Chris Kelly Done, What's Next?
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I think this is a pretty big loss for this team. I think Kelly is way underrated around these parts because, while he isn't a game changer, he is a very versatile player who can play center or wing on the third or fourth line, and contributes both offensively and defensively, but perhaps most importantly on the penalty kill.
Is he overpaid for what he is? Yeah, probably. But I don't think there's another player in the organization who can fill his shoes.
Is he overpaid for what he is? Yeah, probably. But I don't think there's another player in the organization who can fill his shoes.
Many intangibles as well, to be sure.
I assume one of the kids sticks for the roster spot but am curious if there are other views.
I assume one of the kids sticks for the roster spot but am curious if there are other views.
Kelly not only done this season, but probably done as a Bruin, would be my guess. This is his last year on his deal correct? I don't see them bringing him back. Thanks for 2011 Chris, and good luck
It would seem his time as a Bruin is closing out. And potentially career, I would think, given the age, ability, and severity.
And it was Chara who picked him up and helped him off as well. What a fucking leader he is. I mean goddamn it, a Leader of Men.
I love Bergy and he's the heir apparent but I'm not sure we'll see the likes of Zdeno Chara in this league again for a long, long time when all is said and done.
And it was Chara who picked him up and helped him off as well. What a fucking leader he is. I mean goddamn it, a Leader of Men.
I love Bergy and he's the heir apparent but I'm not sure we'll see the likes of Zdeno Chara in this league again for a long, long time when all is said and done.
That's probably his career, as he turns 35 in a week. I was pretty bummed when the Senators traded him away, as he was one of the few guys on the team who was playing up to expectations.
How exactly does one break a femur on a non-contact play?
This could be a career for Kelly, though if he does return I could see them giving him a look as a minimum salary guy.
This could be a career for Kelly, though if he does return I could see them giving him a look as a minimum salary guy.
I assume this is understood but the femur bone is the longest and strongest bone in the human body and it requires an enormous pressure to break. It is generally considered to be the most painful injury a person can experience.
Breaking your femur is not humorous at all.
This is going to hurt the Bruins pretty significantly this year, I'd imagine. With the weakness on the backend, we need players with Kelly's skill set.
This is going to hurt the Bruins pretty significantly this year, I'd imagine. With the weakness on the backend, we need players with Kelly's skill set.
I can't figure out how he broke it on that play. My fear is that there is something else that affected the strength of the bone.
I've been a big Kelly supporter because of all he brings to this team. Much bigger loss than many will assume.
I've been a big Kelly supporter because of all he brings to this team. Much bigger loss than many will assume.
No, that would be breaking your upper arm.TheShynessClinic said:
Thanks, I'll be here all week.
I feel for Kelly, and have defended the contract, but for right now, I don't think there is much of an on-ice loss. He's been bad.
13:05 TOI/game. 2:23 SH TOI/g. 42.3% FO, 39.1% CF.
Bad on draw and a drag on possession. He was better last season, so perhaps some of the poor #'s this year can be attributed to a slow start and SSS, but the bottom line is that he hasn't been very good. Filling his PK minutes will be the biggest challenge, but Talbot's no stranger to the PK and can step into that role. They were at a crappy 75% before he went down, so it's not like he was the lynchpin for a dominant PK unit to begin with.
13:05 TOI/game. 2:23 SH TOI/g. 42.3% FO, 39.1% CF.
Bad on draw and a drag on possession. He was better last season, so perhaps some of the poor #'s this year can be attributed to a slow start and SSS, but the bottom line is that he hasn't been very good. Filling his PK minutes will be the biggest challenge, but Talbot's no stranger to the PK and can step into that role. They were at a crappy 75% before he went down, so it's not like he was the lynchpin for a dominant PK unit to begin with.
I know nothing about hockey but I broke my femur when I was 7 playing hockey and it wasn't pleasant. Absolutely shocked he walked off the ice.
I don't watch very many games (don't have cable) but did manage to watch the first two periods at my neighbor's house. I watched the replays and still have no idea how he could have possibly broken his femur on that play. It looked like he was dragging the inside edge of the front of his left skate and just suddenly crumpled.
Do we know what it was that caused the break? Earlier contact? I don't get it.
Do we know what it was that caused the break? Earlier contact? I don't get it.
Agreed, losing Kelly is not a huge loss this season, he's been pretty bad. I actually think it will be a blessing in disguise for the PK because this will force Claude to shake things up and hopefully find something that works.
I think they've shored up every other area pretty nicely, but the PK has been a problem.
Sucks for Kelly though, great guy.
I think they've shored up every other area pretty nicely, but the PK has been a problem.
Sucks for Kelly though, great guy.
RIFan said:
I'm not a doctor, but yeah. Hopefully nothing that will prevent him from living a normal life, nevermind play hockey again
Yea I always fear a Dave Dravecky situation. (which after just refreshing the memory via Wiki....was Cancer BEFORE the break....then Treatment and Comeback....followed by the Snap heard round Candlestick which ended his career and ended up requiring his arm be amputated.)RIFan said:
Hopefully it was just a bad Break literally and figuratively and its not something more serious.
Broke his tibia in Dec 2013 when he collided with Chris Neil. Broke his fibula Dec 2013 courtesy of a Pascal Dupuis slash. Now he has the femur to complete the set.
gryoung said:
Gregory Campbell did it blocking a shot while the B's were shorthanded. But he stayed out there until the puck could be cleared
Right-o. Thanks for setting me straight. I can still see that play with him staying in the action until the puck was cleared. Truly a tough dude.Lose Remerswaal said:
I loved Kelly's play for so long and still love his presence, but cshea is right. The team is losing a lot in the room but not much on the ice. I'm not yet convinced Talbot is as good on the PK as Kelly still was, but I willing to see what he can do.cshea said:
The drop-off in the quality of PK forwards form Bergeron and Ericksson to the rest of the crew is what worries me.
Tough way to end a year and maybe a career for a good guy. Kelly is smart and he is a grown-up -- he'll be behind a bench whenever he chooses to go.
I don't think there is much of a PK dropoff from Bergeron/Eriksson to Krejci/Marchand. The problem is that those are all top 6/PP guys and there is a dropoff after them, and even if the Kemppainen ends up working out it would be nice to have some bottom 6 types who could take some of those minutes.
But the thought of Shithead on the PK doesn't thrill me and none of the other guys seem as cut out for it.
I wonder who is on the PK in Providence and whether that could eventually be a road to a promotion.
But the thought of Shithead on the PK doesn't thrill me and none of the other guys seem as cut out for it.
I wonder who is on the PK in Providence and whether that could eventually be a road to a promotion.
Talbot should be able to step into Kelly's PK spot without too much issue. He led Colorado forwards in PK TOI last season, averaging 2:26 per game. He was 49% on draws too, so no real dropoff there. Colorado had a decent PK too, 85%.
Anton Blidh would probably be the best bet on Providence to come help the PK, if needed.
Anton Blidh would probably be the best bet on Providence to come help the PK, if needed.