That's definitely on the table for them to go as an option. Personally, I like the idea of our best offensive wingers being in more positions to score than defend but they do have enough talent on that line where it probably won't be too much of an issue. They could also just flex the centers in/out depending on what end the faceoffs are.
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That's definitely on the table for them to go as an option. Personally, I like the idea of our best offensive wingers being in more positions to score than defend but they do have enough talent on that line where it probably won't be too much of an issue. They could also just flex the centers in/out depending on what end the faceoffs are.
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Marchand-Coyle-DeBrusk
JVR-Zacha-Pasta
Lauko-Geekie-Boqvist
Lucic-Frederic-Greer
Brown
Gryz-McAvoy
Lindholm-Carlo
Forbort-Zboril
Shattenkirk
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I think they want to get Frederic more reps at C to see if he could be an option there long term.
I think Zboril will get a shot in the top 6 because it's his last chance to stick. Could be a good trade chip as well if he's playing well if management doesn't view him as a long term option.
I think Shatternkirk could easily find himself in Providence if Regula, Mitchell, or Walsh look like they deserve the 7th spot. Or even 6th.
Could see Lauko getting the 2LW spot to create the Czeching line 2.0. He's uptempo game could fit, though JVR's net front presence makes some sense with Pasta and Zacha.
JVR-Zacha-Pasta
Lauko-Geekie-Boqvist
Lucic-Frederic-Greer
Brown
Gryz-McAvoy
Lindholm-Carlo
Forbort-Zboril
Shattenkirk
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I think they want to get Frederic more reps at C to see if he could be an option there long term.
I think Zboril will get a shot in the top 6 because it's his last chance to stick. Could be a good trade chip as well if he's playing well if management doesn't view him as a long term option.
I think Shatternkirk could easily find himself in Providence if Regula, Mitchell, or Walsh look like they deserve the 7th spot. Or even 6th.
Could see Lauko getting the 2LW spot to create the Czeching line 2.0. He's uptempo game could fit, though JVR's net front presence makes some sense with Pasta and Zacha.
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The amount of Coyle 1st line shocks me.
I consol myself by telling myself that's not the real 1ST line.
Coyle on the second line was a massive failure when Krejci spent a season back home . Now we want him on the 1st line? Had to give his spot to Haula, did everyone forget that?
Meanwhile Geekie's production on the 4th line projects to 34 points. 34 points on the 4th line is pretty good. Could translate to 55/60 on the 2nd line surrounded by the right players.
Lauko Zacha Pasta
Marchy Geekie Debrusk
Freddy Coyle JVR
Looch Brown/Beecher Boqvist
/Greer
The D is much more obvious to me
Mac Grizz
Carlo Lindholm
Shatty Zboril/Lohrei/Forbort
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Probably. Greer was pretty good last year I thought. He is pretty under rated. Last season he ended up being +9 and had well over 100 pim. 101 hits. 12 points and +9. He also only suited up for 60 games. He is only 26. He stands to take another step imo. They lost a left winger in the off-season too.
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I must have missed those games, he did nothing for me all season and I wanted to like him. No direction no purpose. Total waste of roster spot .
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say he's not on the roster by mid-season if it takes that long .
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To me it's simple
? Zacha Pasta
Marchy ? DeBrusk
Freddy Coyle ?
Lucic
Those are my non negotiables.
? Zacha Pasta
Marchy ? DeBrusk
Freddy Coyle ?
Lucic
Those are my non negotiables.
Maybe McAvoy can play center with Marchy and DeBrusk lol. Or else we're looking at Geekie there.
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I want to try this !
I think it’s hard to say though. My roster might change at camp.
Forwards:
Debrusk-Coyle-Marchand
Pasta - Zacha - Fredric
Boqvist -Geekie - Lauko (Lauko is my guy)
Brown -Lucic -jvr
Greer
A prospect might challenge for a roster spot.
If poitras destroys camp he might get a look.
There’s also the obvious forward prospects: Lysell, Merkelov, Farinnaci ect. Hard for me to say with out seeing them. But who really out here wants menga and brown? The rest I’m ok with. Would love poitras to be the next big thing. That would be good timing.
Defence:
Lindholm - mcavoy
Carlo - gryz
Shattenkirk - wortherspoon / zboril / forbort /mitchel?
The bruins have a lot of defence. So I think it’s safe to say it will be a battle for the bottom spot.
Shattenkirks going to remind the nhl just how good he is. I think he makes the power play a lot better.
Ullmark
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I think they will be a playoff team who will add a centre at the trade deadline.
I think it’s hard to say though. My roster might change at camp.
Forwards:
Debrusk-Coyle-Marchand
Pasta - Zacha - Fredric
Boqvist -Geekie - Lauko (Lauko is my guy)
Brown -Lucic -jvr
Greer
A prospect might challenge for a roster spot.
If poitras destroys camp he might get a look.
There’s also the obvious forward prospects: Lysell, Merkelov, Farinnaci ect. Hard for me to say with out seeing them. But who really out here wants menga and brown? The rest I’m ok with. Would love poitras to be the next big thing. That would be good timing.
Defence:
Lindholm - mcavoy
Carlo - gryz
Shattenkirk - wortherspoon / zboril / forbort /mitchel?
