I absolutely agree that Charlie Coyle is not a top-6 center.
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This is pretty close to how I see it as well.
I do wonder about JVR though. If he recaptures some of what he used to be he might be useful but he's been horrendously bad the last few years so idk. I could see him being a bust and too slow to click with Pasta and Zacha. As such I could see Boquist getting a shot to move up as well. Geekie is a wild card in a more positive way. Could be wing or center and could move up. Hard to say.
Possibly DeBrusk on the Pasta line as well so that all 3 can play up tempo.
So to go a little off the expected:
DeBrusk-Zacha-Pasternak
Marchand-Coyle-Geekie
Boquist-McLaughlin-Frederic
Lucic-Brown-Lauko
x- Steen JVR
Lindholm-McAvoy
Gryzelcyk-Carlo
Forbert-Shattenkirk
x-Zboril
Swayman-Ullmark
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JVR had 38 or more points the years prior to last year, most on some horrid Flyers teams. Having him cut but Brown in the lineup kind of clashes with your thinking given Brown has never done anything. And I know they’re different roles.
Tomorrow’s Globe:
www.bostonglobe.com
Tye Kartye, similar to Bruins prospect Georgii Merkulov, was an AHL rookie last season. Kartye, a winger for Coachella Valley, led all AHL frosh with 57 points, and Merkulov was No. 2 with a line of 24-31–55.
By season’s end, Kartye, 22, had been promoted to the Kraken and made his debut in the Stanley Cup playoffs, producing 3-2–5 over 10 games. Merkulov, 22, remained in Providence from start to finish and could not help but notice Kartye’s progression into the NHL.
“Yeah, I followed him,” noted Merkulov, a left-shot center who’ll soon report to his second Black and Gold rookie camp. “He scored, played good minutes, and Seattle was a sneaky team last year. He’s a wing, not a centerman, and it bugs me a little, like, I wish it could have been me. But it also inspires me in a way, right? Like, if he can do it, why can’t I do it?”
To which the Bruins only would be too glad to say, step right up, Georgii.
Yes, there are jobs with the Bruins varsity, particularly at center in the wake of, shall we say, recent changes in personnel. No one could expect Merkulov to step right into the lineup this season, but it’s not like he is some spindly 18-year-old straight out of high school or junior looking to land big league work.
Signed as a free agent out of Ohio State in the spring of 2022, he’s added some size and weight since the start of his days in Columbus. He is now about 5 feet 11 inches, 180 pounds, and his game clearly has an accent on offense, which is what attracted the Bruins to him initially and also played a part in his getting full-time work at pivot halfway through last season with the WannaB’s.
Beginning with the rookie tournament that begins in Buffalo on Sept. 15, the Bruins’ front office will start sizing up whether Merkulov can force his way into contention for NHL work in only his second year as a pro.
“Everybody will tell you, yes, they are ready, and going into camp you can’t think differently,” said Merkulov, pondering a question about his readiness for prime-time work. “Coming into camp, you’re telling yourself, ‘I’m getting to NHL.’ You can’t come to camp and think, ‘You know what, this is cool, but I’m going to get cut.’ You can’t think that. So, yeah, obviously my mind-set is telling myself, ‘Yeah, I want to play here, I’m good enough to play here.’ ”
Admittedly, Merkulov said, he was telling himself the same thing at last year’s rookie camp.
“But last year,” he said, “I wasn’t as confident as I am this year, for sure.”
Merkulov, born and raised in Russia, took an unconventional path to North American hockey. He was born a couple of hours southeast of Moscow in Ryazan, a city best known as the home of Ivan Pavlov, the famed scientist who trained dogs to jump for treats like they were loose pucks.
Gennady Merkulov, convinced that his 4-year-old son needed more and better chances to play hockey, sold the family’s apartment in Ryazan and moved his wife, infant daughter, and son to Moscow, where Georgii indeed thrived on the ice, at least until his career stalled out in junior, his third year with Kapitan Stupino. Not only had he been denied a promotion that season to the pros, he wasn’t producing under a new coach.
“As a centerman in the offensive zone, you had to be back, almost at the blue line as a defenseman,” Merkulov recalled. “You couldn’t go below the [faceoff] dot. Then I got benched, wasn’t playing. Yeah, it wasn’t good.”
