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[shelbysdad]

If we do not resign our PBruin FAs would that give us more contract spots available?

 

[JoeIsAStud]

... because they may be all we get after trading away a couple drafts with of picks

yeah, and????

Like there is something wrong with trying to boost the odds of winning the Stanley cup. I'm just glad they decided to prioritize prospects who are showing signs of developing well over picks

If we do not resign our PBruin FAs would that give us more contract spots available?

Yes, when people like Ahcan, Hall and others leave they will not count against the bruins 2023 contract limit

 

[DominicT]

If we do not resign our PBruin FAs would that give us more contract spots available?

They have 25 open contract spots for next season. They'll have to sign Poitras and Edward but those 2 contracts slide and will not count against the 50.

I don't think they are desperate for contract spots next season. In fact, they should probably ink Luke Toporowski now to an NHL contract.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Saturday Night Recap

Clarkson beats Brown 5-1
McFaul 2 assists 1 shot +3 they play Cornell next

BC lost to UConn 5-4
Kuntar 1 assist 2 shots +1 9 for 14 faceoffs
Jellvik 1 goal 2 shots
Gasseau 1 goal 2 shots -1 ,they play Umass Wednesday in the first round,single elimination

BU beat Providence 2-0
Gallagher 1 assist +1
Duran injured
Svedebäck injured
PC plays UNH Wednesday single elimination
BU plays TBD Saturday single elimination

Minnesota Duluth lost to St Cloud State 4-3 in OT
Olson 1 shot -2
Spicer 2 shots +1 5 for 10 faceoffs
They play St Cloud State Friday best of 3

North Dakota beat Omaha 2-1
Schmaltz 1 shot +1 10 for 17 faceoffs
They play each other Friday best of 3

Ohio State lost in OT 2-1,series tied 1-1
Lorhei 4 shots, they're still in good shape for the round of 16

Poitras goal 2 assists 3 shots but they lost 10-3

Mast 2 shots -1 9-6 win

Dyke the backup 8-0 win

Brunet 1 goal 2 assists 5 shots +1 First 4-1 win

Locmelis 1 goal 2 assists this weekend's games

Mantykivi 1 goal 17+ minutes, he's heating up

 

[Kegs]

Locmelis is too good for that league.

Remember when Don Sweeney drafted Lohrei?

Did he ever look happier? He looks drunk happy.

 

[UncleRico]

Hope McLaughlin is alright. I think he got punched right on the visor and it sliced him.

Warning: a lot of blood if you don’t want to see that stuff

 

[wintersej]

Is the relationship good enough with Achan that if Gryz wasn't wearing a spoked B after the draft that Achan would consider coming back on a one way contract? Or is he ready to move on no matter what.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Is the relationship good enough with Achan that if Gryz wasn't wearing a spoked B after the draft that Achan would consider coming back on a one way contract? Or is he ready to move on no matter what.

Money speaks but ultimately guys like him want an opportunity, he's buried here

 

[bruinmann77]

Can’t blame a player for wanting to get a shot

 

[Kegs]

Is the relationship good enough with Achan that if Gryz wasn't wearing a spoked B after the draft that Achan would consider coming back on a one way contract? Or is he ready to move on no matter what.

I prefer zboril.

Money speaks but ultimately guys like him want an opportunity, he's buried here

Lohrei about to leap frog him I hope.

 

[HustleB]

I prefer zboril.

Lohrei about to leap frog him I hope.

In terms of Zboril or Ahcan, the scary thing is, unless we trade away a high priced forward we may need both of them. I'm on the bandwagon of trading away a forward that I love in order to sign Orlov and ride a ridiculous top 4. Develop guys on the bottom pair and have the horses to allow you to play 4 d in a tight 3rd period.

 

[Patdud]

In terms of Zboril or Ahcan, the scary thing is, unless we trade away a high priced forward we may need both of them. I'm on the bandwagon of trading away a forward that I love in order to sign Orlov and ride a ridiculous top 4. Develop guys on the bottom pair and have the horses to allow you to play 4 d in a tight 3rd period.

Zboril plays both sides, going to need to replace Clifton after he walks for big $$$. hes signed just over a million and isnt going anywhere

 

[Saxon Eric]

Zboril plays both sides, going to need to replace Clifton after he walks for big $$$. hes signed just over a million and isnt going anywhere

He isn't going anywhere till July

 

[Dr Hook]

He isn't going anywhere till July

Zboril? You are expecting him to be moved at the draft?

 

[Saxon Eric]

Zboril? You are expecting him to be moved at the draft?

