For what's it worth Dom Tiano thinks any trade the Bruins make will go down today and Haggs replied to that and said he's hearing the same thing.
Trade Deadline 2014
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Johnson would be a pretty good fit IMO as well.
He's learned to reign himself in and isn't always going for the big hit anymore à la Phaneuf. If they limit his role this year to Bartkowski's minutes, they can't really go wrong - 4 years at $4.4m left after this season is pretty good to have him in his prime years as well.
When Seidenberg gets back they'd be looking at a Chara/Seidenberg/Johnson/Hamilton top-4 (assuming Boychuk would have to go for cap purposes).
Question is the cost, as always. If there'd be a deal to cash Khokhlachev in on, alongside someone like Morrow, JJ may be it. Would be nice to get out of it without much more than that but picks aplenty would likely have to go to save Subban/Spooner.
He's learned to reign himself in and isn't always going for the big hit anymore à la Phaneuf. If they limit his role this year to Bartkowski's minutes, they can't really go wrong - 4 years at $4.4m left after this season is pretty good to have him in his prime years as well.
When Seidenberg gets back they'd be looking at a Chara/Seidenberg/Johnson/Hamilton top-4 (assuming Boychuk would have to go for cap purposes).
Question is the cost, as always. If there'd be a deal to cash Khokhlachev in on, alongside someone like Morrow, JJ may be it. Would be nice to get out of it without much more than that but picks aplenty would likely have to go to save Subban/Spooner.
JJ has a cap hit of $4.357 million for the next 4 years. He's 27 years old, so age shouldn't be much of a factor.
cshea said:
I completely missed that Robidas was RH. I know the Bruins care about that more than a lot of other teams, so that may effect it unless they are confident he can play the left side.
As for JJ, that seems kind of the like Gaborik thing as interesting but really unlikely. I still think they play it conservatively and add a lesser guy like Robidas rather than go big with guys like Gaborik, JJ, et al.
normally I would agree with you as it has been Chia's track record, but there seems to be some smoke with the Bruins and Columbus talks.TheRealness said:
Columbus has no incentive to trade Jack Johnson. They're in the playoff hunt and he's one of their core defenseman and someone they should keep around while they are slowly building their team. If anything, Columbus will be buyers this deadline.
FL4WL3SS said:
This is where I'm at on Johnson. Why trade the guy when he's locked up at a reasonable price for the next 4 years?
Gaborik makes more sense for them to shop. He doesn't fit their system, and is a FA after the season. I just don't see the Bruins offering enough to get him.
aren't teams able to eat some of that cap space now too or did I misunderstand that? Meaning, Columbus could eat some of the remaining contract on Gaborikcshea said:
Yeah, but they'd need to retain $3 million or so. It's possible, but I'm sure CBJ could find a team that'll take the whole salary. The Bruins would have to sweeten the return to get CBJ to eat the salary. That may become too pricey.
Looks like the Martin Brodeur era is coming to a close tonight in New Jersey, accorinding to this report, he is headed to Minnesota after his last hurrah game tonight.
Brodeur has to approve the deal and reportedly wants to play one last game for the Devils. Pretty classy move.
cshea said:
I would bet good money that if Phillips gets dealt, he ends up signing that two year extension in Ottawa after the season. Why would anyone pay a 1st for a guy they'll only have for a few months? No thanks.
Still, out of all the available guys, I think he fits what the Bruins need the best.
RedOctober3829 said:
I can't imagine NJ goes for this. What if he gets hurt? The Devils have a home game tonight - but still...super risky.
No McQuaid & No Eriksson at morning skate according to Haggs.
https://twitter.com/HackswithHaggs
We know McQuaid is hurt is something up with Eriksson?
Edit: I've just been told by a reliable source that there's nothing to see here.
https://twitter.com/HackswithHaggs
We know McQuaid is hurt is something up with Eriksson?
Edit: I've just been told by a reliable source that there's nothing to see here.
Salem's Lot said:
Watch him get traded to Columbus as part of a blockbuster Gaborik/JJ package.
NOTHING TO SEE HERE
And just in case anyone thinks I am serious:
DJ Bean @DJ_Bean 3m
Bruins source tells me Eriksson's absence has nothing to do with the trade deadline. He's not being discussed.
DJ Bean @DJ_Bean 3m
Bruins source tells me Eriksson's absence has nothing to do with the trade deadline. He's not being discussed.
Hypothetically what else do you guys think we would need to add to Loui to net Gaborik & Johnson? Probably too much for the Bruins to want to part with.
TheRealness said:
I'm going to tweet "sources say Bruins looking to move Eriksson, possibly to CBJ"
Loui for 20 games of Gaborik and JJ would be horrifying.
Hypothetically, the only player on the market I'd consider moving Loui for is Ryan Kesler.
Hypothetically, the only player on the market I'd consider moving Loui for is Ryan Kesler.
Cory Conacher's currently on waivers. I'd love to grab him as this year's Daugavins - not a huge chance he makes it past Buffalo though.
"When his former teammates attempted to shake his hand, he immediately collapsed to the floor of the locker room, writhing in pain. The trainers ran over to help him but he waved them off and stood back up stating, 'Just practicing for my new squad.'"RedOctober3829 said:
I don't get Brodeur to Minnesota at all. Is he better than Kuemper? The Wild would be dumb to start Marty. Is it worth it for Brodeur to move organizations after 20+ seasons to be a back up?
BoSoxFink said:
First American to go #1 in the draft, I believe. He's worked hockey ops before too.
Well, he's going from a team that is sixth in the WC standings to a team that is almost guaranteed to make the playoffs and is 1st in the WC.ForceAtHome said:
If Minnesota was the only team that showed interest and he's looking for one last run in the playoffs, then why not? It's, what, 4 months of playing in Minnesota at maximum.
I believe both his sons play at Shattucks in MN as well, so he would be close to them,.FL4WL3SS said:
ForceAtHome said:
FWIW, Lamoriello has vehemently denied that a deal's in place, rumors around Halak to Minnesota are picking up.
Some rumblings going on that Robidas is headed Anaheim. That should establish the Chris Phillips market.
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