Former Bruins Jakub Lauko

[ODAAT]

Stats can be deceiving but the only things that stand out positively from Lauko's junior/minor record are his shortened 2020-21 season in Providence pre-injury, and that one year in the QMJHL when he absolutely tore it up. Nothing else screams obvious NHL talent. He has that genuine speed though, and some tenacity. With some good hockey smarts and consistent effort that might be enough to make it stick at this level. I don't think he's never going to score many goals - nothing about his play or past numbers suggests he's got that in him - but there's a place for a faster version of Joakim Nordstrom in this league if he keeps putting that motor to work and does all the little things well.

Unfortunately for Lauko he's going to be the type of player who's always having to prove he belongs, but all he can do is keep working hard and making his case. In his debut he was not overawed, and that's a good start.

imagine if Frederic had of played like he needed to prove he belongs?

 

[GoBs]

Dressing Lauko certainly seems to set a good model for what he's looking for from kids hoping to break in on those bottom lines. I can see why Frederic and Studnicka were healthy scratches and even, in a way, why McLaughlin was sent down.

Just a thought, would Cassidy put him out there opening night

 

[ODAAT]

Just a thought, would Cassidy put him out there opening night

what about giving him PK minutes like Monty did too?

 

[Over the volcano]

Just a thought, would Cassidy put him out there opening night

No idea - do know he was playing like he wasn't afraid of making a mistake

 

[GordonHowe]

Come on, way overdue for a change

I've actually been a fan of his for many years, long before covid. But, he is retiring, so I guess it's time to move on.

You could use Heath ledger, but I guess that wouldn't work either.

 

[rocketdan9]

Congrats to Lauko 1st official goal.
Nice pass by Foligno. Nice decoy/driving to the net by Nosek....and what a shot by Lauko. Laser

 

[22Brad Park]

Kid zingered that goal tonite no hesitation.He can move to & was smiling away in opponents face there during a scrum aggravating them.He is a keeper.

 

[The National]

Kid zingered that goal tonite no hesitation.He can move to & was smiling away in opponents face there during a scrum aggravating them.He is a keeper.

One time he’s gonna snap and kick someone’s ass, kid throws bombs.

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[ODAAT]

Congrats to Lauko 1st official goal.
Nice pass by Foligno. Nice decoy/driving to the net by Nosek....and what a shot by Lauko. Laser

sure wasn`t a cheapie first goal, great pass from Foligno who I`ve officially opened the crow buffet on

 

[b in vancouver]

Loved him saying that he was looking at the ref to make sure it counted.
Congrats. Seems like a great kid and enjoyed him smiling during the scrum.
'Uncle Nick' is playing well and should help him develop.

 

[Bmessy]

that goal was excellent. There's alot of skill there to rip that in stride. If i remember correctly his disallowed goal displayed some hands too. I hope he can make it stick on the bottom six because come playoff times those hands might be able to pop a couple in.

 

[rocketdan9]

sure wasn`t a cheapie first goal, great pass from Foligno who I`ve officially opened the crow buffet on

Foligno looking closer to the guy we expected out of CBJ

Lauko(as a 3rd round pick) looks like a nice find

 

[22Brad Park]

 

[rocketdan9]

 

[JRull86]

Really like what I've seen from Lauko so far.

So happy for this kid that he made it after a few seasons of adversity. He works hard, and I'm glad it's being rewarded by not only the organization, but on the stat sheet as well.

Absolutely can be a 15g 3rd line guy who plays with a bit of an edge.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Lauko is a beauty.
Loves to stir the pot.
Giving Freddy/Greer props sitting in the box serving the instigator tonight was great.

 

[rocketdan9]

Really like what I've seen from Lauko so far.

So happy for this kid that he made it after a few seasons of adversity. He works hard, and I'm glad it's being rewarded by not only the organization, but on the stat sheet as well.

Absolutely can be a 15g 3rd line guy who plays with a bit of an edge.

Lauko repeatedly goes into the dirty areas. Skates hard towards it. Either dishing out hits or getting to the puck first and making simple plays.

Solid looking 4th line. Since Nordy Kuraly Wags 4th

 

[Troublesome 85]

Been waiting for him to make the NHL since he was drafted. His first goal was a beauty.

 

[whitetape]

He makes up for the loss of Lazar. He may ping-pong back and forth to Providence because of his waiver status, but only because of that. He is an NHLer.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Should be in the line-up every night.

 

[22Brad Park]

Should be in the line-up every night.

Yup for sure .Kid gets punished for being a rook.Easy move for any coach .

He makes up for the loss of Lazar. He may ping-pong back and forth to Providence because of his waiver status, but only because of that. He is an NHLer.

He should play every game he is better then a few of them

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

Should be in the line-up every night.

Yeah I have trouble watching Freddy continually get gifted minutes with Coyle, while this kid does everything right and has some real puck skills, but sits.

 

[Over the volcano]

Yeah I have trouble watching Freddy continually get gifted minutes with Coyle, while this kid does everything right and has some real puck skills, but sits.

Keep a good rotation - but I'd also like to see a Lauko Foglino Geer 4th line

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

Keep a good rotation - but I'd also like to see a Lauko Foglino Geer 4th line

I agree with it to an extent, I like occasionally resting first year guys.