Former Bruins Danton Heinen

[GordonHowe]

I was not a fan of bringing him back. He's proven his value.

Good for him. Credit Sweeney.

Given few options this summer, Danton Heinen’s waiting game has paid off with Bruins

After a stressful offseason, Danton Heinen was forced to play the waiting game with the Bruins. So far, it has paid off for all parties.

www.boston.com

 

[GordonHowe]

Woodstock is easy to root for. Glad he’s doing so well.

I was not a fan of bringing him back. He's proven his value.

Good for him. Credit to Sweeney.

 

[Ozzy Osbourne]

I was not a fan of bringing him back. He's proven his value.

Good for him. Credit to Sweeney.

Agree 100%. This was a great signing. I also didn’t want him back, but he looks like the Seventh Player winner to me.

 

[DKH]

Definitely different player

I never understood ‘having your cake and eat it too’ but I do get ‘he’s comfortable in his own skin’ and that’s Danton Heinen

He’s comfortable and he has his college coach - he’s a solid third line player nothing wrong with that

 

[goldnblack]

F**k 2023.
They need toughness, intensity and grit and they sign somebody who is anathema to those traits.

Feniaaaaaaaaaaan!

 

[dugg133]

Feniaaaaaaaaaaan!

Be kind to him, there was a goal last night that was a heinen goal off a gryz primary assist. He's still seeing it in his nightmares.

 

[Hookslide]

He has been excellent and was rewarded tonight with a hatty! Pasta was so happy for him (as were all of the Bs and guys who work for them).

I believe he will be making more $$$ next season.

He makes more money next year, good for him but it should not be here.

 

[Ladyfan]

He makes more money next year, good for him but it should not be here.

Not our decision to make

 

[bolt thrower]

Love me some Heinen. Just a complete player. Nothing flashy but just consistent good.

 

[Over the volcano]

 

[Alicat]

So happy for him. He’s worked his ass off and has been rewarded. He looked stunned it even happened.

 

[UncleRico]

There’s something just hilarious about heinen scoring a hat trick for us against the habs. You know the coach is over there like Danton effing heinen guys?

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

He’s pacing for his best season since skating with Bergy and Marchand after being dismissed by most of the NHL.

He’ll never be my favourite player, but he’s improved a lot since his initial run in Boston. Engaged, disruptive and a genuine compliment to whatever line he’s skated on.

Dare I suggest that he’s earned another contract? Are we there yet?

 

[Ladyfan]

Love me some Heinen. Just a complete player. Nothing flashy but just consistent good.

Great post!

 

[NDiesel]

He’s pacing for his best season since skating with Bergy and Marchand after being dismissed by most of the NHL.

He’ll never be my favourite player, but he’s improved a lot since his initial run in Boston. Engaged, disruptive and a genuine compliment to whatever line he’s skated on.

Dare I suggest that he’s earned another contract? Are we there yet?

I take him back in a heartbeat for the right price...I place a lot of value in a guy like Heinen who can play either wing up and down the lineup.

 

[BostonBruins11]

Great utility guy, can play on all 4 lines. I would love to have him locked up for his remaining prime 4x(no idea on his value)

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

He’s pacing for his best season since skating with Bergy and Marchand after being dismissed by most of the NHL.

He’ll never be my favourite player, but he’s improved a lot since his initial run in Boston. Engaged, disruptive and a genuine compliment to whatever line he’s skated on.

Dare I suggest that he’s earned another contract? Are we there yet?

Or earned the 7th player award?

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Or earned the 7th player award?

Lots of options for 7th player award this year though which is interesting. Although last season NESN seemed confusing with their new definition of the award.

 

[mar2kbos]

As in just like Craig Smith when he gets on a hot streak you have people in here wanting to give him a 4yr deal? Like some first rate Top 6 player. Come on, hasn’t anymore learned a thing. Look at his career up until this point. While he is playing well this season and possibly has figured out he needs consistency after almost being out of the league, it’s still not over and you need to see what he looks like in the playoffs before signing any deals. He is known to check out during the tough season. Not sure you want to tie up bigger money if he disappears there.

Be cautiously happy for him, but you have to see the whole picture of his career and whether if he gets a multi year deal does his consistency go back to what it was before this season when he feels more safe. So to me it’s still a wait and see with him even though he has shown better consistency this season to this point.

 

[ODAAT]

Or earned the 7th player award?

should win it based solely on the willingness to hang around for weeks waiting to get a contract while never complaining one bit.

I`ve long been an unapologetic fanboy going back to his first tour with the B`s. Has to be kind of neat too playing in the NHL for a coach you had in College

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

As in just like Craig Smith when he gets on a hot streak you have people in here wanting to give him a 4yr deal? Like some first rate Top 6 player. Come on, hasn’t anymore learned a thing. Look at his career up until this point. While he is playing well this season and possibly has figured out he needs consistency after almost being out of the league, it’s still not over and you need to see what he looks like in the playoffs before signing any deals. He is known to check out during the tough season. Not sure you want to tie up bigger money if he disappears there.

Be cautiously happy for him, but you have to see the whole picture of his career and whether if he gets a multi year deal does his consistency go back to what it was before this season when he feels more safe. So to me it’s still a wait and see with him even though he has shown better consistency this season to this point.

Really?

Like who?

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

As in just like Craig Smith when he gets on a hot streak you have people in here wanting to give him a 4yr deal? Like some first rate Top 6 player. Come on, hasn’t anymore learned a thing. Look at his career up until this point. While he is playing well this season and possibly has figured out he needs consistency after almost being out of the league, it’s still not over and you need to see what he looks like in the playoffs before signing any deals. He is known to check out during the tough season. Not sure you want to tie up bigger money if he disappears there.

Be cautiously happy for him, but you have to see the whole picture of his career and whether if he gets a multi year deal does his consistency go back to what it was before this season when he feels more safe. So to me it’s still a wait and see with him even though he has shown better consistency this season to this point.

Who said anything about a four year deal? A “first rate top six player”?

You’re only arguing with your own imagination.

 

[mar2kbos]

Who said anything about a four year deal? A “first rate top six player”?

You’re only arguing with your own imagination.

Go look a few posts up, saying to lock him up four year deal while he is in his prime. So instead of trying to be a smart a&& try looking first.

Really?

Like who?

Few posts up sure you can find it if you actually try

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Go look a few posts up, saying to lock him up four year deal while he is in his prime. So instead of trying to be a smart a&& try looking first.


Few posts up sure you can find it if you actually try

Perhaps you should have responded to THAT poster then, instead of painting it like it’s some kind of common sentiment.

Also where did anyone say he was a “first rate top six player”?

But I’m the smartass…

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Go look a few posts up, saying to lock him up four year deal while he is in his prime. So instead of trying to be a smart a&& try looking first.


Few posts up sure you can find it if you actually try

I tried.

I found it.

Never mind.