Player Discussion Austin Czarnik

[Tim Vezina Thomas]

Heinen and Czarnik should both be on this team, and in the Top 9, as wingers.

Bergeron, Krejci, Backes up the middle.

Mix and match Marchand, Pastrnak, Spooner, Heinen, Czarnik, and Hayes.

Insert Vatrano probably for Hayes when he's ready.

Let some combination of Moore, Nash, Schaller, Acciari and Randell be the 4th line.

If it all works out, this should be a pretty strong forward group.

Pretty much how I feel. The Czarnik 3rd line center idea is a good one but this isn't NHL17, we all know either Spooner or Backes will occupy that spot.

Beleksey Krejci Pastrnak
Marchand Bergeron Heinen
Spooner Backes Hayes/Czarnik/Vatrano

Let the vets/deserving young players battle it out for 4th line duties.

 

[Gee Wally]

One of the highlights of the night was Czarnik, who continued the strong play he has displayed so far this preseason. The 23-year-old center has played significant minutes on the penalty kill and took advantage Tuesday night.

Julien has been impressed with what he's seen from the Miami University product.

"He's been good - that's why he's still here and still playing," said Julien. "To me, he did well and he's giving himself a real good chance here. We've got a few games and over a week left before we start the season, we'll see where we end up with that.

"But definitely happy with his play so far. No matter what he's played well enough right now to be here."

https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/ehrhoff-czarnik-bright-spots-in-bruins-loss-to-canadiens/c-282387796

 

[Danton Heineken]

But does he skate his lane

 

[TimThomas24]

I was impressed with him last year as well. Fast/hustler can be a 3rd liner in this league.

 

[PB37]

Marchand -- Bergeron -- Czarnik

Spooner -- Krejci -- Pasta

Belesky -- Backes -- Hayes

Schaller -- Moore -- Nash

Reserve: Kuraly


- let Heinen marinate in Providence.

- Czarnik has earned his shot, but i don't think it should be handling the third line. Give him to Bergy and Marchand and let's see what he can do with his time while Vatrano.is out.

- I don't think I've ever liked Pasta on the Bergeron line. For whatever reason, it just hasn't clicked the way he has with Krejci. Keep him there.

- Hayes is showing a little something more this preseason. A little extra jump in his step, a little more assertiveness in his play. It's not a huge leap, but it's noticeable. I wouldn't mind seeing what he can do with Backes on the third line. I'm always back and forth with what and where the Bruins should put Hayes, but this might be the best place for him.

- Schaller and Kuraly duke it out for the 4th line lw spot, with DeBrusk as an outside chance.

 

[Pia8988]

Marchand -- Bergeron -- Czarnik

Spooner -- Krejci -- Pasta

Belesky -- Backes -- Hayes

Schaller -- Moore -- Nash

Reserve: Kuraly


- let Heinen marinate in Providence.

- Czarnik has earned his shot, but i don't think it should be handling the third line. Give him to Bergy and Marchand and let's see what he can do with his time while Vatrano.is out.

- I don't think I've ever liked Pasta on the Bergeron line. For whatever reason, it just hasn't clicked the way he has with Krejci. Keep him there.

- Hayes is showing a little something more this preseason. A little extra jump in his step, a little more assertiveness in his play. It's not a huge leap, but it's noticeable. I wouldn't mind seeing what he can do with Backes on the third line. I'm always back and forth with what and where the Bruins should put Hayes, but this might be the best place for him.

- Schaller and Kuraly duke it out for the 4th line lw spot, with DeBrusk as an outside chance.

He has 3 points with Bergeron in 108:03 5 on 5. 6 with Marchand in 125:08. 23 in 639:57 with Krejci. It's not like he has a huge sample of his play with Bergeron to call it a bust.

 

[Blowfish]

Marchand -- Bergeron -- Czarnik

Spooner -- Krejci -- Pasta

Belesky -- Backes -- Hayes

Schaller -- Moore -- Nash

Reserve: Kuraly


- let Heinen marinate in Providence.

- Czarnik has earned his shot, but i don't think it should be handling the third line. Give him to Bergy and Marchand and let's see what he can do with his time while Vatrano.is out.

- I don't think I've ever liked Pasta on the Bergeron line. For whatever reason, it just hasn't clicked the way he has with Krejci. Keep him there.

- Hayes is showing a little something more this preseason. A little extra jump in his step, a little more assertiveness in his play. It's not a huge leap, but it's noticeable. I wouldn't mind seeing what he can do with Backes on the third line. I'm always back and forth with what and where the Bruins should put Hayes, but this might be the best place for him.

- Schaller and Kuraly duke it out for the 4th line lw spot, with DeBrusk as an outside chance.

We could nickname the 3rd line Turtles.

