Player Discussion Andrew Peeke

[StonedZboril]

It seems most Bruins fans were fairly underwhelmed with this player. Is there a chance he’s traded? If so, what would Boston be looking for in return (assuming a roster player with a low aav)?

That is just straight up false.

 

[UncleRico]

No?

When he left the lineup we were instantly worse. When he came back we were much better.

No clue where that statement comes from. I liked his game.

By what measure were they much worse? They had a better record against Toronto and florida in the playoffs without him.

And as @drquincy said he was these in the following categories among 9 defenders.

Was the 2nd worst of the D in the playoffs in CF%, FF%, and xGF%

Lowest Shots taken/60 of all the D
2nd Lowest in Hits per 60
3rd lowest of the 9 D in shots blocked/60

Of course short sample size but I’d love to hear how we were much better with him.

 

[rt]

My impression was based on the last several pages of this thread.

 

[LSCII]

You take his money and the money they’re eating with the Korpisalo contract and that would make a real decent winger to plug into the top 6. But hey, it’s totally worth the flier, right?

 

[rt]

That is just straight up false.

If you base your entire perception on the last three to four pages of this thread (like me) it would seem somewhat accurate. Haha.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

You take his money and the money they’re eating with the Korpisalo contract and that would make a real decent winger to plug into the top 6. But hey, it’s totally worth the flier, right?

Like who?

I don't see much left in terms of UFA that are real decent top 6 wingers.

 

[PB37]

He was fine before the injury and doing what you want out of a third pairing guy. I liked his ability to help clear the crease and be tough to play against along the walls and around the net. Generally made good decisions with the puck. I thought when he came back, he wasn't the same and probably came back too soon. Jury is still out on him but I think there's a lot to like about Peeke and if continues to get his game on track ( remember, he was looking like a top 4 RHD before he fell out of favor in CBUS ) Bruins right side D will continue to be all set for awhile.

 

[Fenian24]

Ah, the new enemy of the speed and skill crowd. Peeke played very well and I am looking forward to a full season with him in Boston. They can pair him with Lohrei for about 10:00-12:00 minutes a night at 5 on 5 and then use Peeke on the PK and Lohrei on the PP. Works out well, rests McAvoy. In 15 games he had 44 hits and was plus 1. He'll be just fine as a bottom pair D.

 

[StonedZboril]

If you base your entire perception on the last three to four pages of this thread (like me) it would seem somewhat accurate. Haha.

Bruins fans love to complain about s***. Most Bruins fans think he’s a solid third pair. Our defense got worse when he got injured last year and many fans were hoping he’d come back as fast as possible.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Ah, the new enemy of the speed and skill crowd. Peeke played very well and I am looking forward to a full season with him in Boston. They can pair him with Lohrei for about 10:00-12:00 minutes a night at 5 on 5 and then use Peeke on the PK and Lohrei on the PP. Works out well, rests McAvoy. In 15 games he had 44 hits and was plus 1. He'll be just fine as a bottom pair D.

In 15 games.

And he got hurt.

Jury is still out.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

In 15 games.

And he got hurt.

Jury is still out.

Yes it is fair to say the jury is still out. Peeke had limited time in the system, and did so in what was the worst year of his career. The hope is that he can return to the player he was developing into before everything went awry . He got that bridge contract because he earned it and played exceptionally well. Put him into the boston system with better coaching, and a better system, he might return to the point where the contract is a good deal.

Of course this hasn't happened yet, so it is all a bit of speculation and hope. We will see how it works out in the fall when he has a full camp and preseason in the system

 

[Son of Donegal]

In 15 games.

And he got hurt.

Jury is still out.

For many, the jury has already made a decision...

What's interesting to me is while CBJ fans were doing backflips and many BOS fans were flaming Sweeney when the deal was made. the moment Peeke took the ice with Boston and showed he could skate with them...everything quieted down.

RHD who can skate, lay the body and clear the net have a lot of value around the league. He's only 26 - three years younger than Lyubushkin (talk about an overpaid replacement level player....OMG).

I want to see a full season of Peeke. I want to see how he performs on the PK. I want to see how he plays higher in the line-up when injuries strike.

I was a big Kevan Miller fan. Peeke gives me a bit of Miller vibe.

So far, I like Andrew Peeke.

 

[BadBruins]

If you base your entire perception on the last three to four pages of this thread (like me) it would seem somewhat accurate. Haha.

