The easiest way to solve the 2RW problem could be to keep Coyle there and promote Studnicka. He’s killing it in Providence, currently 4th in the AHL in rookie scoring. I know the plan was to keep him down there all year, but he’s making that it difficult to stick to that.Man, that second line. Has there been a position in Boston sports over the last few years or so that's just been such a black hole as Bruins 2RW? I need Coyle at 3C. Also...win.
Timely article by Fluto...Man, that second line. Has there been a position in Boston sports over the last few years or so that's just been such a black hole as Bruins 2RW? I need Coyle at 3C. Also...win.
I love having a prospect that's forcing their hand. Getting Coyle some consistency would be nice as well. Put him in a slot and just leave him there.The easiest way to solve the 2RW problem could be to keep Coyle there and promote Studnicka. He’s killing it in Providence. I know the plan was to keep him down there all year, but he’s making that it difficult to stick to that.
Backes is the biggest whiff due to the size of the contract, but I think Connolly’s the one that got away. The Bruins non-QO’d him, and he signed a cheap $850,000 deal with Washington, then re-upped for 2-years, $1.5 million AAV. He was a slow development, but once he got there, he became pretty much exactly what they’re currently looking for. Dependable right shot that can score a little, particularly at even strength.Timely article by Fluto...
https://theathletic.com/1502108/2020/01/02/don-sweeney-right-wings/
The year before Don Sweeney became general manager, it did not appear that right wing would be among the Bruins’ primary concerns. Then-coach Claude Julien had options, among them Loui Eriksson, Reilly Smith, David Pastrnak and Brett Connolly, to play right wing in 2014-15.
Since then, reinforcing the right side has been Sweeney’s most significant challenge. Sweeney, who became GM on May 20, 2015, has signed or acquired 12 right wings — one of them twice (Lee Stempniak). Of the 12 acquisitions, only Noel Acciari and Chris Wagner, both fourth-liners, have exceeded Sweeney’s expectations.
Agree 100%. If they can get a RW for the second line and have a 3rd line of Bjork-Coyle-Heinen, that's great depth to go with the best line in the league. Studnicka isn't the answer at center yet, and moving Coyle to RW is just re-arranging the deck chairs.I think they’re better with Coyle at center than right wing. They may give Studnicka a look, but I think they’ll trade for a RW. Kreider, Toffoli, maybe Palmieri if he becomes available. They’ll get someone in here.
I am happy to now volunteer as a reverse jinx.Looks like a good goal
Agree with cshea and veritas. I like Coyle at C and with Heinen and Bjork as his wings. Get a RW2 out of the group that cshea mentioned (Kreider, Taffoli, Palmieri if available), in essence an impact winger to pair with Krejci and Debrusk. Where and when to integrate Studnicka is a very good question. And shoot Ritchie to the moon. Kuraly is my only must have on the 4th line.Backes is the biggest whiff due to the size of the contract, but I think Connolly’s the one that got away. The Bruins non-QO’d him, and he signed a cheap $850,000 deal with Washington, then re-upped for 2-years, $1.5 million AAV. He was a slow development, but once he got there, he became pretty much exactly what they’re currently looking for. Dependable right shot that can score a little, particularly at even strength.
I think they’re better with Coyle at center than right wing. They may give Studnicka a look, but I think they’ll trade for a RW. Kreider, Toffoli, maybe Palmieri if he becomes available. They’ll get someone in here.
What was he even doing down there?Come on Z, no Michigan goal?
CLB massively overpursued to the opposite side. He was the only player on either team on that side of the ice for a good 4-5 seconds. Too bad the goalie was able to reposition much quicker.What was he even doing down there?
I like the idea of Kuhlman on the 3rd line with Kuraly & Wagner.Agreed. Coyle, Bjork and Heinen is a dreamy third line. And Kuraly, Wags, Kuhlman is a pretty dreamy 4th, too.
The question is how to make it happen. I'm down with trying Studnicka at 2RW for sure.
Yep and Torts team's come to play.Bruins have been trash at 5x5.
Too bad our guys suck at it.Ugh. I see skills contests in our future.