Boston Bruins Training Camp

[Hookslide]

Brad had more Hip surgery,makes me wonder when he says enough is enough and hangs up the skates.

I did not know he had hip surgery, I knew about the Elbow, Hernia and thought the wrist, maybe I am all wet.

 

[spylogic3]

Who set up the Tufte goal? Was a nice pass

Trent Frederic with the assist.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Game Day!

 

[Gee Wally]

Good read.

Rink Rap: These B’s aim to close gap to glorious past

It’s completely understandable how coaches and players size up results, especially losses that end seasons. A bounce here, a break there, a penalty here, a post there. They’re in the heat of battle…

rinkrapmc.com

 

[Gee Wally]

Bruins star David Pastrnak looking to build off Worlds gold medal - The Boston Globe

Fresh off an action-packed offseason that included collecting a gold medal at the World Championships in his native Czechia and a wedding band, Pastrnak is poised for his 11th NHL season, and his mind is on another piece of hardware.

www.bostonglobe.com

PROVIDENCE — The roars drowned out even the thunderous, thumping techno music blaring through the speakers at Amica Mutual Pavilion Saturday afternoon.

Every time David Pastrnak shot, passed, or even skated near the puck during the Bruins Black & Gold scrimmage, fans — many of them wearing his No. 88 sweaters — got excited.

That’s what happens when superstars are in the house.

Fresh off an action-packed offseason that included collecting a gold medal at the World Championships in his native Czechia and a wedding band, Pastrnak is poised for his 11th NHL season, and his mind is on another piece of hardware.

“I want to win the [Stanley] Cup,” Pastrnak said matter of factly.
Winning the gold medal was a “hell of an experience,” said Pastrnak, who is hoping to use it as a springboard to more titles.

“Winning it at home in front of the whole country and the country came together and they put up a hell of an atmosphere, so we were so happy that we could get it done for them and it was an enjoyable couple of weeks,”added Pastrnak. “A big win, I needed it. I enjoyed it personally. It was a big gold medal, and I had my fun and had my enjoyment there, but on the other hand, [I will] use it as a motivation, first big win in my career, so use it as an experience and motivation, but at the same time, flip the page and focus on the next goal.”

Pastrnak was in his customary spot at right wing on the top line Saturday, with countryman Pavel Zacha on the left side and Matt Poitras in the pivot. Elias Lindholm is the presumed No. 1 center, though he did not suit up.

“It’s obviously nice to play with one of the best players in the world and yeah, he’s a hell of a player,” said Poitras. “Maybe I can try and find him a bit more often.”

After scoring 113 points and 110 points the last two seasons, Pastrnak is looking to join Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito as the only Bruins with three consecutive 100-point campaigns. Orr had a six-year streak (1969-70 through 1974-75) while Espo had a run of five straight (1970-71 through 1974-75).

Pastrnak is excited about the prospect of playing with Lindholm, who reminds him of two of his former centers, David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron.

“Yeah, for sure. He has a little bit of both Krech and Bergy. Obviously, he’s a hell of a two-way player and he has a high hockey IQ,” said Pastrnak. “And he is a righty. I played most of my career with the righthand centermen, so I’m really excited to build the chemistry and whether we play together or not, we for sure are going to have some looks either on the power play or five on five, so I’m excited and he’s going to be a big part of our team.”

Some of the most entertaining battles through three days of camp have been Pastrnak going against behemoth defenseman Nikita Zadorov (6 feet 6 inches, 255 pounds). It’s been pretty even with Zadorov winning on size sometimes and Pastrnak succeeding with shiftiness.

“Yeah, it’s fun. I enjoy it. Obviously, it is like going against Big Z [Zdeno Chara] similar, he likes the battles in the practice,” said Pastrnak. “I like it. We push each other, especially this early after the summer when you don’t get touched for a couple months. It is good to get into the battles right away from the get-go. I have no problem battling against him. It’s hard, obviously, but can only make you better, so I’ve been enjoying it so far. Hockey brain is a little slow always after the two-month break, so not many ideas with the pack, but it’s [early], so I’m pretty sure I will get only better.”

