Boston Bruins 24-25 Roster/Cap thread VII

[Kegs]

I feel like Poitras wasn’t even close to the worst forward. Maybe I’m bias.

 

[NeelyDan]

Wants to see a virtual rookie have more impact on the game but coyle and Freddie with like 3 points each, that’s cool

I really despise our coach

 

[bbfan419]

Just a feeling, but I think we could see a trade moving out Geekie soon.

 

[Hookslide]

I feel like Poitras wasn’t even close to the worst forward. Maybe I’m bias.

I just did not see him improving, best move at this time.

Wants to see a virtual rookie have more impact on the game but coyle and Freddie with like 3 points each, that’s cool

I really despise our coach

I think they have more of a track record than Poitras.

 

[NeelyDan]

I just did not see him improving, best move at this time.


I think they have more of a track record than Poitras.

Yeah cause they’ve been in the league a lot longer

It’s a stupid move, it’s lazy and it’s ignorant

 

[Hookslide]

Just a feeling, but I think we could see a trade moving out Geekie soon.

for what

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Yeah, the numbers don't feel right in this case. I think he did better out of the gate, so maybe a lot of those positive numbers came early on when he was on a line with Frederic and Geekie, but it feels like he's struggling lately. I also think he struggles when he moves higher in the lineup... Lately, it seems like he's turning the puck over in bad spots more than most, like at the blue lines. Lastly, I see him peel off puck battles where he should be pressuring and the peel off leads to easy exits. To me, it does seem like he's become confused about when to press, when to back off, how to back off so you don't give up numbers, etc.

Not that that's necessarily all Poitras' fault. "Not understanding the system" is on the coach as much as it is on the player. I'm sure he wants to learn, I'm sure he's available for video sessions. The same comments were made about Zadorov the other day. "Doesn't fully understand the system, when to go, when not to go." Again, that's not really all on the player.

Yeah his last 3 games have been a battle. Corsi and SF sub 43%, xGF under 36%, just 2 high danger changes generated. Struggling for impact, and I do see him make mistakes and seem to get a bit lost/confused sometimes. So I agree on that. How much that's just acceptable growing pains is the question. Also agree that this seems to be yet another case where coaching may well be at least partly at fault. Could also be that he's simply feeling the strain from all the hits and general wear and tear.

Ultimately I don't have a hard view on it. If he'd stayed up I'd have been fine, but sending him down is not a terrible call nor should it do him any harm at this stage of his career.

 

[Hookslide]

Yeah cause they’ve been in the league a lot longer

It’s a stupid move, it’s lazy and it’s ignorant

How is lazy and ignorant ? the kid was not getting it done, plain and simple to many fans , drool all over themselves when it come to this kid, sorry he does not belong in the NHL at this time.

 

[LouJersey]

Organization is clown shoes at this point. Develop some f***ing talent at some point please

 

[PlayMakers]

The lines are back to pairs...

Geekie - Zacha - Pastrnak
March - Lindholm - Brazeau
Frederic - Coyle - Johnson
Beecher - Kastelic - Koepke

I think the pairs makes sense and we're strong down the middle. Imagine that top line with a Bertuzzi type and maybe we'd have something.

The Lindholm line has been very strong at 5on5 in terms of possession; 24 shot attempts for, 10 against, 86% expected goals. (And 2 goals for, none against.)

Frederic and Coyle is a tried and true, dedendable pair. I think Johnson is a placeholder for Poitras there, but should do some good things there for now.

4th line is back in black. They should be good as well.

All comes back to the 1st line though. Without a 1st line that can outscore the other team, we become so much easier to defend.

 

[Kegs]

Wants to see a virtual rookie have more impact on the game but coyle and Freddie with like 3 points each, that’s cool

I really despise our coach

I’m not loving the coach this year. Was this his decision? The power play, the 6 on 5 play, his line shuffling endlessly. Maybe I’m looking for a scapegoat.

 

[bbfan419]

for what

Either a player like Frost change of scenery trade, or he could be part of deal added in.

 

[LouJersey]

We needed a number 1 center Donny got a number 1 center in elias lindholm. The end. Team is struggling a bit but it's early and are in a playoff position at the moment . It's only early November .

On what teams is he a number one?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

How is lazy and ignorant ? the kid was not getting it done, plain and simple to many fans , drool all over themselves when it come to this kid, sorry he does not belong in the NHL at this time.

