Bruins in 18-19
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Can't say I'm a big fan of the approach. But he seems to be embracing the role...
I think it's stupid and the exact type of fight that should be out of the game. It's a clean hit, get over it.
It's nice that he seems unconcerned with the concussion risks. I wonder what his wife and kids think about it.
It's nice that he seems unconcerned with the concussion risks. I wonder what his wife and kids think about it.
Agreed. The right retaliation there is to cleanly crush the guy or one (or all) of Carolina’s skilled players.
Ehhhhhh. I see where you’re coming from, but I struggle with this. My job and incumbent lifestyle make me much more likely to die of cancer or heart disease. Coal miners still mine. I guess he’s got a contract and isn’t providing strict, sustenance-level requirements in exchange for his health, but neither are we, right?
Yea. My wife and kids aren’t thrilled with the idea of me getting sent back overseas and shot or blown up, but they know it provides for us and gives us a semi decent life in the meantime, so we play the odds.
Kuhlman was returned to Providence today. That either means good news on DeBrusk for tomorrow, the Lee Stempniak era will resume tomorrow, or just a cap saving transaction and Kuhlman comes back tomorrow.
Stempniak mercifully sent to Providence. Woof was he bad.
They’re short an F, will need to get someone to Columbus.
They’re short an F, will need to get someone to Columbus.
Frederic is back. Wonder if we see Coyle on Krejci’s wing tonight?
Marchand - Bergeron - Heinen
Cehlarik - Krejci - Coyle
Nordstrom - Frederic - Backes
Kuraly - Acciari - Wagner
Marchand - Bergeron - Heinen
Cehlarik - Krejci - Coyle
Nordstrom - Frederic - Backes
Kuraly - Acciari - Wagner
Emergency call up for Frederic. Makes sense I guess, but it's weird they can send a healthy Stempniak down and then use an emergency recall to replace him.
On defense, my guess is that they're waiting for a final diagnosis on Grzelcyk. If he's out for a while, they'll use one of their regular call ups on a defenseman like Clifton or Vaak. If he'll be back soon, they'll ride out Kampfer (who I legitimately forgot was still on the roster). That's my guess at least.
On defense, my guess is that they're waiting for a final diagnosis on Grzelcyk. If he's out for a while, they'll use one of their regular call ups on a defenseman like Clifton or Vaak. If he'll be back soon, they'll ride out Kampfer (who I legitimately forgot was still on the roster). That's my guess at least.
Yeah, they’ll stick with Kampfer until they get either Grz or Miller back.
If they do end up needing a D, it will likely be Clifton or Zboril. Clifton’s had a nice year in Providence and they seem to like him. Vaakanainen is also playing well but they’ll want to avoid him playing 8 more NHL games to keep him exempt from the Seattle expansion draft. I believe Lauzon is hurt.
If they do end up needing a D, it will likely be Clifton or Zboril. Clifton’s had a nice year in Providence and they seem to like him. Vaakanainen is also playing well but they’ll want to avoid him playing 8 more NHL games to keep him exempt from the Seattle expansion draft. I believe Lauzon is hurt.
I keep forgetting about that. Glad they're already looking ahead to that.
It's gonna suck if Backes won't waive his NMC and will force them to use a protection slot on him.
No need to worry. His no move becomes a modified (15 team) no trade on 7/1/19. They won’t have to protect him.
https://www.spotrac.com/nhl/boston-bruins/david-backes-2071/
Looking ahead to June 2021, as of now Marchand has the only NMC on the books at that time. Krejci is a UFA, Bergeron going into his last year has a modified no trade.
Frederic was a disaster at C in the NHL. I hope they keep Coyle there and put Frederic at wing where it's easier to hide a bad player. Unless they want to put the bad players on one line and rarely play them.
Looking at it again, if the draft is in June 2021 he’ll be a free agent a couple weeks later anyway.
Pretty sure players that are about to be UFAs are disregarded for purposes of the expansion draft.
That was my point. I thought he had a year left but after looking at it again his contract is expiring so they can disregard him. I feel like they’re in a lot better shape for this one.
Krejci needs to send out an SOS. He needs one of DeBrusk/Pasta back asap, simply can't carry a line with no help.
Cehlarik seems to have regressed after being send down to PRO, his game has been terrible since coming back up and I'm a big fan of his. He has been a turnover machine and soft on the puck.
I'd like to see more of Coyle with Krej in the interim but really don't think that is a long term fit since they are both pass first possession players neither strong finishers, Krej recent goal scoring not withstanding.
Cehlarik seems to have regressed after being send down to PRO, his game has been terrible since coming back up and I'm a big fan of his. He has been a turnover machine and soft on the puck.
