BREAKING: Bruins Make MASSIVE Signings... - This Is PERFECT | Boston Bruins News

[@ConeManRBLX]

Hopefully they lock up Swayman soon. Crucial move that needs to be made.

[@bucktis9]

WELL I HOPE SO WE DON'T HAVE A STARTING GOALIE AS OF TODAY

[@ElCajun1755]

Whatever the Price ....he deserve what he wants.

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

Crying more about Sway...😢 drama time... just fckng relax... Bruins organisation will seal the deal soon enough... Excellent job by Sweeney so far... looking foward, lets go Bruins🐻🔥

[@SomeOne-uy4kj]

When I learned of the Zadorov deal I could not understand why...then remembered all of the scuttlebutt about McAvoy's game being diminished without the right partner. Effectively, FLA neutralised Mac; people were posting up and asking whether he was hurt. Imagine McAvoy and Zadorov. Mac plays his game; Zadorov his own...they complement. Now, ya have HLindholm (D) playing his game on the next pair. Remember how well Lindholm played when Mac was down? That same dynamic plays out with ELindholm (C). CCoyle now slots between 2nd/3rd based on matchups. That makes 2 & 3 better.

[@BrunoCapone-br3jm]

The acquisitions were all exceptional. The defense needs an upgrade asap. The Bruins are now in the elite status to compete fir the cup. Well Done ✔️

[@MachoManAndySavage125]

@@BrunoCapone-br3jmI would not say “elite” but it’s an improvement. TBD on how these contracts age, but we’re a better team on paper than last year.

[@dl8730]

Huge?? Huge is getting past rd 1 AND rd 2, regular season means mothing....

[@southpawjimmy9735]

"effectively, Fla neutralised Mac" Is that what we're telling ourselves now? Our Norris vote getter sucked in the series all on his own. In the playoffs. In past playoffs. And honestly wasn't that good for half of this season.

[@exturkconner]

Meh. I mean Mc's always been reliant on comfort and playing with guys he likes playing with. It doesn't particularly have anything to do with quality. He's played his best hockey playing beside guys like Gryz and Reilly. Where he's struggled playing beside Lindholm. I don't think Zadorov is going to be his pairing. They'll play together some sure. Because Charlie plays a lot of minutes and plays with literally everyone. But I think you'll see Mc's pairing stay Lohrei when he's in the lineup. Zadorov probably pairs with Peeke. Pairings don't super matter. Because like I said guys rotate while other players stay on the ice. But I'd suspect bottom pairing but top 4 minutes (which I'll go on the record saying isn't a good fit for Zadorov who was 6th ATOI for both Vancouver and Calgary he's over slotted at 4). He'll probably be second PK pairing also with Peeke. Some games when you want to be more defensive and you slot Wotherspoon over Lohrei you might see Mc play with Zadorov as his pairing but that would be my expectation. It being the exception and not the rule.

[@chrisnelson6763]

I like the Lindholm and Zadorov signings. But the Bruins really need one or both of Fabian Lysell and Matt Poitras (& Merkulov?) to come up and score 15-20 goals. We NEED scoring forwards in the top 6. Jones and Tufte are bottom size guys with good size, but (according to their stats) not much offense to add (Heinen put up more points than both of them). There are too many 3rd and 4th line guys. Where is the secondary scoring after Pasta and Marchand? Coyle and Zacha had 25/21 goals and DeBrusk is now gone.

[@exturkconner]

To be fair you shouldn't expect a 4th liner to put up the points of a top 6 forward. That's unreasonable and Heinen played most of his shift in the top 6. I don't think it's realistic to expect any of your Providence guys to make the top 6. You are going to switch Zacha from center to wing (considering he lost his center slot in the playoffs to Geekie anyway that's not a big loss) you are going to slot Geekie up into the top 6. Slot Brazeau into the 3rd line (he was on pace for over 20 goals if he can replicate that you'd be very happy). You are going to hope Poitras continues his development and builds. You'd love to see at some point during the season him and Coyle to swap slots. Having Poitras as 2c and Coyle as 3 but that would require a lot of growth that's not really reasonable to expect from a kid who played half a year before getting shut down. Kastelic and Beecher are 4th line locks. The last slot will be up for grabs between Brown, Lettieri, Tufte, and probably 1 or 2 internal guys. Nelson or Kuntar might challenge for a 4th line role. Secondary scoring isn't the issue and never has been. Frankly DeBrusk produced like a 3rd liner for us. Frederic, and Geekie had virtually identical production. You slot either of those guys up and give them his ice time they'll likely out produce what he did last year. The top 6 should probably net you more points this year, and with guys slotted more correctly come playoff time we should have less issues. Lindholm wins draws and drives possession even in the playoffs. Which is something that fell apart for our team last year with Zacha in particular.