Little did he know, a few thousands miles west, Nick Peruzzi was watching Merkulov’s nearly every move on the ice. A 28-year-old ex-forward, Peruzzi at the time (November 2019) was the assistant coach of USHL Youngstown. The Phantoms needed a power-play threat, and Peruzzi, scrolling through video of Russian players on the InStat streaming service, found his man in Merkulov.
“Yeah, on video, which is incredible because if it was, say, 20 years ago, I probably wouldn’t have been able to come over,” said Merkulov, aware that InStat, founded in Russia, began streaming in 2007. “But they liked the way I played and needed a guy on the power play, so I got the opportunity. They reached out and wanted to see how I could do. It was kind of like a one-week tryout, but I had a good first game and they kept me.”
Merkulov played that season and one more with Youngstown, then moved to Ohio State, where he produced an eye-popping 20 goals in 36 games as a freshman. That spark convinced the Bruins to sign him that spring (2022) as a college free agent. Arizona, Merkulov recalled, was the only other NHL team that showed interest. In part, he believes, because NHL clubs weren’t of the mind to till the prospect field for freshmen.
“But I didn’t want to go back,” he said, noting how his difficulty learning English made course studies a struggle. “Really, it was a miracle I passed that first year. So I was ready to leave, and Boston really was the only team that said, ‘Look, we like you, we want to sign you.’ ”
Could the retirements of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci be Georgii Merkulov’s big chance with the Bruins? - The Boston Globe
Merkulov is now about 5 feet 11 inches, 180 pounds, and his game clearly has an accent on offense, which is what attracted the Bruins to him initially.
www.bostonglobe.com
Tye Kartye, similar to Bruins prospect Georgii Merkulov, was an AHL rookie last season. Kartye, a winger for Coachella Valley, led all AHL frosh with 57 points, and Merkulov was No. 2 with a line of 24-31–55.
By season’s end, Kartye, 22, had been promoted to the Kraken and made his debut in the Stanley Cup playoffs, producing 3-2–5 over 10 games. Merkulov, 22, remained in Providence from start to finish and could not help but notice Kartye’s progression into the NHL.
“Yeah, I followed him,” noted Merkulov, a left-shot center who’ll soon report to his second Black and Gold rookie camp. “He scored, played good minutes, and Seattle was a sneaky team last year. He’s a wing, not a centerman, and it bugs me a little, like, I wish it could have been me. But it also inspires me in a way, right? Like, if he can do it, why can’t I do it?”
To which the Bruins only would be too glad to say, step right up, Georgii.
Yes, there are jobs with the Bruins varsity, particularly at center in the wake of, shall we say, recent changes in personnel. No one could expect Merkulov to step right into the lineup this season, but it’s not like he is some spindly 18-year-old straight out of high school or junior looking to land big league work.
Signed as a free agent out of Ohio State in the spring of 2022, he’s added some size and weight since the start of his days in Columbus. He is now about 5 feet 11 inches, 180 pounds, and his game clearly has an accent on offense, which is what attracted the Bruins to him initially and also played a part in his getting full-time work at pivot halfway through last season with the WannaB’s.
Beginning with the rookie tournament that begins in Buffalo on Sept. 15, the Bruins’ front office will start sizing up whether Merkulov can force his way into contention for NHL work in only his second year as a pro.
“Everybody will tell you, yes, they are ready, and going into camp you can’t think differently,” said Merkulov, pondering a question about his readiness for prime-time work. “Coming into camp, you’re telling yourself, ‘I’m getting to NHL.’ You can’t come to camp and think, ‘You know what, this is cool, but I’m going to get cut.’ You can’t think that. So, yeah, obviously my mind-set is telling myself, ‘Yeah, I want to play here, I’m good enough to play here.’ ”
Admittedly, Merkulov said, he was telling himself the same thing at last year’s rookie camp.
“But last year,” he said, “I wasn’t as confident as I am this year, for sure.”
Merkulov, born and raised in Russia, took an unconventional path to North American hockey. He was born a couple of hours southeast of Moscow in Ryazan, a city best known as the home of Ivan Pavlov, the famed scientist who trained dogs to jump for treats like they were loose pucks.
