ODAAT
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McLaughlin has far better vision and imagination with the puck than Nosek/Lazar or Foligno, I see him as a nice 3rd liner
Player Discussion Marc McLaughlin
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- Jun 14, 2010
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remer
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Could not agree more. Unfortunately he will likely cost them down the stretch when they decide to buy him out.
dangermike
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I can't see this team bringing in external 3rd/4th line players for next year, unless they deal a few
History says otherwise. I think Sweeney has made a move bringing in an extra 4th liner or two just about every offseason. Rinaldo, Schaller, Chris Wagner, Riley Nash, Nordstrom, Nosek, Lazar ( TDL pickup ), tweener types in Hayes and Foligno that ended up on the 4th line because of declining skills.
But last year he absolutely loaded up with them, and thus still have a surplus of these guys for next year, unless some go
He got two- Foligno and Nosek. We can't count Haula, clearly he is in another class of player.
Thought I would bump his player thread seeing as it hasn't been active in about
32 months and the guy has scored in back-to-back games, including tonight game
tying goal.
Good job Marc, you make Billerica proud.
32 months and the guy has scored in back-to-back games, including tonight game
tying goal.
Good job Marc, you make Billerica proud.
I am not sure what player you are watching?
At best, he is a 4th liner, AHL depth player that has very limited offensive skill and his skating is average on a good day.
We will see a big upgrade in speed and skill when Wahlstrom gets a chance to play instead of him.
Lets not worry about our 4th line, we need another forward that can score 25 goals plus on the top 6.
Geekie although he is playing better, is not the answer.
There are always plenty of options to fill the 4th line on 1M or less contracts.
I have said several times he is a #15\16F on depth chart, so I haven't a clue what your
point is, to me.
All I have said is its been 32 months since his player thread had been active, so I bump it noting he has goals in back to back games including a huge goal tonight.
He deserves a mention for contributing.
Who pissed in your Cheerios this morning?
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He's been solid in largely unremarkable out there- the two goal streak is cool and good for him. I still don't see him as more than depth forward that is nice to have in the wings in case of injury. We have too many of those guys already and I think fairly or not, he is the first casualty (after Johnson) of bringing up one of the skill kids from Providence.
Over the volcano
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Don't know what you guys are talking about- his 6 goals in 22 career NHL games is 22goal pace for a season from the 4th line. He's their double super secret weapon.
Walstrom needs to get in the lineup and let's see what he has, and not at the expense of McLaughlin, give him a run until they can get a goals corer. I do not like ripping a guy like Brazeau, and always pull for guys like him, but he needs to come out, and he is also playing to high up in the line up.
Over the volcano
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Yeah I think Brazzeau is in Wahlstroms spot. Both need to be top 6 for the offensive opportunities.
BigGoalBrad
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Brazeau for the 4th line seems fine IDK why they insist on inserting him higher up. His recent stinkers have come when his linemates are on.
Kegs
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A clutch goal last night from a player I never considered nhl talent. Pass the crow.
Too early to eat crow. If they keep him up and in the lineup and he continues to play well, grab some salt and your condiment of choice.
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He ain't flashy but he is most certainly determined ....great quality
DominicT
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Group 6 ufa at the end of the season.
I'm sure the Bruins want to see him a lot to see if they want to offer him a contract.
I'm sure the Bruins want to see him a lot to see if they want to offer him a contract.
