Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread V

[DaStinger]

Still think Brazeau would fit well with Marchand and Coyle.

They get deployed against the other teams top line. Speed would be a huge issue.

 

[goldenblack]

Brazeau is as close to a bottom 6 lock as I can figure. He wants this way too badly.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

They get deployed against the other teams top line. Speed would be a huge issue.

I don't really think so.

You don't stop speed with speed. You stop speed with intelligent defense and puck possession.

Besides, any line facing the opponent's top line will have their hands full.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Poitras, Geekie and Fredric are faster than all three players you named.

Enough speed to get in behind the defence on the forecheck.

Frederic is faster than Marchand? Right.

 

[UncleRico]

Brazeau is as close to a bottom 6 lock as I can figure. He wants this way too badly.

I actually think it’s far from a lock.

Frederic-poitras-geekie
Jones/brazeau-beecher-kastelic

 

[PlayMakers]

And neither is Frederic.



Still think Brazeau would fit well with Marchand and Coyle.

Frederic is a very good passer. He's got speed too. He may not have that first step quickness that Marchand has, but he has a great stride and good straight line speed. Remember last year when he caught MacKinnon on back checks? Twice.

 

[ODAAT]

I actually think it’s far from a lock.

Frederic-poitras-geekie
Jones/brazeau-beecher-kastelic

agreed, if the B`s felt he was a lock, not so sure they would have gone out and signed some of the names they did this summer

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Frederic is a very good passer. He's got speed too. He may not have that first step quickness that Marchand has, but he has a great stride and good straight line speed. Remember last year when he caught MacKinnon on back checks? Twice.

Freddy is not going to be cheap on his next deal. Extremely underrated player in these parts.

He is my choice to have a big season,At least I hope.

 

[chizzler]

Freddy is not going to be cheap on his next deal. Extremely underrated player in these parts.

He is my choice to have a big season,At least I hope.

He’s dreaming if he thinks he’s getting top money. Too invisible at times for his build.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Frederic is a very good passer. He's got speed too. He may not have that first step quickness that Marchand has, but he has a great stride and good straight line speed. Remember last year when he caught MacKinnon on back checks? Twice.

I don't consider Frederic to be a very good passer. 47 goals, 47 assists in 280 NHL games. Not a playmaker. But he has improved his passing.

Lots of players have that straight line speed. But its hockey, not speed skating. Freddy doesn't seem to put it to good use very often.

 

[UncleRico]

Frederic is a very good passer. He's got speed too. He may not have that first step quickness that Marchand has, but he has a great stride and good straight line speed. Remember last year when he caught MacKinnon on back checks? Twice.

I wouldn’t classify Frederic as someone with speed. He’s certainly improved his skating, but I don’t think he’s top 1/2 the league.

 

[PlayMakers]

Freddy is not going to be cheap on his next deal. Extremely underrated player in these parts.

He is my choice to have a big season,At least I hope.

He's always been underrated. I always felt like people wanted him to be more of an energy guy/fighter and ignored his more skillful qualities. He's always been a good skater, always been an underrated passer.

I think the Bruins wanted him to develop into a Coyle type and I think he's done that.

 

[RoccoF14]

He's always been underrated. I always felt like people wanted him to be more of an energy guy/fighter and ignored his more skillful qualities. He's always been a good skater, always been an underrated passer.

I think the Bruins wanted him to develop into a Coyle type and I think he's done that.

On a good hockey team, he's a solid, middle 6 depth guy who can play wing and center. Good player to have on your roster. Not somebody you break the bank to try to retain. If he continues to improve this season, I'll re-evaluate my opinion.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

On a good hockey team, he's a solid, middle 6 depth guy who can play wing and center. Good player to have on your roster. Not somebody you break the bank to try to retain. If he continues to improve this season, I'll re-evaluate my opinion.

still think he would be even a better center than winger, but that ship has sailed I'm guessing.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

On a good hockey team, he's a solid, middle 6 depth guy who can play wing and center. Good player to have on your roster. Not somebody you break the bank to try to retain. If he continues to improve this season, I'll re-evaluate my opinion.