 

[DKH]

Anyone jump out? Hearing good things about Brunet and Litteri. (Sp)

Yes on both

They made it interesting using
5x5
Both teams alternating PPs
Worked on SH at same time
4x4
Pulled goalies both teams

Situational and different scenarios using players in spots to get a lock

Intersection of upbeat & interesting

Poitras looked good - I was impressed by Lysell & Merk

Tyler Johnson though probably gets a spot and that will kill one of the later

Monty probably already has

Marchand - Coyle - Johnson

 

[I am Bettman]

Yes on both

They made it interesting using
5x5
Both teams alternating PPs
Worked on SH at same time
4x4
Pulled goalies both teams

Situational and different scenarios using players in spots to get a lock

Intersection of upbeat & interesting

Poitras looked good - I was impressed by Lysell & Merk

Tyler Johnson though probably gets a spot and that will kill one of the later

Monty probably already has

Marchand - Coyle - Johnson

That may be the oldest second line in the league

 

[JCRO]

Lineup for today?

 

[Dicky113]

So from the clips I’m seeing on line there have been goal after goal scored on these goalies from wrist shots off the rush. You have to think Swayman is sitting around laughing his ass off right now. If this is the goaltending we are rolling into the season with we might be looking at a lottery pick.

 

[Son of Donegal]

So from the clips I’m seeing on line there have been goal after goal scored on these goalies from wrist shots off the rush. You have to think Swayman is sitting around laughing his ass off right now. If this is the goaltending we are rolling into the season with we might be looking at a lottery pick.

Keep in mind, it was Bischel giving up most of the goals - and a 3rd of the game was special teams…

 

[Saxon Eric]

Keep in mind, it was Bischel giving up most of the goals - and a 3rd of the game was special teams…

The fact is they'll be 0-82 without Swayman, why can't people see this?

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

The fact is they'll be 0-82 without Swayman, why can't people see this?

The great Korpo didn't let up a goal

 

[Saxon Eric]

The great Korpo didn't let up a goal

He'll save us

 

[JCRO]

Lineup for today?

 

[mar2kbos]

Bruins star David Pastrnak looking to build off Worlds gold medal - The Boston Globe

Fresh off an action-packed offseason that included collecting a gold medal at the World Championships in his native Czechia and a wedding band, Pastrnak is poised for his 11th NHL season, and his mind is on another piece of hardware.

www.bostonglobe.com

PROVIDENCE — The roars drowned out even the thunderous, thumping techno music blaring through the speakers at Amica Mutual Pavilion Saturday afternoon.

Every time David Pastrnak shot, passed, or even skated near the puck during the Bruins Black & Gold scrimmage, fans — many of them wearing his No. 88 sweaters — got excited.

That’s what happens when superstars are in the house.

Fresh off an action-packed offseason that included collecting a gold medal at the World Championships in his native Czechia and a wedding band, Pastrnak is poised for his 11th NHL season, and his mind is on another piece of hardware.

“I want to win the [Stanley] Cup,” Pastrnak said matter of factly.
Winning the gold medal was a “hell of an experience,” said Pastrnak, who is hoping to use it as a springboard to more titles.

“Winning it at home in front of the whole country and the country came together and they put up a hell of an atmosphere, so we were so happy that we could get it done for them and it was an enjoyable couple of weeks,”added Pastrnak. “A big win, I needed it. I enjoyed it personally. It was a big gold medal, and I had my fun and had my enjoyment there, but on the other hand, [I will] use it as a motivation, first big win in my career, so use it as an experience and motivation, but at the same time, flip the page and focus on the next goal.”

Pastrnak was in his customary spot at right wing on the top line Saturday, with countryman Pavel Zacha on the left side and Matt Poitras in the pivot. Elias Lindholm is the presumed No. 1 center, though he did not suit up.

