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Post by madmarx on Jan 8, 2018 13:11:58 GMT -5
t.co/19fpLkHsrg I read this Article this morning on the Athletic it was locked out if you weren’t a subscriber the Author has since unlocked for all to read ..
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 8, 2018 13:15:23 GMT -5
Who’s your 7th Player if the season ended today?? I think Heinen for me. I thought a lot of McAvoy from the playoffs last year and even though he's exceeded my expectations I wasn't sure if Heinen was going to make the team. Heinen looks like a veteran 200 hundred foot player who puts up numbers. The guy could easily play a top six role with his strong hockey sense or just play a checking role. Honorable mention to McAvoy and Kuraly.
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Post by SeaBass on Jan 8, 2018 13:27:54 GMT -5
Who’s your 7th Player if the season ended today?? I think Heinen for me. I thought a lot of McAvoy from the playoffs last year and even though he's exceeded my expectations I wasn't sure if Heinen was going to make the team. Heinen looks like a veteran 200 hundred foot player who puts up numbers. The guy could easily play a top six role with his strong hockey sense or just play a checking role. Honorable mention to McAvoy and Kuraly. I think Charlie will win it but I would give it to Heinen or DeBrusk.
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 8, 2018 13:40:34 GMT -5
I think Heinen for me. I thought a lot of McAvoy from the playoffs last year and even though he's exceeded my expectations I wasn't sure if Heinen was going to make the team. Heinen looks like a veteran 200 hundred foot player who puts up numbers. The guy could easily play a top six role with his strong hockey sense or just play a checking role. Honorable mention to McAvoy and Kuraly. I think Charlie will win it but I would give it to Heinen or DeBrusk. I think Debrusk has some huge upside but I haven't seen it with enough consistency. But when he is having a night he has that explosive burst of speed and a wicked sniper's release. I'm waiting to see that almost every game from him.
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Post by SeaBass on Jan 8, 2018 14:33:26 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Jan 8, 2018 14:40:27 GMT -5
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Post by nfld77 on Jan 8, 2018 15:39:44 GMT -5
He deserves it and Tuukka was 1st star of the Month of December and player of the week..
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Post by nfld77 on Jan 8, 2018 15:54:43 GMT -5
Who’s your 7th Player if the season ended today?? I would have to go with Heinen but Khudobin a very close 2nd because he bailed us out in Oct or Nov when Rask wasnt on his game. But there's so many to pick from, DeBrusk, Rask, Charlie Mac, anyone on 4th line, anyone on 1st line,lol..
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Post by fforr on Jan 8, 2018 16:47:03 GMT -5
Who’s your 7th Player if the season ended today?? Backes, he adds a ton. Nash also in the mix, hope they can find a way to keep him.
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Post by KSJ08 on Jan 8, 2018 17:02:49 GMT -5
Who’s your 7th Player if the season ended today?? Charlie MaC. Or Noel Accarri Love his speed/Tenaciousness/HITS/Smarts!!
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Post by DonnyBrook on Jan 8, 2018 18:11:08 GMT -5
tuukka, bax and now bergie..three weeks and three nhl stars...b' are rolling.
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Post by crafar01 on Jan 9, 2018 7:26:14 GMT -5
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Post by madmarx on Jan 9, 2018 7:54:50 GMT -5
Nash has been a really reliable Player now he is slotted in the right spot in the line up , injuries kinda messed with the lines earlier in year ..
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Post by madmarx on Jan 9, 2018 8:11:15 GMT -5
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Post by crafar01 on Jan 9, 2018 8:12:28 GMT -5
Nash has been a really reliable Player now he is slotted in the right spot in the line up , injuries kinda messed with the lines earlier in year .. That he has. I never expected much from him other than defensively reliable minutes with a few goals tossed in. We're getting that and then some with him this year. Dominic Moore Part Deux and younger to boot.
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 9, 2018 9:52:26 GMT -5
Nash has been a really reliable Player now he is slotted in the right spot in the line up , injuries kinda messed with the lines earlier in year .. That he has. I never expected much from him other than defensively reliable minutes with a few goals tossed in. We're getting that and then some with him this year. Dominic Moore Part Deux and younger to boot. Agree, I thought he was a cheap reliable filler guy who could play well enough 5 on 5 and PK to keep the puck out of our zone and not much else. He's strong in the corners, he's good on the draw and his smart enough to give the puck to Backes and Heinen who I believe are more gifted offensively. While I don't think he is overly creative offensively I think he does have a great shot. Credit to Butch for his system but also his ability to get the most out of each line by allowing them to (or maybe drilling home) play your game, do what you are good at. If a player is the best at zone entries make sure he has the puck crossing the line. If a player is strongest in the corners, make sure he is the one in the corner first. Just every line having it's own method for success.
