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Post by 50belowzero on Jan 18, 2021 15:47:34 GMT
I thought a thread dedicated to what is on posters minds in regard to the B's day to day activity, play, lineup decisions, coaching decisions or future player movement, can be put here, keep it in one spot. In that vain after watching the B's after 2 games, early i know, but which 3 Dmen will be protected in the upcoming draft might not be so cut and dried. Originally i thought it would be a slam dunk McAvoy, Carlo & Gryz, now i'm not so sure. I'm still thinking....
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 18, 2021 15:53:27 GMT
“ Bruce Cassidy said Kase will be "doubtful" for Monday's game. Smith should be cleared to pay on Monday — Cassidy viewed today as more of a maintenance day.”
Great idea! One question posed, When might we see Clifton ?
Don’t fix what ain’t broke. But I would like to see him at some point.
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Post by thanx4memORRies on Jan 18, 2021 15:59:54 GMT
I thought a thread dedicated to what is on posters minds in regard to the B's day to day activity, play, lineup decisions, coaching decisions or future player movement, can be put here, keep it in one spot. In that vain after watching the B's after 2 games, early i know, but which 3 Dmen will be protected in the upcoming draft might not be so cut and dried. Originally i thought it would be a slam dunk McAvoy, Carlo & Gryz, now i'm not so sure. I'm still thinking.... Much more important than who to protect along with Chucky and Carlo is what the B’S plan to do with Tuukka.... If he’s not in the plans, I think they need to start looking elsewhere....
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Post by shuperman on Jan 18, 2021 18:51:57 GMT
Kase for a 1st keeps smelling more and more.
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Post by kelvana33 on Jan 18, 2021 18:56:16 GMT
Kase for a 1st keeps smelling more and more. Can't get him going, I would like to see him get a shot on the first line when he comes back. Highly skilled, need more out of him.
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 18, 2021 18:56:42 GMT
Kase on injured reserve.
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Post by jmwalters on Jan 18, 2021 19:22:15 GMT
As is the natural order of things.
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Post by jmwalters on Jan 18, 2021 19:27:47 GMT
Originally i thought it would be a slam dunk McAvoy, Carlo & Gryz, now i'm not so sure. I'm still thinking.... You are missing Moore.....duh!
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Post by dannycater on Jan 18, 2021 19:32:55 GMT
DK's reward for playing well is have a HS in Studs and the highly-skilled Ritchie join him on the 2nd line. God forbid give him Smith. Let's see how long the lines stay the same if the B's don't score in first period. 46-63-37 will rear its head soon enough.
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Post by dannycater on Jan 18, 2021 19:33:52 GMT
As is the natural order of things. This is going to end like Rich Nash...
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Post by 50belowzero on Jan 18, 2021 20:03:17 GMT
I thought a thread dedicated to what is on posters minds in regard to the B's day to day activity, play, lineup decisions, coaching decisions or future player movement, can be put here, keep it in one spot. In that vain after watching the B's after 2 games, early i know, but which 3 Dmen will be protected in the upcoming draft might not be so cut and dried. Originally i thought it would be a slam dunk McAvoy, Carlo & Gryz, now i'm not so sure. I'm still thinking.... Much more important than who to protect along with Chucky and Carlo is what the B’S plan to do with Tuukka.... If he’s not in the plans, I think they need to start looking elsewhere.... He's already stated he wants to play for the B's and thats it, management might have other ideas. As long as his play doesn't slip i don't see why they wouldn't re-sign him, at less money of course. Halak will likely be let go, so one of Swayman, Vladar Keyser or Booth can be the backup hopefully.
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Post by 50belowzero on Jan 18, 2021 20:04:24 GMT
Kase for a 1st keeps smelling more and more. What can you do when a player can't stay healthy, cost of getting rid of Backes.
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Post by bookboy007 on Jan 18, 2021 20:08:24 GMT
Much more important than who to protect along with Chucky and Carlo is what the B’S plan to do with Tuukka.... If he’s not in the plans, I think they need to start looking elsewhere.... He's already stated he wants to play for the B's and thats it, management might have other ideas. As long as his play doesn't slip i don't see why they wouldn't re-sign him, at less money of course. Halak will likely be let go, so one of Swayman, Vladar Keyser or Booth can be the backup hopefully. If he wants to play and he isn't asking for Carey Price money, they aren't going to find a better 'tender available. So not signing him is, in some ways, their way of signaling that they think they're on the downside and want to move on...like with Zdeno. Likely do a handshake deal by Easter and then sign him after the expansion draft.
