GDT: 2022 Bruins draft discussion

[DKH]

The Latvian kid was pretty interesting doing drills etc

I think he played in Sweden well he seemed like he was schooled properly

Spicer looks like a full back or free safety - looks taller then 5’10 but he skates upright

I saw him one time live against PC playing with NTDP and I thought he looked like Lazar when Lazar was on his game and he was like that today

Poitrus looks like a JV player size wise - definitely will need to add muscle. He also was not anything to write home about shooting and even skating. However, when they played 3 on 3 with nets close he was completely different with the puck he was swirling and swerving and making things happen- when he didn’t have he was just as active and went to places to get open.

 

[Jim]

Poitrus looks like a JV player size wise - definitely will need to add muscle. He also was not anything to write home about shooting and even skating. However, when they played 3 on 3 with nets close he was completely different with the puck he was swirling and swerving and making things happen- when he didn’t have he was just as active and went to places to get open.

That’s an interesting read. Would rather have a boxer that knows what to do in the ring than have a speed bag hero.

Edit: It’s like some of those defenseman you hear about that have a 105 mph boomer….and you NEVER see it in the game because they can’t get it off. Fun when nobody is covering you though.

 

[DKH]

That’s an interesting read. Would rather have a boxer that knows what to do in the ring than have a speed bag hero.

Edit: It’s like some of those defenseman you hear about that have a 105 mph boomer….and you NEVER see it in the game because they can’t get it off. Fun when nobody is covering you though.

Great analogy

I love it - so true on the boxing analogy

 

[GordonHowe]

They are 18 years old, still could be growing.

I know. But really, it doesn't inspire confidence in BBB Redux when they draft two centermen who are 5'10" & 5'11."

I understand that center isn't necessarily a size and brawn position, but really, it's been almost seven years. They NEVER seem to get the message.

 

[GordonHowe]

It's a My Cousin Vinny thing.

So, you belong to the old guard.

And that was 1992.

Am I old? Yeah. I'm old.

Statler & Waldorf, Gallery Gods,

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I know. But really, it doesn't inspire confidence in BBB Redux when they draft two centermen who are 5'10" & 5'11."

I understand that center isn't necessarily a size and brawn position, but really, it's been almost seven years. They NEVER seem to get the message.

What message?

They took a Huge, strong, fast center a couple years ago, and seems everyone hates him too

I just don't understand how Sweeney can't convince other teams to let top 10 talent drop to him in the 50s

 

[Bruins78]

I liked that goyette kid.

I started following him closely from January when he went on an absolute point tear and could not figure out why he was not higher in the rankings. He looks like a dynamic skater but I guess from people who aren't just watching highlights like me, he's more east/west, great edges and perhaps not all that great in top speed...also read in a couple places he is very hesitant about getting loose pucks and doing dirty work, might come with needed muscle but probably a winger long term. Still think he was a great pick where he went regardless, seems to be some slick skill and great acceleration/edge work, if not top speed.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

It's a My Cousin Vinny thing.

Such a good movie.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

Just curious if anyone has any opinions of where the new guys fall into the Bruins top 10.

Just reading this thread: Your Team's Top 10 Prospects after the 2022 Entry Draft

Assuming Lysell and Lohrei remain on top; after that?

 

[GordonHowe]

What message?

They took a Huge, strong, fast center a couple years ago, and seems everyone hates him too

I just don't understand how Sweeney can't convince other teams to let top 10 talent drop to him in the 50s

The message: size, strength, physicality.

Pretty simple.

 

[Dr Hook]

Great analogy

I love it - so true on the boxing analogy

Clubber Lang and Ivan Drago both looked unstoppable in the gym

 

[rocketdan9]

Just curious if anyone has any opinions of where the new guys fall into the Bruins top 10.

Just reading this thread: Your Team's Top 10 Prospects after the 2022 Entry Draft

Assuming Lysell and Lohrei remain on top; after that?

My rough draft list

1. Lysell
2. Lohrei
3. Beecher
4. Merkulov
5. Jellvik
6. Poitras/Spicer/Locmelis
7. Bussi/Dyck/Svedeback
8. Brunet/Mast/Gallagher
9. Harrison/Kuntar/Mantykivi
10. Toporowski/Tralmaks

 

[TCB]

Can someone start a pissing contest thread?

Just follow a few posters and you'll find it.

 

[BruinDust]

My rough draft list

1. Lysell
2. Lohrei
3. Beecher
4. Merkulov
5. Jellvik
6. Poitras/Spicer/Locmelis
7. Bussi/Dyck/Svedeback
8. Brunet/Mast/Gallagher
9. Harrison/Kuntar/Mantykivi
10. Toporowski/Tralmaks

In no particular order:

Potiras
Lysell
Harrison
Lohrei
Beecher
Merkulov
Kuntar
Jellvik
Ahcan
McLaughlin

If they can't clear waivers, to me they are graduated. So that includes Steen, Studnicka, Koppanen, and Zboril.

 

[GordonHowe]

Bruins Beat,



Five REALISTIC free agent signings, not that Sweeney doesn't believe "the bulk of our roster is set." It's set, Don. For failure.

 

[shelbysdad]

In no particular order:

Potiras
Lysell
Harrison
Lohrei
Beecher
Merkulov
Kuntar
Jellvik
Ahcan
McLaughlin

If they can't clear waivers, to me they are graduated. So that includes Steen, Studnicka, Koppanen, and Zboril.

looks good but I think ya gotta have Mantykivvi (?) in there

 

[BruinDust]

looks good but I think ya gotta have Mantykivvi (?) in there

My only viewings of him were at the WJC a couple years ago, I'll be honest I wasn't impressed. Very small sample obviously, but I can't say there was anything that I saw from him that stood out in any way.

 

[shelbysdad]

My only viewings of him were at the WJC a couple years ago, I'll be honest I wasn't impressed. Very small sample obviously, but I can't say there was anything that I saw from him that stood out in any way.

Dom has posted a few times to keep an eye on him.....thats good enough for me to boost him way up....

 

[BruinDust]

Dom has posted a few times to keep an eye on him.....thats good enough for me to boost him way up....

I would certainly trust his judgement regarding this prospect over my own. And it was a couple years ago (2021 WJC) so maybe Mantykivi has developed a lot since then. His numbers in the Finnish League year-to-year do reflect considerable improvement.

 

[DominicT]

Dom has posted a few times to keep an eye on him.....thats good enough for me to boost him way up....

The Bruins love him as well. High praise.

 

[shelbysdad]

The Bruins love him as well. High praise.

Im still working on how to spell Grezlcyk (whatever) have a nick name for MM ? lol

Guess wrong thread....sorry....

Dom do you see any of this years picks in top 10 as of now?

 

[DominicT]

Im still working on how to spell Grezlcyk (whatever) have a nick name for MM ? lol

Guess wrong thread....sorry....

Dom do you see any of this years picks in top 10 as of now?

Poitras in and Mast out. That's about it. Maybe after rookie camp I might make some changes. This isn't the type of draft like Lysell where he instantly became the Bruins top prospect.