Former Bruins Jakub Lauko
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PastaBaked
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Agreed. I think Coyle is a luxury at 3C (especially if he's shoot now and then!) and expect hm to move on.
I know Fred has been talked about as a 4th line Centre this season - I guess we'll likely go with the known quantity in Nosek for the post-season - then its open for next season.
At least he has a sense of humor about it… Surely the days of him going to and from Providence will be ending soon. Has been a trooper and he’s really great to have as depth for the playoffs.
He's with the team. It is all paper moves to stay cap compliant on game days
Well if they had practice he'd be able to but I'm not sure if he can if he's been "sent down". @DominicT can Lauko still practice/take morning skate if he's been sent down?
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Lauko is on the roster as an emergency recall. He can practice
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love this guy's speed and hustle. should be playing every night.
Reminds me a little of the guy in your prof pic
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It’s been a yo-yo season for the Bruins’ Jakub Lauko. Is his time in roster-bubble purgatory coming to an end? - The Boston Globe
He put quality over quantity in his limited minutes in Thursday's win over the Jets, and could be sticking around on the fourth line.
www.bostonglobe.com
On March 2, Jakub Lauko made the most of his first game at TD Garden in nearly a month.
Inserted as a fourth-line spark plug, the 22-year-old winger rewarded Jim Montgomery’s lineup reshuffle by lighting the lamp twice in the Bruins’ 7-1 victory over the Sabres.
“I don’t think I’ve scored two goals in a game in Providence, so sure, it’s a special game,” Lauko said. “I just want to come in and show the coaching staff and the management that guys can rely on me if I get a chance to play in the remainder of the season.”
The affable forward did not touch the ice in the NHL ranks for another two weeks.
That extended lull is not an indictment of Lauko, who has carried out his duties as a pesky checking forward whenever called upon this season.
Rather, it’s a testament to the depth across Boston’s lineup — presenting an uphill climb to any youngster looking to earn steady minutes.
But after Thursday night’s win over the Winnipeg Jets, Lauko might be sticking around on the fourth line for the time being.
Replacing A.J. Greer on an ornery forward trio alongside Garnet Hathaway and Tomas Nosek, Lauko logged a team-low 6:29 of ice time at Canada Life Centre.
But the Czech forward opted for quality over quantity whenever Montgomery ordered him over the boards.
Lauko didn’t factor into any goals against Connor Hellebuyck, but the speedy winger was a fly in the netminder’s ointment on multiple shifts.
Even with just 5:27 of five-on-five reps (also a team-low), Lauko led all Bruins skaters in individual scoring chances with five, while tying David Pastrnak for the most individual shot attempts (six).
He also drew two penalties, even though Boston’s power play once again fired off blanks (0 for 3).
Lauko is cut from the same cloth as many fourth-line grinders, with his propensity to muck things up down low. But his 0-to-60 acceleration allows him to make something out of nothing when a skittering puck is in his sights.
Lauko laid siege to Winnipeg’s net on a standout shift in the second period. In a span of just 20 seconds, Lauko landed three shots on goal, won two puck battles across the boards, and provided an effective screen on a Hampus Lindholm point blast.
With two games in the next three days, Lauko should earn himself a longer leash in Montgomery’s lineup.
Not only has the 2018 third-round pick been on the outside looking in at regular playing time, he also has been on an emergency-recall carousel.
On a near-daily basis, Lauko has been recalled from Providence and promptly sent back down to the AHL shortly after the Bruins have played a game.
Now, Lauko isn’t getting put on a plane every day.
Rather, utilizing the emergency-recall measure is a way to keep Lauko available on this current five-game road trip without utilizing one of the four regular call-ups the Bruins can use between now and the end of regular-season action.
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Actually, the technical term is "set to roster" which means he is on the roster until the end of the season and does not count as one of the 4 regular callups allowed.
He's here to stay.
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Right. That’s why they were doing the emergency call up dance. Appreciate the terminology correction.
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I like Lauko's energy and the desire to go hard to the net and get dirty. Decent speed as well.
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So impressed with Lauko. It's not easy in this league to accomplish much with very limited ice time in a limited number of games. Add in that he has had to deal with the frustration of feeling like he's been overlooked to a certain extent despite doing the right things. That kind of thing happens when a hockey team is loaded with talent. Someone is going to be frustrated being the odd-man out more than they desire. He has hung in there and continues to play hard and well when he makes it into the lineup.
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This guy has earned the right to stay in the lineup, he makes a differece on the 4th line.
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Was it largely Nosek, like I thought at the time or more the combo as a whole?
Felt like Lauko was on for about 30 seconds today, but he was effective. Or, at least he was in the offensive zone, which is probably why he doesn't get much time.
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What is Lauko ceiling?
He is grinding right now and sticking to the requirements of the role (4th line). I think there is a higher ceiling.
He is grinding right now and sticking to the requirements of the role (4th line). I think there is a higher ceiling.
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