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Post by orym on Sept 25, 2024 16:24:55 GMT -5
#Bruins Group A Lines Lettieri-Zacha-Pastrnak Marchand-Coyle-Geekie Kastelic-Beecher-Duran Kuntar-Farinacci-Koepke Zadorov-McAvoy Lohrei-Peeke Wotherspoon-Brunet Millman-Mast Bussi Maier Kaskisuo No Elias, is he dinged up? Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm (undisclosed) isn't going to see any preseason action this week, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery said on Tuesday. Lindholm, who suffered an undisclosed injury on Day 1 of training camp, was supposed to return to the ice on Tuesday but wasn't able to join his teammates. This is quite worrisome for the Bruins, who made Lindholm a big free-agency signing in the summer. He's set to take over as the team's first-line center this season.
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 25, 2024 20:07:39 GMT -5
No Elias, is he dinged up? Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm (undisclosed) isn't going to see any preseason action this week, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery said on Tuesday. Lindholm, who suffered an undisclosed injury on Day 1 of training camp, was supposed to return to the ice on Tuesday but wasn't able to join his teammates. This is quite worrisome for the Bruins, who made Lindholm a big free-agency signing in the summer. He's set to take over as the team's first-line center this season. Thanks orym! No one thing is worrisome but no Sway, nagging thing for Lindholm and maybe Brad’s not quite up to speed on opening night, that’s three key pieces.
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Post by orym on Sept 26, 2024 9:16:14 GMT -5
Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm (undisclosed) isn't going to see any preseason action this week, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery said on Tuesday. Lindholm, who suffered an undisclosed injury on Day 1 of training camp, was supposed to return to the ice on Tuesday but wasn't able to join his teammates. This is quite worrisome for the Bruins, who made Lindholm a big free-agency signing in the summer. He's set to take over as the team's first-line center this season. Thanks orym! No one thing is worrisome but no Sway, nagging thing for Lindholm and maybe Brad’s not quite up to speed on opening night, that’s three key pieces. No problem buddy! I just really hope some of these young guys can crack the lineup and give us a little spark to start the season especially if a couple of the key guys aren't quite right yet. The boys need to really rally around the goaltending. Hockey media in Canada is going to be extra unbearable if the Bruins get off to a slow start and Swayman remains unsigned.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 26, 2024 9:57:14 GMT -5
Thanks orym! No one thing is worrisome but no Sway, nagging thing for Lindholm and maybe Brad’s not quite up to speed on opening night, that’s three key pieces. No problem buddy! I just really hope some of these young guys can crack the lineup and give us a little spark to start the season especially if a couple of the key guys aren't quite right yet. The boys need to really rally around the goaltending. Hockey media in Canada is going to be extra unbearable if the Bruins get off to a slow start and Swayman remains unsigned. They will be more insufferable if Boston gets off to a hot start without Swayman.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 26, 2024 10:03:57 GMT -5
Brad Marchand missed the Bruins pre-camp captain’s practices.
This week, the captain returned to practice.
Marchand skated Tuesday with a red noncontact jersey, but Wednesday morning he shed that color and got back to the business of being a tempo setter.
“I’m feeling good,” said Marchand, noting that he’s all healed from the elbow, groin, and sports hernia surgeries he underwent during the offseason. Marchand’s presence as a full participant raises everyone’s intensity. “It is amazing how much energy and competitiveness he adds to practice all by himself,” said coach Jim Montgomery.
Morgan Geekie, who played right wing on a line with Marchand and center Charlie Coyle, could feel the extra jolt. “He got into it with a few guys, and the competition level is a lot higher,” said Geekie. “It seems like every shift is your last shift out there with him. So he brings it every day and you see that and that’s why he’s been around so long and why he’s the leader he is.
“Everyone feeds off that, and for me especially, it’s lots of fun to play with a guy like that.”
Marchand said his fitness level is good, and that was apparent by the battle level.
“I love being out there,” he said. “And I think one of the biggest things about our group is we’re competitive in practice and tempos are usually high, especially in battle drills and in the compete drills, that’s where you want to show up.
“There are always times in practice where maybe you’re a little sore or tired and you’re just trying to be clean in your reps. But in the compete drills, it’s where we all want to step up and it just seems like Monty’s doing a good job integrating them at the right time.
“But I think we’re all excited to go out there and get closer to the season.”
Marchand is bullish on the prospect of working more with Geekie, who supports pucks well and uses his size and strength to create space for himself and his linemates.
“I love playing with Geeks,” said Marchand. “He’s so great in so many different areas, the way he can hold on to pucks and make plays and shoots and he’s great in the corners.
“I think he really complements our line well. We haven’t had a ton of reps together, so we’ll work on it. But I’ve always really liked his game after playing with him last year a bit. I really enjoyed that. I’m sure there’ll be big steps for him this year.”
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Post by orym on Sept 26, 2024 10:14:27 GMT -5
No problem buddy! I just really hope some of these young guys can crack the lineup and give us a little spark to start the season especially if a couple of the key guys aren't quite right yet. The boys need to really rally around the goaltending. Hockey media in Canada is going to be extra unbearable if the Bruins get off to a slow start and Swayman remains unsigned. They will be more insufferable if Boston gets off to a hot start without Swayman. You're right - either way we're screwed with the Canadian sports media lol!
