Line Combos: Put Pastrnak with Hall. Enough with the 1 line team!

[BostonBruins11]

A "healthy" Coyle is a lock for 45-60 pts on that second line.

I'm sure its way more motivating playing with guys like Hall and Smith VS Debrusk, Kulhman, Ritchie etc.

 

[goldnblack]

A "healthy" Coyle is a lock for 45-60 pts on that second line.

I'm sure its way more motivating playing with guys like Hall and Smith VS Debrusk, Kulhman, Ritchie etc.

I think they have to try him there. If it works out things get a lot more interesting.

 

[PB37]

Marchand -- Bergeron -- Smith

Hall -- Stud -- Pasta

Foligno -- Haula -- Coyle

Frederic -- Nosek -- Lazar

- DeBrusk moved in a package for Ekholm

- Perfection broken up

- Stud gets to play with two elite offensive talents

- Coyle moved to his wing for a better center at winning faceoffs

- 4th line should be hard to play against

 

[wintersej]

If Studnicka and DeBrusk play well it really opens up a lot of interesting options.

Heck, if one of them plays well things are looking good.

 

[The Murph]

Marchand - Bergeron - Pastrnak
Hall - Coyle - Smith
Debrusk - Haula/Foligno - Haula/Foligno
Nosek/Frederic - Nosek/Frederic - Lazar

Coyle's got to get the first look as the #2C. He's got all the tools to pull it off, and a full 200ft game. Needs consistency absolutely, but his wingers will be night and day compared what he's had since being here. Think he'll love the opportunity and take advantage. If Reilly Nash can get 41 points being moved up the lineup for 25ish games or whatever, Coyle with more ice time and better line mates can do much better if you ask me.

If Studnicka looks ready, he'll push someone out, and depending how ready he is, he could go as high as the 2nd line.

Grzelcyk - McAvoy
Reilly - Carlo
Forbort - Clifton

Can see the LD juggling around depending.

Ullmark
Swayman

Hoping Ullmark and/or Swayman is the real deal. Except for Rask being injured and looking pretty bad overall in the 2nd round, he was outstanding for so long and fans knowing or not, we were spoiled. Both these guys could end up real good, but they still may not be as good as Rask. Biggest question mark going forward right here.

Overall, they look to have 2 years max to contend, minimum zero. They could be a tweener as early as this season, or they could be better, even with Krejci out. Except for Debrusk, who I think has it in him, they shouldn't have any passengers this time around. They could be quite the playoff team. It's going to be interesting to find out.

 

[ylekot]

I'm not a fan of guys on their off-side in general, but he said himself he can play RW so I'll just take him at his word. Plus the Bergeron line has worked with left-shot RWers before.

I'm not worried about this top line stuff when I have another line with a former MVP and a former Richard trophy winner.

He's (Foligno) is a very good defensive player. If your deploying Pasta with Hall then your going to get them more offensive zone starts, which will decrease the number of offensive zone starts for the Bergeron line. So if I'm Cassidy and I still want to get the most out of the Bergeron line, I'll need to increase their defensive zone starts to compensate. That is where Foligno (who has gotten Selke votes before) comes in.

Agree 100%.. glad your still posting Dust!

 

[UncleRico]

A "healthy" Coyle is a lock for 45-60 pts on that second line.

I'm sure its way more motivating playing with guys like Hall and Smith VS Debrusk, Kulhman, Ritchie etc.

I mean 45-50 points would be a disappointment for the 2nd line especially considering he’d be seeing more power play time with krejci and Ritchie gone. You gotta figure he’s in line for a significant increase in power play minutes.

 

[rocketdan9]

I mean 45-50 points would be a disappointment for the 2nd line especially considering he’d be seeing more power play time with krejci and Ritchie gone. You gotta figure he’s in line for a significant increase in power play minutes.

maybe

I really think the PP unit will look like

PP1
Marchand Bergeron Pasta
Hall McAvoy

PP2
Debrusk Foligno Smith
Haula Grz

never been a fan of Coyle on the PP. Debrusk has played when he got a shot

 

[goldnblack]

think gryz is pp1 and Charlie pp2

 

[rocketdan9]

think gryz is pp1 and Charlie pp2

This past season didnt they do Charlie PP1 though?

Cass made the change midseason

 

[BRUINS since 1995]

Marchand - Bergeron - Foligno

Hall - Studnicka - Pastrnak

Debrusk - Coyle - Smith

Nosek - Frederic - Haula

I really like this first line. On the second, hope the kid will take a step or we will miss more than we think DK!
On the third, We will see, and I really like the 4 th line!

 

[Coach Parker]

Love the optimism and all my attention will be on him and if he can make the 2nd line C role in Boston.

