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Post by 50belowzero on Jan 25, 2021 23:43:41 GMT
Now the challenge of Pit and Was the next 4 games After two weeks, I see no reason to think the Bruins can't win this division. I thought Philly had a chance to be the class of this group, and maybe with Couturier it's a different beast, but no one else in teh division makes me think the Bruins are in over their heads. Me as well. The thing the B's have over the other teams in spades is goaltending. The B's can play either anytime they want and expect to win or be competitive. The Isle have Varlamov/Sorokin, the Rags Georgiev/Shesterkin, Caps Samsonov/Vanecek, Flyers Hart/Elliott, Pens Jarry/DeSmith, Devils Blackwood/Wedgewood & the Sabres Ullmark/Hutton. Sorry but none of those other duo's stacks up, not bad starters in some cases but alot of question marks. For sure the B's can win the division, with i would say right now the Caps as their biggest challenge. Its still early but it won't be goaltending that prevents the B's finishing first thats for sure. |
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Post by islamorada on Jan 26, 2021 3:49:17 GMT
Grizz is a borderline 3rd pairing guy/first guy ready to take from the popcorn station. Hes never been more than that. Just because Krug is gone, doesn't mean he suddenly becomes Krug. If Seattle takes him I'd be perfectly happy that we get to see Lauzon continue to develop as a Bruin. In short i don't see Gryz becoming Krug. I’m not sure Krug is going to be Krug either. |
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Post by pucman on Jan 26, 2021 18:33:46 GMT
Bjork and a 2nd or Kase and a 3rd for Canucks Virtanen. I’m thinking they all could use a change of scenery. I’d even do Kase and Bjork for Virtanen. Big fast tough RW scored 18 last year. Not a big Kase fan. I don’t think there’s a NHL player that fumble f@@ks the puck more then him. Seems like he’s never in control of it, always bouncing or loosing control.
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Post by fifthline on Jan 26, 2021 19:12:41 GMT
Bjork and a 2nd or Kase and a 3rd for Canucks Virtanen. I’m thinking they all could use a change of scenery. I’d even do Kase and Bjork for Virtanen. Big fast tough RW scored 18 last year. Not a big Kase fan. I don’t think there’s a NHL player that fumble f@@ks the puck more then him. Seems like he’s never in control of it, always bouncing or loosing control. pair him w/Krejci and DeBrusk? |
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Post by fifthline on Jan 26, 2021 19:13:24 GMT
In short i don't see Gryz becoming Krug. I’m not sure Krug is going to be Krug either. funny Islamorada |
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Post by 50belowzero on Jan 26, 2021 20:14:55 GMT
Bjork and a 2nd or Kase and a 3rd for Canucks Virtanen. I’m thinking they all could use a change of scenery. I’d even do Kase and Bjork for Virtanen. Big fast tough RW scored 18 last year. Not a big Kase fan. I don’t think there’s a NHL player that fumble f@@ks the puck more then him. Seems like he’s never in control of it, always bouncing or loosing control. Virtanen and Bjork are the same age, with Virtanen being a 6 th overall pick in 2014, Bjork a 5th rounder. While Virtanen's career hasn't exactly taken off he has scored 51 gls at the NHL level, Bjork has scored 14 in a sporadic career so far. While Bjork has been playing 4th line minutes as of late i see him being a healthy scratch once Pasta returns. I don't see the Nucks trading Virtanen for Bjork even with a 2nd thrown in, nor do i see them doing it even if Kase was thrown in. Until Kase can prove he can stay healthy enough and actually score for the B's i don't see him being a match for the Nucks. In both cases the B's would be selling low on both Bjork's & Kase's value, if they have much value at all. I'm not saying a trade for Virtanen couldn't be accomplished, just that i doubt Bjork or Kase could get it done even with a pick thrown in. |
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 27, 2021 14:16:47 GMT
At some point you do wonder if Sweeney/Cassidy might do a lineup change on the 4th or ride it out.
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Post by 50belowzero on Jan 27, 2021 14:23:47 GMT
I'm of course happy with the win but would like the B's to start finishing these games in regulation. Just say no to 3 pt games!
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 27, 2021 15:07:30 GMT
 Pretty quick gelling for Smith and Coyle. |
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Post by The OC on Jan 27, 2021 15:45:55 GMT
Pretty quick gelling for Smith and Coyle. That line is just classic hockey played the right way. They can be difference makers. |
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Post by The OC on Jan 27, 2021 15:54:03 GMT
Craig Smith: 2g + 2A = 4pts in 5 GP, +3, all points at even strength. The guy has been exactly what the team was missing last year, depth even strength scoring. No one should be lamenting Mike Hoffman, or anyone else.
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Post by #4 Bobby Orr! GOAT! on Jan 27, 2021 17:26:38 GMT
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Mac 3a +1 27:34 pp3:44 pk 2:54
Lauzon -1 23:47 pk 6:55
Carlo -1 23:12 pp0:02 pk 7:02
Millar 18:12 pk 5:02
Cliff 16:14 2pim
Zboril 13:39 2pim pp1:09 pk 0:21
wow look at the pk time pk now 1st at 92.3, Carlo Lauzon and Miller getting it done
Mac 25:21 per game 10th
Lauzon 4:42pktoi/gm 4th, Carlo 4:31 5th, Miller 3:21 31st
Rask and Halak also help the pk
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Post by bookboy007 on Jan 27, 2021 17:52:23 GMT
At some point you do wonder if Sweeney/Cassidy might do a lineup change on the 4th or ride it out. Is that stat for where the shift starts or where it ends, or just total FO during their TOI? Because the ridiculous number of D FOs for 4th liners has a lot to do with icings and other stupid plays this year. |
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Post by dannycater on Jan 27, 2021 18:51:10 GMT
I stated DK had a bad game, but he always does something that impresses me about his hockey IQ...The one time the officials gave the B's an advantage was the trip on Marchand entering the zone. The puck goes to DK, he sees the hand go up...most guys think oh we got control let's set up...nope, he as fast as possible shot puck right into the Pens d guys skate...5 on 3...Then if you recall it's later in the 5 on 3 that they score when he settles puck to enter zone allowing for the Marchie to Ritchie layup. Then of course he doesn't pull a Malkin at the end, he just makes a good flat pass to allow Smith to shoot without a hiccup. Bad game for DK, but his IQ is off the charts.