Gennady Merkulov, convinced that his 4-year-old son needed more and better chances to play hockey, sold the family’s apartment in Ryazan and moved his wife, infant daughter, and son to Moscow, where Georgii indeed thrived on the ice, at least until his career stalled out in junior, his third year with Kapitan Stupino. Not only had he been denied a promotion that season to the pros, he wasn’t producing under a new coach.
“As a centerman in the offensive zone, you had to be back, almost at the blue line as a defenseman,” Merkulov recalled. “You couldn’t go below the [faceoff] dot. Then I got benched, wasn’t playing. Yeah, it wasn’t good.”
Little did he know, a few thousands miles west, Nick Peruzzi was watching Merkulov’s nearly every move on the ice. A 28-year-old ex-forward, Peruzzi at the time (November 2019) was the assistant coach of USHL Youngstown. The Phantoms needed a power-play threat, and Peruzzi, scrolling through video of Russian players on the InStat streaming service, found his man in Merkulov.
“Yeah, on video, which is incredible because if it was, say, 20 years ago, I probably wouldn’t have been able to come over,” said Merkulov, aware that InStat, founded in Russia, began streaming in 2007. “But they liked the way I played and needed a guy on the power play, so I got the opportunity. They reached out and wanted to see how I could do. It was kind of like a one-week tryout, but I had a good first game and they kept me.”
Merkulov played that season and one more with Youngstown, then moved to Ohio State, where he produced an eye-popping 20 goals in 36 games as a freshman. That spark convinced the Bruins to sign him that spring (2022) as a college free agent. Arizona, Merkulov recalled, was the only other NHL team that showed interest. In part, he believes, because NHL clubs weren’t of the mind to till the prospect field for freshmen.
“But I didn’t want to go back,” he said, noting how his difficulty learning English made course studies a struggle. “Really, it was a miracle I passed that first year. So I was ready to leave, and Boston really was the only team that said, ‘Look, we like you, we want to sign you.’ ”
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Thank youTomorrow’s Globe:
Could the retirements of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci be Georgii Merkulov’s big chance with the Bruins? - The Boston Globe
Merkulov is now about 5 feet 11 inches, 180 pounds, and his game clearly has an accent on offense, which is what attracted the Bruins to him initially.
Tye Kartye, similar to Bruins prospect Georgii Merkulov, was an AHL rookie last season. Kartye, a winger for Coachella Valley, led all AHL frosh with 57 points, and Merkulov was No. 2 with a line of 24-31–55.
By season’s end, Kartye, 22, had been promoted to the Kraken and made his debut in the Stanley Cup playoffs, producing 3-2–5 over 10 games. Merkulov, 22, remained in Providence from start to finish and could not help but notice Kartye’s progression into the NHL.
“Yeah, I followed him,” noted Merkulov, a left-shot center who’ll soon report to his second Black and Gold rookie camp. “He scored, played good minutes, and Seattle was a sneaky team last year. He’s a wing, not a centerman, and it bugs me a little, like, I wish it could have been me. But it also inspires me in a way, right? Like, if he can do it, why can’t I do it?”
To which the Bruins only would be too glad to say, step right up, Georgii.
Yes, there are jobs with the Bruins varsity, particularly at center in the wake of, shall we say, recent changes in personnel. No one could expect Merkulov to step right into the lineup this season, but it’s not like he is some spindly 18-year-old straight out of high school or junior looking to land big league work.
Signed as a free agent out of Ohio State in the spring of 2022, he’s added some size and weight since the start of his days in Columbus. He is now about 5 feet 11 inches, 180 pounds, and his game clearly has an accent on offense, which is what attracted the Bruins to him initially and also played a part in his getting full-time work at pivot halfway through last season with the WannaB’s.
Beginning with the rookie tournament that begins in Buffalo on Sept. 15, the Bruins’ front office will start sizing up whether Merkulov can force his way into contention for NHL work in only his second year as a pro.
“Everybody will tell you, yes, they are ready, and going into camp you can’t think differently,” said Merkulov, pondering a question about his readiness for prime-time work. “Coming into camp, you’re telling yourself, ‘I’m getting to NHL.’ You can’t come to camp and think, ‘You know what, this is cool, but I’m going to get cut.’ You can’t think that. So, yeah, obviously my mind-set is telling myself, ‘Yeah, I want to play here, I’m good enough to play here.’ ”
Admittedly, Merkulov said, he was telling himself the same thing at last year’s rookie camp.