He 's improved greatly over the last two seasons, his biggest mistake was kicking Tanev's ass in his first call up.

He's not a great fighter but a very willing player to do so if needed. He scores goals, has nice hands and can play wing or center with size.

Bruins will not be able to afford or keep him if he duplicates last season or better.

 

[RoccoF14]

He 's improved greatly over the last two seasons, his biggest mistake was kicking Tanev's ass in his first call up.

He's not a great fighter but a very willing player to do so if needed. He scores goals, has nice hands and can play wing or center with size.

Bruins will not be able to afford or keep him if he duplicates last season or better.

All going to depend on how he produces this season. He's gonna be a UFA, and I think Geekie is as well. Freddy's heavier and more inclined to throw mitts, but other than that, there's not much separating the two, in my opinion. Both are solid middle 6 guys. I think Geekie currently has a slightly lower cap hit.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

All going to depend on how he produces this season. He's gonna be a UFA, and I think Geekie is as well. Freddy's heavier and more inclined to throw mitts, but other than that, there's not much separating the two, in my opinion. Both are solid middle 6 guys. I think Geekie currently has a slightly lower cap hit.

Freddy has more upside, I think is a better player all-round plus he's home grown.

Be a nice problem to have if both continue the upswing

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

He's always been underrated. I always felt like people wanted him to be more of an energy guy/fighter and ignored his more skillful qualities. He's always been a good skater, always been an underrated passer.

I think the Bruins wanted him to develop into a Coyle type and I think he's done that.

Less consistent than Debrusk ever was. His biggest fault aside from uncertain identity.

 

[shelbysdad]

Brazeau is as close to a bottom 6 lock as I can figure. He wants this way too badly.

19 games last year
9 playoff games

That's not a lock

 

[Hookslide]

still think he would be even a better center than winger, but that ship has sailed I'm guessing.

I would love to see him get a solid shot at center, I think you are right, and he might up his game.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Frederic is a very good passer. He's got speed too. He may not have that first step quickness that Marchand has, but he has a great stride and good straight line speed. Remember last year when he caught MacKinnon on back checks? Twice.

I agree on all counts.

Underrated speed - and I find myself guilty of doing the underrating.

One of the concerns I have going into this year is overall team speed. But I find I frequently put Freddy in the “slow” category for his size alone, while fully understanding how unfair that is.

There is so much to like about his game. I hope he’s here for a while.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

19 games last year
9 playoff games

That's not a lock

Would get claimed in a heartbeat and seems to have some untapped potential.

 

[SwayHeyKid]

All going to depend on how he produces this season. He's gonna be a UFA, and I think Geekie is as well. Freddy's heavier and more inclined to throw mitts, but other than that, there's not much separating the two, in my opinion. Both are solid middle 6 guys. I think Geekie currently has a slightly lower cap hit.

Geekie is pretty interesting. Young still. Good scorer in the CHL and minors....never really trusted in a big role until last season and did well. I do question his overall skill.. Not sure how much more he could produce but getting 40 points in a season is pretty decent these days for a 3rd line guy. I don't think you are winning a cup with him in your top 6 however.

 

[PlayMakers]

I agree on all counts.

Underrated speed - and I find myself guilty of doing the underrating.

One of the concerns I have going into this year is overall team speed. But I find I frequently put Freddy in the “slow” category for his size alone, while fully understanding how unfair that is.

There is so much to like about his game. I hope he’s here for a while.

A lot of the big guys they brought in can skate. Jones can fly, Kastelic can skate, Zadorov can skate… I don’t see any Pat Maroon’s on this roster.

 

[shelbysdad]

Would get claimed in a heartbeat and seems to have some untapped potential.

time will tell