[Sylvanfan]

The problem with LTIR and a cap strapped team is that if they don't bank the cap relief the same way you can with cap space. When guys like Marchand or McAvoy are ready to come back, the Bruins probably need to get them in the lineup right away to be a playoff team. So LTIR to start the season is drastically different than LTIR to end the season. Vegas couldn't get a good enough lineup on the ice because they played the LTIR card early in the year. Whereas Colorado was able to add Josh Manson by using it to close out the season. Bruins should be smart enough not to go down the Vegas path.