“But last year,” he said, “I wasn’t as confident as I am this year, for sure.”
Merkulov, born and raised in Russia, took an unconventional path to North American hockey. He was born a couple of hours southeast of Moscow in Ryazan, a city best known as the home of Ivan Pavlov, the famed scientist who trained dogs to jump for treats like they were loose pucks.
Gennady Merkulov, convinced that his 4-year-old son needed more and better chances to play hockey, sold the family’s apartment in Ryazan and moved his wife, infant daughter, and son to Moscow, where Georgii indeed thrived on the ice, at least until his career stalled out in junior, his third year with Kapitan Stupino. Not only had he been denied a promotion that season to the pros, he wasn’t producing under a new coach.
“As a centerman in the offensive zone, you had to be back, almost at the blue line as a defenseman,” Merkulov recalled. “You couldn’t go below the [faceoff] dot. Then I got benched, wasn’t playing. Yeah, it wasn’t good.”
Little did he know, a few thousands miles west, Nick Peruzzi was watching Merkulov’s nearly every move on the ice. A 28-year-old ex-forward, Peruzzi at the time (November 2019) was the assistant coach of USHL Youngstown. The Phantoms needed a power-play threat, and Peruzzi, scrolling through video of Russian players on the InStat streaming service, found his man in Merkulov.
“Yeah, on video, which is incredible because if it was, say, 20 years ago, I probably wouldn’t have been able to come over,” said Merkulov, aware that InStat, founded in Russia, began streaming in 2007. “But they liked the way I played and needed a guy on the power play, so I got the opportunity. They reached out and wanted to see how I could do. It was kind of like a one-week tryout, but I had a good first game and they kept me.”
Merkulov played that season and one more with Youngstown, then moved to Ohio State, where he produced an eye-popping 20 goals in 36 games as a freshman. That spark convinced the Bruins to sign him that spring (2022) as a college free agent. Arizona, Merkulov recalled, was the only other NHL team that showed interest. In part, he believes, because NHL clubs weren’t of the mind to till the prospect field for freshmen.
“But I didn’t want to go back,” he said, noting how his difficulty learning English made course studies a struggle. “Really, it was a miracle I passed that first year. So I was ready to leave, and Boston really was the only team that said, ‘Look, we like you, we want to sign you.’ ”
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While you can 100% attribute this to the Bruins defense, they are a big part of it. The Bruins last year a 5v5:
SA - 7th
GA - 1st
xGA - 3rd
HDCA - 8th
HDGA - 1st
Last year they were a top 5 defense and guess who McAvoy's most common partner was...Grzelcyk. McAvoy played 604 minutes last year with Grz. The next closest d-men was Lindholm at 248 minutes.
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ON3M4N
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I imagine Monty keeps the Top 6 duo's together. The center position will be interesting.
FO Taken (last 3 years)
Coyle - 2,626
Zacha - 1,279
Geekie - 1,414
Brown - 776
Frederic - 231
FOW%
Coyle - 50.3%
Zacha - 49.7%
Geekie - 51.1%
Brown - 56.2%
Frederic - 41.6%
SH FOW%
Coyle - 42.8%
Zacha - 43.0%
Geekie - 47.6%
Brown - 46.6%
Frederic - 50.0%
DZ FOW%
Coyle - 49.8%
Zacha - 48.0%
Geekie - 50.7%
Brown - 52.3%
Frederic - 34.7%
Curious if Boston considers not having Zacha play center as Geekie has been slightly better in the dot over the last few years. If Brown can provide good defensive zone draws then I think he carves out a spot in that Nosek role. Frederic for me is a wild card. He hasn't had enough reps at center to really know what he can do in the dot. Boqvist also can play some center but he's is absolutely horrendous in the dot for his career.
