Best Providence call up of the season. Upgrade over Smith, different element from Greer for that final 4th line slot.
Former Bruins Jakub Lauko
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rocketdan9
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Imo he has more skills to bring to the table
BUT looks like he is sticking to the basic stuff/low risk plays
Maybe he understands what it takes(for now) to stick to the parent club. Glad he wasnt discouraged (no choice but to send him down (cap). And he still plays the same way he did in November
Powerful skater/fast.
neelynugs
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if they don't trade the guy, i may need to remove my sobotka pic and replace with L A U K O
That's a name I haven't heard in awhile. I remember being on vacation when they traded him to St Louis. He was one of my favorite Bruins at the time.
In Providence, Jakub Lauko has been working on the defensive side of his game - The Boston Globe
Assistant Providence coach Trent Whitfield made work along the wall a consistent point of emphasis.
www.bostonglobe.com
TORONTO — Four years into his pro career, Jakub Lauko, 22, still has age on his side. NCAA Division 1 hockey is stacked with seniors identical in age, kids who have yet to dip their boots into the day-to-day working world of skate and shoot.
Lauko, in the lineup for the Bruins Wednesday night against the Maple Leafs, suited up for only the eighth game of his NHL career. A third-round draft pick (No. 77) in 2018, he made his NHL debut on opening night (Oct. 12) this season, potted his first goal on Nov. 1, then found himself back with AHL Providence less than a week later.
“Worked on the defensive side of my game,” Lauko said prior to taking the ice at Scotiabank Arena, nearly three months after being demoted to Providence. “I think I improved a lot as the season went along, my plus-minus, my forecheck.”
Work along the boards, where Brad Marchand is a master craftsman, is often an area where newbie wingers such as Lauko must improve to turn promotions into steady NHL employment.
According to Lauko, assistant Providence coach Trent Whitfield made work along the wall a consistent point of emphasis.
“He loves those drills, so we did it every practice,” noted Lauko. “We had a meeting about it before the start of the season, and how Marchy works along the boards — the way he gets pucks and accelerates out with it.”
Lauko said he expects to join his Providence teammates Thursday or Friday. Then wait for the phone to ring from area code 617.
“I guess I’ll be joining them,” he said, referring to the Baby B’s. “But I don’t know yet.”
rocketdan9
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Hopefully it's just temporary due to the all star break. And he will be recalled once games resumeIn Providence, Jakub Lauko has been working on the defensive side of his game - The Boston Globe
Assistant Providence coach Trent Whitfield made work along the wall a consistent point of emphasis.
TORONTO — Four years into his pro career, Jakub Lauko, 22, still has age on his side. NCAA Division 1 hockey is stacked with seniors identical in age, kids who have yet to dip their boots into the day-to-day working world of skate and shoot.
Lauko, in the lineup for the Bruins Wednesday night against the Maple Leafs, suited up for only the eighth game of his NHL career. A third-round draft pick (No. 77) in 2018, he made his NHL debut on opening night (Oct. 12) this season, potted his first goal on Nov. 1, then found himself back with AHL Providence less than a week later.
“Worked on the defensive side of my game,” Lauko said prior to taking the ice at Scotiabank Arena, nearly three months after being demoted to Providence. “I think I improved a lot as the season went along, my plus-minus, my forecheck.”
Work along the boards, where Brad Marchand is a master craftsman, is often an area where newbie wingers such as Lauko must improve to turn promotions into steady NHL employment.
According to Lauko, assistant Providence coach Trent Whitfield made work along the wall a consistent point of emphasis.
“He loves those drills, so we did it every practice,” noted Lauko. “We had a meeting about it before the start of the season, and how Marchy works along the boards — the way he gets pucks and accelerates out with it.”
Lauko said he expects to join his Providence teammates Thursday or Friday. Then wait for the phone to ring from area code 617.
“I guess I’ll be joining them,” he said, referring to the Baby B’s. “But I don’t know yet.”
DominicT
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A player mentioning plus/minus?In Providence, Jakub Lauko has been working on the defensive side of his game - The Boston Globe
Assistant Providence coach Trent Whitfield made work along the wall a consistent point of emphasis.
TORONTO — Four years into his pro career, Jakub Lauko, 22, still has age on his side. NCAA Division 1 hockey is stacked with seniors identical in age, kids who have yet to dip their boots into the day-to-day working world of skate and shoot.
