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Post by MrHulot on Dec 30, 2023 12:30:44 GMT
Who cares if he's in the A? It's only when he's burning valuable cap space that it's a problem. Problem solved. I don't mind the thought of them taking a look at Puddn'n'pie. But I hope this is what people have suggested - a fill-in in a top 9 role for Pooter and not for Brown on the 4th line. He's not being called up because he was good as a grinder and he's not going to score playing the grinder role. Start him on the wing with Coyle and Debrusk or put him between Freddy and the Geek, and if he has troubles on the draw, one of those two can cover. Kapitan StupiNo alums are rejoicing. Looks like c for Jvr and Freddie. Better than Lauko and Steen Hmm. Seems like I had this one right:bruinsnation.proboards.com/post/345480/thread
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Post by MrHulot on Dec 30, 2023 12:35:29 GMT
Did Montgomery read my posts here?
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Post by MrHulot on Dec 30, 2023 12:36:21 GMT
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Post by MrHulot on Dec 30, 2023 12:42:41 GMT
Did Montgomery read my posts here?
Okay, dear Mr. Jacobs, I don't know what the current rate for assistant coaches is, but I trust that you will compensate me fairly. My bank is Bank Of America, the routing number is...
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Post by chappy28 on Dec 30, 2023 13:03:36 GMT
Did Montgomery read my posts here?
it would be nice if he worked out and bumped Coyle down to third line where he belongs
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Post by fifthline on Dec 31, 2023 15:28:17 GMT
Decent 198 foot game. If McLov can get a foot or two closer on the forecheck or back check he might even touch the puck. My guess is this is his dress rehearsal to show he’ll play a Bruins style game when bumped up to the Show and to give him a taste of the progress he’ll need to make back in the A.
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Post by 50belowzero on Dec 31, 2023 20:56:56 GMT
Merkulov was ok, no big mistakes and made sure he wasn't out of place, was evident he wanted to make sure he played within the B's structure. We'll see how he does today if he's back in the lineup.
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Post by dannycater on Jan 1, 2024 1:27:10 GMT
Hit the bar, had some good shifts...pleased with his play
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Post by dannycater on Jan 5, 2024 16:05:26 GMT
Same old story...rookie brought up, used on 4th line instead of with skill players..end result? Not a factor. That's why I posted about Providence and all those fans out there on this board who constantly see the stats and the players and go ga-ga over prospects who won't be getting quality minutes in the NHL and can't adjust to the NHL...i.e. Studnicka, and so many others...Poitras is a junior age player who made the team and he has produced at times only because he is playing with some skill players...and then right before he went to World he was back playing low line and not fitting in there. Has to play with skill guys and B's don't let him get that playing time...
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 5, 2024 17:20:32 GMT
He should be going back down to make room for Pooter. He got a look and looked over matched.
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Post by dannycater on Jan 6, 2024 1:47:09 GMT
He should be going back down to make room for Pooter. He got a look and looked over matched. Without a doubt, that's exactly how he looked...Merk I thought because of his age that he would actually maybe impress in short time, but he didn't and that's the way it is with pretty much so many Providence B's over the years at The Show...they can't compete at THE SHOW.
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Post by MrHulot on Jan 6, 2024 5:41:57 GMT
He should be going back down to make room for Pooter. He got a look and looked over matched. I think he looked over-matched once Morontgomery put him on the checking line. That's not his game, and the coach should know this. He was okay when he centered Freddy & JVR.
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 6, 2024 12:50:58 GMT
He should be going back down to make room for Pooter. He got a look and looked over matched. I think he looked over-matched once Morontgomery put him on the checking line. That's not his game, and the coach should know this. He was okay when he centered Freddy & JVR.A ton of NHL coaches and GMs just absolutely think young prospect forwards should work there way up from the 4th line. Ala Lucic and Marchand.
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Post by dannycater on Jan 6, 2024 14:17:20 GMT
I think he looked over-matched once Morontgomery put him on the checking line. That's not his game, and the coach should know this. He was okay when he centered Freddy & JVR. A ton of NHL coaches and GMs just absolutely think young prospect forwards should work there way up from the 4th line. Ala Lucic and Marchand. Problem is that Marchand and Lucic were gems...not taking as much time to move up the ranks...I feel that the Merkulovs, Studnickas, etc they aren't going to just move up and get better without playing with better players. Poitras especially must play with skill guys no matter what.
