Providence Bruins General Discussion thread ‘24-‘25

[Saxon Eric]

Lysell from Jones and Poitras
1-0

 

[Saxon Eric]

2-0
Brunet from Farinacci and Poitras

 

[Saxon Eric]

3-0 win
Pitlick empty netter from Merkulov and Sweezy
Bussi 30 saves, simply outstanding

 

[bruinmann77]

That the Bussi we all know

 

[PlayMakers]

3-0 win
Pitlick empty netter from Merkulov and Sweezy
Bussi 30 saves, simply outstanding

Do you think there's an uptick in the kids energy now that there's been a coaching change and Bruins are calling players up?

Seems like Lysell has come alive at least, with 5 points in his last 5 games.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Do you think there's an uptick in the kids energy now that there's been a coaching change and Bruins are calling players up?

Seems like Lysell has come alive at least, with 5 points in his last 5

Bussi certainly responded with his best game
Hopefully McLaughlin plays more than 6 minutes but that was a good call up, I had heard there's a few guys not happy how things have played out so far,hopefully this resets the table a bit
Lysell is playing well but the organization is still frightened of young skilled players,doubt that changes with Sacco magic
Ultimately Monty wasn't much different than Cassidy

 

[BruinsJoe]

Watched the game last night and even if he scored a goal Lysell is not noticeable like Merkulov too

 

[PB37]

Bussi certainly responded with his best game
Hopefully McLaughlin plays more than 6 minutes but that was a good call up, I had heard there's a few guys not happy how things have played out so far,hopefully this resets the table a bit
Lysell is playing well but the organization is still frightened of young skilled players,doubt that changes with Sacco magic
Ultimately Monty wasn't much different than Cassidy

Not happy because they're still in the minors and haven't gotten a shot in Boston yet? Or not happy with their ice-time in Providence?

 

[Saxon Eric]

Not happy because they're still in the minors and haven't gotten a shot in Boston yet? Or not happy with their ice-time in Providence?

Ice time in Providence

 

[PlayMakers]

2-1 OT win for Providence. Merkulov with the GWG!

 

[Blowfish]

Any good bad and ugly?

 

[BronxBruin]

Any good bad and ugly?

A few random thoughts I have on recent play:

-- Brown has 1 goal & 5 assists in his last 12 games despite ample ice time (including on PP1 ahead of Lysell). He hasn't been as solid without the puck either. If he gets another call up soon, the team loses all credibility on recalls being based on merit IMO.

-- I wouldn't say Lysell has taken his game to another level this season. He has improved in maintaining possession and not turning the puck over as easily but he still loses the majority of puck battles (but that's probably never going to be his game) and runs a little hot & cold in terms of making things happen offensively. With that said, the low goals/points is misleading as he may lead the league in number of hit posts and is still generating multiple scoring chances each game. He's still arguably Prov's most dangerous player and IMO deserves a call up soon (especially since Boston is lacking in speed & skill).

-- I was optimistic about Harrison's performance in the rookie tourney and preseason. I am less optimistic now. He just doesn't impact the game in any way. His laser shot from juniors is non-existent.

-- Poitras has been good since the demotion. His stick-handling and puck possession continues to be impressive. He still needs improvement in finishing plays but his stint thus far has been solid. Now whether he should have ever been sent down or not is another story.

-- Farinacci is approaching biggest disappointment territory for me. He also looked good in the preseason and looked ready to step his game up but the stats (6 pts in 15 games) and performance have looked more like the second half of last year when he was largely unnoticeable most games.

-- Kuntar would be a close second on the Razzy award list. 3 assists in 14 games ain't gonna cut it. He gets points for the physicality and shit-stirring (though loses some points for unnecessary penalties) but if you can't produce any offense in the AHL, your odds of making the big show aren't great.

-- Duran also has underwhelmed but has picked up his game the last few weeks. I never quite bought into the preseason hype he was getting but, unlike most of the other guys on the team, at least when he is not scoring he is impacting the game with his speed and effort.

-- I thought Mast was destined for the ECHL after seeing him play last year and in the preseason but he's played better than expected. I'd still be surprised if he ever comes close to sniffing the NHL but he has held his own this season.

-- I've also thought Edward has been solid so far. I don't recall too many gaffes which is all you can really ask for from a rookie.

-- I haven't loved Callahan's defensive game in the past but he's been pretty solid this year. He would be on my shortlist of potential call ups if more injuries struck in Boston.