Lauko, in the lineup for the Bruins Wednesday night against the Maple Leafs, suited up for only the eighth game of his NHL career. A third-round draft pick (No. 77) in 2018, he made his NHL debut on opening night (Oct. 12) this season, potted his first goal on Nov. 1, then found himself back with AHL Providence less than a week later.
“Worked on the defensive side of my game,” Lauko said prior to taking the ice at Scotiabank Arena, nearly three months after being demoted to Providence. “I think I improved a lot as the season went along, my plus-minus, my forecheck.”
Work along the boards, where Brad Marchand is a master craftsman, is often an area where newbie wingers such as Lauko must improve to turn promotions into steady NHL employment.
According to Lauko, assistant Providence coach Trent Whitfield made work along the wall a consistent point of emphasis.
“He loves those drills, so we did it every practice,” noted Lauko. “We had a meeting about it before the start of the season, and how Marchy works along the boards — the way he gets pucks and accelerates out with it.”
Lauko said he expects to join his Providence teammates Thursday or Friday. Then wait for the phone to ring from area code 617.
“I guess I’ll be joining them,” he said, referring to the Baby B’s. “But I don’t know yet.”
Can't wait for the reaction to that.
I think at the moment Smith is more versatile solution but in the fourth line Lauko seems to be a better fit than Smith who I feel is somewhat effective only in top 9 role.
DKH
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Unreal goal last night
Kid brings something this team doesn’t have - he’s like an amped up dog at doggy day care hunting pucks and using speed
Be interesting to see if survives trade deadline
Kid brings something this team doesn’t have - he’s like an amped up dog at doggy day care hunting pucks and using speed
Be interesting to see if survives trade deadline
Healthy Wrap
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Agreed. Greer always give max effort, but he still to me feels like an AHL/NHL tweener- something is missing there. Lauko looks ready for regular icetime and brings more to the table than AJ does.
Healthy Wrap
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Yep. To me, Greer always seems a half step behind the play. Love his passion but he's a non-factor most nights.
JRull86
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This is exactly what Greer is.
If it's between him and Lauko, Lauko should be in the lineup over him everytime.
KnightofBoston
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i've been quietly banging the Lauko drum since his draft and I think he's an excellent add for a playoff run especially against teams like carolina - if hall is out long term then lauko might be able to replace his goal scoring threat
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I think he has to survive. He's gonna be cheap next year and we need that.
If it's between him and Greer, it's gotta be Lauko until the situation dictates otherwise. With the recent adds I just don't see that situation presenting itself.
It's no knock on Greer. He busts his ass and I think he would have some jump in a playoff game. Lauko is simply the better plug n play guy
It's no knock on Greer. He busts his ass and I think he would have some jump in a playoff game. Lauko is simply the better plug n play guy
Don't agree. They're both good, but Greer is a bit more creative offensively, while Lauko brings a bit more bulk and physicality (because of the bulk, not willingness to be physical, which both have equally). They are both valuable insurance for a playoff run.
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Lauko is definitely one for 2023/4 where we'll be needing an influx if young, cost-effective (okay....cheap) players to fill out the lower end of the roster.
I think next season our bottom 6 might look like:
3rd Line: Hathaway-Open-Frederic
4th Line: Lauko-Open-Greer
Perhaps Frederic might move to either centre position. Next years Bruins should be a great opportunity for young guys to rub shoulders with some elite players (and also defending the Stanley Cup!)
I think next season our bottom 6 might look like:
3rd Line: Hathaway-Open-Frederic
4th Line: Lauko-Open-Greer
Perhaps Frederic might move to either centre position. Next years Bruins should be a great opportunity for young guys to rub shoulders with some elite players (and also defending the Stanley Cup!)
whatsbruin
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I can see Coyle being traded, and Frederic taking 3rd line Center.
Is that the best solution , probably not, but to sign more important players, Coyle might be the one
going, and Frederic right now seems to be the best option for 3rd line center.
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I like this idea however Greer is working Frederic has gone blah again...Sorry Freddy fans it's true.
You make sure to let us know whenever he goes cold....2 points in his last 4, only 2 points since Hall got hurt.
Think it has a lot more to do with Hall being hurt than it does with Freddy being 'blah'.
I do agree though, wouldn't mind him sitting a few games and letting Lauko draw in.
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