Marchand - Coyle - DeBrusk
Zacha - Geekie - Pastrnak
JVR - Frederic - Boqvist
Lucic - Brown - Lauko
I actually don't hate the idea of this. If they wanted to go with Zacha at center:
Marchand - Coyle - DeBrusk
JVR - Zacha - Pastrnak
Frederic - Geekie - Boqvist
Lucic - Brown - Lauko
I would love to see one of our young centers crack the roster, but they'll need an amazing camp for Sweeney Co to not take advantage of them being waiver exempt.
The defense should be pretty straight forward as its 99% the same as last year, just swapping Shattenkirk for Clifton. I hope to see Zboril have a great camp and battle for that 3LD spot. I do wonder if for cap reasons to fill out the roster that one of Forbort or Zboril will get moved or waived.
Grz - McAvoy
Lindholm - Carlo
Forbort/Zboril - Shattenkirk
The goaltending well we all know what that will look like. Swayman and Ullmark (barring injuries) will be a close 50/50 split in starts.
FO Taken (last 3 years)
Coyle - 2,626
Zacha - 1,279
Geekie - 1,414
Brown - 776
Frederic - 231
FOW%
Coyle - 50.3%
Zacha - 49.7%
Geekie - 51.1%
Brown - 56.2%
Frederic - 41.6%
SH FOW%
Coyle - 42.8%
Zacha - 43.0%
Geekie - 47.6%
Brown - 46.6%
Frederic - 50.0%
DZ FOW%
Coyle - 49.8%
Zacha - 48.0%
Geekie - 50.7%
Brown - 52.3%
Frederic - 34.7%
Curious if Boston considers not having Zacha play center as Geekie has been slightly better in the dot over the last few years. If Brown can provide good defensive zone draws then I think he carves out a spot in that Nosek role. Frederic for me is a wild card. He hasn't had enough reps at center to really know what he can do in the dot. Boqvist also can play some center but he's is absolutely horrendous in the dot for his career.
Marchand - Coyle - DeBrusk
Zacha - Geekie - Pastrnak
JVR - Frederic - Boqvist
Lucic - Brown - Lauko
I actually don't hate the idea of this. If they wanted to go with Zacha at center:
Marchand - Coyle - DeBrusk
JVR - Zacha - Pastrnak
Frederic - Geekie - Boqvist
Lucic - Brown - Lauko
I would love to see one of our young centers crack the roster, but they'll need an amazing camp for Sweeney Co to not take advantage of them being waiver exempt.
The defense should be pretty straight forward as its 99% the same as last year, just swapping Shattenkirk for Clifton. I hope to see Zboril have a great camp and battle for that 3LD spot. I do wonder if for cap reasons to fill out the roster that one of Forbort or Zboril will get moved or waived.
Grz - McAvoy
Lindholm - Carlo
Forbort/Zboril - Shattenkirk
The goaltending well we all know what that will look like. Swayman and Ullmark (barring injuries) will be a close 50/50 split in starts.
Blowfish
Count down ...
My BOLD bold hopeful line up.
Marchand - Coyle - JDB
Zacha - Merculov - Pastrnak
Boqvist - Geekie - Frederic/Lysell
Lucic/Topo - Richard/Beecher - Lauko
Monty likes speed/skill...so do I. Richard will surprise as will Topo.
I love JVR scoring ability in tight however I see him being dropped in favour of a young prospect. Especially if his speed is a concern. Lucic is simply a centennial nostalgic thing. He will be in/out of the line up dependent on opponent and pre-game fight routine between the 2 clubs.
Marchand - Coyle - JDB
Zacha - Merculov - Pastrnak
Boqvist - Geekie - Frederic/Lysell
Lucic/Topo - Richard/Beecher - Lauko
Monty likes speed/skill...so do I. Richard will surprise as will Topo.
I love JVR scoring ability in tight however I see him being dropped in favour of a young prospect. Especially if his speed is a concern. Lucic is simply a centennial nostalgic thing. He will be in/out of the line up dependent on opponent and pre-game fight routine between the 2 clubs.
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The Hockey Tonk Man
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keep coming back to this one.
Lauko-Zacha-Pastrnak (Czech Line)
Marchand-Coyle-Debrusk (Shutdown line)
JVR-Merkulov-Geekie
Lucic-Frederic-Greer (Bash Brothers)
Lauko-Zacha-Pastrnak (Czech Line)
Marchand-Coyle-Debrusk (Shutdown line)
JVR-Merkulov-Geekie
Lucic-Frederic-Greer (Bash Brothers)
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Blowfish
Count down ...