 

[DominicT]

A few random thoughts I have on recent play:

-- Brown has 1 goal & 5 assists in his last 12 games despite ample ice time (including on PP1 ahead of Lysell). He hasn't been as solid without the puck either. If he gets another call up soon, the team loses all credibility on recalls being based on merit IMO.

-- I wouldn't say Lysell has taken his game to another level this season. He has improved in maintaining possession and not turning the puck over as easily but he still loses the majority of puck battles (but that's probably never going to be his game) and runs a little hot & cold in terms of making things happen offensively. With that said, the low goals/points is misleading as he may lead the league in number of hit posts and is still generating multiple scoring chances each game. He's still arguably Prov's most dangerous player and IMO deserves a call up soon (especially since Boston is lacking in speed & skill).

-- I was optimistic about Harrison's performance in the rookie tourney and preseason. I am less optimistic now. He just doesn't impact the game in any way. His laser shot from juniors is non-existent.

-- Poitras has been good since the demotion. His stick-handling and puck possession continues to be impressive. He still needs improvement in finishing plays but his stint thus far has been solid. Now whether he should have ever been sent down or not is another story.

-- Farinacci is approaching biggest disappointment territory for me. He also looked good in the preseason and looked ready to step his game up but the stats (6 pts in 15 games) and performance have looked more like the second half of last year when he was largely unnoticeable most games.

-- Kuntar would be a close second on the Razzy award list. 3 assists in 14 games ain't gonna cut it. He gets points for the physicality and shit-stirring (though loses some points for unnecessary penalties) but if you can't produce any offense in the AHL, your odds of making the big show aren't great.

-- Duran also has underwhelmed but has picked up his game the last few weeks. I never quite bought into the preseason hype he was getting but, unlike most of the other guys on the team, at least when he is not scoring he is impacting the game with his speed and effort.

-- I thought Mast was destined for the ECHL after seeing him play last year and in the preseason but he's played better than expected. I'd still be surprised if he ever comes close to sniffing the NHL but he has held his own this season.

-- I've also thought Edward has been solid so far. I don't recall too many gaffes which is all you can really ask for from a rookie.

-- I haven't loved Callahan's defensive game in the past but he's been pretty solid this year. He would be on my shortlist of potential call ups if more injuries struck in Boston.

Not sure why anyone is laughing at this because it is bang on on all counts.

I would have taken it a step further and said Bussi has been a disappointment as well, except for his last game and that DiPietro has really come on despite a camp that wasn't great.

 

[bruinsfan1968]

Not sure why anyone is laughing at this because it is bang on on all counts.

I would have taken it a step further and said Bussi has been a disappointment as well, except for his last game and that DiPietro has really come on despite a camp that wasn't great.

So Farinacci scores 2 goals in a game and that's unnoticeable? The system doesn't seem to reward young prospects for a good game, he got scratched the next game!
So how any one even gain confidence in their games after stuff like that happens?.

 

[DominicT]

So Farinacci scores 2 goals in a game and that's unnoticeable? The system doesn't seem to reward young prospects for a good game, he got scratched the next game!
So how any one even gain confidence in their games after stuff like that happens?.

He said "largely unnoticeable most games"

 

[PepeBostones]

Thank you for the update, appreciate it. It's disappointing or rather a growing concern the kids aren't producing but it's hard to produce when not getting ice time. I understand they got to win games and the kids has to earn it, but would it be such a big difference.

If Lysell can't get on the power play it's pretty bad. That's where he should shine but I guess he hasn't.
The scoring problem runs deep in this organisation.

 

[bruinsfan1968]

He said "largely unnoticeable most games"

I can read! He still used the word unnoticeable and never mentioned his two goal game. So he is wrong!

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Thank you for the update, appreciate it. It's disappointing or rather a growing concern the kids aren't producing but it's hard to produce when not getting ice time. I understand they got to win games and the kids has to earn it, but would it be such a big difference.

If Lysell can't get on the power play it's pretty bad. That's where he should shine but I guess he hasn't.
The scoring problem runs deep in this organisation.

I've never been a fan of the coaching staff and wanted RM fired after year 1, but this is year 3 so it seems the problem is the players, or at least Sweeney believes it is

 

[yazmybaby]

A few random thoughts I have on recent play:

-- Brown has 1 goal & 5 assists in his last 12 games despite ample ice time (including on PP1 ahead of Lysell). He hasn't been as solid without the puck either. If he gets another call up soon, the team loses all credibility on recalls being based on merit IMO.

