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Former Bruins Oskar Steen (4/10/22 re-signed 2 years, $800k/yr)

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HustleB said:
Is Mr. Tenkrat a respected account or is he just reposting the content of others. I was kind of under the impression this account is not well respected but I have never asked.
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Well it has like 50 followers so I’d say probably not, but they post clips of Bruins stuff so how I found them.

Seems like kind of a @BruinsNetwork knock-off. Good Twitter account to follow for respected Bruins stuff.
 
Bruins prospect Oskar Steen can take inspiration from Brad Marchand - The Boston Globe

Oskar Steen earned his way back to the Bruins varsity lineup Sunday night, filled in capably on a line with Jake DeBrusk and Erik Haula, even picked up an assist on Charlie Coyle’s game-winning goal against Montreal.
All in all, a nice night’s work for Steen, a sixth-round draft pick in 2016. He logged 11:31 in ice time, fired one shot (blocked), and displayed the gumption to hustle back on defense, stick ready, remaining engaged across the full 200-foot sheet of ice. Sounds basic, but the truth is not every callup so deftly adheres to details.
No telling what any of that will mean for Steen’s immediate future. He was returned on loan Monday to AHL Providence, but he could possibly play there Friday, then zip down to Philadelphia and be in the lineup again Saturday night when the Bruins play the Flyers.

Such is NHL life as an unproven 23-year-old. No guarantees. But Steen, 5-5—10 in his 10 games with Providence, looks like he could be a smart fit as a bottom-six winger or center (his preferred spot) and maybe even chip in here and there on the scoresheet.

It may seem a century ago, but Brad Marchand was put through the same rigors after being drafted 71st overall in 2006. He showed more offensive pop than Steen in his season and a half with Providence, but he was widely projected as a third- or fourth-line energy guy upon his Causeway Street arrival amid the 2009-10 season.

An essential key to Marchand’s success, lacking in many prospects, has been his willingness to dart into the toughest area on the ice, attack the net from short range. Again, sounds basic, but getting to the net is essential for scorers, though many are reluctant to pay the price.
“He always had lots of courage to get inside,” Cassidy said. “But his vision for seams and all that has grown for him quite a bit — seeing things, making plays off the rush.”


We find out now if it will be different for Steen. Will he get a chance to stick? Can he at least cut it as a bottom-six NHL regular? Can he beat all odds and scale up the order like Marchand?


A tough ask, for sure, but not impossible. The delightful mystery is Steen’s to write.
 
Otherworld said:
Imo if Steen plays like he did last night he stays up no question.

He made things happen when he was on the ice. He added energy to the lineup and it nice to see someone other than the 1st line do that.
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Im not sure he can stay up. Someone will have to be put on waivers for him to stay up once everyone is healthy.
 
The National said:
You are. Former 1st round pick, 23 yo, 70 nhl games, makes 1m. Whether you think he’s good or not his upside is worth a team giving him a roster spot.
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Ok. So what have I missed in his game because I haven't seen him do anything now that he's not allowed to fight or be physical??????
 
The Entertainer said:
I don't think either would be claimed!!!!! They're not good, quite simply????
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Blidh is fine. What have you been watching? There's a reason the Bruins kept him up this season because he would have to pass through waivers if they reassgned him. The guy works his ass off every shift, plays physical, with energy, and has really improved his decision-making out there. Not much more you can ask from a 4th liner. He won't put up a bunch of points, but that isn't really the 4th line remit.
 
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Dr Hook said:
Blidh is fine. What have you been watching? There's a reason the Bruins kept him up this season because he would have to pass through waivers if they reassgned him. The guy works his ass off every shift, plays physical, with energy, and has really improved his decision-making out there. Not much more you can ask from a 4th liner. He won't put up a bunch of points, but that isn't really the 4th line remit.
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Well said!
 
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The National said:
You are. Former 1st round pick, 23 yo, 70 nhl games, makes 1m. Whether you think he’s good or not his upside is worth a team giving him a roster spot.
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many former 1st round picks clear waivers. he hasn't exactly lit the nhl on fire but I guess you never know. some teams could see him as a serviceable 4th liner
 
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