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[Bruinfanatic]

I think 72% is a modest number for making the playoffs from most local fanbases. 50% of the teams make it and most fans have higher expectations for their local team than they should. I wonder what the baseline would be around the NHL if you asked all fans if their team was likely to make the playoffs. I think you might land right in the same range as our 72%.

I predicted they would be on the bubble of making the playoffs,the hot start surprised me ,but even with the start they had after the 3 losses last I looked Tampa and Toronto were tied for I believe 7th and 8th in the conference and only 6 points back of the Bruins.It’s going to be a dogfight

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I predicted they would be on the bubble of making the playoffs,the hot start surprised me ,but even with the start they had after the 3 losses last I looked Tampa and Toronto were tied for I believe 7th and 8th in the conference and only 6 points back of the Bruins.It’s going to be a dogfight

True, but Boston has 2 games in hand on the Bolts and Toronto only has five (5) regulation wins all year. Those two aren't exactly lighting it up. Sets up for a two wildcard Atlantic, unless NJ can figure it out somehow. Goaltending is killing them.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

True, but Boston has 2 games in hand on the Bolts and Toronto only has five (5) regulation wins all year. Those two aren't exactly lighting it up. Sets up for a two wildcard Atlantic, unless NJ can figure it out somehow. Goaltending is killing them.

Now Toronto ,Detroit and Tampa each have 25 points .Bruins have to win those games in hand or they mean nothing and Toronto is only 6 back of the Bruins doesn’t matter how they get the points ,haven’t really watched the Leafs play much but if they figure they can win in OT so they play it safe late in the third whatever works I guess.

 

[Dr Hook]

Poitras and Marchand both like to hang on to the puck a lot ,they both seem to have a pass mentality,so Heinen is going to be the goal scorer on that line ,hey I’m no expert I could be wrong,but I’m predicting it’s not going to work,not unless Brad or Poitras starts shooting more.

I don't get it with Heinen, and I remembered his last tenure here. The guy is a heady player, does tons of good things, but just can't finish. And he has a decent shot, too. It's baffling. I don't know the exact numbers, but it feels like if he just had a normal NHL shooting % he'd be a 20 goal scorer. Or maybe his % is fine (what's normal?) but he generates a lot of high quality chances that he misses on. I don't know, but I hope something clicks (probably too late in his career by now, but one can hope).

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I don't get it with Heinen, and I remembered his last tenure here. The guy is a heady player, does tons of good things, but just can't finish. And he has a decent shot, too. It's baffling. I don't know the exact numbers, but it feels like if he just had a normal NHL shooting % he'd be a 20 goal scorer. Or maybe his % is fine (what's normal?) but he generates a lot of high quality chances that he misses on. I don't know, but I hope something clicks (probably too late in his career by now, but one can hope).

Yeah I don’t know I guess you can have a good shot but if it’s not accurate is the difference of someone being a goal scorer or not ,I hope Poitras and Marchand have a shooting mentality if they’re going to play together,or one of them anyway they both can’t be hanging onto the puck all the time.

 

[hrdpuk]

This will have to do for the GDT. Not having my own laptop with me was a stupid move on my part now that work is clamping down.

I can have something for Saturday as I can use my mom's computer at night.

Regular GDT's that look normal will return on December 31st.

I apologize for being all over the place.

Bruins get back to business tonight.

You do a great job Alicat. I always look the forward to GDT's and pre and post game threads .

Volunteers on here deserve a lot of thanks

 

[mjhfb]

I don't get it with Heinen, and I remembered his last tenure here. The guy is a heady player, does tons of good things, but just can't finish. And he has a decent shot, too. It's baffling. I don't know the exact numbers, but it feels like if he just had a normal NHL shooting % he'd be a 20 goal scorer. Or maybe his % is fine (what's normal?) but he generates a lot of high quality chances that he misses on. I don't know, but I hope something clicks (probably too late in his career by now, but one can hope).

Some shooters only see the netting, others only see the big goalie pads. He is who he is.

 

[Dr Hook]

Yeah I don’t know I guess you can have a good shot but if it’s not accurate is the difference of someone being a goal scorer or not ,I hope Poitras and Marchand have a shooting mentality if they’re going to play together,or one of them anyway they both can’t be hanging onto the puck all the time.

