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Post by SeaBass on Sept 12, 2024 7:56:31 GMT -5
BRIGHTON, Mass. — Fabian Lysell is a rookie. As such, the 2020 Boston Bruins first-rounder is eligible for the Prospects Challenge, which begins on Friday in Buffalo against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
But when a 25-player crew departs Boston on Thursday for the rookie tournament, Lysell will not be among them. The Bruins want the 21-year-old on equal footing with the rest of the varsity hopefuls when training camp opens on Sept. 18.
“When big camp opens, they want them extremely ready,” AHL Providence coach Ryan Mougenel said regarding management’s decision to withhold Lysell and fellow prospect Georgii Merkulov. “Not that the rookie camp wouldn’t be that for them. But you can get dinged up a little bit.”
Last September, Matt Poitras, Johnny Beecher and Mason Lohrei participated in the tournament. A month later, Poitras and Beecher made the big club.
Poitras and Beecher, however, were dark-horse candidates. Lysell is not. It’s one of the five reasons the third-year pro has a very good chance at making his first NHL roster this fall:
1. Lysell is more ready than ever Last March, Lysell was roaring. He had seven points during a five-game scoring streak. But on March 23, Lysell catapulted into the Amica Mutual Pavilion boards during Providence’s 3-2 overtime loss to Charlotte. Lysell was concussed. He hurt his shoulder. Had it not been for the injuries, an NHL promotion was coming.
So with his injuries healed and a summer of training in the books, Lysell is better prepared to be an NHL right wing than at any time in his career. He has the speed, skill and courage to catch coach Jim Montgomery’s attention during camp.
“He knows how well he can play,” general manager Don Sweeney said. “He knows how much we were proud of the steps he had taken. He had a good camp last year. He’s just still got to continue to work on his complete game. One-on-one skills stuff and some of the stuff he can do to change a game are really good.”
2. There is an opportunity Jake DeBrusk left for the Vancouver Canucks. Sweeney did not sign a replacement at No. 2 right wing.
One reason is because Morgan Geekie and Trent Frederic can play next to Brad Marchand and Charlie Coyle. But both of the veterans make the Bruins better when they play on the No. 3 line. Frederic could be the No. 3 left wing next to Geekie and Justin Brazeau. It would be a heavy line with a bent for puck possession.
Lysell, meanwhile, is fast enough to make himself available for scoring chances when Marchand and Coyle recover pucks. His perimeter speed could stretch out defenders and give Marchand and Coyle more room.
If the Bruins don’t believe Lysell is ready to play behind David Pastrnak, he could ease into the NHL as a No. 3 right wing. Lysell’s competition would include Brazeau.
3. Marchand and Coyle can hold his hand The second-liners are demanding linemates. Because they regularly draw the hardest matchups, they require their right wing to be hard on pucks, in the right spots and dependable in battles.
That kind of attitude can be contagious. Marchand and Coyle could help to straighten out Lysell’s details.
“Just because you’re a skill guy doesn’t mean you’re going to earn that spot because you can dangle through three guys,” Marchand said. “You’ve got to be able to be very responsible defensively. Especially playing with Chuck and I, we play both sides of the puck and play against a lot of teams’ top lines. It’s as much as being really strong defensively as it is offensive.”
4. The Bruins need his touch DeBrusk (40 points) was the Bruins’ No. 5 scorer last year. He was fifth among forwards with 16:50 of average ice time per game. The Bruins also lost Danton Heinen (36 points, 14:28 TOI). Marchand is behind his teammates following three offseason procedures.
The Bruins averaged 3.21 goals per game (No. 13). They’re hunting for offense.
5. He’s cheap Lysell is entering his third pro season. But because of an entry-level slide, Lysell is in the second season of his ELC at $863,333.
