Player Discussion Frank Vatrano
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You had to go there didn't you!
In answer- hopefully in Providence or on another team
Played his way out of the lineup and into the role of spare part/bench warmer. It looks like nothing can get this guy going, not even a shootout winning goal, or a goal that saw the rest of his team collectively rally to his cause. I don't know what happened to this guy, but he is not the same player he was in Florida or even last year.
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I have a good feeling about Vatrano this time around . I really think he is going to shine and put the puck in the net .
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VanIsle
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Practicing in a non contact jersey, said he should return by Christmas.
They have 10 games from now until Christmas.
I am going to say he returns on the 18th in a matinee against the Kings.
They have 10 games from now until Christmas.
I am going to say he returns on the 18th in a matinee against the Kings.
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/...o_joins_bruins_for_first_practice_this_season
Vatrano skated under the protection of a non-contact red jersey as the Bruins prepared for tomorrow night’s match on the road against the Washington Capitals.
“Anytime a guy joins a team for practice, even with the red jersey and not contact and very light, it is a step in the right direction and that is the best way for him right now to get up to the pace of our game," said Bruins coach Claude Julien. "It’s going to take a while. When you've been out that long, the more time he can spend with us working on his game and finding his rhythm the better he is going to be.”
Vatrano skated under the protection of a non-contact red jersey as the Bruins prepared for tomorrow night’s match on the road against the Washington Capitals.
“Anytime a guy joins a team for practice, even with the red jersey and not contact and very light, it is a step in the right direction and that is the best way for him right now to get up to the pace of our game," said Bruins coach Claude Julien. "It’s going to take a while. When you've been out that long, the more time he can spend with us working on his game and finding his rhythm the better he is going to be.”
ODAAT
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and wise
also my opinion that some need to temper expectations. While I like the kid alot in what I saw last year, no way I`m putting expectations on him. It`ll be, IMO, a month before he`s close to being up to speed of the NHL game
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Why is this kid being talked about like he's top 6 NHL talent?
it's cool that he has promise, but he's not going to fix our lack of finish
it's cool that he has promise, but he's not going to fix our lack of finish
Fonzerelli
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Because he has top 6 TALENT. Is it guaranteed that that talent turns into results this year? Or any year? No. But, his style of play would just fit in so perfectly with Krejci and Backes. His primary skill set (finishing) also happens to be what the Bruins lack the most. There is nothing wrong with being hopeful and excited. I hope that if there is one thing people have learned from Brandon Carlo, it's that in a high parity league, adding one guy to let others properly slot can change everything about a team. Should anyone expect Vatrano to come in to do that with the forward group? No. Can we be hopeful and excited? Why the hell not?
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Divver tweeted he was with the Providence squad today practicing. Expected to tomorrow as well. Accari may play for the P Bruins tomorrow.
Feel free to attach link. I apologize as I am at work and cant on my phone.
Feel free to attach link. I apologize as I am at work and cant on my phone.
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DKH
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Maybe it's just me but if you just swap Hayes & Vatrano you probably pick up 5 goals that depending on where they were scored result in points
44 goals as a 21 year old between AHL & NHL is pretty good
He back checks hard and is a more complete player than Hayes
To use a baseball term 'he lengthens the lineup'
I'm a fan especially the way he busted his ass in all 3 zones in Providence and wasn't some diva racking up power play points
Top 9 is good enough for me
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DKH
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Yes - he's what you said a shooter and has an insane release
This 'should' be a decent upgrade
Clode said not this roadtrip, practicing with prov today, maybe this weekend.
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