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Forum: Armchair-GMMay 4 at 3:13 p.m.
Thread: Next Year
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Celtics21</b></div><div>Can Boston fans stop pretending that Ullmark has the same value as Mercer?

Can Jersey fans stop pretending that Mercer has the same value as Swayman?

I’d offer Ullmark and our 2025 first for Mercer, but would fully expect Jersey to say no and counter. There are probably half a dozen possible trades that could work for Ullmark.

I don’t believe Sweeney even engages in discussions for Swayman especially now. Unless the objective is to stop discussions and have them focus on other teams, the continued mention of Swayman likely isn’t going to create a positive outcome</div></div>

At deadline, Sweeney (or third team) tried pulling NJD into three-way deal with Ullmark. Fitzy instead asked about Swayman and was told to pound sand. I'm glad he asked.

For me, as a fan, I think an unsigned Swayman for an unsigned Mercer is a reasonable price....considering one of those guys went through arbitration last year, was expected to extend in January, and has spoken publicly about how hurtful a process that was. The other is expected to entertain team-friendly deal.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Smitty426</b></div><div>Most of us over here agree with the above</div></div>

Only me.

Once Swayman extends, I don't think Mercer-for-Swayman would be much of an option. Until then, probably fair game...

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gofnut999</b></div><div>An Oilers fan made this post. Was not a Bruins fan. Very few B’s fans make Ullmark for Mercer posts.</div></div>

Been a few...
...also been Ullmark for Hischier.

The most realistic is probably 2025 pick for Ullmark (done after July 1st).
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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 26 at 10:46 p.m.
Thread: ullmark and more
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Celtics21</b></div><div>Johansson is interesting. He’s older for a prospect, but he is a good AHL D man with talent.

My guess is if they are offering only a 2025 second, I’d want Wallinder or Mazur at a minimum</div></div>

But he seems to be projected as bottom pairing, if he makes it at all. He also lacks size, which the Bruins FO seem to be convinced is the most important factor in giving out contracts on the backend.

The market will ultimately decide what the return is, but as far as filling Bruins needs goes, this is basically just a 2nd rounder to downgrade from Ullmark to Vejmelka and an increase in ~2.25m in cap space. It also makes a division rival better. I think they can find a better value contract to backup Swayman that gives them more cap space to improve the team now and still get a 2nd elsewhere. If Detroit was willing to retain Vejmelka down to about 1.5m (giving the B's an additional ~1.25m to work with), I'd listen.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 25 at 11:19 a.m.
Thread: Nothing crazy
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Gofnut999</b></div><div>But do for 2 to 2.5 less and 2 less years?

The most recent comparison for contract is Horvat who got 8.5 extension after trade. Very similar value player. Bo better goal scorer, Elias better defender.</div></div>

You can also put in Scheifele as a comparison at 7 years, 8.5m AAV. To me, that’s reflected with the 1.5M AAV discount to accommodate for Lindholm’s poor play this year. I personally believe Elias is signing for no less than 6.75 and probably no higher than 7.5M

From my perspective, I want one premium player whether it be Lindholm, Hanifin, or Guentzel while resigning Heinen and picking up an older defenseman like OEL.

I guess you could do DeBrusk or Stephenson and Skjei, but I think those guys might get inflated in the second tier of free agency. Not sure it will be a straight swap in salary. I’d rather have DeBrusk than Stephenson at this point in their careers