True. Lately however, we have been getting 4th liner after 4th liner. I`m not saying we can`t throw Connolly on the 1st line. This move seems redundant and Sodalike.
Confirmed with Link: Bruins sign F Joonas Kemppainen from Finland
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True. Lately however, we have been getting 4th liner after 4th liner. I`m not saying we can`t throw Connolly on the 1st line. This move seems redundant and Sodalike.
5 good things of Kemppainen.
1. He is extremely good at face-off circle
2. He is going to war zone and really enjoys to playing there.
3. He is great defensive center.
4. Penalty killing expert.
5. Hard worker for every zone. He is never giving up.
Only thing he have to improve for 3.rd Center is that he slacks of speed a bit for nhl.
1. He is extremely good at face-off circle
2. He is going to war zone and really enjoys to playing there.
3. He is great defensive center.
4. Penalty killing expert.
5. Hard worker for every zone. He is never giving up.
Only thing he have to improve for 3.rd Center is that he slacks of speed a bit for nhl.
BB88
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I agree, but this is atleast a start, Kemppainen can be fantastic bottom6 player for us with .700M, that's how you make room when in cap trouble.
I want bigger trades/signings, we need more than this and I've been saying that manytimes, but this is a great signing.
I like this signing very much. What's not to like?
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If he makes the team, he makes the team better, and at a modest cap hit. Someone making much more money--that he beats out for a spot--could be traded for cap relief and futures.
If he doesn't make the team, he plays in Providence for short money, and probably gets a call later in the season.
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If he makes the team, he makes the team better, and at a modest cap hit. Someone making much more money--that he beats out for a spot--could be traded for cap relief and futures.
If he doesn't make the team, he plays in Providence for short money, and probably gets a call later in the season.
Hali33
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Hopefully the players that are being paid 5-10 times his salary.
He's a cheap potential bottom six option making 700,000 on the right side of 30. It's great to see them exploring cheaper bottom 6 options that aren't burnt out vets. You have to address the fact you've for sure lost at least 2 of your PK guys and this is an area of strength for him. Even better if we get him for cheap and it makes someone like Kelly more expendable and they're able to move him.
If he can't hack it in the NHL then he'll likely be of help to Providence. To me, it's a small but smart signing.
No you are thinking of regular camp.
Rookie camp is usually in July sometime.
Someday you need to visit Boston and go to a few games !
No you are thinking of regular camp.
Rookie camp is usually in July sometime.
Someday you need to visit Boston and go to a few games !
Ohhh I looked at last years schedule and it had the rookie's listed but maybe that was which rookies were attending the big club, I shouldn't have edited, my original post was July but that was pure stab in the dark
oh believe me I want to, and if things end up going they way I hope over the next few months I may even be there later this year for a few games 
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Fossy21
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So because Söderberg had a less than stellar second half of this season, everyone just feels free to ignore what he did for us before? He was, what, almost PPG in the first half of this season, and our best point producer weighed against his cap hit the last two seasons? He could have had loads more if Loui was well last year. If Kemppainen can provide anywhere near that on an even lower cap hit, that's far from redundant. That's _necessary_ if this team is to get anywhere near being contenders.
I think something nagged at him this past year.
I'd love him at just short of 3m at 4years.
It's in September. In July, they hold a "development camp" for new draftees and unsigned prospects, and Junior draftees.
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wow i totally missed this. damn awesome. i hope that he will become solid 3rd/4th liner. he should see alot of PK time. Tuukka will be happy now that he gets countryman to chill with
I am sure you are correct. I always thought of July as Rookie camp.
Any word when it will be ?
Sweeney used to be in charge of that program. With his coronation, someone else may be tasked with organizing and running it. Look for it within two weeks after the draft.
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bb_fan
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So how does this guy compare to Soda before he came over?
A lot of praise and expectations we're on soda that fell short....
I like the signing but I can't say I expect much his first season... or is he 'different' ?
A lot of praise and expectations we're on soda that fell short....
I like the signing but I can't say I expect much his first season... or is he 'different' ?
Why be so negative when you haven't even seen him play? According to the Finn posters here, he has shown some scoring prowess in his recent seasons.
At worst we have a Campbell replacement with more skill and a contract well under 1 mil.
Before last season, we were all calling the Yeti the best 3rd line center in hockey. He was tremendous. He had an off year, but I think he did well with us. My expectations didnt fall short with him. My expectations with the team did. I'd like to keep Carl. Who knows if this guy will even make it on the team at first shot. He might start in Prov.
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Last few years have been in July. When the Bruins move from Wilmington to the new facility in downtown Boston I will have check that out.
KnightofBoston
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My comment was only in response to the idea there is 0% chance he's traded
Im not ecessarily advocating trading him
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