Player Discussion Brandon Carlo II

[JCRO]

Dominant game tonight.

He just keeps getting better and better as the season progresses.

Big strides taken this year

 

[TwineTickler]

Best dman on the team so far this year


Also he had nine shots this game...

26:19 tonight. 4 minutes more than anyone else. He is without a doubt our best defender, and him getting more and more involved in the offense is making him an absolute force. Lock this man up.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

If Carlo develops an offensive game that gives you 20-25 points, that will be golden. He will never be a guy that gets PP time so all his points will come at EVS (or the occasional PK point).

 

[Si Hopkins]

Dear Hockey Gods,

Let the man stay healthy. Let him taste the playoffs. He's earned it.

Sincerely,

Everybody

 

[ODAAT]

Dear Hockey Gods,

Let the man stay healthy. Let him taste the playoffs. He's earned it.

Sincerely,

Everybody

hope ya don`t mind but may I piggyback on your thoughts as this kid has been playing dynamite and deserves his first taste of playoff action. Seemed like he had a load of shots tonight too which is nice to see

 

[missingchicklet]

A lot of teams kicking themselves for letting this kid drop so low in the draft. Glad in a way that his offense hasn't become too good yet since his asking price for the next contract will be more reasonable. Lock him up for as long as you can. I said before this season he was going to make a big jump this year. He has done just that. The jump might not be on the stats sheet, but it sure has been in terms of effectiveness.

He's going to keep getting better too. I'm still convinced he will be decent offensively at some point. Showed enough skill before the draft to convince me he can be a pretty good contributor offensively in the NHL.

Kid is high quality. Just like Jake, no way I even think about trading him. They are definitely going to be vital core once the veteran core is gone.

 

[ODAAT]

A lot of teams kicking themselves for letting this kid drop so low in the draft. Glad in a way that his offense hasn't become too good yet since his asking price for the next contract will be more reasonable. Lock him up for as long as you can. I said before this season he was going to make a big jump this year. He has done just that. The jump might not be on the stats sheet, but it sure has been in terms of effectiveness.

He's going to keep getting better too. I'm still convinced he will be decent offensively at some point. Showed enough skill before the draft to convince me he can be a pretty good contributor offensively in the NHL.

Kid is high quality. Just like Jake, no way I even think about trading him. They are definitely going to be vital core once the veteran core is gone.

wait wait wait, are you saying the B`s aren`t the only team who miss out on a kid in favor of another? You sir are nuts

It`s something I love to watch, a kid drafted and developed before our eyes

 

[Dueling Banjos]

He turned 22 few months ago, still so very young.

Progressed tremendously this year, not only in D zone, transition is getting better and better, assists will come.

 

[ODAAT]

He turned 22 few months ago, still so very young.

Progressed tremendously this year, not only in D zone, transition is getting better and better, assists will come.

agreed, not sure he`ll ever be a big point producer but you can see what the mission has been when working with the kid. Focus on developing his game in the D zone, as he gets stronger at that, incorporate a bit more of an offensive mindset, solid mobility and speed for a big man, can`t wait to see the kid in the playoffs

 

[Dueling Banjos]

agreed, not sure he`ll ever be a big point producer but you can see what the mission has been when working with the kid. Focus on developing his game in the D zone, as he gets stronger at that, incorporate a bit more of an offensive mindset, solid mobility and speed for a big man, can`t wait to see the kid in the playoffs

Yeah that's it. He won't be getting more assists because he ll be focusing on the offense 'per se' but they ll come sort of naturally because of his overall progression.

Skates so well for a big man and he ll only get stronger in next few years. Slow but steady progression, not that slow really.

 

[ODAAT]

Yeah that's it. He won't be getting more assists because he ll be focusing on the offense 'per se' but they ll come sort of naturally because of his overall progression.

Skates so well for a big man and he ll only get stronger in next few years. Slow but steady progression, not that slow really.

for sure, I don`t have the stats in front of me but how many shots did he have last night? Seemed like a half dozen, he`s very good at getting shots through

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Yeah that's it. He won't be getting more assists because he ll be focusing on the offense 'per se' but they ll come sort of naturally because of his overall progression.