Yeah, I mean accuracy is part of a good shot, but he can laser it, just always seems to be at the goalie. And, I will say, he seems to be the most consistently snakebitten shooter I can remember in a while. It's like cue up the crazy shot block or desperation save when he lets one go.

Some shooters only see the netting, others only see the big goalie pads. He is who he is.

But we can always have hope!

 

[HustleB]

This will have to do for the GDT. Not having my own laptop with me was a stupid move on my part now that work is clamping down.

I can have something for Saturday as I can use my mom's computer at night.

Regular GDT's that look normal will return on December 31st.

I apologize for being all over the place.

Bruins get back to business tonight.

You shouldn’t feel bad. I know I appreciate all the work you Fenway and all the others put in. I hope you can clear this from your mind and just enjoy game day.

Poitras and Marchand both like to hang on to the puck a lot ,they both seem to have a pass mentality,so Heinen is going to be the goal scorer on that line ,hey I’m no expert I could be wrong,but I’m predicting it’s not going to work,not unless Brad or Poitras starts shooting more.

I do think the coach may be imploring Marchand to shoot more. He’s more valuable that way than being Pasta’s sidekick and playmaker. I don’t like Marchand and Pasta together so far this season.

 

[Gee Wally]

This will have to do for the GDT. Not having my own laptop with me was a stupid move on my part now that work is clamping down.

I can have something for Saturday as I can use my mom's computer at night.

Regular GDT's that look normal will return on December 31st.

I apologize for being all over the place.

Bruins get back to business tonight.

Hell, don’t apologize.
Youre doing us the favor!

 

[ODAAT]

our boys had their first practice in a week and a half, which is ludicrous but it is what it is. After their most recent poor play, better see a team who looks pissed with the way they have been playing tonight

Doesn`t mean I expect them to hit everything in site, just don`t think they have the personnel for that but no excuse not to come out focused, hungry and assertive

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I don't get it with Heinen, and I remembered his last tenure here. The guy is a heady player, does tons of good things, but just can't finish. And he has a decent shot, too. It's baffling. I don't know the exact numbers, but it feels like if he just had a normal NHL shooting % he'd be a 20 goal scorer. Or maybe his % is fine (what's normal?) but he generates a lot of high quality chances that he misses on. I don't know, but I hope something clicks (probably too late in his career by now, but one can hope).

In 233 games in Boston Heinen has 36 goals.

In 193 games in Pittsburgh & Anaheim he has 36 goals.

Guess goals are harder to come by in Boston.

 

[TobanWest]

I don't get it with Heinen, and I remembered his last tenure here. The guy is a heady player, does tons of good things, but just can't finish. And he has a decent shot, too. It's baffling. I don't know the exact numbers, but it feels like if he just had a normal NHL shooting % he'd be a 20 goal scorer. Or maybe his % is fine (what's normal?) but he generates a lot of high quality chances that he misses on. I don't know, but I hope something clicks (probably too late in his career by now, but one can hope).

I don't necessarily disagree with you as I've never been a Heinen fan. Very vanilla and not crazy offensive. Plays a solid safe boring game. Although I'm not worried about him making many mistakes on the ice compared to others. One thing I found interesting is how much we crap on him about not being offensive, myself included but this seems interesting:

Debrusk: 405 GP 234 PTS (4 mil)
Heinen: 426 GP 182 PTS (775,000)

People are saying Debrusk is worth 6 mil +?
Maybe but Heinen is worth every penny of $775
And again I'm not much of a fan of his.

 

[Dr Hook]

I don't necessarily disagree with you as I've never been a Heinen fan. Very vanilla and not crazy offensive. Plays a solid safe boring game. Although I'm not worried about him making many mistakes on the ice compared to others. One thing I found interesting is how much we crap on him about not being offensive, myself included but this seems interesting:

Debrusk: 405 GP 234 PTS (4 mil)
Heinen: 426 GP 182 PTS (775,000)

People are saying Debrusk is worth 6 mil +?
Maybe but Heinen is worth every penny of $775
And again I'm not much of a fan of his.

