Post-Game Talk: PS3 7:08 PM - Flyers 4 BRUINS 3 F/SO
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First look at Shattenkirk in a Bruins jersey. Interesting to see Lohrei right back in there. I don't think he's auditioning for this year, at least not for the opening roster, but management are clearly pretty high on him and wanting an extended look at how he handles a semi-NHL environment.
Quite possibly the last chance to impress (for now) for Merkulov and Richard. Poitras and Harrison are longer-term prospects and while I know Poitras in particular has high ambitions, and good on him for that, I'd say this preseason is more about the experience. Excited to see what he can do here after a very promised first game though.
I expect to see Greer, Chiasson and Lauko playing hard. The battle for bottom 6 spots is tight so every chance those guys get to make their case is important. I know Greer and Lauko are better placed than some based on what they achieved last year but neither feels assured. Heinen I'm less sure how much he needs to do to impress. He is what he is and Boston either wants that or they don't.
Quite possibly the last chance to impress (for now) for Merkulov and Richard. Poitras and Harrison are longer-term prospects and while I know Poitras in particular has high ambitions, and good on him for that, I'd say this preseason is more about the experience. Excited to see what he can do here after a very promised first game though.
I expect to see Greer, Chiasson and Lauko playing hard. The battle for bottom 6 spots is tight so every chance those guys get to make their case is important. I know Greer and Lauko are better placed than some based on what they achieved last year but neither feels assured. Heinen I'm less sure how much he needs to do to impress. He is what he is and Boston either wants that or they don't.
FinnBear
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Blades says FU to the sons of stupid Gritty.
Would have hoped to see a bit more muscle in the line up vs preseason Philly with Marchand/Pastrnak in.
Should be a much more entertaining game than the last one!
Should be a much more entertaining game than the last one!
Dennis Bonvie
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Easier from up here
Wonder if we see a shift of Marchand Poitras Pastrnak. Young legs puck distributor in the middle of two elite scorers.
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Easier from up here
Too bad, something like a Shultz/O'Reilly disagreement might be just what the Bruins need.
I'd imagine their ECHL/AHL prospects are not as aware!
missingchicklet
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Don't worry. Nobody is messing with the Bs stars when Heinen is in the lineup.
Not going to be the forward lines run in practice. Any guesses?
Marchand/Zacha/Pastrnak
Greer/Richard/Chiasson
Heinen/Poitras/Lauko
Harrison/Merkulov/Farinacci
That's roughly how I'd do it, though I suspect that Harrison and Poitras will be paired together based on practice.
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I’d guess…
Richard Zacha Pastrnak
Marchand Poitras Heinen
Harrison Merkulov Chiasson
Greer Farinacci Lauko
Lohrei McAvoy
Lindholm Shattenkirk
Wotherspoon Walsh
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Let’s fight through this….
Would like to see:
Marchand Poitras Pastrnak...
Why not?
Marchand Poitras Pastrnak...
Why not?
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I'm surprised Farinacci still standing. Maybe token of appreciation/hand shake for joining Bs.
Good to see OHL folk gaining pro experience before heading back.
What an opportunity for Richard! Hope he performs well. Cheer for the underdog!
Going to miss this game. Looking forward to recaps. Enjoy!
Kegs
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This game is a try out I’d say. Probably see more cuts based on performance of this one game.
I feel like I’m one of the only ppl here that think poitras will earn a spot on this team? We should do a poll.
I feel like I’m one of the only ppl here that think poitras will earn a spot on this team? We should do a poll.
missingchicklet
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Yeah it's a head scratcher. He was fairly abysmal in the two prospect's games in which he played. Maybe they can try him at wing a little bit since he definitely wasn't cutting it at center. Seems like a nice enough young man. Hoping the subpar performance in the prospects games was an aberration and he is able to do well tonight.
Awesome to see Poitras and Harrison back in. Both those guys hold a lot of promise for the future. Fingers crossed that Merkulov shines tonight. Player I am most looking forward to watching is Shattenkirk. Let's see what the vet has left in the tank. Damn near impossible to know much when someone has spent multiple years in Anaheim.
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Merkulov needs to show something in this game or pack his bags.
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Yup he may need more time in the AHL. I would include Alex Chiasson, A.J. Greer, Danton Heinen, Jakub Lauko, and Anthony Richard to that list as well.
I wonder how accurate hockeydb is, they have him listed at 5'10 163lb. Can't be that tiny still right?
missingchicklet
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Elite Prospects has him at 5'11" 179 lbs. AHL.com has him at 5'11" 181 lbs. Those have to be more accurate. He has been playing pretty strong hockey around the boards and near the crease.
Can't wait to see Poitras! No injuries please!
You already know the drill!
You already know the drill!