The Bruins have over $8 million of cap space. But Jeremy Swayman’s contract will take up most of their free cash. The more entry-level deals the Bruins carry, the more flexibility they’ll have to execute deadline trades for higher-priced players.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 12, 2024 6:47:54 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 12, 2024 6:47:35 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 10, 2024 20:09:15 GMT -5
The kids show up Wednesday, full of hope and promise, dreams and maybe a few healthy doubts, as a new hockey season gets under way on Guest Street. It’s Day 1 of Bruins rookie camp in Brighton, with some 25 fresh faces trying to secure a foothold on their NHL careers. Truth is, though it’s not officially a closed shop, the Black-and-Gold varsity roster this season looks like it will be no country for young men. Job openings are few, most likely zero.
Be that as it may, what’s important in the days ahead for “the young bucks,” as captain Brad Marchand referred to them, is for them to be aware their every move is being watched, on and off the ice.
Compete matters, perhaps more than anything. Conditioning and work ethic matter. Attitude matters, on the ice, in the gym, even when lining up in the chow hall, noted Marchand.
Eyes. Everywhere, eyes. It’s the sports version of “Person of Interest.” Be careful, kid, that ballpoint pen peeking out of team president Cam Neely’s gabardine suit pocket? Could really be a camera.
“Everything is about leaving an impression,” noted Marchand, who was 20 years old when his rookie camp of 2008 led him straight to Providence for his first pro season. “Maybe you don’t make the team out of camp, but the impressions you leave here can dictate the opportunities you get in the future.”
As of Tuesday morning, the Bruins had yet to make public the names of the two dozen or so starry-eyed hopefuls who’ll take the ice under the charge of Providence coach Ryan Mougenel. For the most part, the emphasis for roster composition is expected to be on first- and second-year pros, perhaps augmented by a sprinkling of kids from the three top Canada junior leagues likely destined for more seasoning in the amateur ranks.
It was at this camp a year ago that Matthew Poitras, age 19 and expected to be kicked back to OHL Guelph for the season, earned himself an invite to the following week’s varsity camp … and then went on to become one of the youngest players in the NHL for 2023-24.
A shoulder surgery ultimately cut short Poitras’s rookie season, but his case proved that there’s work there for the taking. Poitras, who this year will report directly to the varsity shop that opens a week from Wednesday, should be a source of inspiration for the kids about to arrive.
A handful of the likely rookie camp attendees:
▪ Jackson Edward (defenseman). A physical, 6-foot-3-inch backliner whose game is framed on thumping. Reporting from OHL London, where he learned the game’s nuances from Dale Hunter, a man of few, shall we say, subtleties.
▪ Frederic Brunet (defenseman). Second-year pro. Played 48 games for Mougenel’s WannaB’s last season after moving up from QMJHL Rimouski. Also 6-3. Noticing a trend?
▪ Brett Harrison (center). Another second-year pro, following up his 5-9—14 rookie season in Providence. Again, 6-3, and spent most of his junior career in Oshawa, the launching pad decades ago for Bobby Orr.
▪ John Farinacci (center). Played three seasons at Harvard before signing and spending all of last season at Providence (71 games: 12-26—38).
▪ Trevor Kuntar (center). An ex-BC Eagle from Gronk’s part of Western New York (Williamsville). Collected 10-10—20 in his first year at Providence, turning pro after his three seasons at The Heights.
▪ Riley Duran (center). Grew up in Woburn (on Duran Drive). He’s 6-2, shoots from the right side, was drafted at No. 182 in 2020, and turned pro with Providence last spring after his three seasons with the Providence Friars.
A smattering of the prospects will advance to varsity camp, while others will be shipped out or designated for Providence.
According to Marchand, it’s important for the kids to lean on the skills that have served them well to this point.
“You can’t come in and change now, try to be something else,” mused the veteran of 1,029 NHL games. “Play with what has allowed you to have success. If you’re a scorer, don’t try to be a checker. If you’re a checker, don’t try to be a scorer. Play within the confines of your game.”
Above all, he noted repeatedly, be aware that those who are watching, those who have a say in where their careers go, have an eye for detail.
In a world where all the little things matter, there’s no such thing as the inconsequential moment.
“The biggest thing for me is, when I see young guys come in, they treat practice like practice,” he said, “rather than it’s like a tryout. You’re being watched. Sometimes guys don’t finish drills, they don’t push back hard enough in one-on-one drills. They treat it like a practice.
