Providence Bruins General Discussion thread ‘24-‘25

[Coach Parker]

Came here looking for any positives about this year...

 

[Blowfish]

Came here looking for any positives about this year...

They have a better record over the bruins.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Came here looking for any positives about this year...

They generally play hard and there's been some bright spots, been some disappointments too...

 

[Coach Parker]

They generally play hard and there's been some bright spots, been some disappointments too...

Thanks Eric! Just seems like we're using the same terminology to describe every facet of the franchise right now. No real direction or people filling expectations and the bright spots tend to be 4th liners playing like 3rd liners or guys who weren't expected to be playing finding roles.

Elite talent or prospects aren't achieving results though.

Hopefully we get to see a guy like Letourneau in a couple years having an impact.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Am I the only one surprised by this?

Callahan is a surprise to me. The stark difference between our two goaltenders is bigger than I thought. No Merkulov or Lettieri? Or Poitras for that matter?

Poitras being a prospect doesn't really matter to all star choices I don't think, and the fact he has only played 21 games there seems a non starter . Lettieri is the one who seems like a real omission

 

[Saxon Eric]

Thanks Eric! Just seems like we're using the same terminology to describe every facet of the franchise right now. No real direction or people filling expectations and the bright spots tend to be 4th liners playing like 3rd liners or guys who weren't expected to be playing finding roles.

Elite talent or prospects aren't achieving results though.

Hopefully we get to see a guy like Letourneau in a couple years having an impact.

Our best guy (Poitras) is playing well,so there's that

 

[Over the volcano]

Came here looking for any positives about this year...

Tufte is still tall.

 

[Dr Hook]

Tufte is still tall.

Max Jones is still a former first rounder.

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[Dr Hook]

The first line in the list looks like a beast AHL line. Poor Sound Tigers (not)

 

[PlayMakers]

4-1 good guys.
2 assists for Lysell, that's 6 points in his last 4 games.
Goal and an assist for Merkulov.
Assist on the PP for Poitras.

 

[bruinmann77]

Dipietro the number one guy in providence

 

[wintersej]

4-1 good guys.
2 assists for Lysell, that's 6 points in his last 4 games.
Goal and an assist for Merkulov.
Assist on the PP for Poitras.

Tic toc tic toc

 

[CellyHard]

Poitras and Lysell should be obvious choices for the middle six lines but Vinni Lettieri should get a couple games on the 4th line soon...especially if Kastelic is out for a bit

I guess McLaughlin is basically the same in that role but Lettieri is 3rd in the AHL in scoring. Just worth pointing out

 

[Blowfish]

Kick em when they’re up Kick em when They’re down ….

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[Saxon Eric]

Lysell goal ,Bussi pulled, 2-1 Springfield early 2nd

 

[bruinmann77]

Bussi hurt ?

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[wintersej]

Dunno what else Lysell has to do.

 

[Kegs]

Dunno what else Lysell has to do.

Lysell should be in the nhl. No doubt in my mind.

 

[wintersej]

Lysell should be in the nhl. No doubt in my mind.

Would be a boon for puck carrying with Frederic and Brazeau and for puck entry on the PP if he can stick.

 

[Kegs]

Would be a boon for puck carrying with Frederic and Brazeau and for puck entry on the PP if he can stick.

He is so fast and so skilled. It’s only a matter of time. I’ve been watching prov games. He is really good.

 

[DKH]

Since he got in a game he seems more upbeat and playing well

By mid February they should both be in the top 9

 

[Guelph Bruin]

Matty P with a -4 in the box score ...anyone who watched, did his game reflect a poor defensive showing? Just wondering what he still might have to work on before getting a call up