Yeah, we absolutely do not need any more depth prospects top develop except as replacement players eventually. That was just to fill the lineup internally. But teams sign free agents or name trades to fill gaps and if all we need are 3rd line players, we're looking very solid.
Player Discussion Mason McTavish
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Bruin fan here, one of are insiders and very reputable poster has sad Verbeek and Sweeney been talking, not out of the norm this time of year,but given the bruins need for center help and the Ducks having some good young talent at the position, what do you think Verberk would be eyeing in Boston? What’s the ducks teams need and yea Pasta not going anywhere.
Bruins are weak on paper prospect wise but that doesn’t really mean much, as they’ve been near the bottom for sometime by most rankings but the likes of Lohrei and Poitras both look like they have strong futures. Who were also ranked as prospects as a collective group being near the bottom.
I’ve always liked McTavish, guy just seems like a gamer, but you guys also have Carlson and Zegras.
Pretty sure Sweeney most attractive lure would be lohrei highly skilled puck moving defenseman with great poise. Leterneau (sp) top pick last year outside of Poitras is arguably their top forward with upside a 6”6 center in his freshman year at Boston College.
Bruins are weak on paper prospect wise but that doesn’t really mean much, as they’ve been near the bottom for sometime by most rankings but the likes of Lohrei and Poitras both look like they have strong futures. Who were also ranked as prospects as a collective group being near the bottom.
I’ve always liked McTavish, guy just seems like a gamer, but you guys also have Carlson and Zegras.
Pretty sure Sweeney most attractive lure would be lohrei highly skilled puck moving defenseman with great poise. Leterneau (sp) top pick last year outside of Poitras is arguably their top forward with upside a 6”6 center in his freshman year at Boston College.
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I don’t see anything on the Bruins (outside of Pastrnak) that would get me to move Zegras or McTavish. I like Lohrei, but LHD is our deepest position, so I doubt we would pay up for him. I’m not the biggest Poitras fan, so I wouldn’t prioritize him either. Letourneau’s season has totally cratered his value, so you’re probably better off holding onto him and hoping he figures it out.
Anaheim needs more firepower (right-shot forward would be preferred) and maybe a reliable RHD. We are likely looking to move Dumoulin and Fabbri, but maybe someone like Strome or Killorn could be available, too.
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More than likely that’s the topic of their conversation a move involving like you said one of Dumoulin, Fabbri, Strome or Killorn. I just not a fan of that direction, would rather see a deal for youth. I don’t see the Bruins making the playoffs either way this year, or if they do being one and out.
Thanks for the response and good luck to you guys down the road you have some real nice young talent to bld around!
Can't trade Strome unless it's for a clear upgrade. Terry does not have chemistry with any of the other centers, and Strome is playing great right now.
Killorn has a few games where he looks good but he's mostly either invisible or killing plays. Not sure what some see but occasionally playing like a top 6 forward is not what he's paid to do. If there's a chance to trade him, I would it immediately. However, really don't see him being traded. Coach and GM really like him.
Dumoulin and Fabbri should be traded. Don't really see a reason to add on defense unless it's for an upgrade. A top 6 forward is by far the most pressing need. Look at the impact of Zegras's return. The problem is availability. Who realistically can they target? It has to be a team looking for picks/prospects because that's what the Ducks have to offer.
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He's only at 28 PIM in 57 games vs last year when he had 86 PIM in 64 games.
In 7 games he can match his last seasons point totals with 5 more points.
He is still 6 points in his last 5 games nearly a week later last he was, he appears to be going on alot of 5 in his last 5 or 6 in his last 5 lately so I think his PPG will end up higher than last year !
In 7 games he can match his last seasons point totals with 5 more points.
He is still 6 points in his last 5 games nearly a week later last he was, he appears to be going on alot of 5 in his last 5 or 6 in his last 5 lately so I think his PPG will end up higher than last year !
Some definite strides this year for him after a bit of a slow start. Though i personally think he's been fine the whole year.
Other players on the team have received the benefit of the doubt with regards to inconsistency as it was usually chalked up to being young and still learning. That's fair but it applies to Mctavish too. He is probably on the upper echelon in terms of hockey IQ on the team as well, some of the passes he makes are indicative of that IMO.
Other players on the team have received the benefit of the doubt with regards to inconsistency as it was usually chalked up to being young and still learning. That's fair but it applies to Mctavish too. He is probably on the upper echelon in terms of hockey IQ on the team as well, some of the passes he makes are indicative of that IMO.
