Line Combos: 2021 Boston Bruins Lines

[HustleB]

I feel there should be a thread just to discuss lineup options on the Bruins. If the thread already exists and I missed it my apologies.

My thoughts. Right now I am interested in seeing more Coyle between Ritchie and Smith. I would roll with this 2nd line for a while. Then, I would roll Krejci through the next two guys maybe try Bjork and DeBrusk again, roll Frederic into the competition and maybe Studnicka.

For Studincka, I think it is time to let him push Kuraly for minutes. Let him take some games at 4C and see how it goes. Maybe Kuraly plays on the wing, maybe Wagner does. I think Kuraly's fire needs to be lit and that he and Wagner should be 12th and 13th at this time.

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[rocketdan9]

I feel there should be a thread just to discuss lineup options on the Bruins. If the thread already exists and I missed it my apologies.

My thoughts. Right now I am interested in seeing more Coyle between Ritchie and Smith. I would roll with this 2nd line for a while. Then, I would roll Krejci through the next two guys maybe try Bjork and DeBrusk again, roll Frederic into the competition and maybe Studnicka.

For Studincka, I think it is time to let him push Kuraly for minutes. Let him take some games at 4C and see how it goes. Maybe Kuraly plays on the wing, maybe Wagner does. I think Kuraly's fire needs to be lit and that he and Wagner should be 12th and 13th at this time.

I disagree. I think you leave Kuraly alone.

This maybe an unpopular opinion and likely won't happen, but I think the Bruins could start talking to teams about Krejci

If such trade happens

I like yesterday lineup of

Marchand Bergeron Pasta
Ritchie Coyle Smith
Debrusk Stud Bjork
Frederic Kuraly Wagner

 

[DKH]

I will never try and split up 63-37-88 again

uncle

it just works

I do though like the idea next year of a Kid line on 4th line

Frederic-Studnicka-Wagner/Senyshyn

all 6’2ish and young (referring to Senyshyn long term)

 

[rocketdan9]

I will never try and split up 63-37-88 again

uncle

it just works

I do though like the idea next year of a Kid line on 4th line

Frederic-Studnicka-Wagner/Senyshyn

all 6’2ish and young (referring to Senyshyn long term)

There is no point. When Bergy and Marchand retire, so should Pasta

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Coyle's an ideal 3rd line C
If he's your 2nd line C you're gonna have a bad time. If you think secondary scoring sucks now, it'll be a lot worse with Coyle in that 2nd slot

 

[HustleB]

I disagree. I think you leave Kuraly alone.

This maybe an unpopular opinion and likely won't happen, but I think the Bruins could start talking to teams about Krejci

If such trade happens

I like yesterday lineup of

Marchand Bergeron Pasta
Ritchie Coyle Smith
Debrusk Stud Bjork
Frederic Kuraly Wagner

I love the thought of it and in video game franchise mode, I'm probably going to do it, but when we are one of the top teams in the league, unless we are trading Krejci in a Hockey deal and not a futures deal, I cannot send him away. This is the type of winners add at the deadline. IN addition Studnicka had a good game. I was definitely pleased, but he has not earned the right to take it from Krejci yet and there is no reason to force that.

In reality, I think I am more likely to extend Krejci, with the understanding he will be moving to the wing sometime after this season is over. Sooner rather then later.

Thanks for responding by the way, I was getting lonely in here.

 

[HustleB]

Coyle's an ideal 3rd line C
If he's your 2nd line C you're gonna have a bad time. If you think secondary scoring sucks now, it'll be a lot worse with Coyle in that 2nd slot

So you think that game was a one off and Ritchie-Coyle-Smith would struggle on a regular basis when compared to the other 2nd lines around the league. I thought they were legit, and if Coyle brings his big boy pants game in and game out, they could dominate possession zone play and high quality chances. Whether Smith and Ritchie are finishing would ultimately define success or failure here.

The part I really like is that Krejci theoretically should see better matchups.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

I will never try and split up 63-37-88 again

uncle

it just works

same.
its pretty evident Pasta runs most of his magic with marchy and bergy.
Bruins have to focus on getting a legit 2nd liner now.

I love the trade request posted earlier about getting Ekholm and Arvedsson or Forsberg

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

So you think that game was a one off and Ritchie-Coyle-Smith would struggle on a regular basis when compared to the other 2nd lines around the league. I thought they were legit, and if Coyle brings his big boy pants game in and game out, they could dominate possession zone play and high quality chances. Whether Smith and Ritchie are finishing would ultimately define success or failure here.

The part I really like is that Krejci theoretically should see better matchups.

Yeah, I think it's a really good 3rd line & a pretty meh 2nd line night in and night out

 

[HustleB]

Yeah, I think it's a really good 3rd line & a pretty meh 2nd line night in and night out

Fair enough. If we see some more of it maybe we can return to the conversation, if we never see it again we can assume the Bruins saw it the same way you do.