I'd like to see more of Coyle with Krej in the interim but really don't think that is a long term fit since they are both pass first possession players neither strong finishers, Krej recent goal scoring not withstanding.
Looks like Paul Carey is getting called up. Frederic was a disaster, played less than 5 minutes last night. Cehlarik was under 9 minutes as well. Carey is more experienced, 97 career NHL games.
Hopefully the Clifton recall isn’t related to McAvoy.
I’m indifferent on Smith vs. Carey. They’re throwing shit against the wall right now. Hopefully it is a 1 game thing and they start getting guys back on Saturday.
I’m indifferent on Smith vs. Carey. They’re throwing shit against the wall right now. Hopefully it is a 1 game thing and they start getting guys back on Saturday.
Coyle was markedly less effective on the wing. The sooner they get him back to the 3C role, the better. The third line was a tire fire last night.
They are missing three of their top six forwards (Pasta, DeBrusk and Johannson). It's definitely catching up to them now.
These are both excellent points. Last night was too much tinkering. The first 30 min were horrible with all sorts of new and different combos being tried. The team did great during the run but they need to get guys back and get lineups stabilized.
The fact is they have 5 regulars out of the lineup right now. Cassidy had to keep shuffling up the deck to see if anything works. The fact they came back in the last two and made them games, on the road, against teams in the “we got to have the 2 points tonight” mindset is commendable. Even with the huge injury downgraded up front, having someone like Kevan Miller in that game instead of AHL drek like Steve Kampfer probably gets it to OT at least. They just need to get healthy.
I think now is the time for mixing and matching. The lines aren't going to be ideal with so many players out, why not experiment and see if certain players can work together. Even if it's not something that's permanent, it's good to know for future reference. Guys will get hurt in the playoffs and they're going to have to change lines.
If Pasta hadn't gotten hurt, we never would have seen Heinen work on the 1st line. Coyle and Krejci didn't look comfortable together at all last night. Maybe they would with a few more games, but it's definitely good to figure these things out before the playoffs start and every single shift is so important.
If Pasta hadn't gotten hurt, we never would have seen Heinen work on the 1st line. Coyle and Krejci didn't look comfortable together at all last night. Maybe they would with a few more games, but it's definitely good to figure these things out before the playoffs start and every single shift is so important.
This is an interesting point. Do you think Heinen was demoted last night or they were trying to get Krejci's line moving? I'm worried if its the former. He's been excellent and was excellent last night.
I think they were trying to get Krejci's line going. Cehlarik was awful, and I think the assumption was Heinen would give them a boost.
The comeback last night was in large part because they really only skated three lines: Marchand-Bergeron-Backes, Heinen-Krejci-Coyle, Kuraly-Acciari-Wagner.
And missing Gryz is more significant than people seem to think. He has been one of their best. I really hope we get an update soon on how long he will be out. Hoping he has no ligament damage and it was just a hyper-extended elbow.
I think there are 2 components. First is trying to get Krejci’s line going, and the second is Bruce essentially benched Frederic and Cehlarik which resulted some unusual lines. Heinen played 17:30, which is basically where he’s been recently so he wasn’t demoted.
Also, 63-37-43 has scored at a slightly higher rate than 63-37-88. 3.6 goals/60 vs. 3.5 goals/60. Not a significant difference, but it goes to show that they don’t need to have Pasta there. Heinen has acquitted himself nicely, 16 points in his last 17 games since moving up there. They should be leave that line alone when Pastrnak is healthy, and give Pasta a longer look with Krejci and, health permitting, Jake DeBrusk.
Getting ahead here, but I think my game 1 forward group would be:
Marchand - Bergeron - Heinen
DeBrusk - Krejci - Pastrnak
Johansson - Coyle - Backes
Kuraly - Acciari - Wagner
I think that is a bit more balanced. They’ll always have the big line to fall back on.
Getting ahead here, but I think my game 1 forward group would be:
Marchand - Bergeron - Heinen
DeBrusk - Krejci - Pastrnak
Johansson - Coyle - Backes
Kuraly - Acciari - Wagner
I think that is a bit more balanced. They’ll always have the big line to fall back on.
I agree completely on the line combos. That is deep and dangerous. Hopefully everyone comes back as their normal self. The great thing about Heinen on the big line is they haven't lost any production, as you said, but they are much better defensively. They have scored 11 goals together and given up only 1. I think they are a legit shutdown line while also being one of the most productive offensive forces in the league. I want them to stick together.
side note, Frederic looked much better last night. It was the first game since his initial call up where you could kinda see what he might be.
Zach Senyshyn and Trent Frederic are up, presumably to play tomorrow and Saturday as some regulars rest.