted from a colossal blunder by Ottawa. Which was on the heels of a Milbury special. Honestly how often does that happen? Chara has had more great years here than bad ones. Show a little respect.

I know Brodin has played well but I don't watch a lot of Wild games either. Isn't this a bit of an overpayment? You're essentially trading 2 1st rounds picks for someone who is not considered elite.
- glove_was_stuck

I think Ty's been playing too much be-a-gm with Videoj lately!

That's what your mom was just saying about you .
- glove_was_stuck

nice!

Your blatant and inexplicable hate for Chara aside, the guy is 40. YOU HAVE TO start planning for that. I would argue they started 2 seasons ago. Top D men are rarely acquired via trade or free agent signing.

Back in 2006 I'm sure you were 100% on board if were even a fan back then. The B's benefitted from a colossal blunder by Ottawa. Which was on the heels of a Milbury special. Honestly how often does that happen? Chara has had more great years here than bad ones. Show a little respect.
- glove_was_stuck

Chara is not Tom Brady, and people should stop treating him like he's anything close. He had some great years, now he's (frank)ing toast. At the end of this contract he should be thanked for his service, and if he wants to stick around as a defensive coach... fantastic.

Your blatant and inexplicable hate for Chara aside, the guy is 40. YOU HAVE TO start planning for that. I would argue they started 2 seasons ago. Top D men are rarely acquired via trade or free agent signing.

Back in 2006 I'm sure you were 100% on board if were even a fan back then. The B's benefitted from a colossal blunder by Ottawa. Which was on the heels of a Milbury special. Honestly how often does that happen? Chara has had more great years here than bad ones. Show a little respect.
- glove_was_stuck

Uhh, you got the wrong guy buddy, I've defended Chara as much as anyone on these boards. Just figure if the B's acquire a top 4 LHD with term, probably means they don't see Chara staying for much longer

I know Brodin has played well but I don't watch a lot of Wild games either. Isn't this a bit of an overpayment? You're essentially trading 2 1st rounds picks for someone who is not considered elite.
- glove_was_stuck

Especially since Minnesota is in a total bind. Remove Zboril and I make that deal

My guess is if Chara gets anything it will be one more, 1 yr contract. Beyond that I don't think they need him. He should be knocking on retirements door
- dothedougie

Seems like it could go any direction, Chara talks like he wants to be Jagr 2.0, and the team seems to be preparing for life without him. I just don't want to see him in another jersey

Chara is not Tom Brady, and people should stop treating him like he's anything close. He had some great years, now he's (frank)ing toast. At the end of this contract he should be thanked for his service, and if he wants to stick around as a defensive coach... fantastic.
- mixturebill

Wrong Bill! Chara has several good seasons left in him and they should be played in Bruins silks.
Pull his numbers and compare them with everyone else's. He no longer super elite, but he's still among the leaders in his position. Fact.

Wrong Bill! Chara has several good seasons left in him and they should be played in Bruins silks.
Pull his numbers and compare them with everyone else's. He no longer super elite, but he's still among the leaders in his position. Fact.
- shoreorrpark

also a fact that he was the still the best defenseman on the team last year.

Chara is not Tom Brady, and people should stop treating him like he's anything close. He had some great years, now he's (frank)ing toast. At the end of this contract he should be thanked for his service, and if he wants to stick around as a defensive coach... fantastic.
- mixturebill

Showing some respect and not being a complete c*nt towards the guy does not put him in on Brady's level. Could you be more hyperbolic? He was great for this team for a long time. You treat the guy like he is Kevin Stevens for crissakes.