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Post by kjc2 on May 18, 2012 11:56:36 GMT -5
I'll just say that I'm giving Looch his last free pass for the playoffs. He was somewhat hurt last year, apparently couldn't breath through that broken nose of his and this year I think the entire team was burnt out and disinterested. The only person I would shop is Thomas and only because I think the timing is right, try to re-sign Kelly, Pouliot and let Corvo and Rolston walk. If we stumble next year early don't hesitate to make changes.IMHO!
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Post by blkngld on May 19, 2012 2:29:36 GMT -5
Overrated is a strong word unless you're someone who bought into the Neely bullshit that KPD started. He was never going to be that guy. Not even close. He could easily become an uglier, meaner, more complete version of Dave Andreychuk. That's not really a bad thing. And yeah, him as a skater - totally stupid. He lugs up and down the ice with the speed and grace of a cow. I use overrated simply because originally I saw this kid at camp the very first year in Wilmington, and people were saying oh, he has ankle issues and blah blah. Then the Bruins got him a skating coach and voila! instant "we got the greatest player ever" coming from camp. (Ok if you want to blame it on Neely), but the were just covering up the fact that the kid cannot move the puck, and is honestly, not very bright. and is hurt more often than he isnt. his skating has come along way. I think the biggest problem for him is that he was put on the top line and this was OK when Savard was healthy and kessel was on the other side back then the roles were defined and anything Milan chipped in was gravy because his job was to retrieve pucks nothing more. I think CJ gave Milan the benefit of the doubt and kept him there when they got Horton last season but 2 power forwards on the same line just doesn't work IMO. CJ needed to put him on one of the bottom 2 lines and let him play his way back into more minutes. but with that said DK should have been down there as well. and honestly I feel like Hunter's coaching also played a role in making him look bad. He forced looch and DK to have to defend and chase the faster caps around the ice thus wearing themselves out. When they did create something neither could bury it. Seguin was making that line look decent but he also brought what that line lacks which is speed and pure goal scoring.
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Post by eddy on May 19, 2012 6:15:00 GMT -5
Overrated is a strong word unless you're someone who bought into the Neely bullshit that KPD started. He was never going to be that guy. Not even close. He could easily become an uglier, meaner, more complete version of Dave Andreychuk. That's not really a bad thing. And yeah, him as a skater - totally stupid. He lugs up and down the ice with the speed and grace of a cow. I use overrated simply because originally I saw this kid at camp the very first year in Wilmington, and people were saying oh, he has ankle issues and blah blah. Then the Bruins got him a skating coach and voila! instant "we got the greatest player ever" coming from camp. (Ok if you want to blame it on Neely), but the were just covering up the fact that the kid cannot move the puck, and is honestly, not very bright. and is hurt more often than he isnt. Well, anyone wanting to say he's the best ever is out to lunch and by that measure - year, overrated. He's good, he's a tough SOB but he has to play to his strengths - being a big, strong, immovable object, and let things go from there. He hasn't done that in a while.
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Post by nfld77 on May 19, 2012 8:45:10 GMT -5
My 2 cents, well while there's still pennies on the go.. They gave Looch a big contrct too early in his career. They had him made out to be more than he actually was probably putting too much pressure on the kid. He's a good hockey player. A rare physical in your face 25-30 goal scorer. But what we see is maybe as good as it gets. He's been a disappointment last 2 playoffs and that defines alot. When the heat is on, your best players come through. Who came through for us the past 2 post seasons?? Looch should be on the 3rd line next season and like some poster stated: make him earn his icetime because he probably got it in him to be a far better player than what he is showing. Honestly I believe he's getting worse every season..Forget about the points he's getting, thats just the position he was put in. But his overall play is going downhill and he gotta realize that, go through a reality check and realize HIMSELF what he's good at, what he can and cannot do.
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Post by kjc2 on May 19, 2012 9:25:27 GMT -5
I think there is plenty of overreaction going on in some of these posts. If we had Horton in the lineup we would have got out of the first round and from then on who knows? Lucic and DK looked bad in round one last year while Horton got some huge goals. In rounds 2, 3 and 4 we got to see different people step up but this year we get to criticize the no shows from a smaller sample size of just 7 games.
I agree with some of the Lucic talk, I don't think he is overrated, he scored 30 goals for us, he hits like a freight train and can scrap, that's all I wanted and expected from the guy. I agree he gets away from his game at times but that's where the coach is supposed to take charge. I agree with eddy that Looch was at his best with Savard and Kessel but also not shabby with Horton and DK. The switching of Peverley and Seguin on the right side seemed to confuse Lucic more than anything. I'm all for putting Lucic on the third line, getting him back to the basics and letting him earn a top six spot.
