I would like to see him paired with Charlie to see if there is still some good chemistry. I almost find it hard to imagine how good those two could be together now that they are both doing so successful in the NHL
I’d like to see Grizz with Carlo for an extended period of time and therefore reunite Krug with McQuaid.
The Krug and Carlo pairing has consistently failed and I feel as though Carlo needs a higher IQ defender to pair with - Grizz seems to be a higher IQ defenseman than Krug in his own zone (that’s not to take anything away from Krug, he’s showcased his smarts in his first few games with the Bruins after he signed out of NCAA, I just don’t think he and Carlo mesh well for whatever reason) and I think there is room there for a permanent pairing.
Reuniting Krug with McQuaid - which has consistently proven to be an effective pairing - also allows Krug’s best attributes shine through. I see this as a win-win.
Grizz is an absolute must-sign for Sweeney.
Wow, would not expect that at all - I’ve always thought that they complemented each other well, but apparently I haven’t been paying close enough attention.In his career, Krug has played over a 100 minutes with 9 different partners.
He is a minus player with one of them.
Adam McQuaid.
I'm thinking something similar to what Pelech signed last year on the NYI. His was 4 years 6.4 mil (1.6 per).
Pelech last year - 44 games, 10 pts, 16:50 Avg TOI
Grzelyck so far this year - 48 games, 14 pts, 16:05 Avg TOI
4 years 7.5 mil?
Years 3 and 4 could be huge value if a 27/8 year old Grzelyck turns into a top 4 guy
Although now looking at their experience, Pelech had 1 full year pro more than Gryz so perhaps that goes in Gryz's favor. Maybe just meet and the middle 4 years 8 mil and call it a day
In my list of favorite things I'm slotting him between coconut cake and paid holidays
No Chara
No Krug
No worries
Matt Grzelcyk has been unbelievable
You want to teach your kid to play defense? Take him or her to a Bruins game and tell them watch Grzelcyk
I have been watching Grzelcyk very closely myself, and have marveled at his "Puck" game. You cant get the puck from him. He is so elusive, and plays such a smart defensive style. Kid has been a revelation. If his offensive game ever really develops, watch out.
I think in the wining goal he held his ground and batted the puck out of the air to keep it inI have been watching Grzelcyk very closely myself, and have marveled at his "Puck" game. You cant get the puck from him. He is so elusive, and plays such a smart defensive style. Kid has been a revelation. If his offensive game ever really develops, watch out.
Get this kid locked up now. 5 years at 3mill
And then give Carlo 4 years at 3mill
With Carlo having one year left on his entry deal that would give us a real good young second pairing locked up for the next 5 years at an average of right around 5.5mill which would be amazing! I see Grz growing into a 30+ point dman as soon as next year.
Kid has played 40+ games and you want to give him 3 mil already? Is this Chiarelli? Even Carlo won’t get that.Get this kid locked up now. 5 years at 3mill
And then give Carlo 4 years at 3mill
With Carlo having one year left on his entry deal that would give us a real good young second pairing locked up for the next 5 years at an average of right around 5.5mill which would be amazing! I see Grz growing into a 30+ point dman as soon as next year.
He is such a great passer.
Dont know why but when hes bringing the puck up and passing it it reminds me of duncan keith
i'd offer him 4 years/6M, see if he bites. that's long-term security and more $ than he probably ever thought he'd get,
playing for the team he grew up rooting for. and if he turns out to be a stud, he gets paid at age 27-28.
That's an insane overpay.i'd offer him 4 years/6M, see if he bites. that's long-term security and more $ than he probably ever thought he'd get,
playing for the team he grew up rooting for. and if he turns out to be a stud, he gets paid at age 27-28.
That's an insane overpay.
I like Gryz a lot, but he's not a 6 million dollar defenseman. Not even close.
i'd offer him 4 years/6M, see if he bites. that's long-term security and more $ than he probably ever thought he'd get,
playing for the team he grew up rooting for. and if he turns out to be a stud, he gets paid at age 27-28.
What do the Bruins have in Matt Grzelcyk?
“Well, let’s take a look at takeaways and giveaways per hour. Surprisingly, he falls into the defensively sound quadrant here, as he averages more takeaways than giveaways per hour. Contrast that with Norris candidates such as Drew Doughty, who falls into the risky quadrant (more giveaways than takeaways), and Grzelcyk falls firmly into the upper echelon of NHL defensemen. He actually is better at taking the puck away from his opponents than Charlie McAvoy, Victor Hedman, PK Subban, Torey Krug, John Klingberg, and the aforementioned Doughty. Pretty good company.”