Saturday, 21 February 2015

If the Bruins were to sell; Subban not even close

After last nights disastrous NHL debut for Boston Bruins goalie Malcom Subban; it was painfully obvious he's nowhere being ready prime-time. He made 3 saves in the first; but in 2nd period (in the first four minutes) he gave up three goals on three shots. Every single goal was of the weak variety.
I'm sure I'm not the only one asking myself what the hell was he doing starting in the first place? Niklas Svedberg the B's backup goalie all year started February 10th  and had a rough first period giving up 3 goals on 10 shots but the game before he shutout the New Jersey Devils.
Some reports suggest the Bruins won't be selling; but to what extent are they going to be buying? I had suggested earlier in the week the sellers would want Svedberg; maybe the Bruins are being more opened minded about it then we thought and furthermore be looking to obtain a veteran backup. http://corbyshockeycentral.blogspot.ca/2015/02/trade-deadline-special-two-goalies.html

Carl Soderberg
An example on where the Bruins might on the fence to buy/sell is 3rd line center Carl Soderberg is a UFA at years end. He's making a shade over one million per year; I'd suggest he's looking for 3.5 to 4 million per season in free agency. Do the Bruins try and get assets for him; or hope he takes a hometown discount before July 1. With Rielly Smith, Torey Krug and Dougie Hamilton due to become RFA's it's doubtful the B's would have enough cap space for him.
If and only if
Hypothetically if the Bruins decided when it's all said and done to become sellers trust me; it would change this upcoming trade deadline on March 2. If they decided to move Soderberg, Lucic, Chara, Seidenberg, Mcquiad, Campbell and Eriksson they could be set for many years to come just with the first rounders/prospects they could get. We all know there is a small percentage of that happening, but if it where to happen hot dam March 2 would be must see tv.

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