Player Discussion Derek Forbort

[CharasLazyWrister]

Been saying nearly since he got here that he’s a far more effective player than people were giving him credit for. Was pretty much the case the entire year.

Glad it’s really standing out in crunch time and is more easily recognized now.

 

[Grasshopperking]

I fear for the crow population in the greater Boston area...

But to echo everyone else here - so damn happy he's stepped up. He's made huge plays and is keeping it simple and heavy. Additionally pairing him with Reilly has helped Reilly jump into the play and create chances offensively (see play the led to a PP last game where DeBrusk got held)

Good stuff

 

[22Brad Park]

Meh most of our board's takes on guys this year have been way off, not just this guy. This one just might be the most funny because his contract is an absolute steal for the minutes he eats in the playoffs.

Yes i agree .Look at Zadorov another example.Flames GM got him for a 4th and he is an absolute beast out there.Wish Bruins had him.Guy is a tank.

 

[Bradely]

Loved his PO performance.

 

[Gee Wally]

Guy played well and stepped up.
Feeling a lot better about him.

 

[BruinDust]

While he may be overpaid at 3 million per to play on your 3rd pair for what he brings, he can bring elements that this team does need to be successful.

He lacks game-to-game consistency. If he didn't he'd be playing higher up in the line-up.

Overall I don't see Forbort as a problem. To this team he's probably the most useful out of Gryz/Reilly/Forbort. You can define his role and he does it fairly well.

Unless he's in the pressbox over Gryz and Reilly. Then having 3 million in the pressbox is a problem.

 

[missingchicklet]

After seeing what he brought in the playoffs I will need to train myself to calm down when he continually asses up in the regular season. Much can be forgiven of a player if they are a playoff warrior.

 

[CDJ]

MVP of our playoffs imo

Now granted you probably aren’t going to win the series if a penalty killer/shot blocker is your best player in it but they pushed it to 7 partially due to the performances from Forbort

 

[LouJersey]

He and Clifton make a fine bottom defensive NHL pairing, for 4 million bucks combined. Just keep Forbort from the top 2 pairs

 

[Clint Eastwood]

He and Clifton make a fine bottom defensive NHL pairing, for 4 million bucks combined. Just keep Forbort from the top 2 pairs

4th year in a row where Clifton steps up big come playoff time.

I can live with some of the blunders he has in the regular season if that continues.

 

[LouJersey]

4th year in a row where Clifton steps up big come playoff time.

I can live with some of the blunders he has in the regular season if that continues.

One of the rare bruins that step up in the playoffs it seems

 

[PlayMakers]

Forbort and Clifton really did yeoman's work in this series. They were HEAVILY leaned on for Dzone starts (almost 70%).

Forbort (and Carlo) make some horrible decisions with the puck and it drives me crazy when there's an easy clear to be made and they waste it and end up defending for twice as long. But overall Forbort-Clifton didn't get scored on a ton 5on5 despite Cassidy putting such a heavy burden on them defensively. Forbort had 4 goals against, Clifton 3.

Clifton, in particular elevated (again), and was one of only 2 defensemen who were on the ice for more 5on5 goals for than allowed (4 GF, 3 GA). Clifton also had the 2nd best shots against per 60 on the team, just slightly behind Lindholm and slightly ahead of Grzelcyk (and both of those guys started most of their shifts in the offensive zone).

Hopefully being a regular in the playoffs will finally give Clifton the confidence to put together a solid 82 game season next year.

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

Well well well, don't count your chickens before the cows come home motherf***er

 

[The Andrew Peeke Fan]

Forbsy making big things happen

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Forbort a +5 tonight.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Forbort a +5 tonight.

WOW

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Forbort a +5 tonight.

Just my opinion, but I think he’s the most underappreciated Bruin.

 

[Alicat]

This calls for some Darla

 

[BigGoalBrad]

Just my opinion, but I think he’s the most underappreciated Bruin.

With whats happened to Carlo we really need Forbort and a good 2nd pairing stay at home D man like him.

 

[Sheppy]

Just my opinion, but I think he’s the most underappreciated Bruin.

100%

You need guys like him to win hockey games. Is he going to light up the score board? Nah, but he’s your ideal #6. Guy is an absolute horse out there.

 

[CDJ]

BUT THE CHARTZZZZZ

 

[Coach Parker]

Guy played well and stepped up.
Feeling a lot better about him.

He's what we wanted Carlo to be.

 

[Dellstrom]

He’s so steady. Absolutely underappreciated but nice to see him get some recognition.

You know a stay at home dman is good when you rarely hear their name called.

 

[Ladyfan]

Just my opinion, but I think he’s the most underappreciated Bruin.

I agree. he was terrific tonight and often is. I stood up as he was returning to the bench a couple of times and pointed at him and cheered.