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Post by crafar01 on Jan 9, 2018 10:12:13 GMT -5
That he has. I never expected much from him other than defensively reliable minutes with a few goals tossed in. We're getting that and then some with him this year. Dominic Moore Part Deux and younger to boot. Agree, I thought he was a cheap reliable filler guy who could play well enough 5 on 5 and PK to keep the puck out of our zone and not much else. He's strong in the corners, he's good on the draw and his smart enough to give the puck to Backes and Heinen who I believe are more gifted offensively. While I don't think he is overly creative offensively I think he does have a great shot. Credit to Butch for his system but also his ability to get the most out of each line by allowing them to (or maybe drilling home) play your game, do what you are good at. If a player is the best at zone entries make sure he has the puck crossing the line. If a player is strongest in the corners, make sure he is the one in the corner first. Just every line having it's own method for success. This exactly. Which makes it difficult for other teams to adjust and line match. It seems like Cassidy's system is still almost as defensively conscious as Clode's was, but he's better at being less rigid in his structure and allowing players a certain amount of freedom. That being said, he's also not afraid to bench a player, even a vet, if that player is fucking up, which Clode would rarely do. Personally, I like that he does that. I would think it would make the team more tight knit with the players knowing that it doesn't matter who you are, if you're not part of the solution, you can sit and think about how to better your play.
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Post by DonnyBrook on Jan 9, 2018 10:58:00 GMT -5
i think cassidy's system is more geared towards possession. like the old red wings.
i love the bruins creativity with the puck. the only problem is getting too cute.
watch how many times the have give and go and return passes.
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Post by fforr on Jan 9, 2018 11:09:24 GMT -5
Good stuff there, was leaning towards going separate ways after this season but his footwork continues to improve.... Still get a chuckle out of the story where after being pissed off after lackluster practice effort from Phil Kessel he fires a puck past his head and off the glass as Phil’s about to exit the ice.
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Post by madmarx on Jan 9, 2018 11:17:19 GMT -5
No kidding time to grow up Dougie.. I couldn't wrap my head around that trade, horrible timing, really set us back on the blue line and it made Sweeney look (to me) like a big question mark. Fast forward to now and Hamilton does seem like a bit of a head case and maybe our front office had that kind of first hand knowledge. Either way we got Senyshyn, Lauzon and JFK, no impact yet but I think they'll be ready sooner than later. On a side note, what's the status of the injury to Lauzon? He's been out since November and I can't really find anything on him. Found this this morning...Jeremy Lauzon on ice for @ahlbruins practice today. Not yet cleared for contact. He's been out since 11/22 with concussion
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Post by madmarx on Jan 9, 2018 16:00:37 GMT -5
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 9, 2018 16:43:34 GMT -5
I couldn't wrap my head around that trade, horrible timing, really set us back on the blue line and it made Sweeney look (to me) like a big question mark. Fast forward to now and Hamilton does seem like a bit of a head case and maybe our front office had that kind of first hand knowledge. Either way we got Senyshyn, Lauzon and JFK, no impact yet but I think they'll be ready sooner than later. On a side note, what's the status of the injury to Lauzon? He's been out since November and I can't really find anything on him. Found this this morning...Jeremy Lauzon on ice for @ahlbruins practice today. Not yet cleared for contact. He's been out since 11/22 with concussion Excellent thanks man. I want to see him healthy, in the line up and developing.
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Post by madmarx on Jan 10, 2018 1:49:42 GMT -5
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Post by offwego on Jan 10, 2018 21:13:31 GMT -5
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Post by crafar01 on Jan 11, 2018 10:38:42 GMT -5
Kind of sad and funny all at the same time...especially for our old friend, PC.
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Post by madmarx on Jan 11, 2018 12:12:29 GMT -5
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Post by offwego on Jan 11, 2018 12:47:14 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Jan 11, 2018 13:25:46 GMT -5
As much as he bugs me I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.
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Post by madmarx on Jan 11, 2018 19:00:26 GMT -5
Wish Him well kick Cancer’s ass Pierre ..
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Post by kjc2 on Jan 11, 2018 22:57:54 GMT -5
That'll be five games in 8 days, not the way I wanted to close out the season. The 8th of April is on a Sunday so I'll assume the playoffs start on the Wednesday/Thursday of that week. Hopefully we're healthy and on top of our game.
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