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Post by KSJ08 on Sept 22, 2018 10:14:47 GMT -5
Here's my opinion on the 2015 draft in general. We had six picks in the first two rounds, it wasn't an overwhelming success yet. It is somewhat of a success because we got a budding star in Jake Debrusk and equally as important we stole a big 3-4 pairing D-man in the second round in Brandon Carlo. Zboril and Senyshyn have potential but I got to say it's disappointing they still haven't played a game at the NHL level. We're starting year 4 and it's likely both will start in Providence. At the very minimum both need to have strong starts at the AHL level and get some call-ups this season. JFK looks like he has potential, seems to have vision and can make plays but he still needs seasoning in the AHL. Needs more jam but that may come if he has a bigger role down Providence this season. Jeremy Lauzon looked really good to me in those exhibition games, definitely looks more confident. Sadly for him our dept chart on LD has about 6 D in front of him. Kind of why I was questioning picking up John Moore. Who knows maybe a Krug trade is still on the table if the likes of Urho Vaakanainen, Jakub Zboril or Jeremy Lauzon shine in camp. Maybe it won't be Krug but something has to give to free up that log jam. Third round pick Vladar looks like a big time goalie prospect now. Looked great in goal against the Caps, great size, quickness and fundamentals. Jesse Gabrielle, I don't know what to make of him. He had a great camp last year, he wasn't getting it done in Providence and was sent back to the WHL where his numbers were not where they should have been. I think he had injury issues, I haven't seen anything on him this training camp but I'm hopeful he gets back and has a future with this team. Hughes and Becker 6th and 7th round picks that I can't really comment on because I've read so little and I just saw Hughes once I think. Myabe these "Prospects" can be used at dead line for player to put us over that hump in playoffs? We do have a bunch??
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Post by nfld77 on Sept 22, 2018 12:10:54 GMT -5
Does this idea make sense to anyone?
JFK and Frederic goes back to Providence if they dont make team BUT Studnicka goes back to his junior team. Give Studnicka a 9 game stint which is the maximun unless he stays.. If it dont work out, The Bruins brass not only see him play 9 games with the Bruins BUT also seen how the other guys were playing in Providence.
They'll have a lot better idea who's the best player after everyone begins the regular season whether it be NHL or AHL..Only problem is: The Ahl only plays on weekends so I'm not sure how many games they get in while Boston plays 9.. I guess it would only make sense if Studnicka is playing well enough to get them 9 games. But if he can hold his own, it would be a great way to extend the look of all of them. Just a thought I just came up with. Might be a stupid one but hey, who cares?
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Post by fforr on Sept 23, 2018 5:45:39 GMT -5
Think the fact that Seny is willing and able is an added bonus. Would think he would also be an excellent body checker as well. Looking forward to adding his speed and skill. Think he will eventually end up in the top six. His path kind of being blocked by Backes. Not against having him prove his mettle and work his way up the lines ala jumbo joe and Marchand. Thought I detected a little impatients on his part, hope he can remain positive.Probably won’t be able to hold on to all these bright prospects in the end though. Good post as usual fforr. I wonder could the impatience have anything to do with DrBrusk, Heinen and others making the Bruins team before him have anything to do with it?? Because of that, he just might be trying a little too hard, pushing himself , which would be good, but it can also be bad if he's pushing himself in the wrong direction and making mistakes. I'm not saying he's messing up, just that he needs to have fun out there. I'm sure the Bruins brass and especially Providence are making it clear to him that he has a major part to play in Bruins future and they want to make sure he's 100% ready. Coach Leach and along with assistant Trent Whitfield are doing an excellent job preparing players like Senyshyn and when their time is here, just like DeBrusk, they'll be damn sure he's ready. And if it takes an extra year, no big deal. Heck, he's still only 21 years old. And according to reports, he's coming along just fine. Basically just want him to remain positive and not turn into a douche, that’s all.
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Post by madmarx on Sept 24, 2018 7:23:37 GMT -5
Good post as usual fforr. I wonder could the impatience have anything to do with DrBrusk, Heinen and others making the Bruins team before him have anything to do with it?? Because of that, he just might be trying a little too hard, pushing himself , which would be good, but it can also be bad if he's pushing himself in the wrong direction and making mistakes. I'm not saying he's messing up, just that he needs to have fun out there. I'm sure the Bruins brass and especially Providence are making it clear to him that he has a major part to play in Bruins future and they want to make sure he's 100% ready. Coach Leach and along with assistant Trent Whitfield are doing an excellent job preparing players like Senyshyn and when their time is here, just like DeBrusk, they'll be damn sure he's ready. And if it takes an extra year, no big deal. Heck, he's still only 21 years old. And according to reports, he's coming along just fine. Basically just want him to remain positive and not turn into a douche, that’s all. I think health has held him back more than his attitude same goes for Lauzon hopefully there both clear of health issues..
