Unexpected Predictions

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I think the playoffs will be out of reach. With two top players and a puck moving defenseman gone for an extended period I believe they will fall too far behind in the strandings.

In addition, I am not convinced that Ullmark or Swayman will be able to handle the huge workload that they will have to try and get through during these times.

Bergeron and Krecji are not really spring chickens and the workload may just be too much. They are going to be expected to do a lot.

I hope for the best but we also have to be realistic.

The two netminders started almost every game last year - just a handful by Tuukka. How is that a huge workload? Not to mention obvious progression from Swayman in year 2.

Lindholm here for the entire year. Haula -> Krejci is a plus. Frederic -> Zacha should be. And Foligno -> Frederic should as well.

I don’t think expecting Bergeron not to be able to handle playing 1C is realistic - it’s worst case scenario. I’ll go ahead and bet on the guy.

 

[LSCII]

Johnny Beecher wins the 7th player award

Providence players are eligible for that?

 

[analyser]

The two netminders started almost every game last year - just a handful by Tuukka. How is that a huge workload? Not to mention obvious progression from Swayman in year 2.

Lindholm here for the entire year. Haula -> Krejci is a plus. Frederic -> Zacha should be. And Foligno -> Frederic should as well.

I don’t think expecting Bergeron not to be able to handle playing 1C is realistic - it’s worst case scenario. I’ll go ahead and bet on the guy.

You have your opinion and I have mine, but the two netminders will be seeing a lot more difficult shots and plenty more rubber with the depleted defense.

Bergeron will be handling the 1C but with the added workload just to compete may cause his body to wear down and be prone to injuries. Krejci is a plus but we are still missing a lot and Krejci is not going to make up the ground lost due to injuries.

The Defense we have is going to have a difficult time moving the puck.

 

[mjhfb]

You have your opinion and I have mine, but the two netminders will be seeing a lot more difficult shots and plenty more rubber with the depleted defense.

Bergeron will be handling the 1C but with the added workload just to compete may cause his body to wear down and be prone to injuries. Krejci is a plus but we are still missing a lot and Krejci is not going to make up the ground lost due to injuries.

The Defense we have is going to have a difficult time moving the puck.

Said it before, those two at 1C and 2C (whichever) are a plus, but the league keeps getting faster and younger and over a 100+ game span the Bruins need younger legs up the middle. Both 37 and 46 are great but at this stage the bottom six centers need to contribute more. So either Coyle has a career year to supplement those two, or someone like Beecher comes in and outplays the older slower yet reliable Nosek. We'll see.

 

[ODAAT]

most unexpected? That nobody, not one, nada fans exclaim a kid a bust or a star after day 1 of camp

 

[Lobster57]

most unexpected? That nobody, not one, nada fans exclaim a kid a bust or a star after day 1 of camp

this board would never do anything like that would we??

 

[NDiesel]

most unexpected? That nobody, not one, nada fans exclaim a kid a bust or a star after day 1 of camp

That's because it'll happen before day 1 of camp?

 

[ODAAT]

this board would never do anything like that would we??

nah, must be thinking of the Habs/Leafs board

 

[DKH]

If Kaspars Daugavins, his family, or his friends are reading this thread: I stand by all of it.


I was at Chara's hat trick too. Place went wild. Absolute blast.

That era was fantastic- going to put on Mary Hopkins ‘those were the days my friend’

 

[LSCII]

most unexpected? That nobody, not one, nada fans exclaim a kid a bust or a star after day 1 of camp

Just to get it off the table, Beecher sucks...

 

[shelbysdad]

Most unexpected....there are no more negative comments in this thread.....

(OK - that falls under most impossible)

 

[ODAAT]

Just to get it off the table, Beecher sucks...

love it

 

[DKH]

Just to get it off the table, Beecher sucks...

Lonnie said it must be true

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

That I will actually go and use my tickets this year

 

[ON3M4N]

Going to add another to my list.....

Monty wins the Jack Adams Award

 

[Over the volcano]

Fun read to revisit at this point in the season

 

[DKH]

Under Jim Montgomery we learn some of these 20-25 player/prospects are good NHL players

I was only kidding when I said this and they would be 17-3 after 20 games @LouJersey knows I been saying this but I kinda want 18-2

 

[LouJersey]

I was only kidding when I said this and they would be 17-3 after 20 games @LouJersey knows I been saying this but I kinda want 18-2

You said 17-3 after 5 games lol. I was like yeah ok whatever you say haha

 

[DKH]

You said 17-3 after 5 games lol. I was like yeah ok whatever you say haha

I figured 12-8 at 20 would be very good - that’s probably what I pick open night for a life time supply of creamsicles

I’ll take 12-6 next 18

 

[Over the volcano]

Couple of big swings and misses in here - but good stuff folks!

 

[DKH]

On the plus side, I think Lysell looks the part and we have a young forward to be excited about.

On the downside I think the team misses the playoffs.

Yikes

 

[NDiesel]

I had Zacha hitting 25...looking back maybe that wasn't that bold of a prediction although he fell 4 goals short.

 

[BruinsBtn]

Hampus Lindholm challenges McAvoy for 1A.
Mike Reilly waived
Zacha is what NJ told us he was and is one-and-done in Boston
Krejci scores +70 points.
Pasta wins the Rocket.
Frederic does a 180 and becomes a fan favorite.

I'm glad Zacha proved me wrong!

 

[ON3M4N]

Saw I had a like from @PlayMakers on my post in here, so I was curious to see how I did lol. My unexpected predictions.

Krejci sets careers highs in goals and points

Zacha breaks out with 20G/30A

Zboril becomes a legit 2nd pairing d-man

Krejci - Missed

Zacha - Finished 21G/36A, so pretty good here

Zboril - Big miss

Going to add another to my list.....

Monty wins the Jack Adams Award

TBD but I feel good about it.

Early Unexpected Prediction for the '23-'24 Season: Lauko 20G/20A

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Zboril - Mcavoy
Lindholm - Carlo
Forbort - Clifton

Spelled "Gryz" wrong but otherwise spot on.