Player Discussion Matt Grzelcyk
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He grew up on the mean streets of Belmont. Almost as tough as Vesey...
Excited to see this kid play. Supposed to be a strong skater and the B's sure as hell need that.
Excited to see this kid play. Supposed to be a strong skater and the B's sure as hell need that.
Glove Malfunction
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I thought he was a Townie? The kid who used to cut my hair claimed to have grown up with him in Charlestown.
Grzelcyk virtually grew up on Causeway Street, his father a decades-long member of the Garden bull gang and one of the regular Zamboni drivers. No one has logged more career ice time in Boston than John Grzelcyk. With the “new’’ Garden about to turn 21 years old (Sept. 30), Matt doesn’t have memories of the Bruins playing in the original arena, or of his dad cleaning the ice.
“But I’m pretty sure we’ve got a picture of me inside the old Garden,’’ he said. “Yeah, I mean, I think I was still in the cradle.’’
mikelvl
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Unless you've got the inside scoop, he's from Charlestown. Not that it matters.
He went to Belmont Hill School, a ritzy all boys prep school in Belmont, prior to joining USNTDP. No doubt he went just for hockey, and probably on a scholarship/financial aid.
My understanding is he grew up in Charlestown, right near the Garden.
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I'm just being a bit silly. I'm clearly not over losing Vesey.
In all seriousness, truly psyched to see him play.
In all seriousness, truly psyched to see him play.
Tim Vezina Thomas
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maybe along the lines of the sweet k miller deal.... signing gryz was an "in" they thought they had to get vesey here.
whatsbruin
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Because our current D, as configured, is so strong ?
All kidding aside, I know very little about this player.
Read he is undersized , but a good/great skater and transition D.
This team can probably have one more small D'man and be effective,
so who knows.
Takes the place of JM Liles. Similar size, similar playing style, just a question of young legs vs. veteran experience.
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Tim Vezina Thomas
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I mean, JM Liles isn't someone I want in the lineup if we're competing for a cup. He's a transitional stop gap D man until some of our prospects are ready. Just because Grizz is similar size to JML doesn't mean I want someone that size replacing JML lol.
The best D man will play, but I think there are players with more upside and his size could be an issue.
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Tim Vezina Thomas
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Of course, not sure what your point is?
The point was Grizz "can replace JML and has similar size." JML is irrelevant to the Bruins future and his size is irrelevant.
Exactly my sentiment. I know I'm different than a lot of Bruins fans on this, but if Gryzz turns into a Krug-esque player I have absolutely no problem carrying two of that type.
Tim Vezina Thomas
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If you mean talent wise then absolutely, I'd love two Krugs on the backend. I just dont want a Krug and a Warsofsky... I'd rather have Krug and a McQuaid type.
Greek_physique
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He'll likely start the year in Providence (as Morrow can't clear waivers) and be one of the first call-ups when McQuaid or Liles go down.
I was watching tonight's game on my phone at work . At first I thought he was Torey Krug . He looks to have good wheels . Any chance he makes the team on opening night?
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Needs to add 10 pounds. Close to being good enough on ability. Done the least wrong of any D man last couple games by a long way.
Very good player he can overcome lack of size like Krug has. A year or two with Whitesides and he'll be strong enough.
