Player Discussion Parker Wotherspoon (re-signed 1yr $800k)
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SImpelton
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Can't take Spoony out after a game like that. Wotherspoon played too well to sit now. IMHO you wait until there's a reason to make a change. Peeke isn't going to be hurt by a bit more time to recover.
BigGoalBrad
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Agree. Don't trust Monty to pick the right one. I think we see Peeke sooner rather than later.
Forbort. Bruins need another defenseman who will clear the crease.
I did not like Swayman ending up at the bottom of the pile last night. Dmen need to keep the Panthers away.
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I actually had more confidence with him getting the puck out of their own end than some of the vets. The safe, smart play seemed to be his calling card.
He was willing to stick up for teammates, but some off season fighting lessons wouldn't hurt.
Was hoping to see him get his first NHL goal; he came close several times.
He earned his contract, but will have to earn his roster spot in camp.
Looks like the first time in ages all Bruins' D will be at least six ft. tall.
He was willing to stick up for teammates, but some off season fighting lessons wouldn't hurt.
Was hoping to see him get his first NHL goal; he came close several times.
He earned his contract, but will have to earn his roster spot in camp.
Looks like the first time in ages all Bruins' D will be at least six ft. tall.
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He's going to be 7th on the depth chart but I'm sure he'll get into a lot of games. Solid defender, not outstanding but won't be a liability either.
UncleRico
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Thought he was pretty solid in the 3rd pairing role in the playoffs. Nothing electric but just positionally sound and I actually had more faith in him moving the puck out of the defensive zone than any other 3rd pairing D we sent out.
Hope he continues to get opportunities this year.
Hope he continues to get opportunities this year.
For me, he is exactly what you want in your 7th D. And he will play given the injuries that pile up every season.
Felt a bit like Clifton. A certain effort to be physical, occasionally confidence with the puck to carry it through the neutral zone. Undersized but willing. Could learn a bit on fighting.
A good depth player.
Parker may have been my most pleasant surprise of last year. If Peeke slips as some here expect/hope(not me), he can easily slide back into the 3rd pairing. The perfect 7th D man if everyone else plays up to their potential.
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ODAAT
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liked his game last year, a real nice luxury to have as a 7th when injury happens or looking to give a D man a bit of rest
Dennis Bonvie
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runs himself out of position, much less than Clifton. Cliffy hockey was feast or famine.
UncleRico
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Completely agree. Clifton took a lot of risks jumping up in plays and sometimes it worked and sometimes it was costly. Wotherspoon doesn’t gamble like clifton did
Terrier
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With old friends by his side, defenseman Parker Wotherspoon finding his way with Bruins - The Boston Globe
Wotherspoon, who signed with Boston before last season, was teammates with fellow Bruins Brandon Carlo and Morgan Geekie in juniors.
www.bostonglobe.com
neelynugs
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led the team in minutes last night, that wasn't on my bingo card
PlayMakers
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I was surprised by that, especially since he handed the Islanders their first goal.
I love the simplicity to his game, not flashy but just solid
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I mean, that was partly him, partly a really soft goal from Korpisalo (who rebounded very well, I thought).
Wotherspoon is low-key one of my faves on the blueline. He doesn't out-and-out win a lot, but unlike many of our defenders, I don't see him getting beat clean. He always makes things difficult for opponents in the defensive zone. Active stick, moves well and plays bigger than he is.
Can’t really ask for better from a 5/6/7 guy. I like him a lot.