Maybe we do get a chance to see it at least one more time if Krejci doesn't skate tomorrow.

 

[bme44]

I feel our fourth line has been very disappointing to say the least this year, in particular Wagner. Was wondering if a line of Bjork, Kuraly and Senyshyn could work lots of speed. Wagner I have lost all confidence in . If Kuraly had this much speed on his wings could it help him get his game back to where it needs to be.

 

[BMC]

I feel our fourth line has been very disappointing to say the least this year, in particular Wagner. Was wondering if a line of Bjork, Kuraly and Senyshyn could work lots of speed. Wagner I have lost all confidence in . If Kuraly had this much speed on his wings could it help him get his game back to where it needs to be.

IMO Kuraly needs to go back to 4LW, he has struggled since moving to 4C. When DK gets back I put Studnicka at 4C and shift Kuraly to 4LW to try to jump start him & give Stud opportunity to play C in the NHL, he's clearly more comfortable there than on the wing.

 

[UConn126]

If we were healthier, I'd advocate to bench Frederic after that atrocious give away right in front of Halak. That play was the go ahead goal, and gave the Islanders the moment to go ahead and score 4 more unanswered, so you can argue that play cost us the game.

Kuraly could also use a game or two in the press box. I support the Studnicka to 4C movement when Krejci's back, at least for a couple games. Stud can play the PK. He may also open up Freddy's offense more-so than Kuraly does.

Marchand-Bergeron-Pasta
Ritchie-Krejci-Smith
Bjork-Coyle-DeBrusk
Frederic-Stud-Wagner

 

[ODAAT]

I disagree. I think you leave Kuraly alone.

This maybe an unpopular opinion and likely won't happen, but I think the Bruins could start talking to teams about Krejci

If such trade happens

I like yesterday lineup of

Marchand Bergeron Pasta
Ritchie Coyle Smith
Debrusk Stud Bjork
Frederic Kuraly Wagner

I think you leave Kuraly alone in the press box

 

[bme44]

IMO Kuraly needs to go back to 4LW, he has struggled since moving to 4C. When DK gets back I put Studnicka at 4C and shift Kuraly to 4LW to try to jump start him & give Stud opportunity to play C in the NHL, he's clearly more comfortable there than on the wing.

four right shot centers is not a good idea

 

[bme44]

If we were healthier, I'd advocate to bench Frederic after that atrocious give away right in front of Halak. That play was the go ahead goal, and gave the Islanders the moment to go ahead and score 4 more unanswered, so you can argue that play cost us the game.

Kuraly could also use a game or two in the press box. I support the Studnicka to 4C movement when Krejci's back, at least for a couple games. Stud can play the PK. He may also open up Freddy's offense more-so than Kuraly does.

Marchand-Bergeron-Pasta
Ritchie-Krejci-Smith
Bjork-Coyle-DeBrusk
Frederic-Stud-Wagner

As stated in my previous post you have four right centers. I disagree with your fourth line . IMO I would rather see Stud in Providence than playing center on the fourth line. Wagner has simply not been playing well enough to be in the line up. Frederic should only be playing in certain games ,still learning and I feel he is very border line NHL ready

 

[CaperJay]

IMO Kuraly needs to go back to 4LW, he has struggled since moving to 4C. When DK gets back I put Studnicka at 4C and shift Kuraly to 4LW to try to jump start him & give Stud opportunity to play C in the NHL, he's clearly more comfortable there than on the wing.

Could always put Kuraly on the wing and Frederick at center see if it makes a difference. Frederick might be more comfortable in his natural position

 

[BMC]

Could always put Kuraly on the wing and Frederick at center see if it makes a difference. Frederick might be more comfortable in his natural position

Yes, that would work too. Kuraly at 4C has never worked IMO

 

[BMC]

four right shot centers is not a good idea

Would you explain this please

 

[CaperJay]

four right shot centers is not a good idea

If your just moving Kuraly to the wing you can still use him for faceoffs on his strong side

 

[rocketdan9]

At what point do the Bruins callup Senyshyn?

Is the Wolff ready for the nhl?

Bruins could use some muscle at the backend

 

[Dr Hook]

At what point do the Bruins callup Senyshyn?

Is the Wolff ready for the nhl?

Bruins could use some muscle at the backend

Soon we hope, and by all accounts, no.

How about this: Kuraly-Frederic- Senyshyn for a 4th line? If Kuraly continues to suck balls, put Wagner at one of the wings and one of he or Seny can play the off wing.

 

[Riley 88]

At what point do the Bruins callup Senyshyn?

Is the Wolff ready for the nhl?

Bruins could use some muscle at the backend

The Wolff ?.........

 

[Riley 88]

The Wolff ?.........

Who is the Wolff ?

 

[Absurdity]

I want to see Ritchie with Studnicka.