Player Discussion Justin Brazeau
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I'm glad people are on the Braz train. A lot of things he does well every game, and while his hands and vision are a nice surprise, I still just love how you always see the big man making his way to the front of the night any chance he gets. Others on the team could learn a lot from him.
I still say put him on PP1 and park him in front.
I still say put him on PP1 and park him in front.
PlayMakers
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I've been penciling him in as 3 years, $9m.
I'm down with that. I hope Don makes it happen. I'd rather give that to Braz than to Freddy at this point.
quietbruinfan
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I am penciling him in to leave. With the exception of last night's pass he is useless anywhere except a foot from the crease.
Blowfish
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His skating has improved. I see a big difference from last year. Good on bruins picking him up.
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goldenblack
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Somewhat true but I do like what he brings down low......he's got impressive hands...I'm on board with the $2m per year crowd. If he fought or hit I'd give him $3m.
BigGoalBrad
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I think he should be glued to 4th line RW. Decent size and lack of speed won't kill you there.
Koepke has potential to fill the scoring void higher up the lineup but hasn't been given a fair show skating with Lindy.
CharasLazyWrister
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Brazeau isn’t an overly physical player in terms of doling out hits, yet he’s really coordinated and fluid for a guy of his stature. Certainly no speed demon, but definitely not slow. That combined with a really decent vision and hockey IQ makes him a pretty desirable player.
Even when he’s not having the best game, he’s never taking games or shifts off. A smart, straight ahead, big bodied, limited mistake forward that produces. I think the Bruins would be crazy to not make him a priority for a new contract.
Perhaps I’m pushing it a little in terms of perception, but his body language on the ice and after goals also just says “winner” to me. He’s doing what needs to be done and going where he has to on the ice to make things happen. Just a great player to hone in on and watch.
Even when he’s not having the best game, he’s never taking games or shifts off. A smart, straight ahead, big bodied, limited mistake forward that produces. I think the Bruins would be crazy to not make him a priority for a new contract.
Perhaps I’m pushing it a little in terms of perception, but his body language on the ice and after goals also just says “winner” to me. He’s doing what needs to be done and going where he has to on the ice to make things happen. Just a great player to hone in on and watch.
CellyHard
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Whats also the best attribute of Brazeau's game is he has a scoring touch...he's been confident ever since he entered the league. He never tries to do more than his game and he's just simply super effective at parking out front and burying pucks.
He's a keeper and an ideal bottom six player
He's a keeper and an ideal bottom six player
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Agreed. I think if they move sooner than later we can get him a little longer at a cheaper rate. Like a 3 or 4 year deal. If we wait it out we are going to have to pay up.
His hands for a big man are unique. If he maintains a willingness to go to the front of the net, he'll continue to get his. Someone compared him to JVR in a GDT a couple weeks ago. I thought that was pretty accurate in terms of playing style.
Should be on the 1st PP unit IMO.
Don't want to lose sight of the fact that he's played 45 NHL games though. Turning 27 soon. This is likely the peak of his athletic career.
Should be on the 1st PP unit IMO.
Don't want to lose sight of the fact that he's played 45 NHL games though. Turning 27 soon. This is likely the peak of his athletic career.
Kegs
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He is pretty good with the puck on his stick against the board too.
Boston Bandit
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Don’t see him as a bottom 6 player. He belongs on the 2nd line and PP1
And I think he gets even better with more NHL experience
Late bloomer power forward with hands of silk
And I think he gets even better with more NHL experience
Late bloomer power forward with hands of silk
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PlayMakers
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He hasn't been as effective lately, hasn't scored in awhile, but he looked good against CGY on the line with Kastelic and Frederic.
weaponomega
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Brazeau would be my choice to sit with Wahlstrom coming in.
CharasLazyWrister
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This is why I (happily) pencil him in in net bottom 6 even if he has spurts of high production now and in the future. Top 6 players are under higher expectations to produce consistently. On the other hand, mistakes are more acceptable in the name of getting those points for a top 6 player. Brazeau is of the “score sometimes, limit mistakes all the time” variety. Ie a solid bottom 6 player.
It’s tempting to want to slot him up but it’s a mistake IMO. Keep solidifying bis game as a third/fourth liner as he should be.
And yes, I carry a negative bias stemming from Trent Frederic’s career arc.