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 24, 2018 8:51:16 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 24, 2018 9:02:46 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 24, 2018 9:27:24 GMT -5
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Post by nfld77 on Sept 24, 2018 13:41:10 GMT -5
Yea I read all this on Moore awhile back and I talked to a couple Devil fans and they said he plays a well balanced game. He can put up average offensive numbers and is solid in his own end. He did play 20 minutes a game for NJ so if alot of that was against the other teams best players, it would affect his analytics. I really dont pay any attention to stuff like that. In Boston he wont HAVE to play 20 minutes a game so I hope that helps his game. So far he's looked like one of our better Dmen..
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 24, 2018 18:22:39 GMT -5
Yea I read all this on Moore awhile back and I talked to a couple Devil fans and they said he plays a well balanced game. He can put up average offensive numbers and is solid in his own end. He did play 20 minutes a game for NJ so if alot of that was against the other teams best players, it would affect his analytics. I really dont pay any attention to stuff like that. In Boston he wont HAVE to play 20 minutes a game so I hope that helps his game. So far he's looked like one of our better Dmen.. Analytics is great but when applied to hockey it's not as cut and dry as when applied to baseball. Moore will have a different partner, different defensive structure, lesser machups and if Cassidy can teach Moore to make the simple play he'll be fine. Moore gets into trouble with his decision making sometimes from what I've read, if the coach can dumb it down and as NF said he gets predominantly 3rd or fourth line matchups he should be solid.
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Post by madmarx on Sept 25, 2018 6:16:34 GMT -5
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 25, 2018 6:34:12 GMT -5
I think it was a good idea to not bring him to the big camp. He obviously needs to work on a few things, get his head on straight and he needs to earn his way forward. You have to earn your breaks. I hope he strikes early and often in Providence and gets noticed.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 25, 2018 9:45:02 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 25, 2018 9:59:44 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 25, 2018 11:06:28 GMT -5
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Post by fforr on Sept 25, 2018 11:27:08 GMT -5
Something going on there. Says he’s been good to go since July and no camp invite.....
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 25, 2018 11:31:41 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 26, 2018 7:49:56 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 26, 2018 8:05:08 GMT -5
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Post by KSJ08 on Sept 26, 2018 8:11:46 GMT -5
Ha Flyers finishing that high ! Who ever made this prediction must've been Hi!1
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Post by nfld77 on Sept 26, 2018 11:01:23 GMT -5
I agree, as usual Flyers have poor goaltending and also I cant see Panthers finishing just 3 points behind Boston..NO WAY
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 26, 2018 13:49:40 GMT -5
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 26, 2018 16:26:34 GMT -5
I agree, as usual Flyers have poor goaltending and also I cant see Panthers finishing just 3 points behind Boston..NO WAY I agree the Flyers are too high but I think they got the 8 playoff teams in the east correct. I like Florida, they're going to be better and right up there in the end.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 27, 2018 6:56:04 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 27, 2018 8:24:03 GMT -5
Asked Erik Karlsson today about the time his new partner Vlasic speared him in Ottawa in 2016. Karlsson: "Oh fuck, I haven’t even brought that up yet.” (Turns to Vlasic): “(Remember) when you tried to end my life in Ottawa two years ago?” Vlasic: “Didn’t work.”
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 27, 2018 8:24:35 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 27, 2018 9:04:30 GMT -5
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Post by crafar01 on Sept 27, 2018 9:22:15 GMT -5
I was thinking that they were pretty close in some respects, but not nearly that close in almost every category. If all goes well and they push one another, we could have a pretty solid 1A and 1B type of rotation.
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Post by KSJ08 on Sept 27, 2018 11:13:48 GMT -5
WOW w stats! With a better D team in front of him Halak may have a career season!!
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Post by kjc2 on Sept 27, 2018 11:29:01 GMT -5
I imagine those years with the Islanders didn't help his numbers much.
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Post by DonnyBrook on Sept 27, 2018 16:07:52 GMT -5
after watching a few preseason games i am so happy the b's got halak..he is a big upgrade from dobey. and he has playoff success.
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