The NESN article claims $750k cap hit for Zboril and $700k cap hit each for the other two. I don't claim to know how these types of contracts impact the cap but just relaying what NESN is saying. Zboril's contract isn't listed as two way (it very well may be though).
- bluemoon737

Interesting. Yeah I dont know fully either. I think Zborils cap hit will be wherever he is playing. He will have to pass waivers if sent down though.

I believe.

One player that i forgot about is Jack Ahcan. Maybe, they plan for him to try and fill the Krug role.

I am already ready for hockey to be back.

One player that i forgot about is Jack Ahcan. Maybe, they plan for him to try and fill the Krug role.

I am already ready for hockey to be back.
- Mahewman

Come on, what are you talking about, it's Oct 14th...we're 3 games into the season.

Could be worse.... your team could sign Jake Allen to 5.75 over 2 years. lol
- Tachmo

Even with a discounted extension Habs are paying $13.375M for Goaltending after next year. 14-man roster eating up $65M of a projected $81.5M CAP. Are they not planning on having any forwards? How many goals can their D-men and Goalies score?

Even with a discounted extension Habs are paying $13.375M for Goaltending after next year. 14-man roster eating up $65M of a projected $81.5M CAP. Are they not planning on having any forwards? How many goals can their D-men and Goalies score?



- Nasty_Duck

their forward crew is young. That Suzuki kid impressed the hell out of me down the stretch and into the playoffs. He’s gonna be a player. KK, too. You guys should swat them around for another year or two, but they’re gonna be a pain to deal with before long. I see Caufield is waiting another year, but that kid has high scoring potential, too.

their forward crew is young. That Suzuki kid impressed the hell out of me down the stretch and into the playoffs. He’s gonna be a player. KK, too. You guys should swat them around for another year or two, but they’re gonna be a pain to deal with before long. I see Caufield is waiting another year, but that kid has high scoring potential, too.
- Hesh_

Long term they need to look at their coach. Julien is the wrong coach for a youth movement.

Long term they need to look at their coach. Julien is the wrong coach for a youth movement.
- glove_was_stuck

True, but we've seen some improvement. The #1 and #2 centre positions in the last playoffs were rookies.

True, but we've seen some improvement. The #1 and #2 centre positions in the last playoffs were rookies.
- Not_Yan

Good point. That's as far as I've seen Claude outside of his comfort zone. Could be a new look for him.

Good point. That's as far as I've seen Claude outside of his comfort zone. Could be a new look for him.
- glove_was_stuck

Claude wasn't there was he? Wasn't he still recovering from his heart issue?

Well Dadonov is off the table. Our front office is really committed to making the team better...

i’m trying my best to give Don the benefit of the doubt and just assuming he will improve the Bruins for next season. But i’m losing patience.
Chara and his agent are reportedly looking elsewhere now. If we lose Krug and Chara and replace them with Zboril that is gross.

I may be a minority but I want Chara back. If he signs to a contender for 1 yr 1 mil deal I will be pissed.

i’m trying my best to give Don the benefit of the doubt and just assuming he will improve the Bruins for next season. But i’m losing patience.
Chara and his agent are reportedly looking elsewhere now. If we lose Krug and Chara and replace them with Zboril that is gross.

I may be a minority but I want Chara back. If he signs to a contender for 1 yr 1 mil deal I will be pissed.
- Tachmo

I'm right there with you on all accounts.
The Chara situation is not the same as say Bourque where you were glad to see him go to a team that had a chance for him to finally get a Cup. Chara needs to finish here one way or another.

I'm right there with you on all accounts.
The Chara situation is not the same as say Bourque where you were glad to see him go to a team that had a chance for him to finally get a Cup. Chara needs to finish here one way or another.
- bluemoon737

Chara is washed for sure. But he is an instrumental leader. Tough as nails and generally holds everyone accountable on the ice. Plays 20+ min a game, deadly on the PK, and was a +25 last year. Hell for 1 mil a season it’s a no brainer.

Chara is washed for sure. But he is an instrumental leader. Tough as nails and generally holds everyone accountable on the ice. Plays 20+ min a game, deadly on the PK, and was a +25 last year. Hell for 1 mil a season it’s a no brainer.
- Tachmo

It might depend on how much he wants and what he thinks his role is.
He is no longer a 1st pairing D-man - has slowed down way too much for that.
If he will take ~ $1M and play 3rd-line minutes (plus some PK) then he can still be effective. If he's looking for more than than that in either case maybe it's time to move on or retire.

Bruins can still try to spend money ear-marked for Krug on another defender.

Chara is washed for sure. But he is an instrumental leader. Tough as nails and generally holds everyone accountable on the ice. Plays 20+ min a game, deadly on the PK, and was a +25 last year. Hell for 1 mil a season it’s a no brainer.
- Tachmo

I suppose there's always the possibility the sticking point is expected minutes. Chara is a proud man and might not be happy with a diminished role.