[@Plastpackad]

On the right line E Lindholm can be a 40 g per season AND be a 200 ft player. Works both on the wing as well as a center.

[@exturkconner]

@@Plastpackad I don't agree. On a magical combination he's done that once he was on pace to do 33ish one other time in 4 years as the primary center between a perfect pair of wingers to facilitate him scoring a lot. 1 elite playmaking winger, and 1 elite puck retrieving physical winger. The chances of that ever happening again aren't high and even if they did he's not getting any younger there shouldn't be any expectation he'd be able to do that again. And you don't need him too so that's fine.

[@chrisnelson6763]

@@Plastpackad I'd be happy with 25-30 goals and 65+ points with top-5 Selke level defensive play. Elias is excellent at the dot, so we need him at Center his skill there. But he should absolutely thrive in Boston. If he can click with Pasta and Zacha, then we should be in good shape. And I'd like to see Coyle and Marchand on the second line with Poitras or Frederic. IMO, that would be a strong second line. Hopefully, Frederic/Poitras and Geekie together on the third line. I love the Zadorov signing. Especially for playoff hockey, he'll force opposing forwards to think about potentially getting crushed in the corners/walls and punished in front of the net. He makes the B's much harder to play against. Tkachuk and Bennett will get some serious punishment for their aggressive play style. Now, just lock down Swayman!

[@dipeachio6832]

Zadorov is a massive upgrade over 4'10" Gryz. Lindholm gives us an actual #1 Center. Like the Jones signing big, tough, and fast.

[@frederickorcutt9112]

I fear we may have overpaid for Lindholm. If he doesn't put up 65/70 points per season over the first 3 seasons and 60/70 the rest then it's another bad signing. Pasta should boost his assists but we need goals from him too.

[@exturkconner]

@@frederickorcutt9112 I don't think we did. And production doesn't really matter for us. We've proven that year over year. It's not how many you score it's how many more than the other team you score. Lindholm drives possession. He keeps the puck away from the defensive zone. That should improve everything. It gives your cycle game more chance to work which should improve team offense. It gives you defense less time to struggle in their own end which should improve your team defense. With your defense getting less warn down they should give your more quality minutes and prevents which should make your goal tending look better. I seriously don't care if Lindholm only produces 20 goals and 55 points. As long as he dominates possession that's what our team is built around, that's why he was the perfect fit. That's why the Bruins paid him.

[@Johnnybones1]

@@frederickorcutt9112 I will say that even if we did overpay lindholm, it wasn’t by that much. Dude was the best free agent center available and he is VERY good when able to play his game to the fullest. Worth it in my opinion.

[@christopherlydon-sr1gu]

I think k max Jones might play 2nd line. Get in front of the net and cause havoc for coyle and marchy

[@christopherlydon-sr1gu]

Big Bad Zad!

[@brianog5267]

Needs are scoring goals… and preventing them….ill take any big dude over Hampus…..nothing matters if Sway walks…..

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

Excellent addition to the team

[@jaysoneuloth3971]

Geekie on 2nd line with Marchand and Coyle all day long

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

Big BIG W today

[@buckwing6743]

The most important piece is still unsigned. We need sway signed asap. 2 solid signings today. I dunno if lysel can take a top 6 spot but it would b nice

[@christopherlydon-sr1gu]

Why would anyone not want zadorov?

[@tempo529]

Zadorov is good but only Chara is "Big Z" maybe Zadorov could be "New Z" or "Z2"? just not Big Z.

[@zachhaist6426]

I actually like Z2, a play on big Z and the mountain K2

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

Massive D-core 🖤💛

[@Hockeydudemaddox]

If we dont sign swayman i might explode

[@rickandosca8262]

Do you really think he won`t be signed?

[@Hockeydudemaddox]

@@rickandosca8262 im just very very paranoid

[@magnus1249]

@@rickandosca8262 I think he will be god the anticipation is killing me

[@justin-ux3pk]

@@rickandosca8262 Maybe I’m just coping but I think they will get a deal done but with that being said we’ve done pretty much nothing to make him want to resign

[@captainanthony9323]

Me too

[@bryanbest5113]

Lindholm isn't a #1. He's a #2, two way guy, that doesn't always show up. Zadorov is a 3, borderline 2 defenceman. Great guy again he can't play too high. Blows up a few guys a game, gets walked a few times a game.

[@jrhunt414]

Bruins learned about physics just like every other sport. The days of a league packed with little Frenchmen are over. Marchand is the last of his kind.

