Prospect Info: Bruins Prospects XXIV

[Turd Fergus]

He played. It was under 5 minutes, but you are correct, he played.

Saw it with my own 4 eyes

Riley Tufte 2.0. Drafted out of HS then straight to UMD. I think he at least had a decent freshman year. Why Letourneau was advised to make the jump to college hockey this year is beyond me. The kid could benefit from a year or two in the USHL or the O. Playing less than 5 minutes a night is not good for anyone’s development.

 

[Dr Hook]

Riley Tufte 2.0. Drafted out of HS then straight to UMD. I think he at least had a decent freshman year. Why Letourneau was advised to make the jump to college hockey this year is beyond me. The kid could benefit from a year or two in the USHL or the O. Playing less than 5 minutes a night is not good for anyone’s development.

Tufte played in the USHL.

 

[Turd Fergus]

Tufte played in the USHL.

During his senior year for like 30 games. Went back to play in state tournament

 

[Dr Hook]

During his senior year for like 30 games. Went back to play in state tournament

So I guess Letourneau is a bust then? That sucks.

 

[LouJersey]

So I guess Letourneau is a bust then? That sucks.

Haven't seen him play a second. His numbers seem God awful, but he is young playing for a great program. Hope he doesn't get "Beecher'd" and put in a defensive role

 

[Sevendust]

Letourneau was a gamble right from the beginning but there is still time. From HS to College is quite the jump. The next season will be more importent and interesting. In the end I hope we won´t regret that we didn´t draft Cole Hutson or somebody else in place of him.

 

[bruinmann77]

Give the kid some slack

 

[Dr Hook]

Give the kid some slack

He's not a point per game at BC as a freshman so, no, he gets no slack and is clearly a bust and a terrible overreach by Sweeney (yet again).

 

[LouJersey]

God forbid anyone expresses any concerns or questions about their first round pick going 17-0-2-2 in college in his d + 1 year while playing 4 minutes and almost being a scratch, let me go find my pom poms

 

[Dr Hook]

God forbid anyone expresses any concerns or questions about their first round pick going 17-0-2-2 in college in his d + 1 year while playing 4 minutes and almost being a scratch, let me go find my pom poms

Fair enough, Lou, but it gets tiring that year after year people here are ready to pounce on our prospects because they aren't doing X Y or Z up to some standard. At least let the kid get a couple of years at BC under his belt before we start writing him off (which comparing him to Riley Tufte certainly is).

 

[Over the volcano]

He was supposed to start at BC next year wasn't he?

 

[GordonHowe]

Why?

Bruins place Mass. native on waivers

The Boston Bruins placed Marc McLaughlin on waivers on Sunday afternoon.

www.masslive.com

 

[Dr Hook]

Why?

Bruins place Mass. native on waivers

The Boston Bruins placed Marc McLaughlin on waivers on Sunday afternoon.

www.masslive.com

More like why not? He hasn't done much lately to separate himself from the pack that would make him worth using a roster spot on.

He was supposed to start at BC next year wasn't he?

I do remember something like that also.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Why?

Bruins place Mass. native on waivers

The Boston Bruins placed Marc McLaughlin on waivers on Sunday afternoon.

www.masslive.com

It was the only way they could send him down. I kind of hope for him that someone claims him, but that seems extremely unlikely

 

[LouJersey]

Fair enough, Lou, but it gets tiring that year after year people here are ready to pounce on our prospects because they aren't doing X Y or Z up to some standard. At least let the kid get a couple of years at BC under his belt before we start writing him off (which comparing him to Riley Tufte certainly is).

I got you. I didnt read the whole thread I should have

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

God forbid anyone expresses any concerns or questions about their first round pick going 17-0-2-2 in college in his d + 1 year while playing 4 minutes and almost being a scratch, let me go find my pom poms

If he was doing really well and people used that to project him and someone responded “it’s early, give it time, doesn’t mean he’s going to be anything”, that person would be framed a negative asshole.