It might depend on how much he wants and what he thinks his role is.
He is no longer a 1st pairing D-man - has slowed down way too much for that.
If he will take ~ $1M and play 3rd-line minutes (plus some PK) then he can still be effective. If he's looking for more than than that in either case maybe it's time to move on or retire.

Bruins can still try to spend money ear-marked for Krug on another defender.
- Nasty_Duck

They are down to $10.3M and still need to sign Gryz and Debrusk...

I suppose there's always the possibility the sticking point is expected minutes. Chara is a proud man and might not be happy with a diminished role.
- bluemoon737

could be.... Hopefully he should know his role by now, but maybe not. You are right he is a proud man.

Crazy to hear Boston fans show so much disrespect to this man on social media, it’s disgusting. He’s been the CAPTAIN forever and went through a brick wall many times for his teammates. LOL he is not the reason this team can’t hoist another cup.

could be.... Hopefully he should know his role by now, but maybe not. You are right he is a proud man.

Crazy to hear Boston fans show so much disrespect to this man on social media, it’s disgusting. He’s been the CAPTAIN forever and went through a brick wall many times for his teammates. LOL he is not the reason this team can’t hoist another cup.
- Tachmo

No he is NOT the reason. Although I don't really like the stat itself, he continues to one of the top +/- guys on the team. Really, it's not a player or group of players, it's the "team" management has put together that is the problem.

They are down to $10.3M and still need to sign Gryz and Debrusk...
- bluemoon737

Neither had a stellar season and both are RFAs - so have very little leverage.
They will need to sign modest bridge deals.
That should leave AT LEAST $5M.

Wasn't Krug being offered ~ 6.5? Where has that money been allocated?

As an aside - why are we paying Coyle 5.25M ?

Neither had a stellar season and both are RFAs - so have very little leverage.
They will need to sign modest bridge deals.
That should leave AT LEAST $5M.

Wasn't Krug being offered ~ 6.5? Where has that money been allocated?

As an aside - why are we paying Coyle 5.25M ?
- Nasty_Duck

Coyle is a stud! He’s a force in the playoffs. Unfortunately he’s stuck on the 3rd line which is a shame and hurts his overall production. Much much more valuable than his stats

Neither had a stellar season and both are RFAs - so have very little leverage.
They will need to sign modest bridge deals.
That should leave AT LEAST $5M.

Wasn't Krug being offered ~ 6.5? Where has that money been allocated?

As an aside - why are we paying Coyle 5.25M ?
- Nasty_Duck

I have no problem with Coyle's contract. Gryz is going to arbitration and I would expect $2.5M minimum out of that. Debrusk is going to cost ,even on a bridge deal, $3.5M to $4M then another $1M to Chara. So unless a trade happens, we aren't getting anymore real help.

Interesting. Yeah I dont know fully either. I think Zborils cap hit will be wherever he is playing. He will have to pass waivers if sent down though.

I believe.
- Mahewman

When it comes to one way and two way contracts, the designation only effects pay. Meaning Zboril will make 750k in the nhl or ahl next season, whereas had he signed a two way deal he might only make 90K while in the ahl

I believe regardless of contract they can bury like 950k of contract in the minors. So none of those contracts will count against the cap if they’re not in the nhl

I have no problem with Coyle's contract. Gryz is going to arbitration and I would expect $2.5M minimum out of that. Debrusk is going to cost ,even on a bridge deal, $3.5M to $4M then another $1M to Chara. So unless a trade happens, we aren't getting anymore real help.
- bluemoon737

If Bruins are paying 5.25 for a 3rd-line C who has been average (had 1 decent playoffs his entire career) 2.5 for an RFA that has averaged 22 pts/82 and 3.5-4M for a forward who mailed it in for 2 consecutive playoffs - Bruins are (frank)ed.

Where is the money that would have gone to Krug? Did even try to re-sign him?

No he is NOT the reason. Although I don't really like the stat itself, he continues to one of the top +/- guys on the team. Really, it's not a player or group of players, it's the "team" management has put together that is the problem.
- bluemoon737

Way too much gloom and doom in these forums. The Bruins could do nothing but sign Gryz and DeBrusk and they are still Stanley Cup contenders.

I would prefer they keep Chara around for another year but probably not for more than 1m. He still does certain things well but has slowed quite a bit.

Way too much gloom and doom in these forums. The Bruins could do nothing but sign Gryz and DeBrusk and they are still Stanley Cup contenders.

I would prefer they keep Chara around for another year but probably not for more than 1m. He still does certain things well but has slowed quite a bit.
- Mahewman

Playoff contenders? Yes. Cup contenders? Only if the chips fall perfectly like they did in 2019.