Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread IX
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ODAAT
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shift Brazz down to 3L, move Kastelic up to 2nd, gives them a guy who`ll pounce on the opposition D freeing pucks for Lindholm and Marchand
Dennis Bonvie
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I got shot down when I asked on 'what's bruin' if they thought Kastelic could play up in the lineup. They seemed to agree that he was primarily a 4th liner.
My thought in asking was - in just watching him play there is more there for the taking.
He's only 25 and traditionally forwards don't hit their prime until sometime between 25-30.
He has good puck pursuit, not afraid to go to the dirty areas, finishes his checks, and seems to have good finish given the limited sample size.
He is creating space for himself on the ice and gaining respect of opponents by being willing to drop the gloves.
He is playing with a tenacity that few others on the team are currently exhibiting.
Whether his skills and talent will be able to match his effort is still to be seen.
In the end maybe he is just an exceptional 4th liner, but for a team in need, they would be amiss if they did not push the envelope to see where his ceiling may be.
UncleRico
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The fact that brazeau and kasteloc are even being mentioned at 2nd line or 3rd line options goes to show how much this past offseason was mismanaged by the front office.
DominicT
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When I had Craig on the show last week, he actually suggested taking Braz off and replacing him with Kastelic. I don't mind that temporarily but I don't think he is a second line winger, therefore not a long term fix, and I'd rather they tried to find that. Doesn't mean I am right. I've had my share of misses.
In fairness Tervainen was a guy you suggested this offseason in the top 6, whom I also was onboard with, and he has only 2 more points than Brazeau and costs way more. Tervainens linemates are arguably performing better than Brazeaus as well. I think Brazeau is a great 3rd line guy if you have properly slotted guys in the top 6.
I don't think Kastelic is a long-term second line guy, either (though I know less than you do lol). He feels to me like a solid third line guy that you keep around for a few years and give decent minutes to but don't expect a ton of production from. But I also though Senyshyn was going to break out, and that Zboril would be on our blue line, and . . . you get the idea
UncleRico
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True, but there’s reason I’m not GM of the Bruins lol.
Regardless of who I wanted or anyone else. Kastelic and Brazeau aren’t 2nd line players.
All I'm getting at is it's easy to say they mismanaged because of where they are slotted, but some of the guys available who you, myself, and others would have preferred haven't been much better.
Letting Debrusk go is probably the one that hurt the most
UncleRico
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Yes you’re right in the very narrow sense of limiting roster construction only to 2024 Free agency.
However there’s a laundry list of bad moves over the past few seasons that have lead to the Bruins being restricted on cap/resources and being in the situation they are today.
MarchysNoseKnows
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What do you think about the organizational philosophy that manifests itself in Tyler Johnson and Marc McLaughlin getting middle six shifts and not Lysell or Poitras? I know Poitras a bit more complex given where they are, but at some point you have to give consistent opportunities to these prospects.
The don godfather
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The don godfather
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Zegras for lysell and frederic . Flame away. Doubt ducks do it. Probably gotta add 1st round pick. I want a top young center and they cost a bundle but I feel zegras might be had on the el cheapo. If they ask first just walk away or add a merkulov or something.
For the record I think you and Chris do a great job with the podcast and provide invaluable insight; everyone here if they get the chance should watch an episode or two.
I did see the episode that Craig was on , I was kind if amazed someone else thought Kastelic should at least be given the chance higher up in the lineup.
And I do understand the feeling that Kastelic's ceiling may be high 4th liner low 3rd liner. It's the same way I feel that Coyle is best served as a 3rd line center ... doesn't mean he can't be helpful in a pinch higher up in the lineup, but not as a long term solution.
It's really up to the player to prove they can do a sustainable job , and for that to happen they have to have several opportunities over time. If it doesn't work out at least you confirm what was suspected.
BigGoalBrad
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Letting DeBrusk go was no matter what side of the fence you are on,can be debated, but not replacing Jake is the move or lack of that is hurting them.
has it gotten better since last year when it sucked?
definition of insanity......doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different result
Mick Riddleton
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People are finally on board with the 4th line guys (not Beecher) being inserted higher up in the lineup. I have been beating that drum since mid October.
The team needed to sprinkle their energy, speed and puck pursuit to address the will to compete lacking throughout the lineup.
It has always been done, you cannot have all pretty boys, someone needs to do the dirty work. We have a lot of 4th line guys that can hold the fort - Jones, Beecher, McLaughlin and Patrick Brown.
The team needed to sprinkle their energy, speed and puck pursuit to address the will to compete lacking throughout the lineup.
It has always been done, you cannot have all pretty boys, someone needs to do the dirty work. We have a lot of 4th line guys that can hold the fort - Jones, Beecher, McLaughlin and Patrick Brown.
