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Happy for Marc. He’s looked good. He brings additional much needed speed.
Player Discussion Marc McLaughlin
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I have never liked Brazzeau on the 4th line. I think others do 4th line duties much better than him, and I think it minimizes what he does best
I would opine he covers ice faster than 11, 13, 55 & 28 without the puck. So his forecheck, backcheck and puck races are to his advantage. Unfortunately his ability to make plays is behind even Beecher.
McLovin showing a little something. Good for him! He works hard out there and has a nose for the net. I don't expect much from him other than spot 4th line duty but I'm happy to see him get on the board a couple of times.
quietbruinfan
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He is an AHLER. He only scored last night because he flubbed the one timer and could barely jam it in an open net. I do prefer him to Brazzeau at least.
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I really wish your moniker was more accurate. Seriously.
CharasLazyWrister
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I like his work ethic, but my eye test has him working twice as hard to do things of a player with slightly more talent. I think his current pace, in terms of effort, is unsustainable in the long-term and I don’t think he has the natural talent to remain an NHL player when he can no longer keep his foot on the gas for every second of every shift.
It really shouldn’t come down to a forced binary like this, but if we really are giving our opinions on a “Brazeau versus McLaughlin long term” matchup, I’m going with Braz eight days a week. Both players have shortcomings, but Brazeau has got the higher upside IMO. And that’s even considering the age difference.
I don’t understand. What is he “overcoming”? There’s been plenty of local players who have donned a Bruins uniform. If he doesn’t stick with the club in the long run, I think it’s far more likely the reality of the NHL being the best hockey league in the world that it is he’s local and therefore at some type of mental disadvantage. It’s not like he arrived as some highly touted prospect and isn’t living up to expectation.
It really shouldn’t come down to a forced binary like this, but if we really are giving our opinions on a “Brazeau versus McLaughlin long term” matchup, I’m going with Braz eight days a week. Both players have shortcomings, but Brazeau has got the higher upside IMO. And that’s even considering the age difference.
I don’t understand. What is he “overcoming”? There’s been plenty of local players who have donned a Bruins uniform. If he doesn’t stick with the club in the long run, I think it’s far more likely the reality of the NHL being the best hockey league in the world that it is he’s local and therefore at some type of mental disadvantage. It’s not like he arrived as some highly touted prospect and isn’t living up to expectation.
quietbruinfan
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Shaun
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it was a joke because i’m from one of billericas rival towns and a fan of BU
His turn, run him until he can't run no more. Brazeau, time has run its course, maybe at some other time, needs a time out, refresh, rethink his game.
CellyHard
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McLaughlin doesn't have many NHL skills but the one thing he does have is finish. He is kind of similar to Brazeau in a way. Say what you want but they both find ways to put the puck in the back of the net.
Braz with the better hands/reach and Marc with the edge on speed
They are definitely limited players to a degree but they oddly might compliment each other if you can sub them in and out as they get hot and cold
Braz with the better hands/reach and Marc with the edge on speed
They are definitely limited players to a degree but they oddly might compliment each other if you can sub them in and out as they get hot and cold
#26 is strictly a 4L replacement level player that will average 9 minutes game. I don't think he will get enough TOI to slag off. He has some speed and is positoinally sound
guy with subpar play making ability.