[@neighborhoodprepped7862]

If they don’t sign Swayman.. how long does Sweeney last? 5 minutes max

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

Relax... go take a big breathe outside

[@MachoManAndySavage125]

He’s an RFA. He’s here next year no matter what. A deal will come in time.

[@DennisMacdonald-r7d]

Smoke a joint relax

[@johnbrowne2170]

Need more offence.

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

Massive defensive core tho...

[@StevenBiggar-mr5zq]

Am a big fan ,,off the big Zadorov,,

[@SomeOne-uy4kj]

Just listened to his reaction about coming to the B's...he knew all about Boston and really wants to be there. Same with Lindholm. Personally, I believe he held out to be in that scenario...what he embraces. They both want that stage.

[@danielbaldwin9855]

❤❤❤ Love these moves, Go Bruins, maybe we should call Zadorov , Big Z 2.0 or Big Z jr.😅

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

D core looks 🔥👏🏻

[@kevincowan1913]

Ellias is a BRUIN ?? EEEE F-ING HAW !!!! Hold on boys , I'm running outside and bangin pots and pans together just to piss off the Sabres fans . Big , tough, skilled , a savage . Giddy up !

[@edited1325]

Yikes comment

[@crazycanuck191]

Bruins are one scoring winger away from a serious cup contender

[@johnnyrockaway1082]

This team is reminding me more and more of the later Harry Sinden years.

[@AttommicDog]

Bruins Digest confirms: size does matter

[@thetruthhurts6652]

It’s an overpay now but will be an underpay in a few years.

[@CowboyUp1371]

Wish we could have gotten Draisaitl instead. Still great moves, though I hate losing DeBrusk.

[@strangesightsinthesky]

agree-and he hasn't been replaced!

[@ericwood9055]

Draisaitl wasn’t available! DeBrusk is awful! Bye bud! Good luck in Vancouver! Glad he’s gone

[@CowboyUp1371]

@@ericwood9055 not true. Draisaitl already said if the oilers didn't win the cup he wouldn't extend and that he wanted to play for Boston so maybe want to know what you are talking about before you speak bullshit. Not too mention DeBrusk has been our 3rd top scorer over the playoffs in the last 3 season. Shows how low your IQ is. Let me guess you think Kastelic is better 🤣

[@EricCosta-tm3kn]

Nothing but old news.

[@zoso4rune504]

I can't believe sweeney lost Debrusk for only asking for 5.5 M per season. When Lindholm tanks, I hope Jackubs fires him and Neeley.

[@southpawjimmy9735]

Not saying I don't like Zad, but would have rather seen the money spent up front. The loss of Debrusk and Heinen's scoring, which wasn't enough as is, needs to be replaced somewhere.

[@Johnnybones1]

I love debrusk and heinen but Heinen just wasn’t getting it done and debrusk, at least to me, was not worth the amount that he’s marketed as.

[@southpawjimmy9735]

@@Johnnybones1 Not asking for them back specifically, but you do realize our second line is likely an aging Marchand, Coyle and Geekie.

[@Johnnybones1]

@@southpawjimmy9735 Even so I don’t hate it

[@nateballou3321]

Bruins need to lock up Swayman now and if they can bring in another winger after that'd be great but gotta lock up sway asap!!??

[@geraldripley9361]

If you think the regular season means nothing do not be STUPID and watch the games or comment on the games..

[@darcywest8140]

shaping up to be a very good team i'm thinking

[@SomeOne-uy4kj]

Last season it was a few million on several players (who did quite well). This season it appears they went after a few specific players with many million. How do ya make McAvoy's game better? How do ya make Pasta, Marchy and Charlie Coyle's game even better? I believe the team addressed- hopefully answered -those questions. Hence, targeting these players and staying on it.

[@mykelengieza7057]

Hey it's progress

[@jaysondzikowski2924]

Expect a big fall off from this team. They need offense. You arent going to win games 0 to 0

[@marksibley4546]

You can’t teach big

[@SomeOne-uy4kj]

There are pilons and skaters. Zadorov is a skater. So is Dean Letourneau!

[@sylv.486]

I wonder what this means for Lohrei 🤔

[@BruinsDigestYT]

Gonna be awesome to learn behind Zadorov

[@atex6175]

Much better to bring him along in the 3rd pairing. Makes that pairing better and gives him better match ups

[@DarrenShakey]

Lowrider will be amazing. Don’t worry about that kid.

[@SomeOne-uy4kj]

The B's now have 3 d-men who can move the puck out and get involved in the offense, whilst maintaining defense, size, and checking. However, each has to be paired properly to afford their game to play out. They can now get the puck out and get involved with the offense on each pairing. Lohrei is one of them. And good on him for that.

