Post-Game Talk: Game 10 - B's claw back to get one point - Columbus 4 BRUINS 3 F/SO

[BruinDust]

O’Gara is a good puck retriever and makes a good first pass out of the zone. Skating is not the only way to move a puck.

I agree but being able to skate better certainly helps.

And sorry as much as I like O'Gara (and agree he makes a pretty decent first pass), he can't hold a candle to Gryz's passing ability, which is best skill IMO. It's not so much about skating as it is his passing, typically tape-to-tape in stride for the forward.

Until McAvoy's emergence (and trust in Penalty Killing), I would of went O'Gara over Gryz ever single time. But now I don't see as much of a need for O'Gara as the 6th D and would prefer a different skill-set there, that's all.

 

[Cronuss]

I really like Debrusk's game. Love the physicality he brings. Did not expect that. I see a bright future for him here.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

I really like Debrusk's game. Love the physicality he brings. Did not expect that. I see a bright future for him here.

He also has skilled hands, good speed and goes to the net.
Top-6 talent no doubt.

 

[Over the volcano]

... I think we have some players in that room that need to be more competitive hockey players from when the puck drops to when the game ends.”

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/b...lue-jackets/UertctteA2Io68W7BxGWNL/story.html

Might be time to let those guys have a night off to reinforce the point.

 

[Dellstrom]

I really like Debrusk's game. Love the physicality he brings. Did not expect that. I see a bright future for him here.

He's always contributing in some way. May take him a year or two to truly find his offensive game and become a stable top-6 presence, but he will.

The game he plays is always in demand.

 

[C77]

If only Backes and Beleskey played like they were still in St Louis and Anaheim the team would be in a very good spot. Schaller and Kuraly are playing above where they should be because of these two.

It irks me how badly these free agents are turning out.

They played hard and got a point, but need to start giving full 60 minute efforts. They just aren’t good enough to float and then play catch-up.

Thank god the rookies and young guys are playing decent as if they weren’t the team would be in big trouble.

I was going to post something similar. They are getting more out of Schaller and Kuraly than Backes and Beleskey....That's good for the first two guys but boy those UFA contracts are looking bad at the moment. Anyway, I have no issue with Kuraly playing in the OT last night. He played well and it was his first game in front of hometown crowd.

Like others, I was greatly impressed with Miller's game. I don't think Chara was particularly effective though.

McAvoy 29 minutes....We are damn lucky. Jackpot.

It was tough to watch when Columbus was doing their Globetrotters act after their 3rd goal but credit to the Bruins for fighting back. Rask made a couple of great saves to give them a chance in the 3rd which shouldn't be overlooked.

 

[xgallantx]

Looking forward to the return of Krejci and also Noel Accari. Tired of Vatrano and Agostino out there. They Seem to work hard but aren't making much happen offensively so they are wasting space. Keep letting Backes center his own line. Nash can patrol the 4th line.

 

[Hali33]

I thought the first half of the game the team was getting heavily outplayed and Rask was looking very beatable. Looked closer to a blowout and the idea of a comeback seemed like a joke. Awful to watch, thought I was going to bed early.

Nice to the whole team, including Rask sort their play out and save the game and get a point. That was a big 3rd period, both with the comeback and physical response to what was going on. It's a step in the right direction going forward as this team tries to gel.

Not a fan of the OT/shootout choices, I must say.

But how about McAvoy handling those kind of minutes yet again.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Looking forward to the return of Krejci and also Noel Accari. Tired of Vatrano and Agostino out there. They Seem to work hard but aren't making much happen offensively so they are wasting space. Keep letting Backes center his own line. Nash can patrol the 4th line.

Krejci and Acciari will be a huge boost.
I like what Acciari brings. Id still rather have vatrano in there than Schaller or Nash

 

[Sheppy]

Might be time to let those guys have a night off to reinforce the point.

Example: Agostino or Kurlay out, Ryan White in.

 

[JP Nolan]

I like Grizz and he didn’t look bad when he was up, but I prefer not to have he and Krug in the same lineup.

What did you like about him ?

Anyone know realistically how far Zboril or Louzan are away ?

He also has skilled hands, good speed and goes to the net.
Top-6 talent no doubt.

I would say there is some doubt about top 6. I see him anywhere from a 4 t0 8 forward. Is he top line talent ? I dont think so....I see a 20-25 goal up and down winger who hits and plays the boards well.

He also has skilled hands, good speed and goes to the net.

 

[BruinLVGA]

It is pretty amazing how McAvoy has logged over 29 minutes in each of the last two games, by the way.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

What did you like about him ?

Anyone know realistically how far Zboril or Louzan are away ?

I would say there is some doubt about top 6. I see him anywhere from a 4 t0 8 forward. Is he top line talent ? I dont think so....I see a 20-25 goal up and down winger who hits and plays the boards well.

You just describe a top-6 talent. 96 players with at least 20 goals last years. Only 47 with more than 25.

20-25G wingers are top-6 players.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

Debrusk reminds me of Chris Kunitz. not a guy who will carry a line and not flashy, but quick and well-rounded and willing to get dirty. A guy you can put with your most skilled center and get solid top 6 production out of. if Debrusk has a career like Kunitz then that's a great draft pick IMO.

 

[pkunit]

Did anyone else think that Panarin plays a lot like Pasta?

Huge loss for Chicago IMO.

 

[LSCII]

It is pretty amazing how McAvoy has logged over 29 minutes in each of the last two games, by the way.

What else did you expect from a number one dman?

 

[JP Nolan]

Did anyone else think that Panarin plays a lot like Pasta?

Huge loss for Chicago IMO.

I was thinking he reminded me more of Bjork...

 

[BruinLVGA]

What else did you expect from a number one dman?

 

[Fenway]

 

[BMC]

Awesome job guys!!!!