I don’t care if Haula has some dumb market correction heater where he’s a point per game for like a game 10 stretch. He’s gotta go after this year. It would be complete incompetency if he’s here next year.
We might get killed tonight
this is true was told many of times on here how much of a problem he is behind closed doors and dont want him on the team (maybe our locker room could use him) hes off to a hot start with them can that change? is it still early? of course but can only be judged by what hes done so far.
If he was stapled to Jack and Bratt for most of the season I bet he would have more points than Palat.
Mercer is young, it doesn't upset me that he was good when he first got into the league and has seemingly lost his way. It sucks, but it still gives me hope he can be a big part of this team. I don't think every prospect has to be top 6 or gone. If we trade him, I don't care who it's for, even if the trade "makes sense" it will be a mistake in the long run IMO.
The most frustrating part, for me, about Mercer isn’t his ok production, it’s his inability to win and transport pucks. He also doesn’t really support the play with good position like Palat does.
Great analysis and you’re spot on. Plays do constantly die on his stick. He gets outmuscled and loses the puck quite often. Always reticent to shoot and instead makes poor decisions to pass which result in worse scoring positions/opportunities. When he scored the 27 goals, he excelled in tight spaces and made his living around the net. Is he shying away from contact and not going to the greasy parts of the ice anymore? I’ve read scouting reports and based on what I have seen, his hands may be his best asset. With that said, when is the last time he’s made a great deflection for a goal? I can’t figure this kid out. I don’t even see flashes of the same player he was two seasons ago.
there's a group of 5ish people who make this forum unbearable. and i can confidently say that because a few years ago i was one of those 5.
There is no world in which I want Haula back next season. I’m OK with Palat on the third line (though I’d like to get rid of him, too). Bastian, Lazar and Tatar also need to be gone.
The three you mentioned are all UFA and I don’t think any of the UFAs will be back under any circumstance. It would be a first. Other than MacDermid, which we all know the reason he’s here.
Per Pagnotta, the Bruins are fielding calls on Carlo and Zacha. I seriously doubt it would happen but there are worse things than bringing the Z-man back. Talk about full circle.
Per Pagnotta, the Bruins are fielding calls on Carlo and Zacha. I seriously doubt it would happen but there are worse things than bringing the Z-man back. Talk about full circle.
Upgrade over Haula, Lazar, so why not ?Per Pagnotta, the Bruins are fielding calls on Carlo and Zacha. I seriously doubt it would happen but there are worse things than bringing the Z-man back. Talk about full circle.