Great point with the JDB comparison. I get you aren't a fan of the guy, and I can see why people might not like him. I do like him but not getting a Heinen jersey any time soon. I just think he's a safe pair of hands and gives very good value for money (as you pointed out). And if he could just finish, he'd be a 20 goal guy and more people would like him.

 

[TSBruins13]

You need players like Heinen in your lineup. Won't give you much but won't hurt you much. At $775 it frees up money for players that can help you.

 

[TobanWest]

Great point with the JDB comparison. I get you aren't a fan of the guy, and I can see why people might not like him. I do like him but not getting a Heinen jersey any time soon. I just think he's a safe pair of hands and gives very good value for money (as you pointed out). And if he could just finish, he'd be a 20 goal guy and more people would like him.

Just imagine if he could be 20 goals a.year but then he'd cost more I guess

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[Dr Hook]

Just imagine if he could be 20 goals a.year but then he'd cost more I guess

Well, yeah, I guess that would be the 'downside.' Then again, if he did, he would never have left and we'd have him likely at Vatrano money potting 20+ a season. Oh well, he is probably is what he is at this point.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I don't necessarily disagree with you as I've never been a Heinen fan. Very vanilla and not crazy offensive. Plays a solid safe boring game. Although I'm not worried about him making many mistakes on the ice compared to others. One thing I found interesting is how much we crap on him about not being offensive, myself included but this seems interesting:

Debrusk: 405 GP 234 PTS (4 mil)
Heinen: 426 GP 182 PTS (775,000)

People are saying Debrusk is worth 6 mil +?
Maybe but Heinen is worth every penny of $775
And again I'm not much of a fan of his.

Those stats actually really surprised me ,I think may Jake is a streaky player and when he gets hot he can be a game changer.

 

[Dellstrom]

If he’s getting bored in retirement, I’m sure there’s no end to the number of roles he could take within the organization… playing or otherwise.

In all seriousness, great to see him still involved. I’m sure it was difficult for him to step away from something he had a massive role in building. He deserves all the time he wants to relax but I do hope he’s more formally involved when the time is right.

 

[TobanWest]

Those stats actually really surprised me ,I think may Jake is a streaky player and when he gets hot he can be a game changer.

They surprised me too... And agree with Jake and his abilities. This speaks to both that Heinen is a bit underrated and a cheap signing as well as me not wanting to pay Debrusk 6-7 mil a year. Until he shows some more consistency

 

[hrdpuk]

Heinen has hockey smarts. worth every penny

He also was the first man over to help Marchand when he was pilled on by 3 players

 

[BTO]

0-3 since I jinxed them so: Unjinx!
Go Bruins!!!!

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

The psychology behind the undeserved goalie pull has never made any sense to me. You're already 2-0 down, to lowly Columbus, and trying to snap a mini losing streak. What more incentive do you need to wake up and start playing harder and better? If a goalie's having a bad night, then by all means yank him and give the other guy a go. If it then gives the team a little jolt and perhaps some renewed confidence that pucks will stay out of their net, fine. Otherwise, just let the netminder get on with his job.

Those practice top 6 lines are interesting. No reason why DeBrusk-Zacha-Pasta can't work, just depends if the chemistry is there. Poitras and Heinen have shown something previously, but Matt and Marchand have struggled to gel and seemed to be communicating on different wavelengths. Well not much harm in trying again with them plus Danton and seeing how it shapes up. What they've had the last few games certainly wasn't working.

I would flip Heinen and Geekie . Marchand and Poitras could use a bigger body on that line .

 

[Fenian24]

I don't necessarily disagree with you as I've never been a Heinen fan. Very vanilla and not crazy offensive. Plays a solid safe boring game. Although I'm not worried about him making many mistakes on the ice compared to others. One thing I found interesting is how much we crap on him about not being offensive, myself included but this seems interesting:

Debrusk: 405 GP 234 PTS (4 mil)
Heinen: 426 GP 182 PTS (775,000)

People are saying Debrusk is worth 6 mil +?
Maybe but Heinen is worth every penny of $775
And again I'm not much of a fan of his.

You just made a great argument to not resign DeBrusk