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Player Discussion Matthew Poitras

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Colt.45Orr said:
Being a RH shot (like Bergeron) it makes a ton of sense to try him on PP1 in Bergeron's old bumper spot.
The PP looks terrible with the LH Zacha in that spot.
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Did you see Pasta roaming out to the right point/half wall there for a while?

Hideous.

It's nice having him on PP2 so they don't look like a bunch of zombies, but he's excelled wherever they've dumped him so far. And the coaches and the dudes upstairs all have to know he'll be on PP1 by the end of the year regardless.
 
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Poitras is by far the most impactful “all around game” prospect to emerge since Bergeron’s stunning arrival 20 years ago. The kid can shoot, pass, win faceoffs, has speed, plays a 200ft game, isn’t shy to hit or take one and I could likely go on and on.
I think the Bruins might of hit the jackpot with this one…..and how fitting that it was with a second rounder too.
 
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I swear you guys told me poitras isn’t fast . He looks fast to me. I must be crazy. He looks faster than Bergeron and krecji. Granted he is 19 and Bergeron is an old man. But even when Bergeron joined the league he didn’t look this fast.
 
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The idea that I should not compare this kid to a young Bergeron is wrong to me. I’m not expecting a Bergeron like career. Sure would be nice but that is just an absurd trajectory to expect.

What I can say is that as a young player breaking in Bergeron was not the physical specimen he became. He was battling against bigger and stronger players. How did he make it work? He did it with creativity particularly along the wall. Sometimes inside, sometimes outside and when he got the puck he’d move it to the right place.

This is what Poitras does so well. He uses a creative approach to puck pursuit that highlights his strengths and allows him to overcome his physical shortcomings.
 
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HustleB said:
The idea that I should not compare this kid to a young Bergeron is wrong to me. I’m not expecting a Bergeron like career. Sure would be nice but that is just an absurd trajectory to expect.

What I can say is that as a young player breaking in Bergeron was not the physical specimen he became. He was battling against bigger and stronger players. How did he make it work? He did it with creativity particularly along the wall. Sometimes inside, sometimes outside and when he got the puck he’d move it to the right place.

This is what Poitras does so well. He uses a creative approach to puck pursuit that highlights his strengths and allows him to overcome his physical shortcomings.
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You're not wrong. In fact, Jack Han is even talking about it too....
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Matt Poitras...Bergeron 2.0?

In the wake of BOS' hot start, too many similarities to ignore
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ranold26 said:
Poitras is by far the most impactful “all around game” prospect to emerge since Bergeron’s stunning arrival 20 years ago. The kid can shoot, pass, win faceoffs, has speed, plays a 200ft game, isn’t shy to hit or take one and I could likely go on and on.
I think the Bruins might of hit the jackpot with this one…..and how fitting that it was with a second rounder too.
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There was a play last night where he took the body on someone behind the net and stole the puck from them all in one move. It impressed me because there is no chance you see Bedard/Cooley doing that shit already, he seems so polished for his age.
 
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Zacha -- Poitras -- Marchand

Pasta -- McAvoy

1st unit: Zacha as the net front, Poitras on the bumper, Marchand working the wall, Pasta in his office, McAvoy at the point.


Lucic -- JVR -- Coyle -- Frederic

Shattenkirk

2nd unit: Lucic and JVR up in front of the goalie, Coyle and Frederic working the walls and slot, Shattenkirk at the point. If I remember right, the Bruins had some successs with this setup on the PP awhile ago - Brick use to call it their Power I formation because of the two screens up front.
 
The impressive part of his breakaway started deep in the defensive zone corner. He dogged potential Chicago puck handlers until he picked them clean at his own blueline.
This is what will make him stick in the NHL. He see's the game as a whole, not just in offensive zone.

I'm sure we will see him make mistakes and wear down during his 1st season, but it sure looks like the hockey gods have blessed us.

Binky with a capital "B"!!
 
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A very welcomed surprise, he is so poised with the puck and actually isn’t afraid to shoot when he has the puck.
 
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HustleB said:
The idea that I should not compare this kid to a young Bergeron is wrong to me. I’m not expecting a Bergeron like career. Sure would be nice but that is just an absurd trajectory to expect.

What I can say is that as a young player breaking in Bergeron was not the physical specimen he became. He was battling against bigger and stronger players. How did he make it work? He did it with creativity particularly along the wall. Sometimes inside, sometimes outside and when he got the puck he’d move it to the right place.

This is what Poitras does so well. He uses a creative approach to puck pursuit that highlights his strengths and allows him to overcome his physical shortcomings.
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Actually, I remember Bergeron as being very physical. His rookie season he used to throw a reverse hit that drew the ire of more than a few veterans. He became less physical after the concussion.
 
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I wanted to make a joke about sending him back, but I can't bring myself to do it now. How can you not be excited about the future with a 19 year old center playing like this?
 
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