“What they don’t understand is, no matter where you are, no matter what you’re doing, you’re being watched, whether it’s in the gym, the way you clean up after yourself when you’re eating, the way you walk in the dressing room and what you’re wearing. Everything is an about example and leaving impression.”
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 10, 2024 10:48:58 GMT -5
Sweeney has said...for what it is worth...that Korp is not going anywhere (traded, bought out or sent down). Wow, I think we lose Bussi on waivers then when we have to send him down. Me too. Maybe they bring up diPietro or someone else??
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 10, 2024 7:21:06 GMT -5
I do like the fact that a lot of our prospects are headed to big time Colleges. BC and BU especially.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 10, 2024 7:20:25 GMT -5
Of course none of these games are streamed by the Bruins orginization.
Rookie Camp and Prospects Challenge Schedule:
Wednesday, September 11 (Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA) - Practice, 10:45 a.m. - Select players and staff available to media after practice
Thursday, September 12 (Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, MA) - Practice, 9:30 a.m. - Travel to Buffalo, NY
Friday, September 13 (HarborCenter, Buffalo, NY) - Game vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 12 p.m. - Select players and staff available to media after the game
Saturday, September 14 (HarborCenter, Buffalo, NY) - Game vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 3:30 p.m. - Select players and staff available to media after the game
Sunday, September 15 (HarborCenter, Buffalo, NY) - Practice, 11 a.m. - Select players and staff available to media after practice
Monday, September 16 (HarborCenter, Buffalo, NY) - Game vs. New Jersey Devils, 10 a.m. - Select players and staff available to media after the game - Travel to Boston, MA
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 10, 2024 7:19:42 GMT -5
Sweeney has said...for what it is worth...that Korp is not going anywhere (traded, bought out or sent down).
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 9, 2024 20:03:00 GMT -5
Never would have got Guentzel
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 9, 2024 8:49:50 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 8, 2024 22:06:37 GMT -5
Connor Hyman
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 8, 2024 22:04:54 GMT -5
Rantanen Forsberg
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 8, 2024 13:09:38 GMT -5
No but there is a Ranger top five One Av One Jet One Ranger Nashville Leaf Wild Oiler T Bay Krieder Krill Point
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 8, 2024 13:07:16 GMT -5
I saw that on the radar. Only 49 here right now. Same little early for this looks like a really nice after today back to normal temperatures. Yup, here too. Still gonna golf this afternoon.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 8, 2024 7:45:39 GMT -5
Bread man?
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 8, 2024 7:43:17 GMT -5
I saw that on the radar. Only 49 here right now.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 6, 2024 8:35:15 GMT -5
One Bruin One Av One Tampa + Mc David who is the closest 18 points away followed by the Bruin 71 points away Marchand Stamkos Mackinnon
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 4, 2024 7:14:00 GMT -5
McAvoy touched on a couple of topics other than his golf game — the biggest (literally) being the possibility of being paired with 6-foot-6-inch Nikita Zadorov, one of Boston’s prized free agent signings.
“[That would be] a lot of fun. I really enjoyed watching him from afar and the player that he is and the career that he’s had, and I mean, I’m thrilled with the opportunity to have him here and he makes our D corps really, really whole,” said McAvoy. “We’ve got a little bit of everything and I’m just really happy that he’s here, and if I get the chance to play with him, I think we’ll hit it off. I think we’ll be really good together.”
Having Zadorov on the back end would give McAvoy the freedom to jump into the offensive flow with more frequency.
“He’s big. He’s mean. He’s angry. He has a skill. He has all the things that I think you need,” McAvoy said. “He’s someone who everybody has to know when he is out on the ice, and I think that that’s someone that you really want to have on your team.”
McAvoy, who at times was paired with Mason Lohrei last season, said the sky’s the limit for the second-year pro.
“We all saw him just take steps as the year went on and grow, and you get some of that playoff experience, which is so valuable moving forward, especially for what we’re trying to build and what he’s trying to build,” said McAvoy. “So, he’s awesome. I think his potential is through the roof with how big he is and really just all the attributes that he has. So, he’s a great kid and I’ve loved getting to know him and I can’t wait to see our relationship just get even better seeing him develop.”
