Boston Bruins Training Camp

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PB37

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Lysell not on the ice and not in the group of guys getting a maintenance day, assume that means he's on the outside looking in. And I think the fact that they didn't give him a single second with an actual NHL caliber center means he likely never had a real shot. Hope I'm wrong on both counts.


Unfortunate if that's the case. I think Lysell played well for himself. Shot was so-so IMO but I really liked the touches he put on his passes. Good playmaking ability and his speed made him a constant threat on the ice.
 

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Lindholm's skating looks like it did his first full year here. Last year, it looked like he was struggling to get his feet moving.

Zaddy will be floated around a lot depending on what needs to be done. I wouldn't read into practice pairings all that much - I see both he, Lindholm, and Lohrei to be rotating with the fixed RHD ( McAvoy, Carlo, Peeke ).
Last year he looked injured and there were rumors he was injured so I took it as a guy putting the team first and playing through it. I always feel like fans are unreasonably tough on guys who play through injury.
 

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Sorry in advance cause I’m sure it’s already been addressed Wally. But why are the Kings hanging out in Canada and playing east coast teams in the preseason?


Their venue is undergoing renovation.

 

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Lysell not on the ice and not in the group of guys getting a maintenance day, assume that means he's on the outside looking in. And I think the fact that they didn't give him a single second with an actual NHL caliber center means he likely never had a real shot. Hope I'm wrong on both counts.

This is what I was talking about back when TyJo signed, and people said "There's literally no down side!!!" and "If the youngens can't beat him out they don't deserve a spot."

This is the way front offices and coaches work. Nobody here can say that TyJo (and a few other vets) outplayed Lysell. Yet here we (apparently) are. This post should be pinned every August when the inevitable ptos are handed out and people say there's no downside.
 

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BOSTON – Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, September 29, the following roster transactions:
Marc McLaughlin has been placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Providence.

Joey Abate, Drew Bavaro, Ryan Bischel, Frederic Brunet, Michael Callahan, Riley Duran, Jackson Edward, John Farinacci, Brett Harrison, Trevor Kuntar, Fabian Lysell, Nolan Maier, Ryan Mast, Adam Mechura, Georgii Merkulov, Mason Millman and Jaxon Nelson will report to Providence Bruins training camp.

Kasimir Kaskisuo has been released from his PTO and will report to Providence Bruins training camp.
 

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This is what I was talking about back when TyJo signed, and people said "There's literally no down side!!!" and "If the youngens can't beat him out they don't deserve a spot."

This is the way front offices and coaches work. Nobody here can say that TyJo (and a few other vets) outplayed Lysell. Yet here we (apparently) are. This post should be pinned every August when the inevitable ptos are handed out and people say there's no downside.

Its the NHL, not high school tryouts.

Rookies have to really be impressive to win a job in pre-season.
 

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Welp- sure hope Tyler Johnson still has some tread of his tires because it's pretty clear the Bs prioritize experience over potential

Sending down Lysell with three games to play after pairing him with slugs is - to be kind- head scratching, Not sure how avoiding head shots from career AHLers is going to further his development.
 

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BOSTON – Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, September 29, the following roster transactions:
Marc McLaughlin has been placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Providence.

Joey Abate, Drew Bavaro, Ryan Bischel, Frederic Brunet, Michael Callahan, Riley Duran, Jackson Edward, John Farinacci, Brett Harrison, Trevor Kuntar, Fabian Lysell, Nolan Maier, Ryan Mast, Adam Mechura, Georgii Merkulov, Mason Millman and Jaxon Nelson will report to Providence Bruins training camp.

Kasimir Kaskisuo has been released from his PTO and will report to Providence Bruins training camp.
I like #45...Cole Koepke. Are they still looking at him??
 

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Both Lysell and Merkulov have areas of their game to work on. Send then down with instructions on what they need to do, have them go out and work on those areas. It's a long season there will be call ups. Then even if they are called up because of injury on emergency basis and light it up for 3 or 5 games they still may be sent back down. Not because they played bad but because of roster, cap, and waivers.
At that point it up to the kid to force Boston's hand. But the experience is indispensable to their game. Tell them to keep their eyes on the prise of being with the big club at the end of the season if they work hard and play well.

Brown and Johnson are both safe moves at the moment if they stay with the team. It's still training camp. Brown is what he is, you know what you're getting. Johnson has had some very good years and brings experience and leadership of a veteran. Both players will not make the same mistakes a raw rookie will make. But at this point neither is a difference maker and may not bring more offensively than the kids would have, but they both know NHL situations and defensive responsibilities. Brown is currently a place holder and may not even make the team. Johnson they may be hoping to tap into one more productive season.

Meanwhile the kids work on their game until Boston figures out the main roster. It's a long season and what we see opening night in all likelihood will not be what we see come the start of the playoffs. So relax and let things run their cousre.
 
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even if this is true, abslutely zero justification to not give Lysell a few more preseason games with an actual nhl caliber center. He earned that much.


Not if the plan is to send him down regardless. The last couple of preseason games will be used to get the final roster guys going. Like I said it sucks . Doesnt appeal to fairness. But should be expected in a Cap world.
 
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