He’s out of his depth, slower to adapt, not getting ice time and that’s stated as a concern? “It’s early, give it time, that doesn’t mean he’s not going to be anything.”

Of COURSE it doesn’t mean he’s can’t progress and of COURSE it doesn’t mean he’s just a bust. But does it (if we’re being honest with ourselves) kinda SUCK? It’s out of line to suggest that this is a disappointing start? To state that perhaps this wasn’t what we were hoping to see?

 

[Dr Hook]

If he was doing really well and people used that to project him and someone responded “it’s early, give it time, doesn’t mean he’s going to be anything”, that person would be framed a negative asshole.

He’s out of his depth, slower to adapt, not getting ice time and that’s stated as a concern? “It’s early, give it time, that doesn’t mean he’s not going to be anything.”

Of COURSE it doesn’t mean he’s can’t progress and of COURSE it doesn’t mean he’s just a bust. But does it (if we’re being honest with ourselves) kinda SUCK? It’s out of line to suggest that this is a disappointing start? To state that perhaps this wasn’t what we were hoping to see?

Again, he was called Riley Tufte 2.0. That's not really just expressing disappointment that his performance hasn't wowed many people.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Again, he was called Riley Tufte 2.0. That's not really just expressing disappointment that his performance hasn't wowed many people.

You’re right. The Tufte 2.0 comment was unfair.

The rest of that post however, doesn’t strike me as being so.

 

[Dr Hook]

You’re right. The Tufte 2.0 comment was unfair.

The rest of that post however, doesn’t strike me as being so.

Agreed. I haven't watched any BC games this year, so no idea how he looks, but I was hoping he'd prove some doubters wrong and have some decent numbers and icetime.

And I also feel you in that we always seem to have prospects that need excuses made for them. Only recently do we have a couple guys in Lysell and Poitras that are playing like you want to see your prospects play.

 

[Saxon Eric]

He was supposed to start at BC next year wasn't he?

Northeastern

 

[Saxon Eric]

And did I not warn you guys Letourneau was in for a rough Freshman year
But ultimately I believe he'll be fine,he's got too much talent,upside is still there

 

[GordonHowe]

More like why not? He hasn't done much lately to separate himself from the pack that would make him worth using a roster spot on.



I do remember something like that also.

Can Marc be any less effective than half of the varsity roster?

 

[Saxon Eric]

Saturday/Sunday wrap

Dubuque wins in OT 4-3
Morello 2 assist 3 shots +2
Kostadinski 15 minutes in penalties
Spicer 3 shots -1

Moncton lost Saturday 6-5
Johansson 1 assist 4 hits

Moncton won Sunday 5-2
Johansson 1 assist 1 shot 1 hit -1

Harvard beats Yale 3-1
Langenbrunner 20:30

Quinnipiac beat Princeton 3-0
Pelosi 1 shot 5 for 12
Groenewold zeros across the board

UMass lost to Northeastern 3-0
Locmelis 3 shots 7 for 14 19:53

BC wins 4-1
Gasseau 2 assists 2 shots +1 8 for 18 17:52
Jellvik 2 shots 17:58
Letourneau 1 shot 0-1 4:26

North Dakota beats Arizona State 4-3 in OT
Schmaltz 1 goal 1 assist 1 shot +2 9 for 20 17:25

Miami falls to Denver 6-2
Nassen 1 goal 2 shots -1 14:21

Colorado College keeps losing, 3-1 L to Omaha
Gallagher 5 shots 24:04

Minnesota beats Ohio State 6-1
Hendrickson 1 assist 1 shot +1 11:09

Cornell lost to Sacred Heart 4-2
Walsh 1 goal 1 assist 2 shots +1 11 for 21 18:46

 

[Dr Hook]

Can Marc be any less effective than half of the varsity roster?

Probably not, but at least those guys have shown they can be better than they are playing, and will get back. Who else do they waive that they can feel pretty sure doesn't get claimed (and who isn't a vet having a down stretch that you know will end sooner or later)?