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Post by fforr on May 21, 2012 9:56:19 GMT -5
Saw him play two games in the Memorial Cup the last two nights on the NHL channel. Coming off a ankle sprain, didn't look any worse for the wear. Seems to be skating on the 3rd line that played well defensively and chipped in on offense, some PP time too. Alot of talent on that London team. Very strong on the puck, plays a structured game which should keep him in good graces. A Ryder type shot, that heavy.
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Post by madmarx on May 23, 2012 16:54:43 GMT -5
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Post by Peejay on May 28, 2012 21:42:26 GMT -5
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Post by kjc2 on May 29, 2012 4:31:50 GMT -5
Sounds like my opinion though, verbatim.
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Post by Peejay on May 29, 2012 8:46:35 GMT -5
Sounds like my opinion though, verbatim. Oh ya...it makes total sense. I guess I'm just getting tired of the back and forth articles that don't mean squat. I just want to get to July 1st and see once and for all what PC is going to do.
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Post by fforr on May 29, 2012 9:29:01 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on May 29, 2012 15:18:50 GMT -5
He either makes the Bruins roster , or He goes back the OHL can`t play in the AHL ..I see why He would opt for the KHL temporarily only ..
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Post by fforr on May 29, 2012 22:03:44 GMT -5
He either makes the Bruins roster , or He goes back the OHL can`t play in the AHL ..I see why He would opt for the KHL temporarily only .. Hope so about the temporary part. Or is it better for a Russian lad to play 2/3 years in Canadian junior then bolt to the KHL. Either way I hope we get to hear PC's explanation of things.
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Post by crafar01 on May 30, 2012 6:37:34 GMT -5
Sounds more like a bargaining ploy from the Koko camp than anything else. ;D
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Post by Ye Olde Winesock on May 30, 2012 7:48:31 GMT -5
Fuck this whole deal. Let Khokhlachev play in Russia. If he'd rather live in tiny apartment in Keiv and fly around the tundra in busted ass 1970 airliners than work towards the NHL and live in awesome Boston, so be it. To hell with him and the greedy moron whose advising him.
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Post by kjc2 on May 30, 2012 8:01:28 GMT -5
How much bargaining goes on in an entry level deal for a second round pick? Shouldn't be too hard to get done or maybe he just legitimately wants to go home ;D
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Post by Peejay on May 30, 2012 8:57:13 GMT -5
The thing about Koko is he won't want to play another year in junior if he could be making good money. So if the Bruins can't put him on the roster then I would assume he'll play in the KHL. Why make nothing in a foreign country when you can make large coin back home? I know what I would do and I can't say it's a selfish move at all. It does not mean he'll never be a Bruin.
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Post by DonnyBrook on May 30, 2012 9:09:39 GMT -5
koko cant play in the AHL if he doesnt make the b's.
so if he wants to play pro, let him go to KHL but as long as he comes back to the bruins when he is ready.
otherwise....why are they drafting russians?
im just hoping dougie fresh makes the team next year.
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Post by Ye Olde Winesock on May 30, 2012 9:18:46 GMT -5
The lure of decadent North America and all the toys you can buy is still strong for the Russian players I think. But gone are the days where you could throw a pair of Levi jeans and an RCA colour TV at them to seal the deal.
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Post by KSJ08 on May 31, 2012 15:07:59 GMT -5
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Post by nfld77 on May 31, 2012 15:51:58 GMT -5
Dont let the door hit you on the way out!!
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Post by madmarx on May 31, 2012 18:34:37 GMT -5
Japan has some weird games ..
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Post by DonnyBrook on Jun 1, 2012 6:32:41 GMT -5
i thought timmy said that he didnt want to take the kids out of school so no trade. if he moved them to colorado i believe they would have to leave school.
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Post by cirig on Jun 1, 2012 6:47:29 GMT -5
i thought timmy said that he didnt want to take the kids out of school so no trade. if he moved them to colorado i believe they would have to leave school. It would definitely be a hell of a bus ride.
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Post by Peejay on Jun 1, 2012 7:30:58 GMT -5
i thought timmy said that he didnt want to take the kids out of school so no trade. if he moved them to colorado i believe they would have to leave school. Great point. I forgot about that.
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Post by DonnyBrook on Jun 1, 2012 9:09:13 GMT -5
this thomas thing just gets more bizzzzare.
from the shot in the dark goalie with the only team to give hiim a chance.
it seems he has become like this lebron james kind of ego maniac.
kicking at the rungs as he goes up the ladder of success.
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Post by SeaBass on Jun 1, 2012 12:21:22 GMT -5
Salary cap to go up to 70.3 Mill
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Post by Peejay on Jun 1, 2012 12:36:58 GMT -5
Salary cap to go up to 70.3 Mill Until the CBA expires in September...LOL. Why bother working with a temporary number.
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Post by KSJ08 on Jun 6, 2012 20:18:52 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Jun 8, 2012 11:31:46 GMT -5
Marlies lose on a freak goal. Go down 3-0 in series
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