Pre-Game Talk: 10/3: Game 1: Boston Bruins @ Washington Capitals: 7:30 pm ET: NBCSN, TVAS, 98.5 FM, WJFK

[Glove Malfunction]

His development with the Bruins organization could’ve been different. Just because he’s great now doesn’t mean it wouldn’t been the same person with the Bruins. I was big on Barzal, Konecny and Connor too. Doesn’t mean the development would be the same outcome.

Stop being so rational! You know that's not allowed here!

 

[BruinDust]

I've heard he's garnered some interest from other NHL teams. Just trying to figure out if the Bruins are going to sign him before moving on one of them. Just what I've heard, and please note I do not have a source on this.

I read that an hour or so ago, he's ruled out Europe (could simply be a case of not wanting to move the family), and he's talking to some other NHL teams.

 

[wintersej]

Considering he only played one preseason game with BOS...I have no problem with him getting ramped up and gaining confidence in Providence. Practices this week with BOS prior to meaningful games will not be as intense as the practices in Providence. Also, while I liked what I saw in his one preseason game, who is he going to bump here in Boston? Donato? So he gets benched too? All of these kids need reps. Putting Bjork in Providence means all these young guns are skating at high RPM rather than sitting in the press box.

Bjork is capable of being broken in on 4th like Marchand.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Rask is 1-10-5 lifetime against the Caps.

My guess, with absolutely nothing to back this up, he will be 1-10-6 after this match up.

 

[Grimey]

Reminds me of a South Park episode where all people, places, and things are called Marklar. Just replace that word with Barzal and you have this forum:

"I went to the Barzal the other day to pick up some Barzals, and upon noticing Barzal, I couldn't Barzal believe what I saw! Barzal, Barzal, Barzizzle, Barzal!"

"Greetings, Barzal. I am Barzal... I come in Barzal."

 

[Sheppy]

I'll be picking up a proline tomorrow, I think.

 

[Marcobruin]

If your season hinges on a high scoring fourth line, you have much bigger problems than who is on that fourth line. I think if all the kids in the top 9 (JDB, Heinen, Donato) can continue to improve, any scoring from our fourth line would be a bonus, not a necessity.

It's actually a very legitimate concern.
Too much of the goal scoring rests upon pastr and march
Will Berg have another great season?
How Will krejci do?
Will the youngsters improve?
Fact is we really don't know how bjork and Donato will be? Will Heinen be a consistent scorer ...was he in a slump last spring /playoffs?
How will Debrusk do ?
The offence doesn't have that fire
... A Seguin or a Tavares would have remedied that

 

[Peanut]

 

[Glove Malfunction]

"Greetings, Barzal. I am Barzal... I come in Barzal."

 

[Glove Malfunction]

It's actually a very legitimate concern.
Too much of the goal scoring rests upon pastr and march
Will Berg have another great season?
How Will krejci do?
Will the youngsters improve?
Fact is we really don't know how bjork and Donato will be? Will Heinen be a consistent scorer ...was he in a slump last spring /playoffs?
How will Debrusk do ?
The offence doesn't have that fire
... A Seguin or a Tavares would have remedied that

All of your question marks have nothing to do with the 4th line. His point and yours are not mutually exclusive, but your questions don't have anything to do with, and don't do anything to mitigate his.

 

[BlackCrowes]

It's actually a very legitimate concern.
Too much of the goal scoring rests upon pastr and march
Will Berg have another great season?
How Will krejci do?
Will the youngsters improve?
Fact is we really don't know how bjork and Donato will be? Will Heinen be a consistent scorer ...was he in a slump last spring /playoffs?
How will Debrusk do ?
The offence doesn't have that fire
... A Seguin or a Tavares would have remedied that

Listen, I agree with all of your concerns, and certainly if those issues turn sour, this season is going to be rough. But the original poster wasn’t saying any of those things, it was how does the team expect to win playing guys like Accari, Wagner, Kuraly, etc. If your solution to a down year from Bergy, DK and the kids is “Lord Jesus help us, we need the 4th line to carry us to the playoffs!!!” Then your season is already cooked. The Bruins success or failure will be driven by the top 9, the maturation of the young players, health of the vets and goaltending. Not the 11th forward on the team getting 25 goals.....

 

[Grimey]

"Ah, Barzal..."

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[Blowfish]

Looking forward to seeing Bjork. Have a good feeling about this kid . I can see him Donato and Heinen battling it out for 2nd line opportunity

 

[Gordoff]

I've lived in CT my whole life, and have never set foot in Nebraska. Honestly I don't know how i knew it was a store

Witness Protection Program?

 

[Gordoff]

My guess, with absolutely nothing to back this up, he will be 1-10-6 after this match up.

What do they say the definition of insanity is? Doing the same thing and expecting a different outcome?!

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

I hate that Kuraly is the 3C. He works hard but has no hands or vision.

Top two lines will need to score all the goals cause the bottom two shouldn’t get on the board too often...

 

[Marcobruin]

Listen, I agree with all of your concerns, and certainly if those issues turn sour, this season is going to be rough. But the original poster wasn’t saying any of those things, it was how does the team expect to win playing guys like Accari, Wagner, Kuraly, etc. If your solution to a down year from Bergy, DK and the kids is “Lord Jesus help us, we need the 4th line to carry us to the playoffs!!!” Then your season is already cooked. The Bruins success or failure will be driven by the top 9, the maturation of the young players, health of the vets and goaltending. Not the 11th forward on the team getting 25 goals.....

Ok..I see ..and I agree that it's not our fourth line that will determine our offensive success.

 

[Spanky185]

Witness Protection Program?

If im ever put in Witness Protection im gonna request that my new name be Nordstrom Wagner

 

[TwineTickler]

I hate that Kuraly is the 3C. He works hard but has no hands or vision.

Top two lines will need to score all the goals cause the bottom two shouldn’t get on the board too often...

This isn't fair to Kuraly at all.

Nash had 17 points in 81 games in 16-17.... noone was thrilled about him at 3C.... but he played great.

Kuraly had 14 in 75 and he skates a million times better. He should create opportunities with his speed alone. Playing with better linemates leads to more points. There is no way you can tell me you were way more confident in Heinen-Nash-Backes than Donato-Kuraly-Backes... if anything I think this years 3rd line could be better.

 

[Son of Donegal]

Bjork is capable of being broken in on 4th like Marchand.

Marchand got a year and a half in Providence. The guy didn’t get a full training camp either. Why rush him? Even if he could help the team in the short term...he fizzled by mid-season last year. It’s pretty obvious to me, he is a player you don’t rush.

 

[HockeyMomx2]

Oh my goodness, it’s Hockey Season Eve and I cannot even explain how excited I am. Drop the puccccccckkkkkkkkkk and lets go boys!!!

 

[McGarnagle]

"Greetings, Barzal. I am Barzal... I come in Barzal."

......Barzal!

 

[dizzler]

So... Yesterday i understood Vaakanainen would play PP but today i read somewhere that Grzelcyk is the one. Anyone have any ideas how it's gonna be?