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Post by dannycater on Jan 27, 2021 18:52:54 GMT
Cassidy: "Seems like everytime they fell down, we got called. Not saying there is a Pittsburgh effect on the officials..."...love Butchy.
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Post by shuperman on Jan 27, 2021 19:53:28 GMT
Cassidy: "Seems like everytime they fell down, we got called. Not saying there is a Pittsburgh effect on the officials..."...love Butchy. Butch is the laat guy to be talking about teams flopping. And no team over the last decade has benefited more from the officials then Pitt. Steve Walkom and a big chunk of the officials live in Pitt and are on Marios jock. |
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 27, 2021 21:06:05 GMT
At some point you do wonder if Sweeney/Cassidy might do a lineup change on the 4th or ride it out. Is that stat for where the shift starts or where it ends, or just total FO during their TOI? Because the ridiculous number of D FOs for 4th liners has a lot to do with icings and other stupid plays this year. . I don't believe stat sites differentiate. Of course stats are subjective and why as a GM, who looks at them, they need to watch the games for such situations. Thats a lot dzone FOs though. I'm not a Wagner hater. But he is replaceable. |
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Post by dannycater on Jan 27, 2021 21:10:44 GMT
Studs and Bjork probably will need to sit, one because the game is too fast for him right now, the other because other than his defensive skills, there is not much else going on with him.
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Post by 50belowzero on Jan 27, 2021 21:48:41 GMT
Studs and Bjork probably will need to sit, one because the game is too fast for him right now, the other because other than his defensive skills, there is not much else going on with him. Studs is young, i think he will get it though, hit the weight room and watch more game tape. Bjork has the wheels and does work hard but thats about all i see so far. It seems his seeming once promising offensive skill has regressed to zilch. I realize he is on the 4th line but he earned it and has done nothing when given a chance on other lines. |
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Post by ryan on Jan 28, 2021 3:30:28 GMT
What were the lines today with DeBrusk out
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Post by moognoates on Jan 28, 2021 3:51:01 GMT
Studs and Bjork probably will need to sit, one because the game is too fast for him right now, the other because other than his defensive skills, there is not much else going on with him. Studs is young, i think he will get it though, hit the weight room and watch more game tape. Bjork has the wheels and does work hard but thats about all i see so far. It seems his seeming once promising offensive skill has regressed to zilch. I realize he is on the 4th line but he earned it and has done nothing when given a chance on other lines. I know we just have to be patient but I am really curious what Studs is going to be. He stepped right in and looked so good in the playoffs in a small sample size but then this year he has barely been noticable playing with two of the greatest hockey players on earth. It's a little strange. |
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Post by dannycater on Jan 28, 2021 14:13:50 GMT
Studs is young, i think he will get it though, hit the weight room and watch more game tape. Bjork has the wheels and does work hard but thats about all i see so far. It seems his seeming once promising offensive skill has regressed to zilch. I realize he is on the 4th line but he earned it and has done nothing when given a chance on other lines. I know we just have to be patient but I am really curious what Studs is going to be. He stepped right in and looked so good in the playoffs in a small sample size but then this year he has barely been noticable playing with two of the greatest hockey players on earth. It's a little strange. Always leery when a young guy changes their number. He sure looked good when he was 68. 23? not so much. |
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Post by 50belowzero on Jan 28, 2021 15:24:05 GMT
I know we just have to be patient but I am really curious what Studs is going to be. He stepped right in and looked so good in the playoffs in a small sample size but then this year he has barely been noticable playing with two of the greatest hockey players on earth. It's a little strange. Always leery when a young guy changes their number. He sure looked good when he was 68. 23? not so much. He switched from Jaromir Jagr to Craig Janney, of course there is a drop off. |
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Post by dannycater on Jan 28, 2021 15:29:59 GMT
Janney was the bomb for a few years...miss the Janney years
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Post by bookboy007 on Jan 28, 2021 17:20:50 GMT
I stated DK had a bad game, but he always does something that impresses me about his hockey IQ...The one time the officials gave the B's an advantage was the trip on Marchand entering the zone. The puck goes to DK, he sees the hand go up...most guys think oh we got control let's set up...nope, he as fast as possible shot puck right into the Pens d guys skate...5 on 3...Then if you recall it's later in the 5 on 3 that they score when he settles puck to enter zone allowing for the Marchie to Ritchie layup. Then of course he doesn't pull a Malkin at the end, he just makes a good flat pass to allow Smith to shoot without a hiccup. Bad game for DK, but his IQ is off the charts. Not his best, but that line hasn't really had a lot of time to develop chemistry and I think that's more what I saw yesterday - especially with the juggling that was necessary after JD went down. Studnicka played the third fewest minutes behind Freddy and the injured JD, so the line wasn't really there and I would be hard pressed to tell you who he played with the most at ES after that. |
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