I believe he won't make training camp

 

[Saxon Eric]

Sunday's wrap

Lorhei and Ohio State win 3-1 and advance to play Michigan, Lorhei had 1 assist

Dyck 29 saves 4-3 loss

DiPietro the backup 1-0 win

 

[Patdud]

I believe he won't make training camp

seems like a cheap option to survive the crunch year until the cap (supposedly) increases.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Hockey News Future Watch Bruins top 10 summary by Mick Colageo, the actual 1-10 list the Hockey News did
1. Lysell
2. Poitras
3. Lorhei
4. Duran
5. Beecher
6. Lauko
7. Harrison
8. Locmelis
9. Kuntar
10. Bussi
Merkulov is missing but the rest of the names are there
Boston is ranked 32!
Lysell comes in at #21 in the top 100, that's around where I'd put him

 

[Saxon Eric]

seems like a cheap option to survive the crunch year until the cap (supposedly) increases.

You might be right but it's March and he's played like 15 minutes total since January 1

 

[Blowfish]

Anyone in the know

Hockey News Future Watch Bruins top 10 summary by Mick Colageo, the actual 1-10 list the Hockey News did
1. Lysell
2. Poitras
3. Lorhei
4. Duran
5. Beecher
6. Lauko
7. Harrison
8. Locmelis
9. Kuntar
10. Bussi
Merkulov is missing but the rest of the names are there
Boston is ranked 32!
Lysell comes in at #21 in the top 100, that's around where I'd put him

Not bad...but I'm guessing Merk belongs in the top 10 ahead of Kuntar and Locmelis probably a top 5 prospect.

Interesting to note McMuffin, Steen are missing.

 

[DominicT]

Hockey News Future Watch Bruins top 10 summary by Mick Colageo, the actual 1-10 list the Hockey News did
1. Lysell
2. Poitras
3. Lorhei
4. Duran
5. Beecher
6. Lauko
7. Harrison
8. Locmelis
9. Kuntar
10. Bussi
Merkulov is missing but the rest of the names are there
Boston is ranked 32!
Lysell comes in at #21 in the top 100, that's around where I'd put him

Merkulov is a definite number 3 for me behind Lysell/Lohrei. Poitras is 4th. I love Duran, but I wouldn't have him that high.

 

[DominicT]

I have to quickly touch on two players here. The first is Matthew Poitras. I was asked often at draft time if I would have preferred Danny Zhilkin or David Goyette over Poitras at the time and my answer was yes and it reflected in my OHL draft rankings. But it came with an understanding that it was difficult because we didn’t have a prior season to see how they are progressing. We have to remember, entering into last season, many had him pegged as a first-round talent.

Fans are disappointed in his goal production and are still asking the same question and my answer is a resounding no. Poitras has turned into an elite playmaker at this level and a playmaker will always have an easier time transitioning to pro hockey than the goal scorer will. If I had a do-over, Poitras would be much higher than where I had him.

The other player I want to touch on is Lohrei. There were fans in the thousands saying the Bruins should not trade Lohrei (at trade deadline). Yet some of those same fans are complaining because he didn’t have a big jump in production this season.

Well, Lohrei has matched his production with Ohio State from a season ago and yes, I may have put expectations a little high for him but he was coming off major knee surgery entering this season. I mean no one could possibly know how much that would affect him but it was evident early in the season that it was going to take some time for him to get up to speed. And once he was up to speed, we saw a better Lohrei. I’m not worried about this one season.

Boston Bruins Monday Morning Prospect Update Week Ending: March 5, 2023

As you know by now, the Boston Bruins have a couple of significant injuries on the club and that injury bug has trickled down to some key prospects for their respective teams. Riley Duran and Phili…

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[shelbysdad]

Hockey News Future Watch Bruins top 10 summary by Mick Colageo, the actual 1-10 list the Hockey News did
1. Lysell
2. Poitras
3. Lorhei
4. Duran
5. Beecher
6. Lauko
7. Harrison
8. Locmelis
9. Kuntar
10. Bussi
Merkulov is missing but the rest of the names are there
Boston is ranked 32!
Lysell comes in at #21 in the top 100, that's around where I'd put him

Add Merkulov
Locmelis up
Duran dwn

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Merkulov is a definite number 3 for me behind Lysell/Lohrei. Poitras is 4th. I love Duran, but I wouldn't have him that high.

Duran was the one who stood out as a huh, for me. After a good start it feels like a bit of a disappointment year for him

 

[DominicT]

Duran was the one who stood out as a huh, for me. After a good start it feels like a bit of a disappointment year for him

I don't want to make excuses for him, but he has been battling injuries and he is currently out with injury.