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Boston Bruins 2023-24 Roster and Salary Cap Discussion VII

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JCRO said:
I’ve seen people slotting Merkulov in with Pasta and Zacha.

Normally I’d be against that (a lot of pressure to produce) but with his skill set and the inconsistency from much of the top 6- id love to see it.
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I think there's a negative chance Monty does that for Merk's first game based on how he's sheltered other rookies to this point. Would like to see it though.
 
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What do we think for lines? Will be interesting to see where they slot Merk.


Marchand-Zacha-Pasta
JVR-Coyle-Frederic
Heinen-Merulov-Geekie
Lauko-Beecher-DeBrusk
 
UConn126 said:
What do we think for lines? Will be interesting to see where they slot Merk.


Marchand-Zacha-Pasta
JVR-Coyle-Frederic
Heinen-Merulov-Geekie
Lauko-Beecher-DeBrusk
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Mont said he wanted to get more looks of Geekie up top, if that sticks I'd bet it's probably this

Zacha-Geekie-Pasta
Marchand-Coyle-Debrusk
JVR-Merkulov-Freddy
Heinen-Beecher-Steen/Lauko
 
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McGarnagle said:


Making space for someone? Paper transaction?


Hey there Georgii Boy, skating down the ice so fancy free
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"A new Georgi boy." Boston Hockey Now,

On Friday morning, the Boston Bruins confirmed that Merkulov had indeed been called up to the NHL, and later in the morning, the Russian prospect was skating on the team’s third line between James van Riemsdyk and Trent Frederic.


Following practice on Thursday, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery discussed the positive scouting reports he’s been getting on Merkulov from Providence Bruins head coach Ryan Mougenel.

“The most promising things we’re hearing is how quickly he’s closing in the D-zone and how his 200-foot game has really upticked,” Montgomery replied. “And it’s not surprising that you hear about someone’s 200-foot game getting better, and he’s second in the league in scoring. Like, yesterday, we had seven odd-man rushes, and five of them came from good defense. Good defense leads to offense.”

The 23-year-old, 5-foot-11, 176-pound forward, who was a 2022 undrafted NCAA free agent signing by the Boston Bruins, has been ripping it up for the Providence Bruins. He has ten goals and eight assists in his last 12 games and as of Thursday night, was fourth in the AHL scoring this season with 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists) in 31 games. That’s following a rookie season in which the Ryazan, Russia native, had 24 goals and 31 assists in 67 games. That was following his one season playing for the Ohio State Buckeyes with 20 goals and 14 assists in 36 games.

The Boston Bruins are averaging 3.09 goals per game through 33 games this season but have only scored over three goals 12 times this season, with the 4-1 win over the Sabres on Wednesday being the latest. Prior to that, the Bruins were outscored 14-7 in their previous four games.

While the Bruins bench boss seemed impressed, he did point out that Merkulov’s recent play isn’t the only thing that will dictate a call-up to the big club.

“I think it’s just when opportunity creates itself,” Montgomery said. “Sometimes it’s injury, sometimes it’s your play — you’re just playing well and the team’s not doing well. It’s always different circumstances as to when guys get the opportunity to get called up.”

Boston Bruins rookie center Matt Poitras will likely be gone at the World Junior Championship in Sweden until at least Jan. 3, more likely Jan. 5, for the Gold medal game. The Bruins have 3-4 games before that. It seems the Bruins are about to use that time to get a look at Merkulov.
 
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JCRO said:
I’ve seen people slotting Merkulov in with Pasta and Zacha.

Normally I’d be against that (a lot of pressure to produce) but with his skill set and the inconsistency from much of the top 6- id love to see it.
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That would certainly be interesting.

New blood.
 
GordonHowe said:
My brother Mike loves this bit. :)
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The original tv movie scares the shit out of me. The book is  just as f***ed up. The movies were fantastic.

I do still walk away from gutters even at my age (33). It creeps me out! Lol


Hopefully Merkulov can do well so we can all yell "HIYA GEORGII".
 
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Mione134 said:
The original tv movie scares the shit out of me. The book is  just as f***ed up. The movies were fantastic.

I do still walk away from gutters even at my age (33). It creeps me out! Lol


Hopefully Merkulov can do well so we can all yell "HIYA GEORGII".
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I did not like the second movie. The opening scenes, if you can recall, were gratuitous in their violence and cruelty. Got off the train then.
 
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GordonHowe said:
I did not like the second movie. The opening scenes, if you can recall, were gratuitous in their violence and cruelty. Got off the train then.
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It was hard to watch.

As bad as that was, I'm just glad they didn't include the children doing....well you know what in the tunnels. I never understood why King put that unnecessarily in the book.
 
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Mione134 said:
The original tv movie scares the shit out of me. The book is  just as f***ed up. The movies were fantastic.

I do still walk away from gutters even at my age (33). It creeps me out! Lol


Hopefully Merkulov can do well so we can all yell "HIYA GEORGII".
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Amazing book and agree totally OG tv movie was the best but the recent ones excellent too.
 
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even tho this team misses some top 6 talent, im really intrigued with a potential 4th line of heinen, beecher, geekie in the playoffs - could lead to some mismatches
 
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quietbruinfan said:
Only working against us. While not terrible, that fourth line is extremely meh. It brings no strong suits.
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it would be excellent defensively, 2/3 are big bodies with heinen having that monty stat where he wins all the puck battles, they are all cheap, and all 3 have shown more offensive skill than we've seen on the 4th line in years.
 
dangermike said:
it would be excellent defensively, 2/3 are big bodies with heinen having that monty stat where he wins all the puck battles, they are all cheap, and all 3 have shown more offensive skill than we've seen on the 4th line in years.
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It would be slightly above average defensively/responsible. Maybe.

Sorry, but puck battles are a problem for Heinen and Beecher. I don't care what Heinen's analytics say. That line has size but is not good at using it- except for Geekie. Frankly, except for faceoffs, and a good wrister, Beecher does not impress me.
 
quietbruinfan said:
It would be slightly above average defensively/responsible. Maybe.

Sorry, but puck battles are a problem for Heinen and Beecher. I don't care what Heinen's analytics say. That line has size but is not good at using it- except for Geekie. Frankly, except for faceoffs, and a good wrister, Beecher does not impress me.
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Sadly what they need for the 4C spot is a consistant, physical Beecher. His speed and size are excellent he just needs to embrace being physical every game not just here and there
 
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