Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread VI

[dugg133]

I am Geekie defender, some fans think that unless you are 40 goal scorer, you cannot contribute. I know this will be criticized but maybe both belong on the third line, Brad might be at that time in his career and maybe he could take advantage of some of the match ups.

Geekie isn't even a 20 goal scorer though. Reality is he just doesn't generate a ton of offense on his own, and he's not a very good defender. Still a valuable guy to have on your team as a depth scorer, but he can't be in your top 6 if you want to be serious about contending.

 

[Hookslide]

Geekie isn't even a 20 goal scorer though. Reality is he just doesn't generate a ton of offense on his own, and he's not a very good defender. Still a valuable guy to have on your team as a depth scorer, but he can't be in your top 6 if you want to be serious about contending.

Ideally, he is a third liner, but they have to find a second line RW, so you need to explore all options. I do pull for Brazeu, and maybe some of the kids down in Providence could use him as an example and put more of an effort in their game, but I must admit, I go back and forth on my opinion of him being a consistent contributor.

 

[goldenblack]

Coyle and Brazeau would probably be pure evil

 

[DominicT]

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[ODAAT]

I'm keeping an eye on the Bruins to see if they try to pass someone through.

figured you meant that but thought you may had also heard of a player whose team was going to do the same that you like, thx

 

[Number8]

Saturday's lineup had four new Bruins dressed (5 if you include Korpisalo). It also had 4 legit rookies (not sure if Poitras, Beecher, Lohrei, and Brazzau technically apply still but......).

IMO lineup and roster is going to continue to see some experimentation and it will take some time for things to shake out.

 

[BruinsJoe]

Max Jones isn’t dead yet.

I think he killed him self by the way he played

 

[Coach Parker]

Spending 2-3 million on third liners and spreading them across the 2nd-4th line just means you can't have more than 1 line that can score it seems.

D and G haven't produced the depth / dollar to make it worth it yet. You can't have that much money and cap space there for 14 goals against in 3/4 games.

After the 10 game mark maybe it'll be cleaned up but scoring will continue to be an issue this year like the last.

9 Bruins Forwards are making 2.3 or less. on the Flip side, 5/7 Bruins D make more than that.

Coyle and Marchand are underproducing.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Short Term:
Zacha--Lindholm--Pasta

March--Poitras-- Kastelic (adds size, speed and RH shot, takes face-offs)

Frederic--Coyle-- Geekie (deploy as shut-down unit)

Jones/Viel--Beecher--Koepke
55

Long-term:
Likely involves moving Carlo+ prospects to upgrade RW position and promote Peeke to 2nd paring RH.

*Kastelic also addressed all the D trying to take advantage of our 2 smallest players.
**with the way he's playing, I think Frederic could switch with Beecher and become our 4th line C

 

[PlayMakers]

If we take out the MTL game...

Zacha-Lindholm-Pasta have been outshot attempted 13-29, or 30%
High danger chances are 0 for, 7 against.
No goals scored 5on5.

The second line has actually had better possession and chances, but been scored on twice.

Marchand-Coyle-Geekie have been outshot attempted 16-20, or 44%
High danger chances are 4 for, 6 against.
No goals scored 5on5. 2 goals allowed.

 

[BruinsJoe]

...this team never start at time, the PP is abysmal since at least 2 years, it s not a forechecking team, most of the night outplayed at 5vs5 by any team, very very low shot number on the net....embarrassing that this coaching staff not able to correct those problemes

 

[Colt.45Orr]

If we take out the MTL game...

Zacha-Lindholm-Pasta have been outshot attempted 13-29, or 30%
High danger chances are 0 for, 7 against.
No goals scored 5on5.

The second line has actually had better possession and chances, but been scored on twice.

Marchand-Coyle-Geekie have been outshot attempted 16-20, or 44%
High danger chances are 4 for, 6 against.
No goals scored 5on5. 2 goals allowed.

Geekie with another no-hitter in a game vs Caps where there were hits to be made. He's often a non-factor and should never drag down the top6 again.

 

[wintersej]

I'm having my doubts on the Zacha Lindholm Pastrnak line. Zacha and Lindholm are both little smart play / glue guys. Kinda like how Bergeron and Loui Eriksson didn't work together. It's just too passive, cerebral and reactionary as a line against pace.

If it still looks that way in a few more games, that line either needs to get Marchand up there and be able to dominate with skill, or they need to add some north south simplicity to the line with Frederic.

I'm of the mind that two functioning lines is better than one, and would move Marchand up and see if Zacha has better chemistry with Poitras or Coyle (starting with Coyle) and go from there.

 

[Demon Eyes]

Johnson released? Are they going to sign him eventually?

 

[loosemoose]

If we take out the MTL game...

Zacha-Lindholm-Pasta have been outshot attempted 13-29, or 30%
High danger chances are 0 for, 7 against.
No goals scored 5on5.

The second line has actually had better possession and chances, but been scored on twice.

Marchand-Coyle-Geekie have been outshot attempted 16-20, or 44%
High danger chances are 4 for, 6 against.
No goals scored 5on5. 2 goals allowed.

Lindholm is miscast as a Bergeron replacement. In actuality he's much more of a Krejci than Bergeron. Kind of a 1.5 center who's up for 70ish points in a good year and can hang in there with tougher matchups. Not a dominant two-way center.

 

[bruinsfan1968]

If we take out the MTL game...

Zacha-Lindholm-Pasta have been outshot attempted 13-29, or 30%
High danger chances are 0 for, 7 against.
No goals scored 5on5.

The second line has actually had better possession and chances, but been scored on twice.

Marchand-Coyle-Geekie have been outshot attempted 16-20, or 44%
High danger chances are 4 for, 6 against.
No goals scored 5on5. 2 goals allowed.

Why take that game out? Lol

 

[DaStinger]

Top 2 lines definitely need changes. The problem is you don't mess with that 4th line right now and the options are really thin.

 

[goldenblack]

Freddy, Geekie and Marchy and Brazeau all playing for new contracts. They're definitely making this easy on Sweeney, cap space wise. 4 pts COMBINED.

Charlie is lucky it's not his contract year...

 

[PlayMakers]

Why take that game out? Lol

Because if they can't play well against good teams what's the point? There are no bad teams in the playoffs.

 

[Gee Wally]

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