Player Discussion Mason Lohrei

[wintersej]

The Bruins are playing Gryz (in the 1st pair) over Mason Lohrei. Why? Gryz was horrible last night. Coughed the puck up numerous times trying to be too cute.

I don't like 5'9" 1st pairing defenseman, unless you are Quinn Hughes. Gryz is not. He is a 3rd pair defenseman. He is not playing the correct role on the 1st pair with Charlie. I don't hate Gryz, I just think he is being put into the incorrect role. Monty is as stubborn as Clode was.

Mason was not in the lineup for the last 2 debacles. It's not on him.

Because he has a proven track record as a very effective player in the regular season, even on the top pair. Top 5 in +\- for all D over the last few years. Like it’s not even a debate in the regular season if he is a good player and can play top pair. He is just back from injury and getting his timing back.

 

[neelynugs]

i yearn for a time when matt grzelcyk is no longer argued about every day

 

[NDiesel]

i yearn for a time when matt grzelcyk is no longer argued about every day

Sounds great in theory, but we all know there will just be a new target we argue about every day

 

[stungun54]

i yearn for a time when matt grzelcyk is no longer argued about every day

Monday July 1st 12 PM EST i believe... hahaha

 

[wintersej]

i yearn for a time when matt grzelcyk is no longer argued about every day

Just wait.... Matt Poitras isn't big enough and Mason Lorhei is too soft! Just a hybrid of Hal Gill and Gryz!

 

[Patdud]

i yearn for a time when matt grzelcyk is no longer argued about every day

Does the gryzelcyk thread even have any posts??

 

[Bong Whisperer]

Is it a sign of the future that Mason Lohrei is sporting a low sweater number?

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[chizzler]

Is it a sign of the future that Mason Lohrei is sporting a low sweater number?

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Nobody else wants it. Low numbers are better any way.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Is it a sign of the future that Mason Lohrei is sporting a low sweater number?

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[Ratty]

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No. It's because of his admiration for Bruins' legend, Darryl Edestrand.

 

[The National]

No. It's because of his admiration for Bruins' legend, Darryl Edestrand.

I thought it was for Greg Zanon

 

[quietbruinfan]

He is making some gradual progress, but boy does he have tons to learn in his own zone. It would also be nice if he could develop a slapshot.

 

[chizzler]

He is making some gradual progress, but boy does he have tons to learn in his own zone. It would also be nice if he could develop a slapshot.

The slap shot from the point is a lost art.

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

Tied with Chuck for 1st in goals, 2nd in ppg among D. His actual defense needs work but this team sorely needs more production from the backend

 

[ODAAT]

Tied with Chuck for 1st in goals, 2nd in ppg among D. His actual defense needs work but this team sorely needs more production from the backend

kid will get better and stronger defensively, I don`t worry one bit about his offensive instinct. Easy to forget he`s played D only a half dozen years or so

 

[wintersej]

kid will get better and stronger defensively, I don`t worry one bit about his offensive instinct. Easy to forget he`s played D only a half dozen years or so

Hard for guys when they don’t start until they are 30 like I did. Still hoping I’ll get my chance like Lorhei in my 40s.

 

[mjhfb]

The slap shot from the point is a lost art.

I agree but its not lost, just way too many blocked shots now. And unless a quick 1T or an open lane to the net, many young players are just too apprehensive to be fully committed to the follow through, get it blocked, and not be in a position to go the other way. Thus the "safe" pass it on net stuff.

 

[neelynugs]

Making a Case for Mason Lohrei; Jake DeBrusk Awakening; Fabian Lysell Fighting?

It appears that most people would agree. At training camp, Mason Lohrei made the Bruins decision to send him to the Providence Bruins of the AHL a difficult one. There were some obvious things Lohr…

dom.hockey

the great dom with his thoughts on lohrei (and other stuff). hard to disagree.

 

[mar2kbos]

While he still needs to know when or when not to make a high risk play, he definitely has improved in that area. His risks in the defensive zone have toned down a lot from when he first came up. He is getting more trust from teammates as they look to pass to him more. His offensive instincts are very good and I think that is where he can excel. Also the players will start to instinctively know he likes to pinch in and he’ll definitely get his share of goals. He definitely brings another dynamic to the defensive corps

 

[DKH]

He’s in the vault

 

[Number6]

He’s in the vault

Three very solid games in a row for Lohrei. He started to use his body a little more in the defensive zone instead of his stick only. The Bruins top-4 next year will be amazing if he keeps progressing all season long.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

His obvious high offensive ceiling requires he stay in the lineup. As is he is better than the JAGs filling in for Forbert.
Does he get himself in trouble trying to transition to Offense, yes, but so has MacAvoy and Lindholm.
He is only going to get better.
The growth in his game over the last month shows, he can learn on the fly.

 

[Gordoff]

No. It's because of his admiration for Bruins' legend, Darryl Edestrand.

Teddy Green.

 

[neelynugs]

cool that he and merkulov get to play in columbus where they played college hockey.
GWG for merkulov tomorrow, calling it now

 

[whitetape]

I'd love to see Lohrei on the power play. He has Adam Fox-like skills.