Player Discussion Matthew Poitras

[CharasLazyWrister]

Undersized with Foot speed trouble for a center scares me. He is a hard two way worker, hopefully he works on that speed. Definitely will need it to get to the NHL to play center

Who is the last Bruins center that was actually fast?

Certainly wasn’t Bergeron, Krejci, or Savard.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Who is the last Bruins center that was actually fast?

Certainly wasn’t Bergeron, Krejci, or Savard.

Beecher?

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Beecher?

Haha okay.

Meaning that was actually an established center for this team.

I’ve always thought of speed being a more useful asset for wingers.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Haha okay.

Meaning that was actually an established center for this team.

I’ve always thought of speed being a more useful asset for wingers.

Would you consider Spooner an established center?

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Would you consider Spooner an established center?

Ha funny you bring him up as I almost referred to him (for the first time in years) just a few minutes ago in another thread.

To answer your question: yeah, I would. A good NHL center? No. But a guy who had a fairly established role on the team, albeit briefly? Yup.

But I think that answer says a lot. This team, at least in the recent past, hasn’t employed speedy centers. And they’ve had their fair share of success without them. Would I be against them? Of course not. But give me two way centers and reserve the speed for the guys on the wing if in some make believe world you can’t have both.

 

[TheReal13Linseman]

Who is the last Bruins center that was actually fast?

Certainly wasn’t Bergeron, Krejci, or Savard.

Ken Linseman

 

[whatsbruin]

Looked like that shot had some zip to it.

 

[loosemoose]

Who is the last Bruins center that was actually fast?

Certainly wasn’t Bergeron, Krejci, or Savard.

Kuraly was/is pretty fast.

 

[whatsbruin]

Question about when they say the player needs to get stronger.
Is that in relation to his current opponents, or if he is to play in the nhl.

I mean , isn't that a no brainer comment for an 18 year old to play in the NHL, with some very, very rare exceptions. Yes, there maybe 18 year olds playing in the nhl, but they too will have to get stronger.

 

[rocketdan9]

 

[rocketdan9]

Kid has a huge smile. Looks like is enjoying the camp. From a distance, could be mistaken for a younger Tony Danza imo

 

[HustleB]

I live in Guelph ....and watch the Guelph Storm but not last year when Matthew Poitras played ...mostly due to covid reasons but I'll make an effort to see him live at least 10 times this year coming up ... I'm no scout but I've watched and played hockey my whole life so I'll fill you in with my opinion as it comes ... I'll try and see him vs weak and strong teams, see him against elite shut down defenders, etc, and see if he can rise to the occasion.... sounds like he has compete and play making abilities, two things not teachable so I'm optimistic ...if anyone has any specific questions or sees team matchups they'd like me to see for specific reasons, let me know, I'll try to make it and fill you in (just got back from a week at the beach ...Sandbanks beach in Picton for you Ontarioans and Quebecers in the know for world class great lake beaches ...so first I'm able to respond to respond to the draft. )

I’m interested in your thoughts on who will be a better pro between Poitras and Zhilkin. That story line intrigues me.

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

Wish his name was cooler. Like his nose, good Hockey Phrenology.

 

[Johnny4778]

Who is the last Bruins center that was actually fast?

Certainly wasn’t Bergeron, Krejci, or Savard.

Allison lol

 

[UncleRico]

Who is the last Bruins center that was actually fast?

Certainly wasn’t Bergeron, Krejci, or Savard.

Does seguin count even tho he played wing here

 

[Bruinaura]

Kid has a huge smile. Looks like is enjoying the camp. From a distance, could be mistaken for a younger Tony Danza imo

I'm kind of terrible at comparisons but at first glance he reminded me of Chelios

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I'm kind of terrible at comparisons but at first glance he reminded me of Chelios

Ha, I can see that

 

[rocketdan9]

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By Jared Brown Matthew Poitras And His Early OHL Season Success Matthew Poitras was one of many 2004 born OHL rookies who were robbed of their 16 year old DY-1 season. The former Whitby Wildcat went twelfth overall to the Guelph Storm in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection Draft. He finished his U16...

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[22Brad Park]

Haha okay.

Meaning that was actually an established center for this team.

I’ve always thought of speed being a more useful asset for wingers.

Joe Juneau Shaun Bates

 

[rocketdan9]

Thanks for posting

 

[BruinsBtn]

He's now the #2 scorer in the OHL among 2004-born players and #17 overall on one of the lower scoring teams in the league.
Interestingly, the guy aehad of him is David Goyette. There was a lively debate between Poitras, Goyette and some others here on draft day. Another guy who was in the mix was Ludwinski but he's had a rough year as have a few other OHL forwards who went ahead of Poitras.

Overall, I'd say there haven't been many guys from the 2022 who have held their draft stock; it's looking like covid hurt a lot of them.

 

[arider1990]

He's now the #2 scorer in the OHL among 2004-born players and #17 overall on one of the lower scoring teams in the league.
Interestingly, the guy aehad of him is David Goyette. There was a lively debate between Poitras, Goyette and some others here on draft day. Another guy who was in the mix was Ludwinski but he's had a rough year as have a few other OHL forwards who went ahead of Poitras.

Overall, I'd say there haven't been many guys from the 2022 who have held their draft stock; it's looking like covid hurt a lot of them.

I really really really wanted the Bruins to draft Goyette and was massively disappointed they didn't. Overall I do think Poitras is having a strong year but would have loved someone like Goyette in the system.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Who is the last Bruins center that was actually fast?

Certainly wasn’t Bergeron, Krejci, or Savard.

Jason Allison

 

[Dr Hook]

Jason Allison

He needed to be to keep up Murray on his wing.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Jason Allison

Lol