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Post by bookboy007 on Jan 18, 2021 20:40:31 GMT
I thought a thread dedicated to what is on posters minds in regard to the B's day to day activity, play, lineup decisions, coaching decisions or future player movement, can be put here, keep it in one spot. In that vain after watching the B's after 2 games, early i know, but which 3 Dmen will be protected in the upcoming draft might not be so cut and dried. Originally i thought it would be a slam dunk McAvoy, Carlo & Gryz, now i'm not so sure. I'm still thinking.... So are they. I have to think the 4th best D on the team is toast; the only reason he wouldn't be is if the Krakheads feel they have better bets on the blueline from other teams and need to fill their fwd and goalie requirements. Grz is the obvious choice based on experience and contract situation, but a lot can change. If he falls on his face trying to replace Krug, maybe they don't feel he's as attractive an option and expose him to protect either Lauzon or Zboril? They could go 8 skaters, too, and protect 4 and 4 (37, 63, 13, 88 - DK deal in the drawer until post-draft). That puts Smith at risk, and DeBrusk, and I have to think they'd pick one of those two over even a young D who had a good year. Unless it's a Calder year. So maybe that's the trick. Put a forward or goalie out there who is too attractive for the Krakheads to ignore. The other option is a trade. Find a team that can protect a D that has too many F they don't want to lose for nothing. Like the Bolts. They have 7 fwds with NTCs that they have to protect by rule, but they also won't be exposing Hedman, McDonagh or Sergachev. Unless they make a deal, they're going to have to expose Cirelli and Point, so they'll be looking to move with Killorn, Gourde, Palat or Johnson. Or Stamkos, but he won't waive.
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Post by bookboy007 on Jan 18, 2021 20:44:40 GMT
I'm curious to see if they can wake up against the Isles. If I'm DeBrusk, I'm looking at this opportunity to play with Bergeron and Marchand as the best shot I have to show that I can be part of the new core for a long time.
This'll be a good test for the D, too. The Isles' offense isn't going to blow you out too often - I think Trotz wants you to dump it in and get back on D when you have a breakaway - but Barzal's ability to play keepaway and trying to put the D in the blender with switches and Lee's ability to get to the net will be more of a test. If they give the same chances to Barzal and Lee as tehy did Hughes and Wood, Rask is going to need to be stellar.
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Post by jmwalters on Jan 18, 2021 20:44:50 GMT
As is the natural order of things. This is going to end like Rich Nash... Except with even less goals....
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Post by RichHillOntario on Jan 18, 2021 20:59:45 GMT
Two games in, are the Bruins more rugged, equally as rugged or less rugged than last year?
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Post by dannycater on Jan 18, 2021 21:03:26 GMT
Two games in, are the Bruins more rugged, equally as rugged or less rugged than last year? tougher because of Miller, Frederic.
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 18, 2021 21:35:58 GMT
Kase for a 1st keeps smelling more and more. What can you do when a player can't stay healthy, cost of getting rid of Backes. Biting Sweenious right in the heiny!
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Post by dannycater on Jan 19, 2021 14:32:02 GMT
Daily musings, you got to admit the B's penalty kill has been pretty outstanding, no goals allowed, 1 shortie and no Chara either.
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 19, 2021 15:05:18 GMT
“Through three games, Jakub Zboril has not lined up for a defensive-zone faceoff (12 Oz starts, 11 neutral, 41 on the fly). Partner Kevan Miller -- experienced and trusted in the D zone -- has 2 Dz starts. Through three games, Charlie McAvoy leads all defensemen not in the Canadian division in xGF (2.6).“
My first concern at the beginning of camp was the defense. Some real positive signs on team defense. Now the 2nd n 3rd lines offense is buggered. Cassidy is in charge of the lineup so its on him. Last season Bjork-Coyle-Senyshyn was good i’d like to see it again before Pastrnak gets back.
