Boston Bruins B's Recall Karson Kuhlman from Providence

[rocketdan9]

old old clip of him bursting from his own end to score a nice goal.... dark uniform #14

 

[ODAAT]

was he a pick of the B`s or a FA signing?

 

[Dr Hook]

was he a pick of the B`s or a FA signing?

A Krug- post college FA

 

[ODAAT]

A Krug- post college FA

nice, thx

I watch less of the Behind the B`s series and if there`s one thing that I`d love to be able to watch seeing a coach or whomever delivers the news to the prospect that he`s being called up, think it would be cool to watch the reaction, must be an amazing feeling

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

maybe his decision making is at a high level now

all in all, would like to see him get in a game or two. Sit Nordstrom or Backes

I'd rather sit Nordstrom. He may do the little things but he is replaceable if not in a 4th line role.

 

[BruinDust]

I'd rather sit Nordstrom. He may do the little things but he is replaceable if not in a 4th line role.

Well on a line with Frederic and Backes he is in a 4th line role as that is clearly the 4th line on the current team, both in ability and TOI.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Well on a line with Frederic and Backes he is in a 4th line role as that is clearly the 4th line on the current team, both in ability and TOI.

True I mean in role however. The Bruins have two 4th lines currently and need to elevate one to a 3rd line.

 

[rocketdan9]

True I mean in role however. The Bruins have two 4th lines currently and need to elevate one to a 3rd line.

I agree.... a third line needs to score a point every third/fourth game

Bruins are lucky the PP is amazing....otherwise Bruins might be struggling just to make a playoff spot

 

[Ratty]

He reminds me of Noel Acciari minus the over top physicality but with better hands

Not a fast skater, nor too big. But has a niice motor and plays smart hockey

Funny, but airier 1990 above said he’s a fast skater and compared him to Senyshyn. Maybe you’ve seen more of him.

 

[rocketdan9]

What stands out about Kuhlman is his +22.... 2nd best is Clifton with +11

Kuhlman is 6th in the league in + -

nice to see

 

[13Hockey]

 

[rocketdan9]

Funny, but airier 1990 above said he’s a fast skater and compared him to Senyshyn. Maybe you’ve seen more of him.

No, those guys are right

I was keeping an eye on him during pre season and a few games early in the AHL season

most likely he was adjusting to the pace

though curious about his East-West .... tight quarter skating.... maybe those guys can chime in

 

[Ratty]

The 23-year-old center has 12 goals, 13 assists, +22 rating in 50 AHL games


Bruins Recall Karson Kuhlman From Providence

And a +40 in his four years at Minnesota/Duluth.


Also manages to stay out of the penalty box. (Watch, now, he gets called on his first shift).

 

[BruinDust]

True I mean in role however. The Bruins have two 4th lines currently and need to elevate one to a 3rd line.

I have no idea what the bolded part means.

How is the role Nordstrom-Frederic-Backes playing any different than Kuraly-Acciari-Wagner?

 

[Gator Mike]

Go get 'em, kid.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I have no idea what the bolded part means.

How is the role Nordstrom-Frederic-Backes playing any different than Kuraly-Acciari-Wagner?

They aren't. They are both playing a 4th line grinding shift with no chance of scoring. One such line is good. Two is not.

The Kuraly line needs to be our only 4th line. Upgrading on players like Nordstrom (and Frederic, and Backes) turns our 2nd 4th line into a 3rd line.

 

[McGarnagle]

Cool, man

 

[JCRO]

Yeah I hope he can squeeze in at least one game for Backes specifically.

Not sure if Bruce roles with Frederic and him on the same line though.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Cool, man

I didn't understand this post until I saw someone call him Cool-man in another thread.

 

[DaStinger]

The right move. Better than the Stempniak band-aid Butch was mentioning as a possibility. Let the kids play.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

Right call.

Stempniak is likely twice as good as Backes and not nearly as slow. I want him signed. Backes is damn near useless. Can't imagine both playing. I also think its about that time to glue Backes to the press box and maybe see if he wants to make up some phantom injury. He needs to know he will not see the ice next year so hes open to waiving the NMC in July when he isn't owed that much.

 

[Coach Parker]

Good luck and welcome to the big show!

 

[Friar85]

The right move. Better than the Stempniak band-aid Butch was mentioning as a possibility. Let the kids play.

I usually prefer vets to be honest but I love that this kid is getting a chance. Watched him quite a bit this year, just an honest two way player. He has NHL wheels and edges and I think he will be able to see the game at an NHL level. I have no idea how long it will take him to figure out this level but he will be an 82 game NHL player at some point. Good luck kid!

 

[Saxon Eric]

He reminds me of Noel Acciari minus the over top physicality but with better hands

Not a fast skater, nor too big. But has a niice motor and plays smart hockey

What? he's the fastest dude down there

 

[Saxon Eric]

If Kuhlman plays well, should Acciari be worried? That's the guy in the lineup that would be the easiest to replace. All Kuhlman has to do is show he belongs and produce a little more.

I think Acciari will be allowed to play out the string and Kuhlman will be sent back down
But Bruce could fall in love with his speed and attention to detail