Pre-Game Talk: 11/29: Bruins vs. Islanders Pre-Game Thread

[BMC]

Where is Clifton?

I'd much rather have him in the lineup than Kampfer.

 

[Save By Thomas]

Does it really matter who plays in the bottom 6, no one there can score.

I just looked, it is beyond atrocious.
Nordstrom 5 points
Heinen 5 points
Kuraly 4 points
Wagner 3 points
Bjork 3 points
Backes 3 points
Accari 1 point

That is 7 regulars with 24 points total, there are 36 individual players with more points then these guys.

We're ¼ of the way into the season, seems like they could've scored more than that by accident.

 

[compan]

Right now though with the team as injured as it is, I think you take the known. If you were to play Donato, Bjork and Heinen at the same time, 1/3 of your top 9 would be a game of which player am I getting tonight.

Certainly fair given the players you mentioned which are likely our Top 3 prospects that would be in competition for the spot.

 

[smack66]

The one thing with Acciari though, is you know what your going to get. He's going to bring the physical play, blocks shots and put his body on the line. As much as the skill isn't there, he's going to give you 110% every shift. Its not like Bjork and Heinen are way ahead on points either. In fact, Heinen leads w/ 5, Bjork with 3 and Acciari 1. I mean what's are we really talking about when the delta between the best of the three and worst of the three is 4 points. Not to mention, Acciari doesn't get many offensive looks and leads the Bruins in dZS%

I don't mind Heinen and Bjork sitting for a game but will question if they sit for a long time and the Sundance kid continues to play. I can't understand the logic of a GM saying we need more scoring when the coach keeps playing Acciari.

 

[Estlin]

Would be a fun game to bring him up for. Show the isles what they are missing.

Just like every time that Boston plays the Islanders, the Bruins see what they are missing (Barzal).

 

[22Brad Park]

I don't mind Heinen and Bjork sitting for a game but will question if they sit for a long time and the Sundance kid continues to play. I can't understand the logic of a GM saying we need more scoring when the coach keeps playing Acciari.

Bruins lack physicality too.Im.fine playing Acciari over Bjork because he can lay some heavy hits where as Bjork simply put is not ready for the NHL.

 

[BigBear83]

I hate seeing these lines.. what is butch doing? we complained about claude playing mind games with the kids now butch is starting to do it.. if thats his plan , fine, stick with it. send the kids down, all of whom are waiver eligible and stick them on the first line. but keeping them up here and playing with their confidence is just plain dumb.. bjork was really starting to look like he was getting it, then he sat him for two games, came back in for a game fearing his playing time was on the line again and looked like a timid deer.. make up your mind. grindy hockey with less skilled guys or play the young guys and let them learn. either way i dont care just make up your mind

 

[Wooren]

Krejci hasn't scored in 15 games, be nice to have him pot a few eventually.

Nice to see Carlo might be back.

Krejci needs to shoot more, but he had some prime opportunites lately. Just haven't gone in.

I really wish to see Kovar against New York. Could be such feel-good moment for him, go against the team that wrote you off. I also like Cave on the 1st line, as crazy as it is. Longterm Cave seems like a good bottom six forward, but watching the games I think might be able to create better chemistry with Pastrnak and Marchand than what JFK have managed to.

 

[13Hockey]

Wait puck drop is 8pm???

The bruins just sent me an email saying that

 

[ON3M4N]

Just like every time that Boston plays the Islanders, the Bruins see what they are missing (Barzal).

Except he's usually quite vs Boston. 3GP / 0G / 2A / -1

I'll be honest when hes played Boston, I walk away wondering why people make such a big deal about him. Maybe tonight's different, but he doesn't blow me away

 

[Estlin]

Except he's usually quite vs Boston. 3GP / 0G / 2A / -1

I'll be honest when hes played Boston, I walk away wondering why people make such a big deal about him. Maybe tonight's different, but he doesn't blow me away

Maybe it's because he won the Calder last year and was a point-per-game player and has a 3-17-20 stat line in 23 games to date this season?

 

[Sevendust]

If Carlo is back, I imagine that Clifton is the odd man out.

I hope not. He also had the second most playing time with 24:36 minutes against Toronto, almost as much as the leader Krug. Would be surprised if Kampfer plays instead of him.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

Donato and Kovar are up, then who if anyone is going down or is hurt? I hope they play Clifton and Carlo is a go. Miller is just a bad luck country song, poor guy has no luck staying healthy

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Donato and Kovar are up, then who if anyone is going down or is hurt? I hope they play Clifton and Carlo is a go. Miller is just a bad luck country song, poor guy has no luck staying healthy

Heard Donato was called up never heard Kovar

 

[Mick Riddleton]

Heard Donato was called up never heard Kovar

On the first page, mentioned three times on Alicat's posts, #7, 14 and 22

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Kovar isn't really "up" yet. He skated with the team but he's not signed yet

 

[ON3M4N]

Maybe it's because he won the Calder last year and was a point-per-game player and has a 3-17-20 stat line in 23 games to date this season?

I'm not saying he's not good, I just don't see why some people act like he's the next great thing.

 

[Critical13]

I'm not saying he's not good, I just don't see why some people act like he's the next great thing.

You will find out tomorrow. Speed and vision only beat by McDavid. Probably got a little too hyped last year but he's so special.

 

[UConn126]

Except he's usually quite vs Boston. 3GP / 0G / 2A / -1

I'll be honest when hes played Boston, I walk away wondering why people make such a big deal about him. Maybe tonight's different, but he doesn't blow me away

Highlighting that he has a point in 2 out of 3 games really doesn't help your argument at all...

Is he a generational talent? No, but he is a legit #1C. I go to a handful of Islanders games a year, as tickets are dirt cheap, and I've seen him play some great games. He's a solid player for a team that really needs a solid player.

I'm happy with DeBrusk, and still have faith in Zboril and Zach, and missing out on Barzal doesn't bother me. It's the nature of the draft, but to argue he's not that good is cognitive dissonance.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

On the first page, mentioned three times on Alicat's posts, #7, 14 and 22

Ok thanks Guess I missed that one

 

[neelynugs]

Kovar isn't really "up" yet. He skated with the team but he's not signed yet

yeah, it appears he's getting the stempniak treatment. hang around, practice, and maybe we'll sign you.
i would think this decision will happen sooner than later - he has options overseas. maybe a week.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

Ok thanks Guess I missed that one

No probs, he has to sign before they can play him. Maybe they are checking him out with NHL players in a practice setting, to see if he is up to speed.

 

[veganbruin]

I though Bjork had been one of our better players of the ones that weren’t scoring, then he was scratched for no reason, then he played the worst game of his career in Toronto. Might need a few weeks in Providence. Really don’t want to see him traded as I think he still has the highest ceiling of our forward prospects (aside from maybe Studnicka).

 

[Gordoff]

At this point I would like to see each top forward prospect get in for a few games and then go back down to Providence. Cave should get a couple more games, then Frederic. Even if nobody blows them away at least let them know that they get a 3 game stint and are going back down after to see who is going to rise to the occasion. I would also like to see what Senyshen can do up here... Am I wrong or are Frederic and Seny (not counting Studnika) somewhat more physical than the rest of the top prosects.

 

[bobbyorr04]

Bruins love eating fishsticks...

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