Confirmed with Link: Bruins Sign Simon Gagne - 1 yr 600k
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TheBigBadB
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I fully expect him to be signed. Then once Campbell is back they'll ship Spooner to Providence and may keep either Fraser or Robbins as they 12th-13th. SO basically they will go with a veteran forward corps even though they weakened their defense for a "youth" movement.
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Better in every game he played, very smart and still an Nhler, but not the explosive force he once was.
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If things keep going the way they are, probably Gagne...or neither. Loui just isn't up to speed, and it's becoming disconcerting.
EverettMike
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Chris Bourque got 18 games in a 48 game schedule, and he was never good, so I say this experiment lasts until February, if he can even stay healthy that long.
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Let him start the season in Providence and work his way back.
Don't think he deserves a 1 way contract but Im fine with keeping him around if he'll play in hte A to prove himself.
Don't think he deserves a 1 way contract but Im fine with keeping him around if he'll play in hte A to prove himself.
KrejciMVP
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Guess Im alone in thinking that Gagne will be good for this team. I like his hockey IQ and he is not as slow as some posters make him out to be.
I think Gagne will make the team and hold a spot on the third line, but I'm not thrilled about it. Yhat line of Spooner, Pastrnak, and Soderberg made me feel all tingly yesterday.
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I agree. He isn't totally washed up but he won't be what he once was. I think he just seems slow but the third period I saw him make some good plays and he knows how to play.
Still not sold on him but I think he has a few more years in him provided he stays healthy.
absolutely disgusting move when so many others have earned the spot before him. he should be made to play his way up from the ahl. so far he's having things handed to him based on nepotism and the player he once was. that isn't fair to anyone and could actually create a very negative vibe in the entire Prov bruins organization. What incentive is there to work hard when your spot will only be given to some old guy who hasn't proven )*(^&)!!!!!!! but has the right 'last name'
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Chia as an avid baseball fans subscribes to the Billy Beane principe- first third of season see what you have; second third of season see what you need to get; final third of season hope it comes together
Loui's game in cerebral and his hands- those concussions have had to have had an effect. He seems slow to react, slow on the puck....took Bergeron and Gagne nearly two years and this is as logical a reason as any.
I am flabbergasted at how out of sorts he has looked.
But the regular season starts Wed, and whether you are talking Chris Bourque getting a third of the season (16 games would have been that), I have to think Eriksson is going to get probably that with DK and if it doesn't work to Soderberg and if it doesn't work
I think this is a good move. He's a better option than Fraser. He makes way better plays in the defensive zone and neutral zone, especially moving the puck. I heard he said that his injuries are completely behind him. If that's really the case, then there is no reason why he can't be the player he once was. It's just a matter of shaking the rust off.
A third line of Gagne - Soderberg - Eriksson could be really deadly. Then we just need to find a RW for the top line, which by season's end could be Pastrnak.
A third line of Gagne - Soderberg - Eriksson could be really deadly. Then we just need to find a RW for the top line, which by season's end could be Pastrnak.
billings21
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don't know what the bruins are seeing. only thing i've seen is that he skates like a slug which equals done.
ap3lovr
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Chia as an avid baseball fans subscribes to the Billy Beane principe- first third of season see what you have; second third of season see what you need to get; final third of season hope it comes together
Loui's game in cerebral and his hands- those concussions have had to have had an effect. He seems slow to react, slow on the puck....took Bergeron and Gagne nearly two years and this is as logical a reason as any.
I am flabbergasted at how out of sorts he has looked.
But the regular season starts Wed, and whether you are talking Chris Bourque getting a third of the season (16 games would have been that), I have to think Eriksson is going to get probably that with DK and if it doesn't work to Soderberg and if it doesn't work
I'm not worried about Loui. He'll get his 50 points and everyone will crap on him because he didn't get 70. I will admit he has looked worse this preseason than he did when he first came back from concussion. I'm sure he will work it out.
I have a feeling we will see some line juggling very early in the season. We all have to remember we play 7 games in 10 nights to open up. Including 2 back to backs. We will have plenty of movement on the lineup to keep individuals rested. The coach doesn't want to have his guys get rubber legs too early in the season.
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rcduthie77
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Hockey IQ is still there and he's gradually improved as the pre-season has gone along. With more games under his belt I think he'll be a solid 3rd line contributor to this team. Either with Soderberg & Fraser or Soderberg & Eriksson depending on where Pastrnak & Fraser fit in the puzzle.
