Player Discussion Mason Lohrei

[chizzler]

I don't disagree that there are people who think that way. People don't like Brazeau because he's not physical. I'm not saying that prejudice doesn't exist, I'm saying the criticism of Lohrei's defensive game is fair and justified.

This isn't a case where Hal Gill is actually a good defensive defenseman and people just can't see it because he doesn't hit. Lohrei is not a good defensive defenseman and it's fair to point that out.

The problem lies I. That you have too many of these type of player that don’t lean into guys. They have a roster full. They’re priority when chasing the puck is to poke it free instead of both taking the body and then look for the puck. Look at the way Toronto is playing. They are now doing that. They outplayed the Bruins by being physical.

 

[mjhfb]

Oesterle and Wotherspoon may be veterans, but they are barely above stiff level.

Bruins biggest need right now is creativity, not a veteran presence on D.

Not sure its the biggest need, but its definitely a need. Creative players like Pasta (and yes Lohrei) often try to make something out of nothing. Maybe it works, maybe it doesn't. But I'll take that any day over players that make nothing out of something.

 

[Dr Hook]

But I'll take that any day over players that make nothing out of something.

Same here. Bruins have enough of those bolded types already. Lohrei will get it; he's just a project guy that in different circumstances would probably still be in the AHL growing the defensive side. He's improving by bits, two steps forward one step back kind of thing.

 

[mjhfb]

Same here. Bruins have enough of those bolded types already. Lohrei will get it; he's just a project guy that in different circumstances would probably still be in the AHL growing the defensive side. He's improving by bits, two steps forward one step back kind of thing.

There was a Florida push when he blocked a shot, Swayman was out of position and he blocked the 2nd shot with his stick and saved a goal. Even the announcers mentioned it.

The main point should be what else can you do with him other than play him now? True, in a perfect world he may have needed to develop in the AHL more, but he can't now because he'd have to go on waivers and would be picked up quicker than a $20 bill on the sidewalk. That's on management, not Lohrei. So the only choices are him playing, rotting in the stands, or being traded.

 

[Guelph Bruin]

There was a Florida push when he blocked a shot, Swayman was out of position and he blocked the 2nd shot with his stick and saved a goal. Even the announcers mentioned it.

The main point should be what else can you do with him other than play him now? True, in a perfect world he may have needed to develop in the AHL more, but he can't now because he'd have to go on waivers and would be picked up quicker than a $20 bill on the sidewalk. That's on management, not Lohrei. So the only choices are him playing, rotting in the stands, or being traded.

Agreed but the immediate play before was him giving up the puck in a high danger area to allow that shot in the first place ...he created the problem then thankfully rectified it

 

[wintersej]

Agreed but the immediate play before was him giving up the puck in a high danger area to allow that shot in the first place ...he created the problem then thankfully rectified it

Just gonna have to let him work thru it and hope he learns with reps. Think he has the highest ceiling amongst the under 25 crew.

 

[Number8]

Sure dude, I own a company that employees 25 people for 40 years so yes Im dumb as a rock lol

Do you need a job?

That's nothing personal

You need to try harder then. You do yourself a disservice with some of the things you post.

Good on the job, thanks.

 

[BruinDust]

The problem lies I. That you have too many of these type of player that don’t lean into guys. They have a roster full. They’re priority when chasing the puck is to poke it free instead of both taking the body and then look for the puck. Look at the way Toronto is playing. They are now doing that. They outplayed the Bruins by being physical.

One line of top end elite players went to town on the Bruins that night. That's why they won.

Bruins leads the NHL in hits. Are they not physical enough? How do they lead the league in hits if they have a roster full of player who don't lean into guys?