The bruins have a lot of defence. So I think it’s safe to say it will be a battle for the bottom spot.
Shattenkirks going to remind the nhl just how good he is. I think he makes the power play a lot better.
Ullmark
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I think they will be a playoff team who will add a centre at the trade deadline.
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Every one seems to have Gryz as there LD on the first pairing for me that is very concerning. Several posters have posted that the Bruin D will be top 5 in the league. I can not see this happening with Gryz on your first pairing. The forwards (centers) in particular are below average, . To say the Bruins are facing major challenges this year is real, but excepting it is a transition year is where we should be as Bruin fans
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Seems to be a decent geekie vs Coyle debate. All I know is Coyle will be relied on heavily especially in big defensive minutes. Right now this center group is extremely inexperienced, especially in regards to actually playing the center position.
Zacha has limited time at the center position and bounced back and fourth between C/LW. Geekie and Brown both have less than 200 NHL games. Coyle is going to be relied on heavily in big situations.
Zacha has limited time at the center position and bounced back and fourth between C/LW. Geekie and Brown both have less than 200 NHL games. Coyle is going to be relied on heavily in big situations.
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I know it’s gonna be a crazy year when you’re shocked by seeing Coyle on the first line, but then you put Lauko up there.
Honestly that’s not even a shot at you. It just shows that this year feels like an “anything goes” situation.
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I have a theory. Kind of a silly theory but it’s August so what the hell…
Take a line and replace the players with the line they would play on, in an ideal world, then add up the total. The lower the total the better, and to be considered a true “top6” line, you have to add up to 6 or less.
Take your lines for example…
Marchand-Zacha-Pastrnak
1+2+1=4 which is a good first line.
JDB-Coyle-Frederic
2+3+3=8 which is NOT a 2nd line, regardless of where they are sorted. That is a 3rd line.
Look at that versus…
Marchand - Coyle - DeBrusk
1+3+2 = 6 which is a top6 line.
JVR - Zacha - Pastrnak
3+2+1 = 6 another top6 line.
I’m not saying one lineup is better than the other, maybe the Bruins can win more games with a really good 1st line and three 3rd lines, but I don’t think people should expect a line made up of multiple 3rd liners to produce like a second line. (That’s what happened the last time Krejci left.) And I see a lot of those types of lineups in this thread.
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So Ty Anderson thru out Marchand Coyle Frederic as an idea. A “super” form of last years third line that could be used in heavy lifting situations and I am coming around to it as a compromise.
??? Zacha Pasta
Marchand Coyle Frederic
??? Geekie (Boqvist/Lysell/Merkulov/Lauko)
I’m not sure if DeBrusk, in a contract year, can stay engaged being the primary guy on the third line, as much as I would prefer it, but that would leave JVR and Geekie on a line together so whichever of those speedsters wins out is going to have a lot of pressure to transport the puck.
??? Zacha Pasta
Marchand Coyle Frederic
??? Geekie (Boqvist/Lysell/Merkulov/Lauko)
I’m not sure if DeBrusk, in a contract year, can stay engaged being the primary guy on the third line, as much as I would prefer it, but that would leave JVR and Geekie on a line together so whichever of those speedsters wins out is going to have a lot of pressure to transport the puck.
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More than Geekie, I am hoping that Merkulov can slide in between DeBrusk and Marchand and just play conservative and fire off one timers.
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The last time Coyle and Debrusk played together in 2020-2021 and the first half of 2021-2022 it did not go well for that combination. Debrusk played the worst hockey of his career on Coyles wing.
I’m not sure if Montgomery is going to risk a slow start by putting those two together again.
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Wasn’t 20-21 when DeBrusk was depressed from Covid isolation, and 21-22 DeBrusk asking for a trade because he didn’t like being the 3rd LW? DeBrusk has flourished with Marchand and as the 2RW.
Not sure Monty will put any stock in those years, I certainly wouldn’t let it stop me from experimenting. If for no other reason than Coyle-JDB with Marchand should be a completely different dynamic than JDB-Coyle and Smith.
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I want Debrusk on coyle’s wing. It was in my original post I just think it’s unlikely. Mostly because I want to see Marchand-Zacha-Pasta
I think it would be negligent at best for Montgomery to not consider how they previously played together. I hope they do, but I doubt Montgomery even takes the chance early in the year is what I’m saying.
Reeks of too many 3rd line/non-scoring lines.
Pastrnak line would be the new "Perfection" line especially if Debrusk were on it. That Coyle line would score very little. 20 for Marchand, 15 for Coyle, 10 for Frederic. Claude Julien hockey would be the only winning hockey with this line up I'd wager. Win 1-0, 2-1. Not a fit for modern NHL 5-3 hockey.
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It really is, there are going to be at least two players in the top 6 who have no business being there and that's if there are no injuries. I don't even want to imagine what it's going to look like if one or God forbid two players get injured.
Any prolonged injury to a key player and we'll be glad they got that lottery pick protected.
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Marchand - Zacha - Pastrnak
DeBrusk - Merkulov - JVR
Lauko - Coyle - Geekie
Lucic - Frederic - Boqvist
DeBrusk - Merkulov - JVR
Lauko - Coyle - Geekie
Lucic - Frederic - Boqvist
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