Speculation: JVR in or out Playoffs?

[Blowfish]

He appears slow, hasn't contributed on the PP for some time now, his pace makes me playoff nervous....he's simply a square peg. BTW JVR has not played a playoff game since 2020 and his playoff stats 4 years prior have been horrible.

I hope to see some PBruins called up and find something that works now before playoffs begin. JVR simply hasn't fit for some time now.

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[SwayHeyKid]

I think he's been sick

 

[Over the volcano]

Think it probably depends on Brazzeau.

 

[Kegs]

He will play most the games I think. Injuries are the wild card.

 

[BMC]

I want JVR in- he & then Brazeau (before he got hurt) are the only Bruins willing to park on the goaltender's doorstep to try to score. The Bruins need them both because the rest of the squad are perimeter shooters.

 

[CDJ]

He’ll get into some games, I do not think he will get into all of them

 

[PB37]

He hasn't been the same since he got sick and lost all that weight. He needs to sit for the playoffs unless there's an injury.

 

[Lobster57]

I want JVR in- he & then Brazeau (before he got hurt) are the only Bruins willing to park on the goaltender's doorstep to try to score. The Bruins need them both because the rest of the squad are perimeter shooters.

actually most of the rest of them are perimeter passers

 

[McGarnagle]

My thought is that he has been sick and lost weight and needs some time off. Give him 2-3 weeks to rest and you might have the advantage of being able to throw a fresh physical player into to the ECF to throw hits and win position on defensemen who have been battling for weeks and are banged up and tired.

 

[yazmybaby]

Put him on the 4th line and second PP unit if needed.

 

[Sheppy]

I think he will see some time, but it all depends what situation the Bruins are in, obviously.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

My vote (what I think should happen), and my expectation for what will happen are diametrically opposed.

I expect he will play every game

 

[goldnblack]

With how much weight he lost, whatever illness he had, it was significant.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

JVR-Out
Lucic-In

 

[Blowfish]

JVR-Out
Lucic-In

What a shame.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Maroon replaces him as a LW.

 

[BMC]

actually most of the rest of them are perimeter passers

Sad but true.

 

[Hookslide]

JVR-Out
Lucic-In

Well you can delete that one.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

JVR-Out
Lucic-In

maroon will replace jvr

 

[HustleB]

Other.

I prefer his schedule is limited. Maybe half the games when Brazeau is healthy until one of them completely outshines the other. I certainly don't want both in the lineup and I don't trust that Brazeau will be 100% on return.

 

[Hookslide]

Other.

I prefer his schedule is limited. Maybe half the games when Brazeau is healthy until one of them completely outshines the other. I certainly don't want both in the lineup and I don't trust that Brazeau will be 100% on return.

What is his injury ?

 

[HustleB]

What is his injury ?

Brazeau's injury has not been disclosed. It's been talked about in our injury thread.

My inclination that he will not be 100% upon return, is because when everything is up against the line, players and teams often push the limits to return early. I know why the guys do it, but unless you are a true star, I don't think it is a good thing and even with our superstars in the past, I would say it has hurt the team when they return early. God Bless them. They are all heart and a hell of a lot tougher then I am, but I don't think it's smart in most cases.

 

[Ladyfan]

I think he's been sick

He was and lost a bunch of weight. I believe he will play at least some games.

 

[22Brad Park]

He moves like a sloth, but he will play.You are talking about a guy the Bruins coach uses regularly on their top powerplay.

 

[UncleRico]

I wouldn’t be opposed to putting boqvist on the 3rd line to replace jvr