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 26, 2024 10:17:01 GMT -5
They will be more insufferable if Boston gets off to a hot start without Swayman. You're right - either way we're screwed with the Canadian sports media lol! Thankfully I don't have to listen to it!!
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 26, 2024 10:17:06 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 26, 2024 10:21:48 GMT -5
Zacha-Poitras-Pastrnak Harrison-Geekie-Duran Koepke-Johnson-Kastelic Kuntar-Farinacci-McLaughlin
Zadorov-McAvoy Wotherspoon-Bavaro Callahan-Mitchell Millman-Mast
Bussi DiPietro Kaskisuo
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 26, 2024 10:22:26 GMT -5
Line in practice today - Marchand-Coyle-Lysell
I hope they try this out for a while.
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Post by orym on Sept 26, 2024 10:27:18 GMT -5
Line in practice today - Marchand-Coyle-Lysell I hope they try this out for a while. Definitely worth a look. I have my reservations about Lysell playing with Marchand for some reason. I can't really put my finger on why exactly but I just feel like that might not be the most ideal spot. I figured Lysell probably makes the team and starts on the third line but if he is in the top six, man oh man I hope he can produce early and often!
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 26, 2024 10:38:01 GMT -5
Line in practice today - Marchand-Coyle-Lysell I hope they try this out for a while. Definitely worth a look. I have my reservations about Lysell playing with Marchand for some reason. I can't really put my finger on why exactly but I just feel like that might not be the most ideal spot. I figured Lysell probably makes the team and starts on the third line but if he is in the top six, man oh man I hope he can produce early and often! My concern with him there is he seemed to be a big turnover guy because he tries to do too much. Not sure that would float well with Brad.
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Post by kovs on Sept 26, 2024 10:48:50 GMT -5
Line in practice today - Marchand-Coyle-Lysell I hope they try this out for a while. I feel like that line would never let me down.
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Post by nfld77 on Sept 26, 2024 11:00:18 GMT -5
Definitely worth a look. I have my reservations about Lysell playing with Marchand for some reason. I can't really put my finger on why exactly but I just feel like that might not be the most ideal spot. I figured Lysell probably makes the team and starts on the third line but if he is in the top six, man oh man I hope he can produce early and often! My concern with him there is he seemed to be a big turnover guy because he tries to do too much. Not sure that would float well with Brad. Maybe playing with Marchand will bring out the best in Lysell..If I were him, I would NOT want to get under the captains skin, just his work ethic should get a boost just watching how hard Marshy works should make Lysell want to play his ass off..He was good last game but he needs to bring that every game in order to make opening lineup..I hope both Merk and Lysell make it but I expect one of them will make it and maybe Duran or Kuntar outplays both of them..Both looking really hungry,,
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 26, 2024 12:32:52 GMT -5
No problem buddy! I just really hope some of these young guys can crack the lineup and give us a little spark to start the season especially if a couple of the key guys aren't quite right yet. The boys need to really rally around the goaltending. Hockey media in Canada is going to be extra unbearable if the Bruins get off to a slow start and Swayman remains unsigned. They will be more insufferable if Boston gets off to a hot start without Swayman. That’s the kind of insufferable I like.. jealous bastards🤣🤣
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 26, 2024 12:42:26 GMT -5
Definitely worth a look. I have my reservations about Lysell playing with Marchand for some reason. I can't really put my finger on why exactly but I just feel like that might not be the most ideal spot. I figured Lysell probably makes the team and starts on the third line but if he is in the top six, man oh man I hope he can produce early and often! My concern with him there is he seemed to be a big turnover guy because he tries to do too much. Not sure that would float well with Brad. Brad might possibly tear him a new ass, pardon French.
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 26, 2024 12:47:49 GMT -5
My concern with him there is he seemed to be a big turnover guy because he tries to do too much. Not sure that would float well with Brad. Maybe playing with Marchand will bring out the best in Lysell..If I were him, I would NOT want to get under the captains skin, just his work ethic should get a boost just watching how hard Marshy works should make Lysell want to play his ass off..He was good last game but he needs to bring that every game in order to make opening lineup..I hope both Merk and Lysell make it but I expect one of them will make it and maybe Duran or Kuntar outplays both of them..Both looking really hungry,, What about Brazeau in there and a third line of Merk, Potsy and Lysell. As a second option of course, my first preference is Lysell on the 2nd line.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 26, 2024 13:25:11 GMT -5
My guess is that the opening day roster will partly be decided by:
How much Swayman gets if he signs. Too much and we could see cheaper players in the lineup. Waivers. Who needs them and who doesn't. Who would we lose if we tried to sneak them through.
