Rumor: Bruins Sign UMD Defenseman Nick Wolff

[Top Shelf Wrister]

Havent had a man crush since blake wheeler was goin offside twice a game here. This quote tho makes me want to introduce my daughter to him lol

 

[veganbruin]

Tom Wilson better be on high-alert. This is a bigger, scarier man.

 

[Kalus]

Lauzon said earlier this year that he's up to 6'3.

That makes sense. He is listed at 6'1" everywhere, but he looks a good bit taller than that.

 

[PB37]

That makes sense. He is listed at 6'1" everywhere, but he looks a good bit taller than that.

Now that it's in my brain, he might have mentioned it last season...either event, he's 6'3. It's talked about somewhere in the Lauzon thread, if I recall correctly.

 

[chizzler]

And they may not be done yet.

#GoBruins

I would think the top guys would go somewhere else. The Bruins roster is full.

 

[Ratty]

I would think the top guys would go somewhere else. The Bruins roster is full.

But the roster can be trimmed to accommodate a promising prospect.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I need a jersey already.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

I would think the top guys would go somewhere else. The Bruins roster is full.

The 50 man? As the league is only allowing contracts for 20/21, the fact the Bruins were at 48 contracts when the season stopped is less of an issue for now. I'm sure they are a few people under the 50 contracts who are not coming back next year

Whether the Bruins can convince others that Boston is the best opportunity to get to the NHL fastest, which is something many prospects look for, is certainly an tougher question

 

[GoBs]

Was it odd they only signed him to a one year contract

 

[CDJ]

Was it odd they only signed him to a one year contract

I think that’s the max they could give him judging by what I’ve read. I’m certainly no expert tho

 

[Dr Hook]

I think that’s the max they could give him judging by what I’ve read. I’m certainly no expert tho

Yes it's in the CBA - ELCs for players aged 24 can only be 1 year in duration (article 9, paragraph 9.1 subsection b)

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I need new pants.

 

[Dr Hook]

I need new pants.

 

[Sheppy]

Get me a Wolff jersey asap.

 

[Kalus]

Love the confidence in this guy. Also, he wont be 24 until July. When I was reading he was 24, i thought the writers were talking about his age right now, which would mean he'd turn 25 at some point next season.

Of the six regular dmen this season, he is older than Carlo, McAvoy, and Lauzon. Quite seasoned.

 

[LavioletteScores]

Havent had a man crush since blake wheeler was goin offside twice a game here. This quote tho makes me want to introduce my daughter to him lol

Oh.My.God how many times did Blake Wheeler go offsides. Watching games you'd be like, 'Oh, this could be a good pl...nope, BW offsides.'

 

[Dr Hook]

And another team Captain- fits the Bruins model. If you look at his pictures, he is a grown man at this point. No need for physical maturity- just some pro experience with game pace and he should be good to go.

 

[bbfan419]

It honestly couldn’t be more perfect lol

LOL true it is.

 

[ODAAT]

If Im remembering correctly he looked fine in training camp.

thx friend

 

[ODAAT]

too premature to order my Wolff jersey?

 

[Fenian24]

Can we extend his contract yet. 5 years NMC?

 

[ODAAT]

Tom Wilson better be on high-alert. This is a bigger, scarier man.

Wolff must be licking his chops at the prospect of having an actual fight with no cage on

 

[DominicT]

Analysis: Nick Wolff Then & Now

June 2014 (Red Line Report Draft Guide)- #99 overall- “This is one nasty Mutha” Player profile: Not often does a nuclear deterrent emerge from the Minnesota high school ranks, but this jumbo-sized man-child has a mean streak as wide as the Mississippi River and enjoys crashing into things. Tall, and lacks overall strength, especially in his directional skating, makes up for a lack of strength with rampant physicality. Habitually clobbered opponents in open ice, and was an imposing presence around his own net. Has the faculties to be more than just a bruiser, though; thinks the game decently and moves the puck fairly well. It’s all a matter of what you want him to be- an enforcer (he’s a willing combatant) or seek-and-destroy 4th liner. Projection: #6-7 defenceman and team enforcer. Style compares to: Bryan Allen

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

God damn... now he suffers from high expectations. He is SO my kind of player (from the reports).

I would say I’m a little concerned about his going out of the way to make a big hit, but if there’s one thing where I think this organization is without equal, it’s their ability to coach up young defencemen for the NHL game.

Dude just has fan favourite written all over him. Even if he doesn’t pan out, Sweeney and company get a big thumbs up for bringing Wolff aboard.

 

[GordonHowe]

And another team Captain- fits the Bruins model. If you look at his pictures, he is a grown man at this point. No need for physical maturity- just some pro experience with game pace and he should be good to go.

I believe Kirk Ludeke thinks he needs to solidify, as it were.

For more of Kirk's analysis, if it hasn't been posted here yet,

Analysis: Nick Wolff Then & Now