As for his summer, McAvoy said he switched up his routine a tad from previous offseasons.
“Trying to do some more one-on-one skill work, stuff like that,” he said. “I kind of changed my focus a little bit from more group skates to trying to just do a little bit more one-on-one, more slowing it down and more skill work. So, it’s been fun. It flies by and here we are.”
Brad Marchand revealed he is working his way back into shape and is hoping to be ready for the opening of camp after having three procedures in the offseason.
“So, I didn’t do a whole lot of training until about two weeks ago. I’m just getting back into it. The goal is to try to be ready for camp or if not, shortly after. I’m getting back in the swing of things now,” said the captain, who skated on his own before the practice but did not participate in the scrimmage.
Marchand had a torn tendon in his elbow repaired, as well as surgery on his groin and an abdominal procedure to fix a sports hernia.
“There’s a lot of work to be done,” said Marchand. “The summer I had is not typical of what I’m used to. It might take until the season. It might take a little bit into the season. I’ll treat the next two months like a summer and train and skate in the way I normally would in the summer. The biggest thing is getting conditioning back up to speed. I think that’s the biggest thing. My strength is kind of there already. But the power and conditioning [are] where I need to focus to get back to where I need to be.”
Marchand, who is in the final year of his eight-year deal worth $6.125 million per season, reiterated he will not be negotiating through the media.
“I think there’s enough respect between the two sides that we can deal with it. And we’ll leave it at that,” said Marchand.
General manager Don Sweeney has said in the past that his goal is to make sure Marchand is a Bruin for life.
Swayman practices As fans await a resolution to Jeremy Swayman’s contract situation, the restricted free agent goalie was a full participant in the practice. He has been a regular at Warrior all summer ... Center Elias Lindholm was present for the workout ... Old friend Chris Wagner skated in his Avalanche gear, but the Walpole homie switched to a plain white practice jersey when the scrimmage started ... Pavel Zacha went bar down on goalie Brandon Bussi, the prettiest play of the day.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 3, 2024 15:04:03 GMT -5
Marchand had 3 surgeries this summer so have to wonder if he'll be ready for season opener!! He says he will be ready for camp.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 3, 2024 12:49:22 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 3, 2024 12:47:46 GMT -5
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 3, 2024 10:54:58 GMT -5
The Edmonton Oilers and Leon Draisaitl agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $14 million per year.
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Post by SeaBass on Sept 1, 2024 21:54:54 GMT -5
My article of interest. Just got 2 tickets Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins Sat · Nov 23, 2024 · 7:00 PM Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, Michigan Get Directions Sec 107, Row 8, Seat 9 - 10. Now just need to get to Mtl for the last of seeing the Bruins play in the other Original 6's arena's.! Sweet!
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Post by SeaBass on Aug 30, 2024 7:54:45 GMT -5
Friggen horrible.
I talked to his uncle Ed a few weeks ago at the golf course. Said he was busting his ass this summer to get his game back.
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Post by SeaBass on Aug 29, 2024 8:49:08 GMT -5
Great for that young man to move on and get to the next level at another sport.
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Post by SeaBass on Aug 28, 2024 21:46:40 GMT -5
Get a trade partner. Sign him for 10 and gt rid of him.
I know I have been a negative Nellie towards him but if any of these rumors are true...
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Post by SeaBass on Aug 28, 2024 21:44:16 GMT -5
Cashman?
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Post by SeaBass on Aug 28, 2024 9:32:14 GMT -5
Korpisalo is going to be my favorite goalie.
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Post by SeaBass on Aug 27, 2024 13:46:58 GMT -5
If he gets anywhere close to 10 million I will drive to Boston and kick Neely in the jimmies and punch Donny in the throat!
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Post by SeaBass on Aug 22, 2024 19:58:33 GMT -5
I will stick with my prediction that it will not be done until October. I think Swaymans agent is running the show. I think that everything Swayman is saying is for show. It is starting to piss me off. I hope I am wrong but if they were close it would be done by now. I hope they don’t make me wish they kept Ully and traded Sway. I hate these overpaid @#$&g&lk#$&@.
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