Player Discussion Jakub Lauko

[Over the volcano]

Come on - this kid’s the dark horse sleeper of all the prospects. Plays a man’s game and made good things happen consistently in his first NHL chance. Cheers kid, welcome to Boston.

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[Mione134]

He did well tonight. Proud of the kid.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

He had a very good opening game, hopefully he will get to play with better players then Nosek and Foligno going forward. His speed, hustle and drive to the net was noticeable.

 

[missingchicklet]

Great to see the guy justify his spot on the opening night roster. Played extremely hard and drew a couple penalties. Has to be a big confidence boost to come in against a good Caps team and play successful hockey.

 

[Root]

Solid game from him

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

He was challenging the Caps defense with his speed all night long. Excited to see how his game plays out over the course of an extended stretch.

 

[CDJ]

To come from where he was at last year to where he looks to be now is quite impressive

Love the energy and speed he brings

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

He definitely did not look out of place tonight. Always an interesting thing to watch how a player handles his first game (and whatever they get after it).

Noticeable in a good way. Build on it. Points will be hard to come by with his line mates but make things happen and he could stick. Being able to play both sides is nice as he provides versatility.

 

[shelbysdad]

Outstanding...broke up plays, hustled back on D, threw some hits and his speed was a factor. Very noticeable.

 

[13Hockey]

He’s earned a promotion to the 3rd line with Coyle and smith

 

[JOKER 192]

Lauko looked like an NHL player in the 2020/21 season . Don't know what happened last season but I'm glad he has found his form

 

[Kalus]

Didn't he say right after he was drafted that he eas going to be the steal of the draft or somethong like that? Clearly doesn't lack confidence!

He looked good tonight, he made a difference. Hopefully he keeps it up.

 

[BruinsBtn]

Big congratulations. Drew two penalties and showed some speed.

 

[PlayMakers]

Noticeable in a good way. Build on it. Points will be hard to come by with his line mates but make things happen and he could stick. Being able to play both sides is nice as he provides versatility.

I'd love to see Monty with the short leash on that 4th line. Foligno was a non-factor tonight, get him out of there and give someone else a game. If they're a non-factor, move on to the next guy. And so on until you get that 4th line is buzzing.

 

[blue]

I think Montgomery favors speed and likely a big reason Luako started game 1. Can he keep up the pace and show a little finish? TBD.

 

[mikelvl]

I don't remember the last time they had an effective speedster on the 4th line. That was a breath of fresh air tonight. Greer, Foligno, and Frederic are going to have wrestle each other for that 4th line spot.

 

[The National]

Nice to see the kid make an impact in his debut, definitely has a motor. Needs to tighten up on PK but looked good.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

Just read an article about his off season training this past summer. Due to the unfortunate injury riddled Providence season, he stepped away from hockey and trained in Greco-Roman wrestling and Mauy Tai.
I bet this will directly benefit his ability to take the physicality of the NHL, the corner work and in front of the net.

 

[Mathews28]

I think Montgomery favors speed and likely a big reason Luako started game 1. Can he keep up the pace and show a little finish? TBD.

This is the big question I think. Finish. Look at his AHL stat line. Maybe driven by how he was used but goals and assists came infrequently. I hope he can provide a scoring tough.

 

[Over the volcano]

This is the big question I think. Finish. Look at his AHL stat line. Maybe driven by how he was used but goals and assists came infrequently. I hope he can provide a scoring tough.

I don't see it as a problem right now.- they need bottom 6 depth and he seems to play a real complimentary role.

 

[Therick67]

Played well, it was nice to see..

 

[aguineapig]

Keep your feet moving and motor revving and I can see a Carl Hagelin type career, maybe a little less offence but a little more physical. Him and Beecher would be good running mates down the road.

 

[Dellstrom]

Solid start, and he should get more comfortable as he gets more reps. Definitely encouraging. Great for us to have young guys who can fill depth roles and bring some energy, it’s been a real weakness of the team the past 2 years. It must be so cool for him to play with Pasta and Krejci.

 

[Mathews28]

I don't see it as a problem right now.- they need bottom 6 depth and he seems to play a real complimentary role.

Agree and it’s not yet clear how Monty will manage the lines. In the recent past we know despite the value we see, young players would be rolled in and rolled out…looking for patience to alllw his whole game to develop.

 

[Over the volcano]

Agree and it’s not yet clear how Monty will manage the lines. In the recent past we know despite the value we see, young players would be rolled in and rolled out…looking for patience to alllw his whole game to develop.

Dressing Lauko certainly seems to set a good model for what he's looking for from kids hoping to break in on those bottom lines. I can see why Frederic and Studnicka were healthy scratches and even, in a way, why McLaughlin was sent down.