Dennis Bonvie
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That's not what "late round picks" means.
Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread VI
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That's not what "late round picks" means.
wintersej
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Actually curious about 11-51-Johnson. Poitras with some vet skill could be good for him. But of course, all these combos with short leashes.
seems like Poitras is back, really liking the look of that bottom 6 with everyone getting healthy. 2nd line is still an issue to me, but if lines 1, 3, and 4 are winning their matchups like they hopefully should then that's less of an issue.
I just don't see a space for Johnson still. Not sure the point, especially if Poitras is coming back. But i guess it boils down to if they are willing to waive Max Jones to sign him.
they aren't going to carry 14 forwards, no way they can afford it in the cap. Tufte is likely only renting space in Boston, and will go down when Poitras is ready. And Koepke based on preseason and his first game looks like he belongs. Now maybe he plays his way off the team in the next week or so and thus they sign johnson.
I guess in 2 weeks Koepke may have turned into a pumpkin, and that becomes an option,
wintersej
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It’s will all be fine except against the most elite teams. Until you look at that 2nd line and think “that could be a first line on a mediocre team”, the Bruins are in the second group of contenders.
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Agreed that we're in that 2nd group rn, but I think adding a top 6 winger could put us over the edge. Defense is as stacked as I can remember, bottom 6 has a lot of depth, Lindholm has been a seamless fit imo an will only get better as he gains chemistry with Pasta, we have the #1 goalie signed. Only thing holding us back from a deep run is Geekie in the top 6.
I don't think Tufte realizes this either with how he plays
Sheppy
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I want to see them stick with that 4th line. It's fantastic so far.
And the Bruins will clearly try to add a second line wing near the trade deadline, unless somehow Geekie, Brazeau, Lysell suddenly take the leap and establish themselves as one
I’ve liked Geekie so far in his trial there. I see that spot being fluid and I see that as an opportunity. Over the course of the year I’d like to see Frederic, Lysell, Brazeau and possibly others get a shot there as well. Play the hot hand, keep the competitive spirit alive and figure out how things click. God knows when the games matter most Monty will put them in a blender so may as well build that out during the regular season.
Playoff Monty: " Marchy, you're the new 4th line center. Brazeau, you've got the size we like to play goalie, so you're in net tonight. Poitras, you're our new enforcer, go fight someone "
Smart move by Monty getting Loheri back in there, he gave him something to think about, now let him go out there and execute. Lysell had his chance did not seize it, go with what you have until injury or someone not playing well, from what I hard he is pouting, that's on him.
Yeah that bottom 6 is a lot better with him in it. Nice to see they have two big dudes flanking him as well
A bit of good news bad news, as after he clears they will probably find a spot for him in the Providence lineup, which likely means Mast sits, although i guess they could swap him in and out with Osterle
BiteThisBurrows
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Not a surprise. With Poitras back the extras are going to be Tufte, Jones and Wotherspoon. Wotherspoon comes in if Lohrei struggles, Jones or Tufte come in if Poitras needs a game off, we have injuries, or they want to go heavier against somebody and sit Poitras.
I bet he clears.
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Im still surprised Tyler Johnson is still hanging around. I know Heinen did this last year but I really thought someone would throw a 1 year deal at him since the Bruins are a little tight to the cap right now.
I don't think Tufte is long for the Roster. Bruins can't really afford to carry 14 forwards. Once Poitras is fully back, I think he get sent down.
I don't think there is anywhere for Johnson to go other than home. I don't think there is any team out there right now who is looking at him as being a solution to whatever problem they have. Now a couple guys may get injured somewhere and that my change things.
Honestly I hope at this point Johnson is just around because the Bruins are doing him a favor and letting him stay until something happens here, or elsewhere that gives him a chance.
Right now I would rather have Johnson over Jones.
Same. Heinen at least had familiarity with quite a few players, the coaching/management, and the city itself. As far as I'm aware Johnson has no connection to anyone
Not ready to give up on Jones,way to early
Agree, he was a priority for the team in the offseason, i can't see them giving up on him just because he had a slow start due to injuries
I’d swap Poitras and Coyle
Also - have we underestimated Kastelic, small sample size notwithstanding?
Also - have we underestimated Kastelic, small sample size notwithstanding?
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