[@captainanthony9323]

Third line

[@jaysoneuloth3971]

Get rid of Lysell!!

[@davidselawsky6620]

Jones is another botom 6 feeder we didnt need

[@strangesightsinthesky]

or waste money on like the other stiff sweeney signed too.

[@007-k1l]

Nice signing but have to sign Swayman long term or none of these signings matter!

[@2buxaslice]

No Swayman signing is bad. Something is up.

[@KeithShepherd-c2i]

Can we pick up Skinner on the cheap???

[@tempo529]

Jones has been rather injury prone ie: shoulder issues

[@batch1638]

How is -14 beneficial?

[@seanburnett4472]

for the love of god get a real #1 center

[@SindensGhost]

Lindholm 7 yrs? 6 for Zadorov And were supposed to be excited??? Wanna know what wouldve made more sense & not tied our hands as long? Marshesault & Stamkos for about the same price tag and fewer yrs wouldve been a reason to get excited.

[@joeh007]

I will subscribe when you fix your video…… if you want to grow then fix it … its so annoying 2:33

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

Feeling any better?

[@batsbats611]

Then you make them dickhead

[@JonEoinSaoradh]

Zadarov was weird when i first heard it, particularly after i heard we might be targeting Brady Skjei, & Zadarov is a lesser(though super different)kind of defenseman.. But then i look and see we paid Matty Grzelcyk almost $4Million to sit for us in the playoffs and it seems like a great deal tbh..

[@JonEoinSaoradh]

(Continued) On Lindholm, the average term made 7 years pretty much unavoidable(as well as 6 years on the former big Z)but as far as money and term goes, i cannot see how the Bruins didnt get SIGNIFICANTLY better than they were in June, & do it in arguably the most efficient way possible given the free agent class(and available trade possibilities) Lindholm was clearly the best option at the position for fair money,imo Again, Brady Skjei is the better player but look at his contract and Zadarov seems like an awfully good deal..

[@edited1325]

We went from griz and forbort taking up almost 7 million to Z jr taking up 5 million I’d say that’s a win

[@9999deoxys]

not really great signings....Look at the +/- more...not impressive.

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

Leafs fan?

[@9999deoxys]

@@coreysghostglowmask8650 Haha....No...Hardcore B's fan, Leafs are a laughing stock and a guaranteed series win if seen in the playoffs. To me it is all about another cup. 2011 was great, but seems like a while ago. I can be a B's fan an still want better moves than they have made.

[@edited1325]

@@9999deoxysdon’t put too much weight on the +/- when the player is moving from a team to other team during the season

[@davidselawsky6620]

Its not about size kid...its talent and heart

[@jrhunt414]

Can’t beat physics.

[@masamosotin]

And the 29-year old "kid" has demonstrated that he has both. Go look how he played last post season in Canucks or how he stood his ground earlier when asked about Russia/Putin. And while you're at it, watch his interview after he was traded and see what he thinks about Bruins and Boston..

[@elvislives6574]

bRUINS ARE tOAST .... U DON'T BUILD a team through free agency

[@marclefebvre7071]

Right now the roster is loaded with Centers and we just drafted a Center so to me Lindholm makes no sense. Marchand is 36 and as it stands he is slotted on the 1st line and if we lose Debrusk Brazeau is our only Winger plus whomever Sweeney picks up who won't be a Top 6 Winger in his prime. It is not Sweeney's fault because Jeremy Jacobs won't spend big money to get a guy like Sam Reinhart It would be great if the Jacobs family just sold the Bruins but they won't because Delaware North is a concessions business but if the Cs build their own facility that will be a big hit to the Jacobs family. Maybe they bail then but until then they are not going to give Sweeney the green light to build thru the draft which takes time instead they will have Sweeney go get a guy like Lindholm and spin it to the uninformed fan base that Lindholm is equal to getting Reinhart which it is not.

[@edited1325]

They got Lindholm because it’s win now mode with pastrnak in his prime

[@robertng135]

The Bruins defense still sucks. And there is not a single player on the team that has the ability to win a faceoff.

[@edited1325]

You’re either a bad troll or clueless about the players

[@johnnyrockaway1082]

I still don’t see how anything the bruins have done makes them more competitive than they were last year. In 12 seasons in the NHL, Lindholm only scored more than 20 goals in four seasons. Debrusk scored more than 20 goals 3 times in half as many seasons The one missing piece was another consistent goal scorer. And now they won’t have the cap space to do anything that impacts the team’s prospects for 2025. I’m baffled. To me this is looking like a worse team than we had last season.