Perfect. Only disagreement is the extra players. McLaughlin I believe is waivers exempt even on second contract. Steen is not a protection priority.
X forward will be Greer.
X defense will be Mitchell and Zboril
Beecher may claim 4th line c spot.
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I think you'll see JVR and Boquist flipped early on if that is the line up ...speed kills
BamBamCam
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I think if Monty keeps Coyle and Frederic together it might go something like this:
Debusk-Zacha-Pasta
Marshy-Coyle -Frederic
Boqvist-Geekie-JVR
Lucic-Brown -Lauko
Debusk-Zacha-Pasta
Marshy-Coyle -Frederic
Boqvist-Geekie-JVR
Lucic-Brown -Lauko
Over the volcano
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Really like all of this - sure seems like if Merkulov can slot in on that 2nd line then the rest of the roster falls into place. Zacha Pastrnak on his wings is the best possible combo for the kid too.
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Fwiw, I took Zboril out because, I think, if he’s in the lineup you’re stuck at 22 players. Send him down and you can afford 23.
In other words, if Zboril is on the team you have to pick one of Mitchell or Greer. If you waive/send him down, you can carry Greer, Mitchell and another spare.
I don’t know how I forgot about Greer, he’s usually in my lineups. I’ll amend it.
Fwiw, I took Zboril out because, I think, if he’s in the lineup you’re stuck at 22 players. Send him down and you can afford 23.
In other words, if Zboril is on the team you have to pick one of Mitchell or Greer. If you waive/send him down, you can carry Greer, Mitchell and another spare.
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Shroud of Orrin
Come on, Bob
Could Pavel Zacha have ever asked for a better opportunity? My god.
Blowfish
Count down ...
If Frederic can prove F/O worthy he gets 3rd/4th center position. Hopefully Bergeron has shared his F/O secrete with the bruin worthy.
Over the volcano
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That Boqvist Geekie Frederic line is ?'s straight through- a total "let's see what happens" collection. There's a logic to it on paper but it's also 100% just throwing things together.
What I want to see:
JVR - Zacha - Pasta
Marchand - Merk - Debrusk
Freddy - Coyle - Geekie
Lucic - Beecher - Lauko
What I think we see:
JVR - Zacha - Pasta
Marchand - Coyle - Debrusk
Boqvist - Geekie - Freddy
Lucic - Brown - Lauko
As a sidenote, I'm see a lot of people here pushing Zacha to the wing, which is insane to me considering he's probably the best center on the roster rn lol
JVR - Zacha - Pasta
Marchand - Merk - Debrusk
Freddy - Coyle - Geekie
Lucic - Beecher - Lauko
What I think we see:
JVR - Zacha - Pasta
Marchand - Coyle - Debrusk
Boqvist - Geekie - Freddy
Lucic - Brown - Lauko
As a sidenote, I'm see a lot of people here pushing Zacha to the wing, which is insane to me considering he's probably the best center on the roster rn lol
Shroud of Orrin
Come on, Bob
I think we’ve got no choice but to put JVR with Zacha and Pasta and see what’s there. If it doesn’t work, move Brad back up. There’s just no options. We are painted into a corner.
But I still say we perform better than the experts say (as par usual) and that we cause a lot of grief. We are then in a great place to act the seller if we so choose and reload next July 1. This will be Don’s toughest year IMO. He better be enjoying his time off!
But I still say we perform better than the experts say (as par usual) and that we cause a lot of grief. We are then in a great place to act the seller if we so choose and reload next July 1. This will be Don’s toughest year IMO. He better be enjoying his time off!
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Brown's more of a banger and with Lucic and maybe Lauko (Greer?) you're looking at trying to create a heavy trouble line that might not score but might give us a little "Big Bad" back. Maybe.
The thing about JVR is that he has a reputation for being lazy and a slacker. I know some Flyers fans and they are all ecstatic that he's gone. Add his age to that and I'm not sure what he will bring if anything. A faster younger guy might give us more.
idk, maybe the Bruins culture can give JVR some sort of rebirth. We can hope for that, but I have my doubts about him. Will be glad if I'm wrong and he gives us a decent season.
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