I think much of the negative opinion is tied to the term and cap hit that followed with him in the trade and the rumors he was heading for buyout anyway.

He fills much of the void that Connor Clifton left as the 3rd pair RHD a year ago. He's probably better suited to solidify that pairing with a rookie like Lohrei. Previous two seasons in Columbus he was playing 21+ minutes/game. Boston is a great place for a defenseman like him to get back on track after it went off the rails pretty hard. He was good to very good in that role during his short stint last season.

 

[UncleRico]

Ah, the new enemy of the speed and skill crowd. Peeke played very well and I am looking forward to a full season with him in Boston. They can pair him with Lohrei for about 10:00-12:00 minutes a night at 5 on 5 and then use Peeke on the PK and Lohrei on the PP. Works out well, rests McAvoy. In 15 games he had 44 hits and was plus 1. He'll be just fine as a bottom pair D.

I am far from the speed and skill crowd. He’s just a dime a dozen JAG who’s getting paid far more than he’s worth. He’s a vet minimum player who would have been bought out by CBJ.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

Peeke is way better than you're giving him credit for. 2.75M is nothing in todays market. He's better than Forbort or a beat up tiny Gryz.

 

[veganbruin]

Siked for a full season of Peeke. Thought he played great when he was in the lineup last year.

 

[Fenian24]

If Andrew Peeke is our biggest problem next year we are in really good shape.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I am far from the speed and skill crowd. He’s just a dime a dozen JAG who’s getting paid far more than he’s worth. He’s a vet minimum player who would have been bought out by CBJ.

He played well his first couple years on a mediocre team. In 22/23 it became an awful team, guys like Kuraly, and Gadreau put up awful +/- as did Peeke. he consistently did put up huge numbers of hits and blocks. They hired a new coach last season and Peeke was the whipping boy.

 

[UncleRico]

He played well his first couple years on a mediocre team. In 22/23 it became an awful team, guys like Kuraly, and Gadreau put up awful +/- as did Peeke. he consistently did put up huge numbers of hits and blocks. They hired a new coach last season and Peeke was the whipping boy.

He played well his first couple years on a mediocre team. In 22/23 it became an awful team, guys like Kuraly, and Gadreau put up awful +/- as did Peeke. he consistently did put up huge numbers of hits and blocks. They hired a new coach last season and Peeke was the whipping boy.

Which “couple” of season did he play well. His first full season was 21/22 2nd worst +/- among D on his team. His 2nd full season he was worst +/- on his tram was an NHL worst -41. His third full season he was a majority healthy scratch on one of the leagues worst teams. Could barely even get on the ice.

 

[Hookslide]

Bruins fans love to complain about s***. Most Bruins fans think he’s a solid third pair. Our defense got worse when he got injured last year and many fans were hoping he’d come back as fast as possible.

I am in with Peake, there are some out there who need to bitch or their day is not complete.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

I am far from the speed and skill crowd. He’s just a dime a dozen JAG who’s getting paid far more than he’s worth. He’s a vet minimum player who would have been bought out by CBJ.

If Boston didn't take him and CBJ bought him out, I would guess he would have been signing a 2 year 1-1.5mish aav this offseason to rebuild his value.

 

[BruinDust]

I am in with Peake, there are some out there who need to bitch or their day is not complete.

This place until September:

How much Swayman should be paid

Arrrgh, Korpisalo is paid to much for a back-up

Arrrgh, Peeke is paid to much for the 3rd pair

What players should the Bruins target for PTOs

Will Lysell make the team and what line should be be on

 

[UncleRico]

If Boston didn't take him and CBJ bought him out, I would guess he would have been signing a 2 year 1-1.5mish aav this offseason to rebuild his value.

Probably, I’m curious if it would even have been that. Boqvist who beat him out in Columbus before ultimately getting bought out himself, got $800k.

I’m not sure peeke would have got any more.

 

[EverettMike]

This place until September:

How much Swayman should be paid

Arrrgh, Korpisalo is paid to much for a back-up

Arrrgh, Peeke is paid to much for the 3rd pair

What players should the Bruins target for PTOs

Will Lysell make the team and what line should be be on

I mean...yes? What else would we talk about but the issues facing the team?

 

[Lord Ahriman]

My impression was based on the last several pages of this thread.

Imo, biggest problem: as a bottom pair he makes too much money. That being said, I'd definitely trade him.