 

[slim399]

Play the kids

Marchand-Bergeron-Pastrnak
Hall-Studnicka-Smith
Debrusk-Haula-Coyle
Foligno-Frederic-Senyshyn
Nosek

Vaak-McAvoy
Reilly-Carlo
Forbort-Gryz
Zboril-Clifton

Ullmark
Swayman

 

[rocketdan9]

Play the kids

Marchand-Bergeron-Pastrnak
Hall-Studnicka-Smith
Debrusk-Haula-Coyle
Foligno-Frederic-Senyshyn
Nosek

Vaak-McAvoy
Reilly-Carlo
Forbort-Gryz
Zboril-Clifton

Ullmark
Swayman

What happens to Lazar?

 

[UConn126]

My two takes:

1. Spreading the depth.

Marchand-Bergeron-Foligno
Hall-Haula-Pasta
DeBrusk-Coyle-Smith
Nosek-Frederic-Studnicka
Lazar

- Foligno brings some added grit to the top line. Becomes a more effective shutdown line while also remaining an offensive threat. Very tough line to play against.
- Haula was the 2C for Vegas' Cup run. Hall and Pasta could be nasty together, and Haula won't hold them back.
- A healthy Coyle and a re-energized DeBrusk could make this an explosive third line.

2. Top loaded.

Marchand-Bergeron-Pastrnak
Hall-Coyle-Smith
Frederic-Haula-Foligno
DeBrusk-Studnicka-Nosek/Lazar

- Hall and Coyle could dominate possession together, and hopefully they can convert some chances.
- Freddy and Foligno together could be an aggravating line to play against. More of an energy line than a scoring threat.
- Two players needing to prove it on the 4th, DeBrusk and Stud, and I like them together. Nosek or Lazar or even Wags could play RW for some physicality.

 

[Baddkarma]

Man, who would have thought a 35 year old #2 center would leave such a huge hole in the Bs top six.

Coyle in that spot makes me very nauseous.

 

[KrugAvoy]

Marchand-Bergeron-Pastrnak
Hall-Coyle-Smith
DeBrusk-Haula-Foligno
Nosek-Frederic-Lazar

Gryz-McAvoy
Forbort-Carlo
Rielly-Clifton

Ullman
Swayman

 

[PacificNWBruin]

Marchand-Bergeron-Pastrnak
Hall-Coyle-Smith
DeBrusk-Haula-Foligno
Nosek-Frederic-Lazar

Gryz-McAvoy
Forbort-Carlo
Rielly-Clifton

Ullman
Swayman

This was my line-up except Forbort and Reilly swapped.

I think Coyle is going to get first crack at 2C. Unless Someone like Studnicka beats him out during training camp/preseason. I don’t see Bruce breaking up the first line or moving Smith down to line 3 unless there’s a need for it.

Which honestly still leaves me scratching my head with Debrusk. Hopefully he comes out flying and playing much better because he hasn’t been great on the 3rd or 4th line. Have to think he sees himself as the odd man out with some of the additions and wants to “wow” Bruce and the FO into keeping him.

 

[The don godfather]

If stud doesnt play full time this year he becomes another wasted prospect sitting on the sidelines. Zboril vaak seny ... what a fu@%^! Disaster!

 

[wintersej]

My optimistic lineup where Studnicka and DeBrusk both play well.

Marchand Bergeron Pastrnak
Hall Coyle Smith
DeBrusk Studnicka Folgino
Haula Lazar Nosek
Frederic

 

[inactive user]

My optimistic lineup where Studnicka and DeBrusk both play well.

Marchand Bergeron Pastrnak
Hall Coyle Smith
DeBrusk Studnicka Folgino
Haula Lazar Nosek
Frederic

I don't see Foligno meshing well with DeBrusk and Studnicka. I'd switch Foligno and Haula. I'd also move Lazar to RW and Nosek to C.

 

[wintersej]

I don't see Foligno meshing well with DeBrusk and Studnicka. I'd switch Foligno and Haula. I'd also move Lazar to RW and Nosek to C.

I like having the physical vet with Studnicka, but you might be right!

 

[inactive user]

I like having the physical vet with Studnicka, but you might be right!

Check the Foligno thread it appears Donny wants him in the top 6.

 

[mjhfb]

Check the Foligno thread it appears Donny wants him in the top 6.

Really doesn't matter what anyone wants, it's what works. And chemistry between players is not something you can force or guess beforehand. They'll just have to try different combinations and see who works together well. Especially on the second line.

 

[since76]

Man, who would have thought a 35 year old #2 center would leave such a huge hole in the Bs top six.

Coyle in that spot makes me very nauseous.

EXactly , coyle or foligno as second line center make me want to vomit
Stud ? MAy be we will see