Confirmed with Link: Gemel Smith - Waived by Boston 12/18

[Colt.45Orr]

Drew a penalty as well, which is a good way to endear yourself to your new coach.

 

[gumgum]

Gotta love his ability to handle the puck at a high speed and go around guys. Heavy enough to win it playing dump and chase too, it seems like. Goes to the paint when he needs to. I liked everything I saw from him.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Good skating, high compete level and showed a nose for the puck.

Usually a good sign when you always seem to be near the puck

 

[Grasshopperking]

Feels like a Greg Campbell type, maybe with more weight. He seemed comfortable, especially in the 3rd to to carry the puck in. Vast improvement on Acciari but I'd like to see more of him. Glad DS grabbed him

 

[The Laukomotive]

Well he’s extremely likeable except for one thing

It's the fact he plays Fortnite, right?

 

[Blowfish]

Feels like a Greg Campbell type, maybe with more weight. He seemed comfortable, especially in the 3rd to to carry the puck in. Vast improvement on Acciari but I'd like to see more of him. Glad DS grabbed him

Campbell was a turtle? How are they alike?

 

[ODAAT]

It's the fact he plays Fortnite, right?

That seems like a cool series, I know the B`s do summer check in`s but this is really cool, a bit more in depth about the players

 

[missingchicklet]

Only one game. He has to learn a new system and has had very limited practice time with the team. I thought he played hesitant at times, just playing things safe, not trying to make any mistakes or get sent to the box, which is fine by me. Pretty meh game from him. Expecting more as he gets used to the team and the system. Looking forward to see if he asserts himself more against the Sens.

 

[ODAAT]

Only one game. He has to learn a new system and has had very limited practice time with the team. I thought he played hesitant at times, just playing things safe, not trying to make any mistakes or get sent to the box, which is fine by me. Pretty meh game from him. Expecting more as he gets used to the team and the system. Looking forward to see if he asserts himself more against the Sens.

yep, guy barely touched down in Boston, tossed into a lineup with unfamiliar teammates into a system he`s unfamiliar with. Liked his speed, got on the D pretty quick but as you mentioned, few times he appeared a bit hesitant which is expected being new and not so familiar with things. Liked him better than #55 out there

 

[rocketdan9]

yep, guy barely touched down in Boston, tossed into a lineup with unfamiliar teammates into a system he`s unfamiliar with. Liked his speed, got on the D pretty quick but as you mentioned, few times he appeared a bit hesitant which is expected being new and not so familiar with things. Liked him better than #55 out there

I hope they stick with Smith Kuraly Wagner line for todays game

 

[Spotty 2 Hotty]

Didn't get to catch the Boston game yesterday, so looking forward to checking the game out today. He's obviously not the greatest player, but I've got a soft spot for guys who are likeable and work their ass off, so I hope he sticks.

 

[rocketdan9]

Didn't get to catch the Boston game yesterday, so looking forward to checking the game out today. He's obviously not the greatest player, but I've got a soft spot for guys who are likeable and work their ass off, so I hope he sticks.

I mean he was a 4th round pick and at one point was sent down to the ECHL. Can't be expecting amazing.

but his skating speed is world class. Reading he won the CHL fastest skating competition and I can see why.

He just needs to keep chipping away on his conditioning. 5-7 pound of mass to start without sacrificing his skating speed would enhance his game further

 

[nfld77]

EXACTLY..Acciari has a team worse -7 and 1 assist in 24 games..Can someone PLEASE give some kind of explanation as to why he's a regular night in night out???
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hidden camera photos of Bruins executives is my guess.

No logical reason Acciari is in the lineup other then he has compromising photos of Sweeney and Neely.

Haha, now I got it..They must have caught on to him cause they kept him out last night and just look at the results...Lol, I know Accairi not playing had little to do with scoring 6 goals but I'm gonna convince myself it did and if he played, Bruins would of scored 2 less and Leafs 2 more making final score 5-4 Leafs..Yep, that's what would of happened last night if he played..

 

[22Brad Park]

I hope they stick with Smith Kuraly Wagner line for todays game

They put that Acciari in they deserve to lose.

 

[nfld77]

Did you watch the game last night? Heinen was the only one who did anything last night on that line. Kuraly could not even catch a pass cleanly.

I’m not a big Donato fan, but I have stated a couple of times I thought he looked better last night. Because I’m not ordinarily a fan, can I not be objective?

Agree 100%.. Heinen finally got rewarded last night with a goal and assist..I have said a few times that I dont think there's much difference in his play this season and last..The kid has been snakebitten for sure.. And also on Donato, regardless whether he scored or not, he was definitelt better last night.. AND I hope Genel Smith plays well enough to keep Acciari the hell off this team..

 

[KnightofBoston]

Liked what I saw, great pick up

 

[nfld77]

WHY do I expect Acciari to be back in tonight and Smith out..I really hope the hell not..Let Gemel play his 2nd game as a Bruin, he was fine last night but if he was a little nervous coming to a new team after all his career with Dallas. And being on the road, especially in Ottawa, for sure he'll have some family and friends in the stands..PLEASE play him tonight..He'll score his 1st for Bruins tonight!!

 

[nfld77]

For those who never read the GDT, hope this helps AND makes you happy like me!!.............. Butch said only line-up change is Rask between pipes so that means Gemel Smith in for Acciari again..That alone is worth celebrating!!!

McAvoy is playing against Ottawa, also according to Cassidy interview under the GDT!!! Great news!!!

 

[rocketdan9]

Smith is a blurr... chl fastest skating champ I can see why

He looks underutilized by playing on the 4th line

Looks like he wants to get into the give and go action...but Wagner nor Kuraly are not really capable

 

[rocketdan9]

For those who never read the GDT, hope this helps AND makes you happy like me!!.............. Butch said only line-up change is Rask between pipes so that means Gemel Smith in for Acciari again..That alone is worth celebrating!!!

McAvoy is playing against Ottawa, also according to Cassidy interview under the GDT!!! Great news!!!

Dont celebrate yet

Acciari could easily be inserted next game with Smith out. Cassidy seems to have a soft spot for Noel "rudy" Accirari

 

[False Start]

He single handedly held the puck on the boards for what seemed like a full 45 seconds.

Every shift he seems to put defenseman on their heels with his speed. This is awesome since it creates space for the rest of the guys.

Love the energy and he should stick in this lineup for sure.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

It's the fact he plays Fortnite, right?

I think he was referring to the Yankees cap?

Gemel doesn’t play Fortnite. In the clip, he gets killed right away and Givani is laughing at him. Gemel says he only plays sports games.

 

[Trap Jesus]

I missed the Toronto game but he made one hell of an impression vs. Ottawa.

 

[BruinDust]

I missed the Toronto game but he made one hell of an impression vs. Ottawa.

He was relatively unimpressive vs. Toronto. Not surprising considering it was his first game with a new team/coach/system/etc.

 

[rocketdan9]

He was relatively unimpressive vs. Toronto. Not surprising considering it was his first game with a new team/coach/system/etc.

what were you expecting?