-- I wouldn't say Lysell has taken his game to another level this season. He has improved in maintaining possession and not turning the puck over as easily but he still loses the majority of puck battles (but that's probably never going to be his game) and runs a little hot & cold in terms of making things happen offensively. With that said, the low goals/points is misleading as he may lead the league in number of hit posts and is still generating multiple scoring chances each game. He's still arguably Prov's most dangerous player and IMO deserves a call up soon (especially since Boston is lacking in speed & skill).

-- I was optimistic about Harrison's performance in the rookie tourney and preseason. I am less optimistic now. He just doesn't impact the game in any way. His laser shot from juniors is non-existent.

-- Poitras has been good since the demotion. His stick-handling and puck possession continues to be impressive. He still needs improvement in finishing plays but his stint thus far has been solid. Now whether he should have ever been sent down or not is another story.

-- Farinacci is approaching biggest disappointment territory for me. He also looked good in the preseason and looked ready to step his game up but the stats (6 pts in 15 games) and performance have looked more like the second half of last year when he was largely unnoticeable most games.

-- Kuntar would be a close second on the Razzy award list. 3 assists in 14 games ain't gonna cut it. He gets points for the physicality and shit-stirring (though loses some points for unnecessary penalties) but if you can't produce any offense in the AHL, your odds of making the big show aren't great.

-- Duran also has underwhelmed but has picked up his game the last few weeks. I never quite bought into the preseason hype he was getting but, unlike most of the other guys on the team, at least when he is not scoring he is impacting the game with his speed and effort.

-- I thought Mast was destined for the ECHL after seeing him play last year and in the preseason but he's played better than expected. I'd still be surprised if he ever comes close to sniffing the NHL but he has held his own this season.

-- I've also thought Edward has been solid so far. I don't recall too many gaffes which is all you can really ask for from a rookie.

-- I haven't loved Callahan's defensive game in the past but he's been pretty solid this year. He would be on my shortlist of potential call ups if more injuries struck in Boston.

Thanks for the report.
Based on this, I would summarize and say we really have no decent NHL prospects playing in the AHL that have top 6 forward ceiling.....maybe a depth defenceman down the road in Edward?
I am not including Potsy in this group.
Very disappointing.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Thanks for the report.
Based on this, I would summarize and say we really have no decent NHL prospects playing in the AHL that have top 6 forward ceiling.....maybe a depth defenceman down the road in Edward?
I am not including Potsy in this group.
Very disappointing.

It is way to early at age 20 to say what Edward's ceiling is, but it is certainly above depth defenseman (basically Wotherspoon)

Lysell still has top 6 ceiling, but just seems very unlikely (to me at least) to reach that ceiling

 

[Saxon Eric]

2 things
It's a long season, 50 sometimes games to go, you just never know what might happen.
But we all knew this day was coming and it appears to be here

That is my fence straddling post

 

[Dr Hook]

2 things
It's a long season, 50 sometimes games to go, you just never know what might happen.
But we all knew this day was coming and it appears to be here

That is my fence straddling post

How has Jaxon Nelson played so far? He had some good moments in camp.

 

[Saxon Eric]

How has Jaxon Nelson played so far? He had some good moments in camp.

Has only played in 6 games and has zero points

 

[BronxBruin]

How has Jaxon Nelson played so far? He had some good moments in camp.

Unless there's an injury I'm not aware of, he's been a healthy scratch most games lately. When he has played, he's been pretty invisible. Zero points in 6 games. Disappointing since I thought he generally played decently when he joined the team last year.

 

[BronxBruin]

Thanks for the report.
Based on this, I would summarize and say we really have no decent NHL prospects playing in the AHL that have top 6 forward ceiling.....maybe a depth defenceman down the road in Edward?
I am not including Potsy in this group.
Very disappointing.

I would say Merkulov and Lysell (and Poitras) still have the potential to be top 6 NHL forwards. Whether that is with the Bruins though is seeming less likely by the day. If either of them were traded to SJ or CHI tomorrow, it wouldn't surprise me in the least for them to not only stick in the NHL but be productive. Bruins (right or wrong) just seem to have their own way of handling young, offense-first players.