“It’s obviously nice to play with one of the best players in the world and yeah, he’s a hell of a player,” said Poitras. “Maybe I can try and find him a bit more often.”

After scoring 113 points and 110 points the last two seasons, Pastrnak is looking to join Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito as the only Bruins with three consecutive 100-point campaigns. Orr had a six-year streak (1969-70 through 1974-75) while Espo had a run of five straight (1970-71 through 1974-75).

Pastrnak is excited about the prospect of playing with Lindholm, who reminds him of two of his former centers, David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron.

“Yeah, for sure. He has a little bit of both Krech and Bergy. Obviously, he’s a hell of a two-way player and he has a high hockey IQ,” said Pastrnak. “And he is a righty. I played most of my career with the righthand centermen, so I’m really excited to build the chemistry and whether we play together or not, we for sure are going to have some looks either on the power play or five on five, so I’m excited and he’s going to be a big part of our team.”

Some of the most entertaining battles through three days of camp have been Pastrnak going against behemoth defenseman Nikita Zadorov (6 feet 6 inches, 255 pounds). It’s been pretty even with Zadorov winning on size sometimes and Pastrnak succeeding with shiftiness.

“Yeah, it’s fun. I enjoy it. Obviously, it is like going against Big Z [Zdeno Chara] similar, he likes the battles in the practice,” said Pastrnak. “I like it. We push each other, especially this early after the summer when you don’t get touched for a couple months. It is good to get into the battles right away from the get-go. I have no problem battling against him. It’s hard, obviously, but can only make you better, so I’ve been enjoying it so far. Hockey brain is a little slow always after the two-month break, so not many ideas with the pack, but it’s [early], so I’m pretty sure I will get only better.”

Calling it here, him and Pasta are going to generate chemistry together when he finally takes over center. He is smart and has vision like Krejci I can just see them working well together. Maybe not at first, but a year down the line I think we'll see it.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Never a bad thing when a player like Pasta says he wants to win the Stanley Cup and Zadorov says he signed here to do the same.

 

[Kegs]

Never a bad thing when a player like Pasta says he wants to win the Stanley Cup and Zadorov says he signed here to do the same.

I’m sure most the players in the league are trying to win the cup.

 

[bruinsfan1968]

I’m sure most the players in the league are trying to win the cup.

Not all play like they want to, not all have the dedication and hard work it takes to get to that point.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I’m sure most the players in the league are trying to win the cup.

Anyway yes, agreed. I hope Poitras makes the team.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Rangers playing with different rules for penalties

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Calling it here, him and Pasta are going to generate chemistry together when he finally takes over center. He is smart and has vision like Krejci I can just see them working well together. Maybe not at first, but a year down the line I think we'll see it.

What's happening with E. Lindholm? Is he sick or injured?

 

[bbfan419]

What's happening with E. Lindholm? Is he sick or injured?

He was given a maintenance day off, plus his wife is due to have a baby soon.

 

[Gee Wally]

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/09/22/sports/bruins-billy-sweezey-preseason/

Kids, kids, and more kids took the stage late Sunday afternoon at the Garden for the Bruins. No one was kidding anyone, because the vast majority of those kids won’t be suited in varsity Black and Gold threads when the season opens for real Oct. 8 in Florida.

Cole Koepke, with the help of homegrown defenseman Billy Sweezey (Hanson, Nobles, Yale and undoubtedly the requisite Dunkins degree earned by all Bay Staters), scored the preseason-opening goal. Ex-BC Eagle Trevor Kuntar, a potential delightful pest, also potted one for the kids table.

But in the end, for whatever it matters, the kids, kids, and more kids who suited up for the Rangers carried the Broadway Blueshirts to a 3-2 victory before a crowd (eyeball estimate: 14,000) that remained remarkably engaged throughout the 60 minutes.

