Do you agree or disagree with some of the assessments made by people in here in regards to the team ultimately playing soft, and getting pushed around. I also don't think anyone here was crying for Ryan Reaves.
I think a certain crew of people - which is quite large here - who see physical play as the only way to improve the team and comically demand retribution for any hit by the other team are making this place very tiresome to visit, especially for a team that’s second in the league. And that’s leaving aside that this league doesn’t make any impactful trades until 3 weeks before the deadline.
You didn't answer my questions, you pawned it off.
I believe I did. Way too much is being made over what you’re talking about.
I think they could use a Trenin type player, maybe even an Olivier type as a 13th forward.
You didn't really, you side stepped it. Do you think that there's been lack of push back by the Bruins?
Kris Middleton isn't a real person.
I'd take Trenin but Nashville has no reason to trade him in November when they're on the wild card bubble. Also he played like ~19 mins for them in each of their last 2 games. Safe to assume he's not available until the deadline and even then only if they're sellers.
I know you're talking about forwards right now but Zadorov requested a trade out a Calgary and he is exactly what they need both on the backend and in the physicality department. Big as a house, hits like a goddamn freight train, willing to fight (though not great at it) and just overall doesn't take any shit.
Exactly, would love to see him here, but apparently he sucks to a select few who determine the wants and needs from a spreadsheet.
Why is he going on his fifth team in less than 10 years if he’s this perfect physical defenseman? Are you willing to pay the freight - and subtract from the team - in order to acquire him and then give him term at $5M? Because that’s the assessment one needs to make.
I've said several times I'd love to have him here but the cost would likely be too much.
And despite the stupid and lame spreadsheet comments that’s what I’ve said too. He’s not worth $5M and he’s not worth the cost to acquire - even though I’d much rather have him than potato hands.
He’s a third pair defenseman who’s very sheltered and commits as many dumb penalties as anyone in the league. People were talking about him playing top 4. He doesn’t even play top 4 PK for Calgary.
What do you think would be realistic targets for the Bruins before the deadline? Do you feel they're good the way they are?
I have no idea yet. Again, it’s extremely rare for any trades to happen until about 3 weeks before the deadline. Sucks but that’s what this league is now.
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I get these guys confused all the time, just like Jason Sudeikas and Ed Helms.
My issue with statements like this is that I see it as a false narrative. Besides the last two games the team is well balanced, playing great and exceeding expectations. Goalies are great, defence has been very good, rookies have surprised, contributions from up and down the line up etc. One glaring hole to a lot of us on here is physicality: tenacious hitting and response and an occasional fight when needed. Lucic was supposed to provide this and will not be now, again a glaring hole, maybe not as much in the regular season but 100% needed in the playoffs.
