Post-Game Talk: PS2 - Washington ( Hershey ) 2 @ BRUINS ( Providence ) 4

[ON3M4N]

Poitras looked like Poitras. He's been one of the best players on the ice. Korpi had a good 1st period. Hope that helps build his confidence back up as he heads into the season. Lysell looked more engaged in that period. Can he keep it up for a full 60 minutes?

I'd be interested to see Poitras with Lysell. The skill between them could be fun to watch

 

[Blowfish]

Matty P isn't seeing AHL time....his puck possession, relentless pursuit, positioning, vision, compete, and IQ makes him stand out ...like heads and tails above others from what I've seen

Agree GB! Merk and Lysell showing some life.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Meh I think he looks so much better as a natural center. He relishes having the puck on his stick. He's like Krejci in that way.

He had one play in the defensive zone where he took the draw and made a great stick lift and exit look easy. I felt like it got him going after.

Someone said a Krejci and Marchand hybrid and it's honestly something I 100% see as well, which was kind of weird.

I think stapling him next to Freddy is going to give him some confidence as well

I agree, I think Pots is a natural center as well. But need to look at the roster as a whole. 2RW and 3C are open. Is Poitras going to offer more skating with top 6 players like Marchand, even if he is on the wing and a little bit out of his comfort zone, or centering the likes of Freddy and Geekie on the 3rd line where he's probably going to have to spend more time playing defense? And if he doesn't play 2RW, then who does? No other obvious answer to that yet.

We've seen other Cs start on the wing - Bergeron obviously - so it can be done. Just depends whether it's the right call.

 

[BMC]

Game on!!!!!!!!

 

[Gordoff]

I agree, I think Pots is a natural center as well. But need to look at the roster as a whole. 2RW and 3C are open. Is Poitras going to offer more skating with top 6 players like Marchand, even if he is on the wing and a little bit out of his comfort zone, or centering the likes of Freddy and Geekie on the 3rd line where he's probably going to have to spend more time playing defense? And if he doesn't play 2RW, then who does? No other obvious answer to that yet.

We've seen other Cs start on the wing - Bergeron obviously - so it can be done. Just depends whether it's the right call.

I really like Poitras there for now anyway. He can have a good productive year and take the occasional faceoff etc. If a top center goes down he'll be right back there... They've loaded up on a few Centers but need that 2 RW so he's okay there for the time being.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

The new play by play guy seems like the polar opposite of Jack Edwards that’s not necessarily a bad thing .

 

[Blowfish]

Merkulov looks miles ahead of Lysell right now.

They are both playing better tonight.

 

[Gordoff]

The new play by play guy seems like the polar opposite of Jack Edwards that’s not necessarily a bad thing .

I'm used to him because of his radio gig. I think it was a compliment to Judd that I said to my wife "I didn't notice Judd the other night, which is a good thing."

 

[BMC]

Good stop by Korpi!

 

[NeelyDan]

Don’t love Merkulov’s decision there

 

[Alicat]

Stay safe

All good here Stayed north and just east of us.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Good stop. Little bit of lack of awareness from Merkulov there.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

Merk with zero awareness

 

[Nothingbutglass]

Yah, you cant take that shot.

 

[Blowfish]

Don’t love Merkulov’s decision there

It was a sneak shot...good kick save.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Dreadful PP but excellent shot.

 

[Olden McGroin]

Lysell

 

[Bridges31]

Schnipe

 

[BMC]

Woooooooooooo Lysell!!!!!

 

[The Hajj]

Good thing happens when you shoot the puck

 

[ranold26]

LYSOL

 

[lopey]

Fabian!!!

 

[NeelyDan]

Tufte looks like he just conquered a small village

 

[Clode]

Wow nice shot Lysell

 

[BTO]

Kid’s got a shot. His first shot in the first was good too.