Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 Boston's mistake? The Eaves for Ward deal was done to clear space to resign Kessel right? Wrong. They just signed Morris for 3.3, a whole 800k more then Ward. While the player might help them, did they just commit cap suicide? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 Huh............................................... Chiarelli has something up his sleeve.....I think?........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 It's the Chicago school of thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 It's the Chicago school of thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 25, 2009 Boston's mistake? The Eaves for Ward deal was done to clear space to resign Kessel right? Wrong. They just signed Morris for 3.3, a whole 800k more then Ward. While the player might help them, did they just commit cap suicide? The Bruins are 3.4 million over the cap right now with the following: 14 Forwards (5 of them make over 3.5 million, Kessel is not included in this list of D-men) 6 D-men (the bottom 3 each make between 1.3 and 1.45 million-- this should be trimmed down) 2 Goalies (one is 3.2 million, Rask, which is a huge problem) How would freeing up 2.5 million by dumping a D-man pay for Kessel? That D-man is not extra- he has to be replaced, and he was their #3 man on top of that, so he needs to be replaced with someone capable of playing that position. Kessel wants at least 4 million a year. Let's say you dump Ward and move a prospect in to fill the 6th spot. Ok, now you've got 1.5 million to go towards the 4 million Kessel wants but now your D-core just lost significant depth. The real speculation on this move was that it was possibly to free up space for Kaberle. Now they've got a good young guy in Morris, but I wouldn't be surprised if that pick up of Morris is in effect a sign and trade. Maybe they plan to trade Morris and Kessel to the Leafs for Kaberle and a pick or prospect? The Leafs want a d-man who can quarterback the PP and is relatively young if they're going to move Kaberle, at least in my opinion. They also want a top 6 forward. Moving Morris and Kessel for Kaberle and a pick/prospect would make sense here. I'm not sure why the Bruins are so gung-ho on Kaberle... it must be because they want a legit 2nd PP quarterback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 The Bruins are 3.4 million over the cap right now with the following: 14 Forwards (5 of them make over 3.5 million, Kessel is not included in this list of D-men) 6 D-men (the bottom 3 each make between 1.3 and 1.45 million-- this should be trimmed down) 2 Goalies (one is 3.2 million, Rask, which is a huge problem) How would freeing up 2.5 million by dumping a D-man pay for Kessel? That D-man is not extra- he has to be replaced, and he was their #3 man on top of that, so he needs to be replaced with someone capable of playing that position. Kessel wants at least 4 million a year. Let's say you dump Ward and move a prospect in to fill the 6th spot. Ok, now you've got 1.5 million to go towards the 4 million Kessel wants but now your D-core just lost significant depth. The real speculation on this move was that it was possibly to free up space for Kaberle. Now they've got a good young guy in Morris, but I wouldn't be surprised if that pick up of Morris is in effect a sign and trade. Maybe they plan to trade Morris and Kessel to the Leafs for Kaberle and a pick or prospect? The Leafs want a d-man who can quarterback the PP and is relatively young if they're going to move Kaberle, at least in my opinion. They also want a top 6 forward. Moving Morris and Kessel for Kaberle and a pick/prospect would make sense here. I'm not sure why the Bruins are so gung-ho on Kaberle... it must be because they want a legit 2nd PP quarterback. What in the blue hell has Tuuka Rask done to earn 3.2 million? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 What in the blue hell has Tuuka Rask done to earn 3.2 million? No clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 Morris is 30 years old. He's not exactly a young fella. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 When I run the salary cap calculator at cap geek they are still 450k under the cap even with Rask as the backup because of the bonus cushion and that is with a 22 man roster. Cap geek already has them buying out Eaves salary though. It is next year that the Bruins are really going to be in trouble and that is probably why they are looking to move Kessel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 What in the blue hell has Tuuka Rask done to earn 3.2 million? He is making $850K per season, and a $2.35M bonus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 Stuart doesn't make this team that much better. Kessel would be a great addition if they could trade Stuart, we already got 7 top 6 D guys, with a few top 6 prospects for 2010-2011. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted July 26, 2009 I tell you what, I think they expect Wheeler to replace Kessel straight up. I just want to know what they are thinking about the cap going down next year and Lucic being RFA. Is Morris 3.3 all going to Lucic? If it is, I say we consider trying to get Lucic next year. Provided we can move Stuart's overpriced ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
