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Originally Posted by GettinIggyWithIt
I doubt you'd have to mortgage the future to acquire Eriksson. He's a UFA after next season and hasn't really played that well in Boston. Doesn't seem to fit well in that system. Plus Bruins are could use the salary space. Would be more of a change of scenery type deal.
Seidenberg would cost a bit more IMO. I'm not sure why the Bruins would be looking to deal him without getting another dman in return. With the loss of Miller, and McQuaid being a FA next season, it doesn't make sense for them. Maybe in the off-season but not now.
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Glencross for Eriksson straight up seems like a deal the Bruins would jump on. Salary cap freedom, the player fits their system better, and adds more physical presence to the team
Eriksson, on the flipside, had been a really good bordering on great player for Dallas for years before the move to Boston. His skillset and style seem more suited to the Flames, and having another skilled top-6 forward in the fold, on a one year deal, seems like a great idea. If Loui Eriksson is next year's Setoguchi (role-wise, not results wise), then we're in a GREAT spot. He's a better temporary fix another Raymond-type signing, and never mind that if we struggle and he has a great individual year, he'll still have value at the next deadline.
Get on the phone, Brad.