Dressing Sheep in Wolves Clothing (Mod Warning page 35)

[Dennis Bonvie]

Yeah it's funny how a Bruins board perceived "crap line" of Kunitz-Paquette-Callahan ran all over them. Our 4th line was non existent. They will definitely address it.

I guess if the Bruins could afford a $9 million 4th line like Tampa, they could match them.

 

[LouJersey]

I guess if the Bruins could afford a $9 million 4th line like Tampa, they could match them.

They will this year with Backes as 4th line RW, so don't you worry.

And yeah, Callahan plays like a 6 mil player, I forgot. Running over someone is a mentality anyways, one which we don't have.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

I went on record here saying that I would be happy with Simmons and Chris Wagner this offseason...

Bump:

Hearing the Bruins have signed Chris Wagner (best hitting forward in the league) to a 2 year deal....


llllllooooookkkkksssss like I wasn't crazy after all for making this thread and saying we needed more grit up front?

Either that, or the Bruins organization got it all wrong with this signing? If that is the case, I'm glad we're wrong together.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Running over someone is a mentality anyways, one which we don't have.

Wagner has that mentality, 100% .... I'm hoping this 2-year report is true.

 

[LouJersey]

Wagner has that mentality, 100% .... I'm hoping this 2-year report is true.

Agreed I love the player and hope it's true.

 

[Fenian24]

Just a point of interest for the speed and skill brigade. Reports have Ryan Reaves signing a two year deal with Vegas for almost 3 million a year. Guess there must still be a place for players like him, or the guy who built both of this years cup finalists has it wrong and the analytics crew living in moms basement have it right

 

[N o o d l e s]

f***in Chris Wagner kid. I knew you’d be happy Colt

(I am too)

 

[Mick Riddleton]

We got one Islander, lol.
This should help. I am happy to add his much needed element on the team - speed and a fearless hitter

 

[GloryDaze4877]

Just a point of interest for the speed and skill brigade. Reports have Ryan Reaves signing a two year deal with Vegas for almost 3 million a year. Guess there must still be a place for players like him, or the guy who built both of this years cup finalists has it wrong and the analytics crew living in moms basement have it right

So, because GMGM makes a bonehead signing, it proves there is a place for players like him? I like Reaves, but $2.775m per?

Give me a f***ing break?

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Was hoping to see this thread bumped.

Wagner is the perfect player for the back of the lineup. One of the best hitters in the league and can play PK. Has speed too.

Bottom guys don’t have to be the most skilled. But they shouldn’t be the won’t-hurt-ya-won’t-help-ya types either. You want guys who can do one or two outstanding things. Wagner is an outstanding hitter with a great motor.

Like a god damn glove.

 

[finchster]

Colt.45, fastest gun in the west and also the fastest person to pat himself on the back.

 

[Fenian24]

So, because GMGM makes a bonehead signing, it proves there is a place for players like him? I like Reaves, but $2.775m per?

Give me a ****ing break?

Yup.. GM of the year, but what does he know. Austin Czarnik will prove to be a far more important signing.

 

[Roll 4 Lines]

Just a point of interest for the speed and skill brigade. Reports have Ryan Reaves signing a two year deal with Vegas for almost 3 million a year. Guess there must still be a place for players like him, or the guy who built both of this years cup finalists has it wrong and the analytics crew living in moms basement have it right

Tough to argue McPhee's team building skills, but I'm much happier with Wagner at half the cost of Reaves.

 

[Roll 4 Lines]

Yup.. GM of the year, but what does he know. Austin Czarnik will prove to be a far more important signing.

Czar signed with the Flames.

 

[ODAAT]

So, because GMGM makes a bonehead signing, it proves there is a place for players like him? I like Reaves, but $2.775m per?

Give me a ****ing break?

ludicrous dollars. 10pts now gets a guy that?

 

[Rubber Biscuit]

Yup.. GM of the year, but what does he know. Austin Czarnik will prove to be a far more important signing.

There you go, as always, arguing against things no one ever says. I don't know why it's so difficult to read what someone writes, quote it and respond to it.


Also LOL at the idea that because he was named GM of the year, every move he makes is the right one. Chiarelli was once regarded as one of the best GM's in the league.

 

[BruinDust]

Just a point of interest for the speed and skill brigade. Reports have Ryan Reaves signing a two year deal with Vegas for almost 3 million a year. Guess there must still be a place for players like him, or the guy who built both of this years cup finalists has it wrong and the analytics crew living in moms basement have it right

Is it possible for you to like the Wagner signing and not insult people at the same time.

 

[JOKER 192]

ludicrous dollars. 10pts now gets a guy that?

There seems to be a trend developing for the few guys remaining that are willing to drop the mitts. Players aren't willing to get punched in the head for peanuts anymore.

 

[Fenian24]

Is it possible for you to like the Wagner signing and not insult people at the same time.

Possible, but not with the Billy Beane's of hockey

 

[Chief Nine]

Is it possible for you to like the Wagner signing and not insult people at the same time.

No. Because he creates these strawman arguments that everyone who posts here loves “Disney on ice” when in reality 90% of the posters on here in actuality love physical play but actually understand where the game is going.

Gotta keep up the narrative though

 

[BruinDust]

Possible, but not with the Billy Beane's of hockey

So basically if you like analytics than a person has to automatically dislike the Wagner signing?

 

[BruinDust]

No. Because he creates these strawman arguments that everyone who posts here loves “Disney on ice” when in reality 90% of the posters on here in actuality love physical play but actually understand where the game is going.

Gotta keep up the narrative though

The funny part is he keeps bringing up Reaves and Czarnik. Meanwhile the Flames have signed Czarnik, and were reportedly the 2nd closest to signing Reaves.

So I guess if it's OK for an NHL GM to see the value in small skilled players AND bigger more aggressive players, it's OK for fans like us to do the same.

Contrary to what some here believe.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

The funny part is he keeps bringing up Reaves and Czarnik. Meanwhile the Flames have signed Czarnik, and were reportedly the 2nd closest to signing Reaves.

So I guess if it's OK for an NHL GM to see the value in small skilled players AND bigger more aggressive players, it's OK for fans like us to do the same.

Contrary to what some here believe.

you're almost waiting to see which enforcer builds the next Saddledome

 

[Chief Nine]

The funny part is he keeps bringing up Reaves and Czarnik. Meanwhile the Flames have signed Czarnik, and were reportedly the 2nd closest to signing Reaves.

So I guess if it's OK for an NHL GM to see the value in small skilled players AND bigger more aggressive players, it's OK for fans like us to do the same.

Contrary to what some here believe.

And the fact that virtually nobody on here posts that they want an entire lineup of small speedy soft players. It’s so tiring hearing the same old myths all the time.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Running comedy in here.