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CF% - 2nd SF% - 2nd xGF% - 2nd xGF - 3rd xGA - 4th
“Found it interesting that the top two in the division right now (WSH/PHI) we're below average in many area's, but both were top in xGF/GF with Washington being 236% and PHI 186% so far (100% would be even i.e. xGF = 4 and GF = 4.) To me that says WSH/PHI is getting some puck luck or facing poor goaltending.”
These above numbers were pulled just within the division since the 1st round (yes I know about the big IF) will be played within. Pittsburghs and Buffalos goaltending has not been good so that has an effect on the numbers. So fingers crossed on some puck luck.
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Post by kelvana33 on Jan 19, 2021 15:18:12 GMT
“Through three games, Jakub Zboril has not lined up for a defensive-zone faceoff (12 Oz starts, 11 neutral, 41 on the fly). Partner Kevan Miller -- experienced and trusted in the D zone -- has 2 Dz starts. Through three games, Charlie McAvoy leads all defensemen not in the Canadian division in xGF (2.6).“ My first concern at the beginning of camp was the defense. Some real positive signs on team defense. Now the 2nd n 3rd lines offense is buggered. Cassidy is in charge of the lineup so its on him. Last season Bjork-Coyle-Senyshyn was good i’d like to see it again before Pastrnak gets back. I agree, see what Senyshyn can do. Not hitting the panic button, but his game is offense and they need some.
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Post by dannycater on Jan 19, 2021 15:26:59 GMT
It's interesting watching how Barzal and Hughes were carrying the play at times for their respective teams. That's what Pastranak is for the B's. Not saying that the Isles and Devils are as good as the B's, or should be, but will say it's 3 practice games into the 56-game schedule, and it's a little early to start murdering the B's for lack of 5-on-5, no scoring, etc. The fact is the team's defense is outstanding, the goaltending very good, the PK off the charts good with kids in different positions taking over for some veterans. It's a good time for the youth to get the PT, and the B's need to win and score...and they will. It's coming.
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Post by The OC on Jan 19, 2021 15:32:12 GMT
It's interesting watching how Barzal and Hughes were carrying the play at times for their respective teams. That's what Pastranak is for the B's. Not saying that the Isles and Devils are as good as the B's, or should be, but will say it's 3 practice games into the 56-game schedule, and it's a little early to start murdering the B's for lack of 5-on-5, no scoring, etc. The fact is the team's defense is outstanding, the goaltending very good, the PK off the charts good with kids in different positions taking over for some veterans. It's a good time for the youth to get the PT, and the B's need to win and score...and they will. It's coming. Both of those teams were playing hyper-D, waiting for one chance to win it. It's the Isles MO under Trotz, and they've had success under it. Bruins are better suited to playing it this year, but missing their game-breaker sucks. Overall, I think they will come out on top of those games more often than not.
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Post by The OC on Jan 19, 2021 15:34:04 GMT
“Through three games, Jakub Zboril has not lined up for a defensive-zone faceoff (12 Oz starts, 11 neutral, 41 on the fly). Partner Kevan Miller -- experienced and trusted in the D zone -- has 2 Dz starts. Through three games, Charlie McAvoy leads all defensemen not in the Canadian division in xGF (2.6).“ My first concern at the beginning of camp was the defense. Some real positive signs on team defense. Now the 2nd n 3rd lines offense is buggered. Cassidy is in charge of the lineup so its on him. Last season Bjork-Coyle-Senyshyn was good i’d like to see it again before Pastrnak gets back. EDIT: CF% - 2nd SF% - 2nd xGF% - 2nd xGF - 3rd xGA - 4th “Found it interesting that the top two in the division right now (WSH/PHI) we're below average in many area's, but both were top in xGF/GF with Washington being 236% and PHI 186% so far (100% would be even i.e. xGF = 4 and GF = 4.) To me that says WSH/PHI is getting some puck luck or facing poor goaltending.” These above numbers were pulled just within the division since the 1st round (yes I know about the big IF) will be played within. Pittsburghs and Buffalos goaltending has not been good so that has an effect on the numbers. So fingers crossed on some puck luck. I liked Bjork-Coyle-Studs even more. The tendency seems to think meat and potato big guys with Coyle, but he seems to be more effective with speedsters. I'd put DeBrusk, Ritchie and/or Smith with Krejci in some combo. He works well with big bodies that give him space.
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