Providence Bruins General Discussion thread ‘24-‘25 II

[ODAAT]

Locmelis is a two way player. He even throws his body around. Thats why coaches are putting him on the ice for all situations. His defensive game is legit. His shots really good. His edges are good his passing is probably his best offensive asset. Good at faceoffs at the college level we will have to see how that translates. He was a key part to latvias success during International play. Played a key role in latvias men’s team winning a bronze medal. He even got an apple on the game winning overtime goal if I remember correctly. The fact that he was on the ice in overtime on the men’s national team during that bronze medal game tells you a lot.

Thanks so much, great insight

 

[ODAAT]

he's very good. He's the whole package generally, and we're seeing that come to fruition now that he's scoring despite it being against better competition.

IMO the Bruins could call him up today and he'd do well in their last game. But, if they want him to eventually become a top 6 guy, he needs more reps seasoning and marinating in the A...which Is why I hope Providence makes it far this year.


Locmelis is generally what they hoped Koko and Forsbacka Karlsson would become. A late diamond in the rough pick that projects as a top 6 center at best, a third line guy who's reliable and can score at worst.

Thank you as well

 

[Bruin4]

locmelis had to be runner-up

 

[Kegs]

locmelis had to be runner-up

The chemistry between him and Locmelis has been unreal. Would be nice to see them keep it up and win the Calder.

 

[KnightofBoston]

if nothing else but to give them some hard fast games to keep developing in and allow the big wigs in boston extra data to decide what the line up could look like next year

 

[ODAAT]

The chemistry between him and Locmelis has been unreal. Would be nice to see them keep it up and win the Calder.

sorry but has Poitras been centering that line or Locmelis?

 

[DominicT]

Locmelis was given consideration as a player on the "Latvian all time team" as a 20 year old. And many believe he will be on that list before he retires.

I've spoken about this many of times, but go look at his international experience. Maybe a handful of players have played that much international hockey at that age.

It's done wonders for his development.

 

[Bruin4]

 

[Kegs]

sorry but has Poitras been centering that line or Locmelis?

Poitras has been centring that line.

 

[Sevendust]

Locmelis was given consideration as a player on the "Latvian all time team" as a 20 year old. And many believe he will be on that list before he retires.

I've spoken about this many of times, but go look at his international experience. Maybe a handful of players have played that much international hockey at that age.

It's done wonders for his development.

What do you think could be his highest upside? Second line center or left wing?

 

[DominicT]

What do you think could be his highest upside? Second line center or left wing?

High end third liner, lower end second liner. I haven't seen him play a lot of wing, but I am really beginning to like him there. Playing with Poitras is forcing him to shoot more and that's been my only knock on him in 3 years, that he doesn't shoot enough. Because he has a very good shot.

 

[ODAAT]

Locmelis was given consideration as a player on the "Latvian all time team" as a 20 year old. And many believe he will be on that list before he retires.

I've spoken about this many of times, but go look at his international experience. Maybe a handful of players have played that much international hockey at that age.

It's done wonders for his development.

good lord, lost count, close to 100? Crazy, that has to be some kind of a record no?

 

[Kally]

High end third liner, lower end second liner. I haven't seen him play a lot of wing, but I am really beginning to like him there. Playing with Poitras is forcing him to shoot more and that's been my only knock on him in 3 years, that he doesn't shoot enough. Because he has a very good shot.

Locmelis has made some beautiful passes in the games I’ve been to in Providence. Especially on the PP.

 

[DominicT]

Locmelis has made some beautiful passes in the games I’ve been to in Providence. Especially on the PP.

Playmaking has never been an issue.

 

[Ratty]

Don’t want to lose sight of Oliver Wahlstrom, the third man on that line. All three voted players of the game last night in Providence.

Oliver has been scoring recently and has found a home with Dans and Poitras.

 

[Bruin4]

 

[Over the volcano]

When do their playoffs start?

 

[Alan Ryan]

When do their playoffs start?

The season ends on April 20.

Here’s the AHL Playoff Primer: 2025 Calder Cup Playoff Primer

 

[Alan Ryan]

Poitras named AHL Player of the Week: Bruins’ Poitras named AHL Player of the Week

Good stuff!

 

[Hawgood_38]

I got this off collegehockeyinc.com, but is this the correct pronunciation?
Dans Locmelis........Dahns LUSH-mill-us

I figured I should know how to say his name and it sounds like we've got a decent prospect here.

 

[Bruin4]

 

[CDJ]

 

[Dr Hook]

That'll give a few folks around here some wood

 

[KnightofBoston]

Viel took one look at Dalton’s face and said “come here kid lemme teach you some ways not to get punched in the face”

 

[Alan Ryan]

The only remaining interest for me in games played will be the Providence Bruins in the AHL playoffs. They should have a really good line-up and I’m looking forward to all the reports from posters who see them in action.