BRUINS GDT GAME 36 7:08 PM - THE BEAR starts 2024 in historic Columbus - NESN, ESPN+, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Sheppy]

Was Frederic centering a line last game where he had the best game of his season? If not, why the f*** would you put him at center tonight?

It's little things like this that frustrate me.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Let's be honest - Dunks is garbage. Was good maybe 15+ years ago now it is terrible.

Also, McDonalds > BK > Wendy's.

LFG BRUINS

Dunkin coffee is still the great regulator.

I'll have a sausage egg and chesse on a crow sant.

 

[goldnblack]

Monty says Merk got called up for his 200 foot game.
Doesn't play him when protecting a lead.
Now pigeon-holes him at 4th line even though he's weak at faceoffs...

Kid must be pretty confused right now.

lol I don't think he's sweating it, being up in the show.

He's just figuring out ways to contribute.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Was Frederic centering a line last game where he had the best game of his season? If not, why the f*** would you put him at center tonight?

It's little things like this that frustrate me.

You must be pretty frustrated.

You may be a candidate for some prescription happy pills.

I never leave home without 'em.

 

[Fenway]

 

[Ladyfan]

Play a full 60 min, win and don't get hurt.

Hey Steve, I hope the Bruins win tonight.

HERE WE GO BRUINS...HERE WE GO

 

[hrdpuk]

Bruin's have fewer regulation losses than any team in the NHL . Keep it going!

 

[bbfan419]

It still isn't as bad as that Caps air horn guy

Agree and then the Penguins copied it, very annoying.

 

[dugg133]

I really do not like putting Merk at 4C. If he makes it in this league it's gonna be as a skill guy, not some 4th line grinder. He needs to be playing with other skill players in offensive situations. Even with Beecher taking a seat you have enough other 4C options where you really don't need to do this.

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Why is Beecher out?

Beecher's last 10 games:
16.67 On-Ice Goals For % = Team Worst

5.87 On-Ice Goals Allowed per 60 = Over 2.5 more goals allowed per 60 than the next worst forward (Coyle)

14.54 On-Ice Goals Allowed per 60 on the PK = 2nd worst (Frederic)


I can't argue against sitting him tonight.

 

[OV]

 

[22Brad Park]

Beecher's last 10 games:
16.67 On-Ice Goals For % = Team Worst

5.87 On-Ice Goals Allowed per 60 = Over 2.5 more goals allowed per 60 than the next worst forward (Coyle)

14.54 On-Ice Goals Allowed per 60 on the PK = 2nd worst (Frederic)


I can't argue against sitting him tonight.

Yea those are great stats you posted ,ty Mike. I get it but when a line does not score much ,it sure makes a few against hurt
Wonder what Stats are for others like Lauko .What's he got 1 goal ?

I really do not like putting Merk at 4C. If he makes it in this league it's gonna be as a skill guy, not some 4th line grinder. He needs to be playing with other skill players in offensive situations. Even with Beecher taking a seat you have enough other 4C options where you really don't need to do this.

Exactly.He does not have near Marchands drive either or physicality so don't want people using him as an example
.Put skill with skill is best bet here.

 

[HustleB]

Monty says Merk got called up for his 200 foot game.
Doesn't play him when protecting a lead.
Now pigeon-holes him at 4th line even though he's weak at faceoffs...

Kid must be pretty confused right now.

Seems to me coach is trying to give breaks to players. For older players it is simple maintenance. For younger players I imagine watching the game from a different angle with a coach is beneficial.

I guess I will be a bit miffed if Beecher sits long-term while Merk struggles at 4C, but for now, let's just assume it is temporary.

 

[lopey]

I really do not like putting Merk at 4C. If he makes it in this league it's gonna be as a skill guy, not some 4th line grinder. He needs to be playing with other skill players in offensive situations. Even with Beecher taking a seat you have enough other 4C options where you really don't need to do this.

Likely just a game to help his confidence at faceoffs.

Beecher's last 10 games:
16.67 On-Ice Goals For % = Team Worst

5.87 On-Ice Goals Allowed per 60 = Over 2.5 more goals allowed per 60 than the next worst forward (Coyle)

14.54 On-Ice Goals Allowed per 60 on the PK = 2nd worst (Frederic)


I can't argue against sitting him tonight.

Yes this and eye test says he should sit

 

[BruinsFanMike82]

Yea those are great stats you posted ,ty Mike. I get it but when a line does not score much ,it sure makes a few against hurt
Wonder what Stats are for others like Lauko .What's he got 1 goal ?

At Even Strength, Lauko's been on the ice for 1 goal for and 2 allowed. Beecher was on for 2 for and 5 against.

Beecher's GA/60 at ES is more than double that of Lauko's.

Beecher had 1 assist in those games. Lauko had 0 points.

 

[quietbruinfan]

Never knew that about Wendy's.Thanks for fine GDT


Why is Beecher out?

Good changes. Beecher is out, imo, because he has not played well for a while, excepting faceoffs.

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[quietbruinfan]

Beecher's last 10 games:
16.67 On-Ice Goals For % = Team Worst

5.87 On-Ice Goals Allowed per 60 = Over 2.5 more goals allowed per 60 than the next worst forward (Coyle)

14.54 On-Ice Goals Allowed per 60 on the PK = 2nd worst (Frederic)


I can't argue against sitting him tonight.

You are making me believe in analytics more. They happen to correspond with my eye test, so I like them

 

[eightspokedb]

Hoping for a fun game to start off the new year! Silence the cannon please.

This....a thousand times this....

Dunkin coffee is still the great regulator.

I'll have a sausage egg and cheese on a crow sant.

Change that to a bagel and we gotta deal...

 

[CDJ]

Hammered Merkulov goal +500. I can feel it in the air. Wish I didn’t just find out he’s centering the 4th line!!!

 

[quietbruinfan]

Krejci winger and others may have a point about Monty's odd usage, but Beecher was due to be sat.

 

[bruins19]

Let's be realistic, the Leafs suck right now....lol...and I love it.

Me, too. The overblown Financial Four…

 

[Aussie Bruin]

At Even Strength, Lauko's been on the ice for 1 goal for and 2 allowed. Beecher was on for 2 for and 5 against.

Beecher's GA/60 at ES is more than double that of Lauko's.

Beecher had 1 assist in those games. Lauko had 0 points.

All this plus Beecher spent the entire second half of last game stapled to the bench. So no surprise he's been scratched, he's very much in the dog house right now. The growing pains of rookies. At least Lohrei is mostly on the up at present.

Merkulov does not remotely strike me as 4th line material but we'll see how he goes.

 

[Sigh]

Have to miss this one. Looks like Columbus has a bunch of guys out hurt, no excuses tonight. Hoping for a laugher. Go B’s!

 

[quietbruinfan]

I really do not like putting Merk at 4C. If he makes it in this league it's gonna be as a skill guy, not some 4th line grinder. He needs to be playing with other skill players in offensive situations. Even with Beecher taking a seat you have enough other 4C options where you really don't need to do this.

I completely agree, but the Bruins have done this since the 60s, and probably before that....