tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156394541175959476.post8260152090045819459..comments2023-06-26T05:38:13.468-07:00Comments on Here Come the Bruins!: Bruins Cap Crunch Pt 2: Bergeron's Days Are NumberedTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01560804214509853836noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156394541175959476.post-33061228813535884392009-04-07T11:26:00.000-07:002009-04-07T11:26:00.000-07:00Yeah, it would basically be renewing the Murray pe...Yeah, it would basically be renewing the Murray penalty. I really wouldn't want to assign him to Providence, because that would be too much of a kick in the nuts, but there don't seem many open doors for him. <BR/><BR/>I guess we can put Patrice on the "to watch" list in the playoffs... his performance will definitely alter this conversation one way or another.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560804214509853836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156394541175959476.post-85343306516725056442009-04-07T09:31:00.000-07:002009-04-07T09:31:00.000-07:00Really not sure a buyout would be worthwhile... wo...Really not sure a buyout would be worthwhile... would mean having a 1.58M cap hit for the next FOUR seasons. Gotta think that would be pretty restricting going forwards...The Bastahdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420670134220860844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156394541175959476.post-12598992296603061502009-04-07T08:37:00.000-07:002009-04-07T08:37:00.000-07:00I guess the big question then is: who in the world...I guess the big question then is: who in the world would take on Bergeron at that price? This might be more of a buyout/waiver situation.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560804214509853836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156394541175959476.post-39922382464549598352009-04-06T19:23:00.000-07:002009-04-06T19:23:00.000-07:00No question that Bergy is the contract that will l...No question that Bergy is the contract that will likely be traded this off-season. The notion that they should keep him over Savard, if it were a straight-up choice between the two, is just insane. I'll take Savard.<BR/><BR/>Provided that a suitor can be found, which is no guarantee, a Bergy trade would really test all the good will that the B's have developed over the season. Should be interesting.The Cavemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350235584698867433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156394541175959476.post-1569534775688966212009-04-06T14:25:00.000-07:002009-04-06T14:25:00.000-07:00As far as I can tell, the rookie bonuses will disa...As far as I can tell, the rookie bonuses will disappear next season. Even though it's not written in stone yet, that would be the logical way to go -- especially since the cap is shrinking. It's in everyone's best interests to give GMs a bit more breathing room.<BR/><BR/>Anon, I have to disagree about Bergy vs. Savard. There's just no way to justify nearly $5m a year for a low-scoring depth center, then turn around and fail to re-sign a 100-point man who's been making basically the same. As much as the Thomas extension has tied Chia's hands, the Bergeron contract is even more of an albatross. And that would be the case even if he didn't have that constant risk of injury.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560804214509853836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156394541175959476.post-3940422377860957692009-04-06T13:56:00.000-07:002009-04-06T13:56:00.000-07:00Detroit and NJ both had the advantage of building ...Detroit and NJ both had the advantage of building their dynasties while there was no salary cap. Their key players were there when the cap was introduced and they already had lots of post-season success with the franchise. PC is in a much tougher spot trying to give out hometown discounts then NJ or DET. If the B's lose in the first round, good luck. If they win the cup, there is a chance. I would rather keep Bergeron and let Savard walk. Savvy puts up the points, but he is not a Bruin in the same vein and Bergeron. Bergys line is doing really well right now at both ends and I think it will continue next year with Sturm in Reechis place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156394541175959476.post-10478639669574657282009-04-06T12:58:00.000-07:002009-04-06T12:58:00.000-07:00The reduction in cap-hit to Rask and Wheeler is a ...The reduction in cap-hit to Rask and Wheeler is a guess, not a certainty. I know the bonuses were removed this season because the CBA was set to expire... no idea how it will be handled going forward.The Bastahdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04480718847594872835noreply@blogger.com