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 6, 2024 14:25:45 GMT
A ton of NHL coaches and GMs just absolutely think young prospect forwards should work there way up from the 4th line. Ala Lucic and Marchand. Problem is that Marchand and Lucic were gems...not taking as much time to move up the ranks...I feel that the Merkulovs, Studnickas, etc they aren't going to just move up and get better without playing with better players. Poitras especially must play with skill guys no matter what. Marchand and Lucic werent gems, points wise, right away. They did have excellent young stints in the CHL.
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Post by dannycater on Jan 6, 2024 14:32:01 GMT
Problem is that Marchand and Lucic were gems...not taking as much time to move up the ranks...I feel that the Merkulovs, Studnickas, etc they aren't going to just move up and get better without playing with better players. Poitras especially must play with skill guys no matter what. Marchand and Lucic werent gems, points wise, right away. They did have excellent young stints in the CHL. Yes, but today's NHL is now, now, now..the younger junior players are coming into league at 18,19,20..and back when 63,17 were playing they were given time to develop (just like Krejci took some time)...now, it's get Studs (just use him as an example of false expectations), Merk, Lohrei, Poitras, Beecher to full speed NHL style--except you can't expect them to produce only maybe pick up some experience...they aren't going to help you now or for the Cup run except in limited specialty areas...Steen, Lauko at least are guys who there no real expectations other than be physical...the skill guys I mentioned (Beecher faceoffs) it's just going to take more time. Time I don't think is on the B's radar for now. It's win now.
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 6, 2024 16:44:22 GMT
There were not false expectations for Studnicka. He was a 2nd round pick and had very good AHL numbers.
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Post by 50belowzero on Jan 6, 2024 16:56:38 GMT
There were not false expectations for Studnicka. He was a 2nd round pick and had very good AHL numbers. Unfortunately Studs seems to be trending down, way down. He was traded to the Sharts who gave him a 9 game shot, Studs put up 0's across the board, sent down to the Barracudas, Europe next i imagine.
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 6, 2024 17:01:02 GMT
There were not false expectations for Studnicka. He was a 2nd round pick and had very good AHL numbers. Unfortunately Studs seems to be trending down, way down. He was traded to the Sharts who gave him a 9 game shot, Studs put up 0's across the board, sent down to the Barracudas, Europe next i imagine. My response was about expectations coming out of the AHL. Not what Studs has become. My expectation is that Sweeney and Monty will treat Beecher the same as Frederic. Remember the response on BDC after Marchands 1st stint up with the Bs ?
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Post by 50belowzero on Jan 6, 2024 17:07:17 GMT
Unfortunately Studs seems to be trending down, way down. He was traded to the Sharts who gave him a 9 game shot, Studs put up 0's across the board, sent down to the Barracudas, Europe next i imagine. My response was about expectations coming out of the AHL. Not what Studs has become. My expectation is that Sweeney and Monty will treat Beecher the same as Frederic. Remember the response on BDC after Marchands 1st stint up with the Bs ? Yeah for sure, i was just giving an update on Studs. I had really high hopes for Jack, especially after his first main camp with the B's, he looked good by all reports and then was sent back to the OHL. I thought he was going to develop into a B's regular, but as has been mentioned before i think Covid screwed his development.
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Post by MrHulot on Jan 6, 2024 19:21:09 GMT
I think he looked over-matched once Morontgomery put him on the checking line. That's not his game, and the coach should know this. He was okay when he centered Freddy & JVR. A ton of NHL coaches and GMs just absolutely think young prospect forwards should work there way up from the 4th line. Ala Lucic and Marchand. Doesn't make it right.
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jan 6, 2024 21:30:32 GMT
A ton of NHL coaches and GMs just absolutely think young prospect forwards should work there way up from the 4th line. Ala Lucic and Marchand. Doesn't make it right.Nope it does not.
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