So stupid. We’re playing Tyler freaking Johnson over developing this kid. It’s asinine.

 

[Nothingbutglass]

He can still develop. I don't think its permanent. He's 20. We have played like shit. He wont be the last roster change we'll see. Dont see reason to gnash teeth.

 

[LouJersey]

The lines are back to pairs...

Geekie - Zacha - Pastrnak
March - Lindholm - Brazeau
Frederic - Coyle - Johnson
Beecher - Kastelic - Koepke

I think the pairs makes sense and we're strong down the middle. Imagine that top line with a Bertuzzi type and maybe we'd have something.

The Lindholm line has been very strong at 5on5 in terms of possession; 24 shot attempts for, 10 against, 86% expected goals. (And 2 goals for, none against.)

Frederic and Coyle is a tried and true, dedendable pair. I think Johnson is a placeholder for Poitras there, but should do some good things there for now.

4th line is back in black. They should be good as well.

All comes back to the 1st line though. Without a 1st line that can outscore the other team, we become so much easier to defend.

the lines or pairs or whatever suck. You have a 4th liner / healthy scratch on each of the top three lines. I assume many of us here watch a lot of hockey, that top 9 is a disaster.

4th liner-2nd liner-1st liner
2nd liner (well not even strength)-2nd liner-4th liner
3rd liner-3rd liner-guy who should be retired
4th liner-4th liner-4th liner.

I love the Bruins, but this is 90's shit.

 

[DominicT]

I’m not loving the coach this year. Was this his decision? The power play, the 6 on 5 play, his line shuffling endlessly. Maybe I’m looking for a scapegoat.

Coach can't send a player to the AHL, that is on the GM.

And we're not even sure this isn't just a paper transaction yet.

 

[LouJersey]

He can still develop. I don't think its permanent. He's 20. We have played like shit. He wont be the last roster change we'll see. Dont see reason to gnash teeth.

The plan is apparent. The division once again stinks. The goal is A2/A3, have 3-4 home play-off games added to your 41 sellouts and it's the Sinden era again

Merkulov is a PPG in Providence, but let go w Geekie. Lysell is an afterthought now with his injury (even if he's back they aren't calling him up) so lets go w Brazeau...and they sent one of their better playmakers down because Monty isn't happy with his "structure" and scratching him so they can go with Tyler ****ing Johnson.

 

[Kegs]

The plan is apparent. The division once again stinks. The goal is A2/A3, have 3-4 home play-off games added to your 41 sellouts and it's the Sinden era again

Merkulov is a PPG in Providence, but let go w Geekie. Lysell is an afterthought now with his injury (even if he's back they aren't calling him up) so lets go w Brazeau...and they sent one of their better playmakers down because Monty isn't happy with his "structure" and scratching him so they can go with Tyler ****ing Johnson.

I did watch a providence game this year. He looks good at the ahl level but I feel like he is slow and kinda small. I doubt he can impact the game at the nhl level.

He was making plays when I watched him though. Maybe he will get a look. I’d rather lysell step it up.

 

[The don godfather]

On what teams is he a number one?

The guy put 80 plus and 78 points in a year in his career. Plus he was a selke runner up . Hes solid .

 

[LouJersey]

I didn’t watch a providence game this year. He looks good at the ahl level but I feel like he is slow and kinda small. I doubt he can impact the game at the nhl level.

He was making plays when I watched him though. Maybe he will get a look. I’d rather lysell step it up.

He's been given all of 4 games in the NHL. Bruins need to understand these guys need a shot, with good players and you'll have to live with some mistakes. They have zero tolerance for whatever reason

The guy put 80 plus and 78 points in a year in his career. Plus he was a selke runner up . Hes solid .

averages 22/34/56 per 82 in his career. Not a #1

 

[Thirty Seven]

Bench a guy for a few games then toss him on the first line, excellent.

 

[DaStinger]

I'm ok with him finding his offense in the A for a couple weeks.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Coach can't send a player to the AHL, that is on the GM.

And we're not even sure this isn't just a paper transaction yet.

They don’t send a tweet for paper transactions though.

 

[Dr Hook]

Will they call someone up, with poitras going down? Is it time to give Lysell a f***ing chance?

Patrick Brown incoming

They have zero tolerance for whatever reason

They have plenty of it when it is an overpaid vet or bottom six grinder, though.