Former Bruins Jarred Tinordi

[HooperDrivesTheBoat]

You probably were one of the people who told me 10 years ago he’s a good kid lol

loved loved loved his dad

I remember him and Bomber having that epic tilt during the Bruins Caps line brawl back in ‘98. Great fight, great game.

 

[Flannelman]

Good on him. Had some good plays against Ovi too.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

here's hoping he's this team's Shane Hnidy

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Wow what a way to make an impression with your new club.

I’m an instant fan. Solid game and a real team-first mentality.

Someone mentioned Sheriff Hnidy? Very reminiscent of the quick impact.

Good job Sweeney. This was the right call.

 

[ODAAT]

last game fans said he sucked and was a waste of a signing, now the guy`s a legend, love this place, he was brought in precisely for this reason, not necessarily to drop the mitts every game but to be some grit on a typically soft team

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

last game fans said he sucked and was a waste of a signing, now the guy`s a legend, love this place, he was brought in precisely for this reason, not necessarily to drop the mitts every game but to be some grit on a typically soft team

I like him as a guy who occasionally cycles in based on injuries and when we need a heavier lineup. I won’t like it if they try to force him as a regular part of the lineup no matter the availability of better alternatives.

I have no doubt he’s going to put in the effort every time he’s on the ice. But unfortunately I just don’t think he’s a good enough player to be part of a regular nhl lineup.

edit: just seeing the Shane Hindy comparison now. Good call

 

[ODAAT]

I like him as a guy who occasionally cycles in based on injuries and when we need a heavier lineup. I won’t like it if they try to force him as a regular part of the lineup no matter the availability of better alternatives.

I have no doubt he’s going to put in the effort every time he’s on the ice. But unfortunately I just don’t think he’s a good enough player to be part of a regular nhl lineup.

edit: just seeing the Shane Hindy comparison now. Good call

I don`t think he was brought in to be a regular part of this lineup unless the injuries are too many that he`s forced to be which, right now, it looks to be that way unfortunately

 

[ON3M4N]

I think Tinordi is going to be a solid depth d-men that can come in against those bigger teams to play a shutdown role.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

here's hoping he's this team's Shane Hnidy

Yes. I said this a few times and I’m glad others are on board with that haha

 

[Kegs]

last game fans said he sucked and was a waste of a signing, now the guy`s a legend, love this place, he was brought in precisely for this reason, not necessarily to drop the mitts every game but to be some grit on a typically soft team

There is no such thing as a wasted waiver pick up. It’s a no risk add.

 

[PB37]

Good teammate and not awful out there. Excellent depth pickup for the Bruins. The stronger the depth, the more it keeps the younger guys like Zboril motivated to keep playing well and not be overly complacent.

 

[bme44]

With each injury to the back end this pick up becomes more valuable. Sometimes the small moves help a team more than the big splash. When and if the D gets healthy he may not be in the line up each game , but having a player like Tinordi available when needed is very valuable.

 

[DominicT]

There is no such thing as a wasted waiver pick up. It’s a no risk add.

The only time a waiver pick up is a "waste" is if you are at 49 contracts and it burns your last contract spot up preventing you from making moves. But the Bruins are safe there.

 

[RustyBruins72]

First of all. As MMB said, I'm an instant fan too.

But a couple of questions.

Why was this guy put on waivers in the first place? No room in Nashville? Cap trouble?

And if this guy has some talent and toughness, why wouldn't a team ahead of the bruins in waiver selection select him first?

 

[DominicT]

First of all. As MMB said, I'm an instant fan too.

But a couple of questions.

Why was this guy put on waivers in the first place? No room in Nashville? Cap trouble?

And if this guy has some talent and toughness, why wouldn't a team ahead of the bruins in waiver selection select him first?

1) they were probably just trying to get him on the Taxi squad with players returning from injury, although they could probably use him now

2) Half the league is using LTIR space. they shy away from waiver claims as at some point, most will need to become cap compliant. Bruins could afford to eat the $$. As of the time of the waiver claim, only NJ, LA, Detroit and Ottawa had more cap space. He wasn't going to move the needle for those teams and they had no need.

 

[BAD BOY]

First of all. As MMB said, I'm an instant fan too.

But a couple of questions.

Why was this guy put on waivers in the first place? No room in Nashville? Cap trouble?

And if this guy has some talent and toughness, why wouldn't a team ahead of the bruins in waiver selection select him first?

Ok I’m not fooling myself thinking he’s this or that I know what he is. BUT they need his toughness. Also for the often injured Miller and Carlo out he’s relied on into a top 6 role. It’s a good pickup but he’ll cough it up as well. If and when fans come back and he sticks around he may be a fan favorite. Not everything is about +- or this and that.

 

[RHR37]

You probably were one of the people who told me 10 years ago he’s a good kid lol

loved loved loved his dad

I've watched Tinordi play from his days in the O with the Knights. Always reminded me of Quaider. That style is dieing a bit in hockey

BUT

Say what you want, he will have good games and he will have games that make you go ugh but I truly believe come PO time hes the exact 6 D man you want as he will make some hard minutes on the other teams forwards and he is a warrior and tough as nails.

Hope the Bs give him a chance

 

[Mathews28]

Vaakanainen would have been broken in 2 if he played in this game tonight,was worth a try

Scary thought, but yeah, he could have gotten destroyed.

 

[ChargersRookie]

He might have come to a team like the Bruins at the right time for him. When a player plays to his limits and a teams concept the results could be surprising. So far so good. He has been around too.

 

[veganbruin]

He might have come to a team like the Bruins at the right time for him. When a player plays to his limits and a teams concept the results could be surprising. So far so good. He has been around too.

I agree. I for sure thought Connolly was a bust but he played in important role on that Caps cup team.

 

[ChargersRookie]

Why would we think otherwise when team's take flyer's on players.

 

[NDiesel]

I've watched Tinordi play from his days in the O with the Knights. Always reminded me of Quaider. That style is dieing a bit in hockey

BUT

Say what you want, he will have good games and he will have games that make you go ugh but I truly believe come PO time hes the exact 6 D man you want as he will make some hard minutes on the other teams forwards and he is a warrior and tough as nails.

Hope the Bs give him a chance

He can't possibly be worse than Bogosian who played a huge role for the Bolts cup win.

 

[Kegs]

I've watched Tinordi play from his days in the O with the Knights. Always reminded me of Quaider. That style is dieing a bit in hockey

BUT

Say what you want, he will have good games and he will have games that make you go ugh but I truly believe come PO time hes the exact 6 D man you want as he will make some hard minutes on the other teams forwards and he is a warrior and tough as nails.

Hope the Bs give him a chance

They have given him a chance. He has played two games in a row.

 

[RustyBruins72]

1) they were probably just trying to get him on the Taxi squad with players returning from injury, although they could probably use him now

2) Half the league is using LTIR space. they shy away from waiver claims as at some point, most will need to become cap compliant. Bruins could afford to eat the $$. As of the time of the waiver claim, only NJ, LA, Detroit and Ottawa had more cap space. He wasn't going to move the needle for those teams and they had no need.

Thanks for the reply Dom.

I am not as in depth in my understanding of cap and waivers.

 

[Orr Fourever]

I'm assuming Craig Smith gave the Brass a good character assessment. He probably likes wearing the spoked B better than the putrid logo du toilet seat anyways...