Eastern Conference rival reportedly making a strong push to acquire New York Rangers star forward
It appears that the Boston Bruins have emerged as a top contender to acquire New York Rangers forward Will Cuylle this offseason.
The Bruins are retooling after bottoming out in the Eastern Conference for the first time in many years and are looking to acquire young talent which fits the description of Cuylle.
Don Sweeney will make inquires for Cuylle
The Bruins, who were well known to be a physical team would greatly benefit from acquiring Cuylle who is known for his physical play in his large frame.
He would also have the scoring touch which is another issue for the Bruins as the team has been depleted of goal scoring and overall offensive play.
Cuylle had a great season with the Rangers as he had scored twenty goals along with 45 points through a full 82 game season which makes him one of the more attractive restricted free agents in the NHL.
Clutchpoints.com had given their take on the potential trade or offer sheet for Cuylle.
There are teams that need physicality like the Red Wings. These are teams who lack an edge on the ice, which can keep them from success. However, there are teams that desire physicality. It does not matter whether they need an edge, they want players who are buzzsaws on the ice. The Boston Bruins fit in this latter category.
Cuylle fits what the Bruins love to do more than the vast majority of players. He will hit anything that moves and could score 50 points every season. Boston is headed toward a rebuild and could use young players to lead the way. Cuylle fits their potential timeline while having some untapped potential Boston may be able to unlock.
The Bruins have the financial means to bring him in. However, there is a complication at play. If they want to offer sheet him at the second-round pick threshold, they would need swing a trade for their original selection. In any event, the fit makes sense for both sides. - Clutchpoints
Cuylle fits what the Bruins love to do more than the vast majority of players. He will hit anything that moves and could score 50 points every season. Boston is headed toward a rebuild and could use young players to lead the way. Cuylle fits their potential timeline while having some untapped potential Boston may be able to unlock.
The Bruins have the financial means to bring him in. However, there is a complication at play. If they want to offer sheet him at the second-round pick threshold, they would need swing a trade for their original selection. In any event, the fit makes sense for both sides. - Clutchpoints
Rangers will need to sign Cuylle sooner than later
The Bruins have a few options they could use to acquire the young star which includes trade or an offer sheet as the team has acquired several first round picks in the past couple of months.
It would be in the Rangers best interest to sign Cuylle as soon as possible as other teams will likely look at the offer sheet option after general manager Doug Armstrong of the St Louis Blues had brought the financial tool back to life last year.
It will be an exciting and stressful time for Rangers fans and Rangers management as the draft and free agency approached in the next month and a half.
Source: Bruins Insider
Boston Bruins Emerge As A Top Candidate To Acquire A New York Rangers Star
Boston Bruins Emerge As A Top Candidate To Acquire A New York Rangers Star
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