Skates so well for a big man and he ll only get stronger in next few years. Slow but steady progression, not that slow really.

honestly, I couldnt care less about Carlo's points. That's what McAvoy, Krug and Grizz are for. He is a smooth skater and good at carrying the puck over the blue lines, that's more important to me.

If you tell me Carlo will be a bigger more physical Hjalmarsson, then I sign up for that without hestitating

 

[Grumpy Grizz]

for sure, I don`t have the stats in front of me but how many shots did he have last night? Seemed like a half dozen, he`s very good at getting shots through

NHL stats show that he had 9. I don't know who the left winger was on that side but he definitely wasnt doing his job.

 

[Son of Donegal]

Was fortunate to attend last night's game. Wow. What a win. Amazing team effort.

I paid close attention to Brandon Carlo. It was easy - he was very noticeable all night. His skating is truly special for a kid his size. What a graceful glide. His edge work too., Sublime. I love his compete level and pace. He was closing gaps, forcing turnovers and joining the rush all game. He is getting really close...

I hate comparisons, but I see a bit of Victor Hedman in his game. He just needs to continue to polish the offensive aspects of his game (passing in tight and on the rush, shot/release). I have no doubt he will improve in these areas...and when he does, he could be a 30-40pt defenseman.

I know the stats say otherwise, but sooner or later, he is going to show up on the score sheet with regularity.

Oh...and he is getting better on the physical side as well.

 

[The don godfather]

Carlo and mcavoy for the next 10 plus yrs. What a treat.

 

[Seidenbergy]

saw an ad on the broadcast for 7th player voting... I don't see how carlo doesn't win in a land slide

Landslide might be a bit strong. I could see DeBrusk getting a lot of votes and making it a two horse race.

 

[Son of Donegal]

Landslide might be a bit strong. I could see DeBrusk getting a lot of votes and making it a two horse race.

Add Wagner and Halak to the mix. There will be no landslide this year...rather a highly contested vote!

 

[Seidenbergy]

Add Wagner and Halak to the mix. There will be no landslide this year...rather a highly contested vote!

It's still largely a "pink hat" award......at least in terms of the demographics of the average voter. 90% are casual fans and not exactly rabid hfboards posters. As deserving as Wags is of getting votes, I don't see him getting many of the casual voters on his side. Halak I could see being a distant third (his rough 6 week stretch from Christmas to early February certainly didn't help his cause).

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I voted for Carlo. DeBrusk is a good option but he was expected to perform like this moreso.

 

[rocketdan9]

I think Carlo is going go cost more than 3 or 4 million per season like some think here

I would do 8 years at 5.5 million per season

Carlo is going to be the guy that replaces alot of the things Chara does.... very important to lock him up

 

[whitetape]

Add Vaakanainen to the mix and the B's figure to have a great D for years to come. Terrible they will almost certainly lose one of the good ones to Seattle.

 

[rocketdan9]

Add Vaakanainen to the mix and the B's figure to have a great D for years to come. Terrible they will almost certainly lose one of the good ones to Seattle.

Yeah the expansion draft wont be easy for Donny

 

[Over the volcano]

I think Carlo is going go cost more than 3 or 4 million per season like some think here

I would do 8 years at 5.5 million per season

Carlo is going to be the guy that replaces alot of the things Chara does.... very important to lock him up

His lack of offense should keep the cost down. I mean he hasn't cracked 30 pts in his entire career yet- should make it tough for any agent to argue for bigger money. .

 

[rocketdan9]

His lack of offense should keep the cost down. I mean he hasn't cracked 30 pts in his entire career yet- should make it tough for any agent to argue for bigger money. .

Disagree

He has to cover for Krug

Offensive this way should count somehow

 

[Over the volcano]

Disagree

He has to cover for Krug

Offensive this way should count somehow

He's never been a point producer. . . and there's no need to take a shot at Krug.