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Bruins Have Bright Future, Tough Competition Ahead

NESN @NESN
NESN.com NHL writer @douglasflynn here. I'll be taking NHL and Bruins questions for the next half hour, so fire away. #NESNLive
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:01:48
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Bobby McCarthy @bobbymccaaathy
@NESN @DouglasFlynn, if Dougie makes the cut, who do you see him pairing up with? I say Chara (who better to learn from?). Good OFF/DEF mix.
Thu, Jul 19 2012 11:58:32
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NESN @NESN
Hamilton may see some time w/Chara, but playing full-time w/him may be asking too much of rookie. Think Ference may be better fit. #NESNLive
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:03:18
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Shawn Miller @Shawn_Miller22
@NESN @douglasflynn Do you see the Bruins making a move for Semin sometime this off-season?
Thu, Jul 19 2012 11:58:08
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NESN @NESN
Not sure Semin's style would really mesh w/Bruins system, plus he's looking for more money/term than B's likely comfortable with. #NESNLive
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:04:46
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Alexandra DePalma @AlexDePalma93
@NESN @douglasflynn What role do you see Aaron Johnson playing? Will he be down in Providence?
Thu, Jul 19 2012 11:57:59
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NESN @NESN
Johnson's on a two-way deal so could end up in Providence, but I think he may be best option B's have now for 7th d-man in Boston. #NESNLive
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:06:32
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Craig MacCormack @CraigMacCormack
@NESN @douglasflynn Are you expecting there to be a lockout? Will NHL lose another entire season?
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:04:22
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NESN @NESN
Wasn't until ridiculous first proposal by owners, now think lockout is realistic possibility, but doubt it'd be for full season. #NESNLive
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:09:43
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Aaron C @achisling
@NESN Does the signing of Aaron Johnson signal an unlikeliness for Dougie H. to crack the roster or is he just a depth player at the dunk?
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:03:00
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NESN @NESN
Shouldn't impact Hamilton. If he makes team (and he should), he'll be in top 6. Johnson will be in mix for 7th spot or Providence. #NESNLive
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:11:04
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Brendan Zuraw®@Brendanzuraw131
@NESN what is the time table until we see Subban in Providence?
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:02:07
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NESN @NESN
Other than a cameo at end of season once junior campaign is done, Subban is two years away from being eligible to play in AHL. #NESNLive
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:12:20
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Alexandra DePalma @AlexDePalma93
@NESN @douglasflynn Weber got an offer sheet from the Flyers-- is an "offer sheet" as insubstantial as it sounds ( a little confused)?
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:00:05
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NESN @NESN
Signing offer sheet is a binding contract, just a matter of whether he plays for PHI or NAS, which can match offer and keep him. #NESNLive
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:15:28
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Dan Siok @SiokTop
@NESN @douglasflynn do you think the preds will match philly's offer sheet?
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:06:18
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NESN @NESN
Hockey-wise they should, but Predators' financial situation may prevent it with how Philly front-loaded the deal. #NESNLive
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:17:14
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The Maritimes @halifaxhugh
@NESN @douglasflynn What are the chances Thomas gets traded to a team looking to get to the cap floor e.g. Colorado - where he now lives
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:06:23
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NESN @NESN
Don't think we'll see anything like that until new CBA is sorted out and teams find out what, if any, floor remains in new deal. #NESNLive
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:18:23
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William Garten @williamgarten
@NESN @douglasflynn how good was the rivalry with the Hartford Whalers?
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:06:27
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NESN @NESN
That was a fun one. Not Bos-Mon, but a great rivalry nonetheless. Still fondly recall Nilan racking up those record PIMs vs Whale. #NESNLive
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:19:55
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TheRealMacdonald @WesleyMacDonald
@douglasflynn @NESN what changes do the B's need to make to there roster
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:15:13
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NESN @NESN
Don't think we'll see much else in offseason,Any more moves more likely to come w/in-season trades if team struggles/injuries hit. #NESNLive
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:22:03
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Peter Hinman @pghinman
@nesn What are the bruins thinking pulling out of the Bobby Ryan sweepstakes? we lost in the first round
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:13:31
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NESN @NESN
They lost in OT in Game 7, one year after winning the Cup. No reason to panic and make bad deal if asking price was too high. #NESNLive
Thu, Jul 19 2012 12:24:16
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