 

[Dueling Banjos]

How good is Czarnik on the wing? I mean how used is he to that position?

 

[BruinDust]

Marchand -- Bergeron -- Czarnik

Spooner -- Krejci -- Pasta

Belesky -- Backes -- Hayes

Schaller -- Moore -- Nash

Reserve: Kuraly


- let Heinen marinate in Providence.

- Czarnik has earned his shot, but i don't think it should be handling the third line. Give him to Bergy and Marchand and let's see what he can do with his time while Vatrano.is out.

- I don't think I've ever liked Pasta on the Bergeron line. For whatever reason, it just hasn't clicked the way he has with Krejci. Keep him there.

- Hayes is showing a little something more this preseason. A little extra jump in his step, a little more assertiveness in his play. It's not a huge leap, but it's noticeable. I wouldn't mind seeing what he can do with Backes on the third line. I'm always back and forth with what and where the Bruins should put Hayes, but this might be the best place for him.

- Schaller and Kuraly duke it out for the 4th line lw spot, with DeBrusk as an outside chance.

Your on the right track here. But there is a lot of redundancy of roles on that 3rd line. They'll bang bodies and create havoc on the forecheck, but who is going to carry the puck through the neutral zone and gain zone entry. That line needs some skill to balance out the size/brawn. Flip-flop Hayes and Pastrnak and they might have something.

If Kuraly isn't going to be a regular he should be in Providence. Same with Acciari. Carry Randell, Griffith or both as the spare forward.

 

[NDiesel]

Marchand -- Bergeron -- Czarnik

Spooner -- Krejci -- Pasta

Belesky -- Backes -- Hayes

Schaller -- Moore -- Nash

Reserve: Kuraly


- let Heinen marinate in Providence.

- Czarnik has earned his shot, but i don't think it should be handling the third line. Give him to Bergy and Marchand and let's see what he can do with his time while Vatrano.is out.

- I don't think I've ever liked Pasta on the Bergeron line. For whatever reason, it just hasn't clicked the way he has with Krejci. Keep him there.

- Hayes is showing a little something more this preseason. A little extra jump in his step, a little more assertiveness in his play. It's not a huge leap, but it's noticeable. I wouldn't mind seeing what he can do with Backes on the third line. I'm always back and forth with what and where the Bruins should put Hayes, but this might be the best place for him.

- Schaller and Kuraly duke it out for the 4th line lw spot, with DeBrusk as an outside chance.

I would swap Spooner and Beleskey. 2nd line is a little too soft and 3rd line is a little redundant (as someone above mentioned).

 

[JCRO]

Kids got the sharpie on the opening night roster if he's healthy. Hope he's alright.

In love with his game

 

[rocketdan9]

any update regarding the severity of his head injury??

I'm crossing my fingers that he is ok and it was not a concussion or anything. Just a little shaken up and ready to start the year. He has earned a shot

 

[Over the volcano]

He looked like everything I hoped Koko would be.

Hope the injury is nothing major and that we see him back in Boston soon

 

[rocketdan9]

He looked like everything I hoped Koko would be.

Hope the injury is nothing major and that we see him back in Boston soon

Koko looked like he was always one step behind

Czarnik is one step ahead

 

[Over the volcano]

Koko looked like he was always one step behind

Czarnik is one step ahead

Boston Koko yes- providence Koko no. Looked like a completely different player

 

[Brewins]

Boston Koko yes- providence Koko no. Looked like a completely different player

The question is, what about KHL Koko? Is he stepping exactly right?

 

[rocketdan9]

Boston Koko yes- providence Koko no. Looked like a completely different player

you know how many players look like a compete different player at the AHL level =D

 

[World of Wardlow]

****!

 

[Over the volcano]

you know how many players look like a compete different player at the AHL level =D

Not czarnik!

 

[The Cricket*]

My excitement cannot be bottled nor contained for this athletic specimen.

 

[trenton1]

Gudas should get 20. He's another Torres.

 

[compan]

any update regarding the severity of his head injury??

I'm crossing my fingers that he is ok and it was not a concussion or anything. Just a little shaken up and ready to start the year. He has earned a shot

http://www.csnne.com/boston-bruins/...oncussion-back-at-practice-with-boston-bruins

Concussion, out "undoubtedly" for the first couple games. But practicing with the team (red jersey)

 

[HumBucker]

Good to see a clip of him out skating today - looked pretty good.

 

[Gordoff]

Good to see a clip of him out skating today - looked pretty good.

Where did you see him skating?

 

[BigGoalBrad]

No need to rush him back I'm sure we'll be patient.

Czarnik and Vatrano are 2 pretty exciting guys to have coming back in the next month or two. Shooting, speed, playmaking. I like our forwards.