Sweezey, the 2020 Yale grad, looks like he could plug in on the backline if needed. He signed over the summer after three years in the Columbus system, logging nine games in the NHL in 2022-23. He had played in the Garden only once before, as a member of the Blue Jackets. He attended Bruins development camp as an 18-year-old before he began his college career with the Bulldogs.

“It’s been surreal,” he said, asked what it’s like to grow up here and finally wear the Spoked-B on Causeway St. “So hard to say I knew it was coming.”

The Bruins are likewise deep on D. He’s ahead of many of the kids who want to move up the food chain, but most likely he’ll be wearing a Spoked-P when the season starts. Numbers.

Sweezey, 28, graduated from Yale in 2020 with a degree in biomedical engineering. For degrees of difficulty, he rates next to ex-Bruin Joe Juneau, whose RPI degree was in aeronautical engineering.

Always good for kids to have options, right?

“Not a lot of crossover, no . . . maybe time management?” said Sweezey, asked if there were comparisons to biomedical engineering and a sport based on a chunk of vulcanized rubber. “A good four years [at Yale], I enjoyed it.”

And if the hockey thing weren’t to work out for Billy Sweezey of Hanson?

“I don’t know . . . probably go back to school,” he said. “Because I’ve been out a while. Just, you know, do some research and development — work in a lab coat, put a white coat on and be a nerd.”

Kids. They sometimes say the darndest things.

 

[Gee Wally]

Also:

Some four-plus months since being early knockouts in the playoffs again (Round 2 vs. the Panthers), the Bruins this season will strive to be faster and stronger, particularly on the forecheck. Quick translation: they want to make life a little more miserable on their 31 opponents, especially when the Stanley Cup puck drops in April.

Kuntar, a sturdy 6 feet and 205 pounds, showed the kind of pluck that could keep him in camp for most, if not all, of the seven-game exhibition season. He looks capable of playing with a consistent grind factor and pushing back when pushed. That used to be a standard in the game, but’s become increasingly rare. He scored with a nifty short-range backhander, cashing in loose change left by a shot from Patrick Brown (a fellow BC alum).

“Hopefully, I’ll catch eyes by playing my style of hockey,” said Kuntar, pondering what it might take to court the coaching staff’s attention. “I think I have a unique playing style where I like to play on the edge and I also can score, too. I want to be the hardest worker on the ice, not lose any battles … finish my checks and play hard and be hard around the net. Hopefully that is what catches the eyes.”

Kuntar played in the rookie tournament last weekend in his hometown Buffalo (he grew up in Gronk’s Williamsville neighborhood). Before boarding the bus back to Boston, he heard Providence coach Ryan Mougenel tell the rooks to stick to their game once here in main camp. All the kids have heard exactly the same from Montgomery.

All good. But any kid with a dream to stick in the NHL, especially to earn a spot on a team with a chance to win the Cup, wants to bring more, do more, albeit without getting too far over those steel-capped toes.

“Of course, obviously I think everybody has roles,” said Kuntar. “I think me coming up [after last season at AHL Providence] and me coming to Boston … I just want to make sure I am doing my job, and my role, but also doing more if I can.”

Montgomery liked what he saw from Kuntar, the son of goalie Les Kuntar, who played pro for six seasons as a Canadiens prospect. Kuntar was drafted as a pivot. If he can survive camp, he most likely would line up where he did vs. the Rangers, at No. 4 left wing.

“He’s a feisty, energetic winger,” lauded Montgomery. “He plays with a lot of edge — we like that. Seems to be always around the puck, which hockey players tend to do.”

 

[whatsbruin]

Brad had more Hip surgery,makes me wonder when he says enough is enough and hangs up the skates.

He is the last of the 2011 crew is he not ?
Not as sad as when Patrice retired , but will be right up there. Not too often a player stays with the same team for their entire career, but the B's had Patrice, Brad, Krecji (not counting Euro). Pretty lucky.