Boston Bruins 2023-2024 Roster & Salary Cap Discussion IV
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DKH
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Say what you want about @MarchysNoseKnows but Chris Evans Marvel character is based on Marshy. His shield though in real life has the 1941 Bruins logo
wintersej
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So Gryz in the playoffs…
All the Corsi/Fancy stats point to a guy who is above average in the playoffs.
The actual results in 40-odd games tell the story of a guy with a bad +\- and that’s what the anti-Gryz crowd points to.
Here is some food for thought, when Gryz is playing with McAvoy in the playoffs he has a positive GF%. Still unlucky compared to the fancy stats, but not some disaster.
When playing with John Moore, Jeremy Lauzon or Connor Clifton he is a horrible minus player.
He also has been above water playing with Carlo except for the Carolina series when he had a bum shoulder and that pairing got taken to town. Which maybe you can argue is size related. But big guys get hurt too, so I dunno. Honestly seemed like Carlo not being quick enough to avoid the forecheck was a bigger issue in that series then Gryz getting outmuscled.
So is Gryz the problem here? Or the fact that injury situations put him out there with guys who should have been in the press box? I mean Carlo has an even worse GF% over the last three playoffs? Should he be dumped too?
All the Corsi/Fancy stats point to a guy who is above average in the playoffs.
The actual results in 40-odd games tell the story of a guy with a bad +\- and that’s what the anti-Gryz crowd points to.
Here is some food for thought, when Gryz is playing with McAvoy in the playoffs he has a positive GF%. Still unlucky compared to the fancy stats, but not some disaster.
When playing with John Moore, Jeremy Lauzon or Connor Clifton he is a horrible minus player.
He also has been above water playing with Carlo except for the Carolina series when he had a bum shoulder and that pairing got taken to town. Which maybe you can argue is size related. But big guys get hurt too, so I dunno. Honestly seemed like Carlo not being quick enough to avoid the forecheck was a bigger issue in that series then Gryz getting outmuscled.
So is Gryz the problem here? Or the fact that injury situations put him out there with guys who should have been in the press box? I mean Carlo has an even worse GF% over the last three playoffs? Should he be dumped too?
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wintersej
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Hasn't been a favorite in the playoffs but he has been no where near as bad as Griz
Blowfish
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Okay, I'm pissed and I don't mind asking...what is Lucic impact to the cap?
Need for more tough guys huh?
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Yuppers. At least one each on D and Forward.
Blowfish
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Curious...who comes out bruins forward and D? Who comes in that make the bruins more competitive than they have already have proven this season?
For me it's about playing for the team, team chemistry, heart, passion, and mental toughness. 2011 Boston Bruins!
Plus luck and injury free.
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On D I replace Shattenkirk or Forbort with Jake Middleton or Zadarov, at forward I would like Luke Kunin, he can replace Heinen or Steen. If DeBrusk doesn't start producing he can sit some for Kunin who is out scoring him.
DKH
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I love the smell of pre Thanksgiving worry about April playoffs lineup
We got it so tough
We got it so tough
Blowfish
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ON D - Remove Shattenkirk from equation because if everyone is healthy he's most likely sitting therefore Forbort goes and you lose one of the best PK players in the league. Bad.
ON F - Kunin I'm okay with for either Steen or Heinen but I don't think Kunin makes the team drastically better. Steen is tough to play against on that 4th line and can move up if need be. Heinen is more versatile.
Dennis Bonvie
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Ha...I didn't bring that up. At this point there isn't anyone from the bruins I would trade for Kunin, Middleton, or Zadorov.
You can't mess with team chemistry/success. This team is playing for one another, with passion, and heart.
This team has a solid chance to go deep. Need to stay healthy. Unfortunately that was there undoing last year.
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DKH
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I hope Monty doesn’t make us wait till Christmas to announce who the game one starter is, and will he alternate
We fans pay his salary we have a right to know
We fans pay his salary we have a right to know
Blowfish
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I shouldn't be saying this but this feels good. Too bad he wasn't claimed. Hopefully he doesn't replace my new binky Hall.
Takeaways: Bruins honor “Big Bad” era with decisive win over Habs
The Boston Bruins hardly had a chance to digest the Milan Lucic news before Saturday's Original Six matchup with the Montreal Canadiens.
www.boston.com
Bruinfanatic
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I heard Jakes dad was making the trip this year,maybe he can pot a goal,or two for his old man.
Was looking at some numbers for something else and got curious about what Poitras' numbers look like with and without Jake.
In 80 min at 5v5 with Jake: 54% CF%, 67% xGF%, 4 GF, 0GA
In 123 min at 5v5 without Jake: 48% CF%, 45% xGF%, 4GF, 5GA
Jake proving him great defensive numbers from last season weren't just a side effect of playing with Bergy, he's been doing a great job at making Poitras' life easier. Should keep those two together long term.
In 80 min at 5v5 with Jake: 54% CF%, 67% xGF%, 4 GF, 0GA
In 123 min at 5v5 without Jake: 48% CF%, 45% xGF%, 4GF, 5GA
Jake proving him great defensive numbers from last season weren't just a side effect of playing with Bergy, he's been doing a great job at making Poitras' life easier. Should keep those two together long term.
Things you love to see. Others heads might explode at this information as we were told constantly Jake is only a product of who his center is. Glad to see it.
bruinsfan1968
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Well, the team as a whole had to step up their defensive game, to make up for the loss of the two great centers.
Jake has taken that role seriously, so I am sure in due time, the offense will come.
The team is winning without his offense, he will come through when the team needs it the most.
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