Zach Trotman

[GordonHowe]

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To my untrained eye, I thought Zach Trotman had a decent game last night. I didn't notice him much, which is often a good thing when it comes to defensemen. And neither Brick nor Jack (or Barry) noted glaring miscues or blown assignments. He played over 12 minutes, too.

Curious because the Bruins are going to need solid stay at home D that won't hurt the team, especially over the next 4 to 6 weeks (if they're lucky).

What do you think? I'm especially interested to hear from those of you who've seen him play in Providence on a regular basis.

 

[A Healthy Kelly*]

someone said he played like corey potter, which i hope isn't true.

i thought he looked comfortable as well. he used his stick really well.

 

[zaYG]

someone said he played like corey potter, which i hope isn't true.

i thought he looked comfortable as well. he used his stick really well.

They play a similar style but Trotman is better.

 

[HumBucker]

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To my untrained eye, I thought Zach Trotman had a decent game last night. I didn't notice him much, which is often a good thing when it comes to defensemen. And neither Brick nor Jack (or Barry) noted glaring miscues or blown assignments. He played over 12 minutes, too.

Curious because the Bruins are going to need solid stay at home D that won't hurt the team, especially over the next 4 to 6 weeks (if they're lucky).

What do you think? I'm especially interested to hear from those of you who've seen him play in Providence on a regular basis.

I was thinking the same thing. Other than once or twice, I can't even remember hearing his name. Like you say, when it comes to young D-men, that's often a good sign. But I wasn't really focusing on him - be curious to hear what others thought.

 

[Dellstrom]

I was thinking the same thing. Other than once or twice, I can't even remember hearing his name. Like you say, when it comes to young D-men, that's often a good sign. But I wasn't really focusing on him - be curious to hear what others thought.

Came here to say this.

For the style of game he plays, it's a very good thing not to hear his name. Means he's doing his job right.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Even though it was a single play, i liked that clutch poke check he made when it was like a 4-2 or 3-2 coming into the zone to break up a play last night - he made it look easy

 

[Gordoff]

Even though it was a single play, i liked that clutch poke check he made when it was like a 4-2 or 3-2 coming into the zone to break up a play last night - he made it look easy

Agreed, I remember a couple of instances where he very calmly did his job and didn't get his feathers ruffled. Looked solid so hopefully it was a good game to have him start to break in his career.

 

[DitClapper]

Yea I said Corey Potter, which necessarily isn't a bad thing for a kid. He's got room to improve, but could be a serviceable 6-7 Dman in the future. Thought he played ok.

 

[BNHL]

Completely unnoticed by me.

 

[GordonHowe]

Came here to say this.

For the style of game he plays, it's a very good thing not to hear his name. Means he's doing his job right.

Good news, then, thanks.

Further comment welcome. DKH, that means you,

 

[ChargersRookie]

I thought I had seen talk about his play at rookie camp. When pro camp came along I expected the same. Only the talk I heard was Bart this and Waro that.

If this is all designed by the Bruins to not mess him up on them.

 

[member 96824]

Completely unnoticed by me.

Thats a good thing on D

I really like this kid. Caught my eye at dev camp last year and been following him since. Think he could have middle pair potential. Glad to see him sticking up

 

[HumBucker]

Might be able to step into Miller's shoes at least.

 

[rocketdan9]

Completely unnoticed by me.

Same here. Bland as vanilla. A

Morrow should get a look next game

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Same here. Bland as vanilla. A

Morrow should get a look next game

Unnoticed isn't bad

 

[unifiedtheory]

I thought he looked very comfortable. No panic in his game. Kept it simple. I like that in my defenseman.

 

[mislysBB]

Same here. Bland as vanilla. A

Morrow should get a look next game

I'd rather have a bland defenseman who does his job and goes un-noticed while doing all of the little things right.

 

[don]

I also noticed him last year and liked, and commented on it, what I saw. I especially like that he plays the right side (in spite of Slam saying he shoots left). Could be a 2nd pair player in a short time. I heard Morrow was sent back down so he must have impressed someone.

 

[BMC]

I'd rather have a bland defenseman who does his job and goes un-noticed while doing all of the little things right.

I agree, especially a rookie call up defenseman!

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Yeah seriously he looked comfortable. That's the perfect word for him.

I know this whole concept of getting to actually look at prospects in the NHL level in a new thing, but let's not be so desperate to move guys in and out constantly, unless there is reason to.

From what I can see right now, give Trotman another game or two before you stick someone else in that spot. At least, that's how I'd do things. I can understand not everyone feels that way. I just think there shouldn't be a standard, especially with a D-man, to be flashy your first game out. That's asking for a disaster. Trotman seemed to do pretty much everything he was supposed to correctly.

 

[DKH]

I like him but he was off the two games I saw him in Providence but last year I saw him double digit live and I thought he was coming along nicely. He's smarter in one area than Morrow he knows enough to bring his visa on the road.

Morrow in my best guesstimate working on observation needs to be a little more structured and simplify it a bit. Eyeball test is pretty good; coaches tapes (and eyes maybe not so)...

Guy to watch is Casto. Could be quite the steal- hearing very good things on him from more than one precinct

 

[Salem13]

Yeah seriously he looked comfortable. That's the perfect word for him.

I know this whole concept of getting to actually look at prospects in the NHL level in a new thing, but let's not be so desperate to move guys in and out constantly, unless there is reason to.

From what I can see right now, give Trotman another game or two before you stick someone else in that spot. At least, that's how I'd do things. I can understand not everyone feels that way. I just think there shouldn't be a standard, especially with a D-man, to be flashy your first game out. That's asking for a disaster. Trotman seemed to do pretty much everything he was supposed to correctly.

And we had been just so flush with "specialty defensemen" ... a good steady at home man could find a place here.

 

[Sea Bass Neely]

Trot and Bart made a pretty good pair, maybe some old chemistry from when those two were D-partners in Providence?? Trotman looked very comfortable out there and avoided significant mistakes. Krug is playing better than i expected in the top-4, so those two make a good 3rd pairing... for now anyway.

 

[Bad Puck Bounce]

Even though it was a single play, i liked that clutch poke check he made when it was like a 4-2 or 3-2 coming into the zone to break up a play last night - he made it look easy

I was going to point this exact play out.

He looks very calm and collected out there, I love that aspect of him. I haven't seen enough of him to decide whether or not I want, or can see him sticking with the big club. He certainly seems like he could be a better fit that Miller. I'd love for him to turn into a middle paring guy.

 

[missingchicklet]

I was paying some attention to him since I was interested in seeing how the Bs D would do without Z. I thought he did a more than serviceable job. Not only did he stay in position well and was fundamentally pretty sound, but I liked that he wasn't afraid to shoot. Granted all that was against a team that played like crap.