Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread VI

[MarchysNoseKnows]

This feels like we're going backwards.

Zacka-Lindholm-Pasta has been outchanced 16 to 27.
Marchand-Lindholm-Pasta is 13 chances for and 12 against in less time.

I also had hoped to leave Poitras at center at the start of the season but right now they’re desperate and all bets are off until they start to find some lines that work.

It really doesn’t matter. Until they can get the big guys get their shit together the lines are pretty much irrelevant right now.

 

[the negotiator]

Or until they find a coach that can adapt his style to the players he has instead of what he wishes he had.

Agree- It feels like there is a major dis-connect between the type of team the GM built over the summer and how the coach wants the team to play

The result is a team that lacks an identity...add in what seems to be a glaring lack of d-zone structure and a power play that has no sense of purpose and the current record is actually a little better than the eye test would suggest

Which makes Saturday night's game a very big test for the team and especially for the coach.

We shall see

 

[JAD]

Mac is disappointing but there is no way to trade for a better D man it's just not happening. He can turn it around. I just can't believe we put up with the same shit from Carlo as the other expensive RD.

McAvoy if he did get traded would overnight get motivated and become possessed and win a Norris. Think Joe Thornton the guy the sharks got never would have played at that MVP level for us.


Trade protections are gone and someone will take him.

Try and find another Koepke or Kastelic for him and get the cap space. It's pathetic Sweeney is literally too big of a p***y to trade any of these guys. Even DeBrusk he didn't have the balls to move.

You mentioned both Coyle and McAvoy ... McAvoy is not the only defensmen not playing as they should. And Coyle they keep trying to make him into something he is not. And with many of these other players it is like they are square pegs being forced into round holes.

It is obvious McAvoy's development has been stunted and Coyle's greatest effectiveness is not being properly used.

Just my opinion, but from what I have seen in this year's team play combined the disturbing trends in team play over past couple of years lead me to believe much of the problem lies in the SYSTEM and the usage of the players.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

You mentioned both Coyle and McAvoy ... McAvoy is not the only defensmen not playing as they should. And Coyle they keep trying to make him into something he is not. And with many of these other players it is like they are square pegs being forced into round holes.

It is obvious McAvoy's development has been stunted and Coyle's greatest effectiveness is not being properly used.

Just my opinion, but from what I have seen in this year's team play combined the disturbing trends in team play over past couple of years lead me to believe much of the problem lies in the SYSTEM and the usage of the players.

Two seasons ago this team had the best regular season ever.

What exactly was the disturbing trend in team play that you saw?

 

[JAD]

Agree- It feels like there is a major dis-connect between the type of team the GM built over the summer and how the coach wants the team to play

The result is a team that lacks an identity...add in what seems to be a glaring lack of d-zone structure and a power play that has no sense of purpose and the current record is actually a little better than the eye test would suggest

Which makes Saturday night's game a very big test for the team and especially for the coach.

We shall see

Watching the games and how the players are playing this year reminds me of a pick up flag football game where whoever the quarterback is tells his receivers - just go out and get open and I'll hit you with a pass. Nobody knows who is doing what and there is a lot of confusion. Which results in people getting frustrated until someone takes control and gives them directions, a place and purpose.

Montgomery (or whomever the coach will be) will have to adapt his system to the strengths of the players on the roster.

 

[Ozzy Osbourne]

Torts or Berube would have been great. Is Gallant available? I think we’re looking at Jay Leach by Thanksgiving.

 

[Fenian24]

They need to move Coyle off of center position ASAP.

Nope leave him at center. Move him to another team.

 

[smithformeragent]

The old Monty thread was well over 1k posts.

Let’s move the Montgomery talk here:

Management - Jim Montgomery 2: Trouble in Paradise?

https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-bruins/2024/10/24/boston-bruins-jim-montgomery-struggles-slump-slow-start-mcavoy-marchand/?amp=1

forums.hfboards.com

 

[slim399]

I like the idea of

Marchand-Lindholm-Coyle
Zacha-Poitras-Pastrnak

That first line can be a great shut down line with good offensive potential. 2nd line Pasta and Potsy seem to have some good chemistry

 

[Absurdity]

Torts or Berube would have been great. Is Gallant available? I think we’re looking at Jay Leach by Thanksgiving.

The defense hasn't looked the greatest with him at the helm either.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Didnt get why people were so excited about the season or signings. Team didnt get that much better and no prospects have stepped up.

Got worse in goal with Korp as well

 

[GordonHowe]

https://athlonsports.com/nhl/boston-bruins/forwrad-tyler-johnson-waiting-bruins-contract-report

 

[Ozzy Osbourne]

Didnt get why people were so excited about the season or signings. Team didnt get that much better and no prospects have stepped up.

Got worse in goal with Korp as well

I get excited about every season. I liked that we have a team that won’t be pushed around. (Although Monty is ok with being soft)

You’re right though. Our prospects are nonexistent. Our goaltending is weak. I hate to be the one to say it, Poitras looks kind of bustish.

 

[Ozzy Osbourne]

Didnt get why people were so excited about the season or signings. Team didnt get that much better and no prospects have stepped up.

Got worse in goal with Korp as well

 

[Blowfish]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1849876410724151786

Yamamoto looked good against the bruins?? No?​

During camp/preseason I was pretty adamant that I wanted Poitras to stay at C and to let him develop at his natural position, but at this point may as well see if he can give the 2nd line a boost. Maybe having a kid on their line will force Marchand and Coyle to simplify their games and stop playing like dickheads.

Also if Poitras can stick there it opens up a spot on the third line for Johnson or Lysell.

This could be a good line but Poitras skating worries the heck out of me. He has everything else going for him. I hope it doesn't hold him back from being a great player.

 

[Blowfish]

Tough for Tuffte but something had to be done. Do the bruins have the room to bring up Lysell and sign Johnny?

 

[LouJersey]

This feels like we're going backwards.

Zacka-Lindholm-Pasta has been outchanced 16 to 27.
Marchand-Lindholm-Pasta is 13 chances for and 12 against in less time.

I also had hoped to leave Poitras at center at the start of the season but right now they’re desperate and all bets are off until they start to find some lines that work.

Just shows how bereft of talent they are in the AHL. Have to try Lysell at some point soon IMO