Line Combos: 2021 Boston Bruins Lines

[The National]

I’d rather Steen in that Smith spot than Kuhlman, he has more offensive upside and great shot getting fed from Hall/Krech would make it even better.

But I expect to see Kuhlman there.

 

[rocketdan9]

if Smith can't go tomorrow. I would insert Kuhlman

leave Debrusk with the third line.

Bruins don't need another 4th liner in the lineup. Kuhlman can at least skate and bring up the puck himself. Cause some pressure

Would actually love to see Hall and Pasta on the same line. But they won't do it right now

 

[rocketdan9]

I’d rather Steen in that Smith spot than Kuhlman, he has more offensive upside and great shot getting fed from Hall/Krech would make it even better.

But I expect to see Kuhlman there.

Steen?? he has no playoff experience. Kuhlman does

I like Steen and you are right, he has a better shot. But he is also not the explosive skater Kuhlman is

it makes a difference ... when a team like the Islander want to "clog you"

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

if Smith can't go tomorrow. I would insert Kuhlman

leave Debrusk with the third line.

Bruins don't need another 4th liner in the lineup. Kuhlman can at least skate and bring up the puck himself. Cause some pressure

Would actually love to see Hall and Pasta on the same line. But they won't do it right now

Contradicting yourself with this one.

 

[The National]

Steen?? he has no playoff experience. Kuhlman does

I like Steen and you are right, he has a better shot. But he is also not the explosive skater Kuhlman is

it makes a difference ... when a team like the Islander want to "clog you"

That should tell you how I feel about Kuhlman as anything but a 4th liner.

 

[rocketdan9]

That should tell you how I feel about Kuhlman as anything but a 4th liner.

He is a supporting cast type player

play him with Hall and Krejci and he should be fine. Hall can easily skate with him and they can pressure the Ds together

Hall can do the finishing

Kuhlman needs to use a different stick or work on his passing accuracy somehow. But he does have world class straight line speed and pretty good stamina

 

[The National]

Kuhlman needs to use a different stick or work on his passing accuracy somehow. But he does have world class straight line speed and pretty good stamina

There’s no time for that lol.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

There’s no time for that lol.

It’s the NHL Playoffs. Clearly the time to experiment and develop as a player.

 

[Absurdity]

I think the easiest thing to do is insert Kuhlman on the 2nd line. He has played there in the past, and I think his game is similar to Smith's in terms of tenacity. I would say insert Coyle at top 6 RW, but the question is, who plays center?

If Smith is out for tomorrow's game, hopefully he will be back by Thursday.

 

[PlayMakers]

Kuhlman for me too. He'll bring energy and shoot the puck, which is similar to Smith.

 

[RHR37]

I think you move Hall to RW and go.

Perfection
Debrusk krejci Hall
Ritchie Coyle Koolwhip
4th.

Hall has better hands, can probably handle off wing better than Dbrusk

 

[MarbleMist]

Hall was forcing everything with DeBrusk on the right - he didn't trust him to make plays.

I'd be tempted to try Hall-Krejci-Pastrnak, seeing as Bergeron and Marchand can carry almost anyone. Breaking up the first line should be a last resort though.

 

[BruinDust]

Put Coyle with Hall and Krejci.

Make a couple grind lines out of Debrusk/Kuraly/Ritchie/Lazar/Wagner/Kuhlman/Frederic/Blidh/etc. Tell them to get pucks in deep and grind away at the Islanders D-men. Go after Pelech he's killing it out there. Islanders fans will be quieter when the puck is in their zone most of the game.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

I think you move Hall to RW and go.

Perfection
Debrusk krejci Hall
Ritchie Coyle Koolwhip
4th.

Hall has better hands, can probably handle off wing better than Dbrusk

I think that's a better move. Hall is more versatile than Debrusk, and puts Debrusk in more familiar and steady position for him. I don't see Hall having any issues as he's usually zipping all over anyways.


On a side note: I don't think Kuhlman is the answer to anything the Bruins need to be doing right now.

 

[rocketdan9]

Debrusk Coyle Lazar
Ritchie Kuraly Wags

Reilly Clifton
Lauzon Tinordi

If this is the case. Would be worried about 3rd pairing. Islanders would probably try to expose with no RHD

 

[BruinDust]

Debrusk Coyle Lazar
Ritchie Kuraly Wags

Reilly Clifton
Lauzon Tinordi

If this is the case. Would be worried about 3rd pairing. Islanders would probably try to expose with no RHD

Flip flop Tinordi and Lauzon (Lauzon is better suited to his off-side) but otherwise this is spot on. And if it doesn't work, flip-flop Ritchie and Debrusk.

 

[HustleB]

Flip flop Tinordi and Lauzon (Lauzon is better suited to his off-side) but otherwise this is spot on. And if it doesn't work, flip-flop Ritchie and Debrusk.

I was thinking the same except keeping Clifton with Tinordi as the puck mover and Lauzon with Reilly as the Carlo replacement.

 

[PlayMakers]

Debrusk Coyle Lazar
Ritchie Kuraly Wags

Reilly Clifton
Lauzon Tinordi

If this is the case. Would be worried about 3rd pairing. Islanders would probably try to expose with no RHD

I'd like to see Frederic get a game...

Kuraly Frederic Wags

Reilly Lauzon
Tinordi Clifton

 

[goldnblack]

At this point I just don't know what to do with the 3rd and 4th lines. We play with a hand tied behind our backs some nights.

Islanders are currently much more dependable on their bottom 6, and I was hoping it wouldn't be this much of a gap.

 

[JCRO]

At this point I just don't know what to do with the 3rd and 4th lines. We play with a hand tied behind our backs some nights.

Islanders are currently much more dependable on their bottom 6, and I was hoping it wouldn't be this much of a gap.

It’s all but a guarantee Bruce sticks with his bottom 6.

I will **** a brick if he subs even ONE guy out

 

[Absurdity]

Frederic - Lazar/Coyle - Coyle/Lazar
Kuraly - Studnicka - Kuhlman

 

[BTO]

Here's my lines:
Marchy/Bergy/Pasta
Hall/Krejci/Smith
/Coyle/

 

[The National]

Game 5

Marchand Bergeron Pasta
Hall Krech Smith
Debrusk Coyle Kuhlman
Ritchie Kuraly Lazar

Gryz Mcavoy
Reilly Miller*
Lauzon Clifton

Rask

Assuming Miller’s ready. I don’t see Carlo being in, maybe who knows. Would need to adjust it depending on who’s ready.

I’d prefer sitting Ritchie but at least it gives that line some tiny bit of scoring threat. Sitting him and going with regular 4th line wouldn’t take much convincing for me.

Hopefully Kuhlman’s speed and Jake back on his natural side can get things going.

 

[McGarnagle]

Here's how done I am with the bottom 6:
Can we just party like it's 1972 and have Bergeron and Krejci log 25 minutes each? I'm okay giving Coyle 10 mins cycling in with the wingers on the top 6. Wagner and Kuraly can penalty kill. Otherwise dress 9 defensemen just in case they injure someone again.

 

[MarbleMist]

The prospect of ruminating over the bottom six for a couple of days makes me feel a little queasy. Can we just go to a happy place and pretend it doesn't exist?