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Post by madmarx on Sept 26, 2024 19:05:45 GMT -5
Bussi showed up the rest need a kick in the ass
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Post by madmarx on Sept 26, 2024 20:37:30 GMT -5
We suck i will be back next year 😉
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Post by madmarx on Sept 27, 2024 9:03:01 GMT -5
Bussi needs work on his rebound control
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Post by nfld77 on Sept 27, 2024 9:33:47 GMT -5
Maybe playing with Marchand will bring out the best in Lysell..If I were him, I would NOT want to get under the captains skin, just his work ethic should get a boost just watching how hard Marshy works should make Lysell want to play his ass off..He was good last game but he needs to bring that every game in order to make opening lineup..I hope both Merk and Lysell make it but I expect one of them will make it and maybe Duran or Kuntar outplays both of them..Both looking really hungry,, What about Brazeau in there and a third line of Merk, Potsy and Lysell. As a second option of course, my first preference is Lysell on the 2nd line. I dunno, I would really like for Lysell to be good enough to take that opening spot on 2nd line..Just think he'll excel with vets on his line, he can be a bit of a turnover machine when he geys fancy so someone like Marchand can teach the kid alot!!
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Post by KSJ08 on Sept 27, 2024 9:59:13 GMT -5
33 SA vs 24 SOG didn't help much either.
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 27, 2024 11:15:09 GMT -5
I thought Bussi was okay. One 5-3 against and 1 empty netter. Plus I thought 2 were a result of soft lazy D. Zadorov was one of them, didn’t see the name on the other guy but he won’t be in the lineup anyway so it doesn’t matter.
I just saw highlights though, not the whole game.
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Post by madmarx on Sept 27, 2024 11:44:01 GMT -5
I thought Bussi was okay. One 5-3 against and 1 empty netter. Plus I thought 2 were a result of soft lazy D. Zadorov was one of them, didn’t see the name on the other guy but he won’t be in the lineup anyway so it doesn’t matter. I just saw highlights though, not the whole game. He was good just a little tiding up on rebounds, the team was a turnover machine can’t wait for Marchand’s comments.
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 27, 2024 11:53:03 GMT -5
I thought Bussi was okay. One 5-3 against and 1 empty netter. Plus I thought 2 were a result of soft lazy D. Zadorov was one of them, didn’t see the name on the other guy but he won’t be in the lineup anyway so it doesn’t matter. I just saw highlights though, not the whole game. He was good just a little tiding up on rebounds, the team was a turnover machine can’t wait for Marchand’s comments. Yes, I noticed that the last game against the Rags too, also he needs to learn the importance of freezing the puck to settle things down instead of throwing it back in play. A lot of young goalies are guilty of this. Brad needs to encourage sometimes too though, can’t always critique the kids, coaches will do that but I do like it once in awhile.
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Post by madmarx on Sept 27, 2024 12:34:57 GMT -5
He was good just a little tiding up on rebounds, the team was a turnover machine can’t wait for Marchand’s comments. Yes, I noticed that the last game against the Rags too, also he needs to learn the importance of freezing the puck to settle things down instead of throwing it back in play. A lot of young goalies are guilty of this. Brad needs to encourage sometimes too though, can’t always critique the kids, coaches will do that but I do like it once in awhile. I was thinking about about some of Vets who were lazy last night setting a bad example, I get it’s hard to excited about pre season but bad habits and lazy penalties bug Me .
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 27, 2024 12:41:20 GMT -5
Yes, I noticed that the last game against the Rags too, also he needs to learn the importance of freezing the puck to settle things down instead of throwing it back in play. A lot of young goalies are guilty of this. Brad needs to encourage sometimes too though, can’t always critique the kids, coaches will do that but I do like it once in awhile. I was thinking about about some of Vets who were lazy last night setting a bad example, I get it’s hard to excited about pre season but bad habits and lazy penalties bug Me . Me too, especially when you're a new guy like Zadorov who we overpaid for, I mean blunder on the puck, lazy turn and this was a case when beaten he should have taken a penalty to not allow the breakaway and he didn't even do that. I say overpaid because all UFAs are overpaid, comes with the territory. I'll probably be on him now until I see him play a few more times 😏
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Post by madmarx on Sept 27, 2024 12:57:21 GMT -5
I was thinking about about some of Vets who were lazy last night setting a bad example, I get it’s hard to excited about pre season but bad habits and lazy penalties bug Me . Me too, especially when you're a new guy like Zadorov who we overpaid for, I mean blunder on the puck, lazy turn and this was a case when beaten he should have taken a penalty to not allow the breakaway and he didn't even do that. I say overpaid because all UFAs are overpaid, comes with the territory. I'll probably be on him now until I see him play a few more times 😏 I just thought we would have a little more jam considering they beat us once already, Zadorov better take the Heat off Mac when the season starts.
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 27, 2024 18:11:54 GMT -5
Me too, especially when you're a new guy like Zadorov who we overpaid for, I mean blunder on the puck, lazy turn and this was a case when beaten he should have taken a penalty to not allow the breakaway and he didn't even do that. I say overpaid because all UFAs are overpaid, comes with the territory. I'll probably be on him now until I see him play a few more times 😏 I just thought we would have a little more jam considering they beat us once already, Zadorov better take the Heat off Mac when the season starts. I honestly missed the game, the highlights and lowlights don’t paint the picture of the game. I hate losing but none of it matters until next week when all the regulars get going and the lines are set.
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