Confirmed with Link: Bruins sign Miami (OH) center Austin Czarnik

[ChargersRookie]

yannick riendeau part 2?

Absolutely not Riendeau was not a skater, his linemates were the speed merchants.

 

[GarbageGoal]

I feel bad for some of you making negative comments about this deal. They picked up a very skilled player without giving anything up. Riendieu and Camper references? Really...it's almost like some of you are shouting "hey look at how little I know".

What's wrong with comparing him to Camper? The both went to Miami of OH, both allegedly 5'9", Camper was a Hobey Baker nominee so he wasn't a complete stiff....maybe they have different styles but again it's more a comparison of circumstances, and undrafted FA are always a crapshoot. Don't act like he's a lock to make the NHL. We'll see what happens. Always excited to see new diamonds in the rough.

I got crap from saying Riendeau looked like Pascal Pelletier. People were so pissed I dared compare the future 50 goal scorer of the Boston Bruins to a minor league plug. Well, guess what....he wasn't as good as Pascal.

 

[ChargersRookie]

And a correct one, only problem is the Habs are getting bigger and tougher while the Bruins become smaller and softer.

Flynn, Perry, Mitchell Therrien is already unhappy with them. Perry is probably not hanging around.

Cehlarik - Czarnik - Pastranak, maybe the Bruins will get a K line or two.

 

[GordonHowe]

Hargrove, Hickman, Connolly and Carey were all brought in in the past month and are all at least 6'.

This.

 

[Montecristo]

No risk signing. Outside shot he makes it, likely won't. No issue with the signing, but no one should have much optimism he pans out. He might, but the odds aren't in his favor. Hope he makes it though

 

[Gee Wally]

Bruins get 'fierce young player' in Austin Czarnik


http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/...ins_get_fierce_young_player_in_austin_czarnik

 

[Nose Face Killah]

lol since when were "small" players suddenly not considered good hockey players? Marty St Louis? Mats Zuccarello? Johnny Gaudreau? Hell, Nathan Gerbe???! Honestly people. this kid looks like an exciting player, and like many others have said, no risk, potential high reward

 

[mattbnh]

It's not like the Bruins could use a player who buries rebounds. <sarcasm alert>

 

[DaveFromNB]

Small guy, high intensity, likes to have the puck on his stick, hard to knock off the puck, good compete level, sounds like a Marchand without the distractions. The game is changing, Spooner and Pasta have transformed the B's, and lets not pretend it's by physical intimidation. Sounds like a guy well worth taking the (very small) risk on.

 

[2011 Stanley cup]

people who complain ... look at this shift !!! absolute beast...

 

[mislysBB]

lol since when were "small" players suddenly not considered good hockey players? Marty St Louis? Mats Zuccarello? Johnny Gaudreau? Hell, Nathan Gerbe???! Honestly people. this kid looks like an exciting player, and like many others have said, no risk, potential high reward

But we need to be big and strong, cause we are the Boston Bruins, and we don't want to be "small" and "weak" like a certain division rival.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

Only saw a couple of the kids game. Saw the Denver game in the conference postseason. Kind is a fantastic college hockey player.

Will he make an impact int he NHL? Who knows, he has a whole lot going for him. his compete level is very high as is his character and skill. Worst case scenario he becomes a strong AHL player with leadership skills and character that help develop everyone around him.

This is how big market organizations can flex their power in hockey, so we should all be very happy with this signing

 

[nmbr_24]

He seems like a very exciting player with a lot of offensive skill who can also do a decent job defensively. I like this. There isn't anything not to like about it. We will see if he can make the NHL, I expect he will spend some time in Providence first.

 

[Blowfish]

people who complain ... look at this shift !!! absolute beast...

Nice!

 

[Blowfish]

Is he providence bound?

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

...

This kid looks LEGIT.

Nice signing. Good work, Chiarelli (and crew). I like it lots.

Is he providence bound?

I'm curious about this as well.

Wonder if we're going "Torey Krug" him for a game.

 

[KnightofBoston]

Reminds me of Gallagher with the habs


I like this signing a lot

 

[boston77]

Reminds me of Gallagher with the habs


I like this signing a lot

Different player than Gallagher more like Zucarello/St Louis, small fast , creative

 

[stungun]

love it bring on the skill and speed, the big and tough teams from 4 years ago are hardly making the playoffs. game is moving away fast from tough teams. landscape is shifting you must have speed and skill. something we lack unfortunately for this year. look at the kings and bruins, model teams a few years ago now struggling to make the dance.

 

[chizzler]

I feel bad for some of you making negative comments about this deal. They picked up a very skilled player without giving anything up. Riendieu and Camper references? Really...it's almost like some of you are shouting "hey look at how little I know".

No one is making negative comments. Just pointing out that he's on the small side. Relax.

 

[ODAAT]

Another small kid. Becoming the Canadiens.

you mean the first place Canadiens

Kidding, until/unless this team starts diving to the point where an Olympic team is calling asking for advice, this team will NEVER be like the Habs

I always view signings like this as a total risk free signing, if it works out and he finds his way to the big club and contributes, it`s a bonus, if he doesn`t, not a big deal

 

[bbfan419]

Who cares how big he is? If the kid can play then let him play, lots of smaller players have done well Fluery, St.Louis, Gaudreau, even here now we have Krug and look how Spooner has helped this year. I would rather a 5'9" guy with lots of speed and skill and then some 6'4" slow lumbering bafoon that gets beat like a rented mule when we play teams like the habs. People keep saying they want the Bruins to add more speedy players, well they just added one.

If they can sign one more FA, please go after Matt O'Conner, I think he easily replaces Svedberg and may give us a very capable backup.

 

[Alicat]

Sounds like we got one hell of a player and possibly the pick of the litter sort of speak.

I do wonder if we see him at Dev camp if he doesn't report to Providence right away.

Glad to see the Bruins making a concerted effort to rebuild their depth.

Providence is going to be fun to watch in the playoffs.

 

[Bruwinz37]

No one is making negative comments. Just pointing out that he's on the small side. Relax.

Spin it however you want. You were taking a negative slant on it because of his size. For no other reason than to be negative.

Anyone who watched the kid play at all would be pretty excited to add him to the org. It's not like we used a draft pick on him.

 

[Fenian24]

I have no problem with them taking a chance on a free agent from college, regardless of size. My concern is the same as it has been all year and which has lead to this team fighting for a playoff spot with a week to go in the regular season.

They are adding to many small, soft "skilled" players without adding enough players with size, grit, toughness and skill.

If he makes an impact in a couple years it will be one of the few things Chiarelli has done right this year. Few college free agents make an impact, there are exceptions, Krug being one, but they are few and far between.

If he becomes a Gallagher or Marchand who play with speed and grit I would be thrilled.