Player Discussion Mason Lohrei

[JoeIsAStud]

By the end of the year it really seemed he was a complete player besides the stupid mistakes. Last night was an example of Lohrei without mistakes.

And mistakes are gonna happen. It's the nature of someone who plays an aggressive game. Lord knows our two exceptionally highly paid defenseman make a ton of mistakes, and even Carlo who was the best defenseman in the series slipped and cost the Bruins a goal last night.

Mason was just so aggressive and willing to take chances last night, which was amazing especially when so many veterans looks like they were holding their sticks to tight, and afraid to make a mistake

 

[Bodit9]

Most composure of any Bruin the past few games. Was making hockey plays while others would just keep throwing the puck away. No way he comes out. In fact, give him more ice.

 

[Alan Ryan]

On ice full contact Jersey prior to Game 7 Saturday so money tells me he’ll be in game 1 if not 2

Thanks—great news!

 

[mikelvl]

He played great in Game 7, can't believe how good he played.

 

[Bradely]

Loved Lohrei game 7 ! Kid is good

 

[Kazcram]

would love to see him put on a few more pounds

 

[McGarnagle]

Honestly he looked like when Krug was thrust into the playoff lineup as a rookie due to injury in 2013 and just looked like a natural star.

 

[DominicT]

 

[The don godfather]

Total package.

 

[Friar85]

I've given up prognosticating on these kids. The work that these kids put in to reach this level is mind blowing and I never want to be "right" about a kid who fails to stick as an NHL player. I've been around hockey my whole life and think I know the game pretty well, but if I had commented on Lohrei I would have probably said "fantastic skills, needs more time playing in defensive structure". If I had commented on Brazeau I would have said "love his strength and hands but doesn't have NHL boots". Would have been wrong on both counts. I'd rather just root like hell for two kids who've climbed the ladder in incredibly unlikely ways. Go Bs.

 

[NDiesel]

Another great example of patience with these prospects and not jumping on the pick 1 day after.

 

[PB37]

Lohrei played with a lot of confidence, swagger, and was up for the moment instead of being overwhelmed by it.

His defensive zone gaps tend to look off and at times, scare me, especially when the other team is transitioning. He's getting some valuable XP right now and I'm hoping come next season, his positioning will have improved. He's still a young pup in terms of games played as a defenseman, so he's still got a ways to go when learning how to master his position. But he is coming on strong and there's a lot to like.

 

[MrKabukiman]

Defensemen always take longer to develop. I think hes on the right track.

Skating needs some work, and he needs to add some mass. The first pass and shot are pretty solid.

 

[DominicT]

I've given up prognosticating on these kids. The work that these kids put in to reach this level is mind blowing and I never want to be "right" about a kid who fails to stick as an NHL player. I've been around hockey my whole life and think I know the game pretty well, but if I had commented on Lohrei I would have probably said "fantastic skills, needs more time playing in defensive structure". If I had commented on Brazeau I would have said "love his strength and hands but doesn't have NHL boots". Would have been wrong on both counts. I'd rather just root like hell for two kids who've climbed the ladder in incredibly unlikely ways. Go Bs.

Everyone has been wrong from time to time.

Lohrei is the reason I wanted no part of Hanifin. Especially if he was included in the trade. My words when Hanifin talks began "Lohrei will be a better all around defenceman within 3 years."

I could very well be wrong on the time frame.

 

[TooMuchMan]

Really, really liked his game as the series progressed. Looked beyond confident with the puck on his stick, looked less overwhelmed defensively. Haven’t seen metrics supporting or negating my observations so I’ll hold back on further platitudes for now.

 

[Dellstrom]

Stud

 

[CDJ]

Everyone has been wrong from time to time.

Lohrei is the reason I wanted no part of Hanifin. Especially if he was included in the trade. My words when Hanifin talks began "Lohrei will be a better all around defenceman within 3 years."

I could very well be wrong on the time frame.

Turns out he’s not evolving into a mere top 6 D, he’s evolving into a top 2 right now. Having a kid elevate their game like this in their first playoffs is something to behold

 

[Bradely]

What a shot! Beauty.

 

[MrKabukiman]

Chef Linguini with the goal!

 

[goldenblack]

Dom saying higher ceiling than Hanafin....

I see it now. What a stud.

 

[sigx15]

The goal tonight was nuts, just an absolute rip. That said, he's starting to make a lot of little plays where his skill is coming out and it's really fun to watch. He made a spin move on the blue line tonight you don't see many defensemen make, especially at his size. He's had a few plays in the corner to move the puck quickly up the ice on a couple fake reverses tonight that looked great. I just like his play more and more

 

[Mione134]

And you wonder why Sweeney refused to deal him




Love Beaker!

 

[goldenblack]

The goal tonight was nuts, just an absolute rip. That said, he's starting to make a lot of little plays where his skill is coming out and it's really fun to watch. He made a spin move on the blue line tonight you don't see many defensemen make, especially at his size. He's had a few plays in the corner to move the puck quickly up the ice on a couple fake reverses tonight that looked great. I just like his play more and more

He could have easily had 2g 1a...

 

[NDiesel]

Chef Linguini with the goal!

Spot on!

What a shot though, GWG

 

[neelynugs]

it's wild how good this kid has a chance to be. still so raw and all the minor issues with his game are coachable things.
the confidence/size/skill package is immense. this team's top 4 going forward is pretty nasty.