Former Bruins Mike Reilly

[Aussie Bruin]

Is that enough ?

Only place we're going to find out is in the spring. To me our D has enough talent, is now contributing more offensively, and is solid in its own end even though I think there is room for improvement there.

The one thing I would really like to see added before the deadline is a cheap 3rd pair guy who is physical, tough and experienced, in the Kevan Miller mould. Someone who can intimidate and push back the opposition while still being good at the basics. Give me that and I'd back our defense in against anyone.

 

[Lobster57]

Only place we're going to find out is in the spring. To me our D has enough talent, is now contributing more offensively, and is solid in its own end even though I think there is room for improvement there.

The one thing I would really like to see added before the deadline is a cheap 3rd pair guy who is physical, tough and experienced, in the Kevan Miller mould. Someone who can intimidate and push back the opposition while still being good at the basics. Give me that and I'd back our defense in against anyone.

We saw that guy last night in Luke Schenn, not quite as tough as Killer, but tough enough, playing really well for the Canucks (maybe the only guy other than Horvat), on the last year of a cheap deal

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Same players, but Cliffy is significantly better. Lindholm has had a full off season with the team, and it shows. McAvoy's better years are still ahead of him and Grizz is playing with a healthy shoulder, instead of limping through the back half of the season and playoffs with basically one arm. Can't underestimate Gruden's impact on the back end as well.

When healthy, I'd stack those 6 up against anyone.

We’re getting bonafide Norris Trophy level play from our second best defenseman. It’s not the same defense.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

We’re getting bonafide Norris Trophy level play from our second best defenseman. It’s not the same defense.

Is Tampa Bay’s D significantly worse with no McDonagh ?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Is Tampa Bay’s D significantly worse with no McDonagh ?

It certainly isn’t better

 

[Aussie Bruin]

We saw that guy last night in Luke Schenn, not quite as tough as Killer, but tough enough, playing really well for the Canucks (maybe the only guy other than Horvat), on the last year of a cheap deal

Yeah good candidate for sure. Dual Cup winner, experienced, hard to shift, cheap, and on a team that should be looking to deal. Would be more than happy to rent him for a Cup push.

 

[Hookslide]

Yeah good candidate for sure. Dual Cup winner, experienced, hard to shift, cheap, and on a team that should be looking to deal. Would be more than happy to rent him for a Cup push.

Interesting point what would it take....

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Interesting point what would it take....

Well Schenn's a 3rd pair D on an expiring contract, so hopefully a 2nd and a little extra might be enough. The Bruins got Reilly for a 3rd but Schenn has better credentials so will probably require a bit more. But a 2nd plus change I'd be happy with.

 

[Dr Hook]

I’d like to believe we have the deepest top 6 D in the league but do we really? Isn’t it pretty well the same group that lost in round 1 last year ? Utilizing Lindholm and McAvoy on different pairs certainly changes the dynamic .

Grizz and Mac are both playing with healthy shoulders this season. Lindholm has settled in-he was good last playoffs, but not this good. Now he is comfortable and settled in and we are seeing what he really brings. Clifton is playing miles above last season too. So the same, but not really the same.

 

[Racer88]

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[UConn126]

What's the latest on this guy? Last I heard he was stretchered off the ice in Providence a couple weeks ago and haven't seen any reporting on the injury. Is he done for the year?

 

[danpantz]

What's the latest on this guy? Last I heard he was stretchered off the ice in Providence a couple weeks ago and haven't seen any reporting on the injury. Is he done for the year?

He played the other night I believe so he’s back

Was a scary looking injury but thankfully not as bad as it looked.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Just got bought out.

Nice.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Good.

 

[CDJ]

He’s an NHL player, just not a $3 mill one

Happy trails Mike. Thanks for being a good soldier down in Providence

 

[Dr Hook]

Too damn bad Forbort isn't joining him.

 

[Mad Dr Pepper]

A legend is over.

 

[DiggityDog]

Goodbye sweet prince

 

[Dellstrom]

Best of luck to him. Bad situation to the player and team. Hope someone picks him up, really not a bad bottom pairing defenseman.

 

[ranold26]

 

[quietbruinfan]

They did what they should have and bought him out. Good luck to him.

 

[MAINE-IAC]

Good luck mike

 

[UConn126]

Wonder where he'll land.

Won't miss the player. Liked him as a deadline add but was scratching my head when we brought him back on a 3 yr deal. Felt similar to when we signed Moore to a 5 yr deal. Not the type of player you wanna commit that kind of term to.

 

[Dr Hook]

He's not a bad player, just never fit here. I wish him well, he is good enough to deserve regular playing time somewhere, but yeah, that 3 year deal (like Moore's) was a head scratcher. I guess Sweeney wanted the depth insurance in both cases, but ends up buying both out. Dumb.

 

[McGarnagle]

He was a competent 3rd pair puck-moving PP QB type of defenseman. The contract was just so bad that they couldn't afford to keep him up. He'll get a job somewhere for sure.