Post-Game Talk: Game 4 - B's strike OILers - BRUINS 4 Edmonton 1 F

[Alicat]

Edit: Looks like Donato in and Heinen out

 

[Blowfish]

Edit: Looks like Donato in and Heinen out

Very nice to see Nords staying on the 2nd. Much deserved.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

Edit: Looks like Donato in and Heinen out

Called this in our text group last night.

 

[maxbme]

This may not be a popular opinion, but I don't think Nordstrom is a 2nd liner. He had some good plays, decent goal, is hard working, etc... but he doesn't seem to have a very high hockey IQ, any specific skills that stand out, and despite being a hard worker, seems to lose a lot of puck battles. 3rd line material at best, IMO... definitely no place on our top 2 lines if this team is a serious competitor.

Don't think you are wrong in him not being a second liner, but I do think he just gels in the same way Riley Nash does (not just because he wears #20 & came from the Canes on a 2 year, ~$1mil aav contract when they were 26). He is a smart, utility guy who can slot in anywhere and be fine. Obviously not a guy you want to see in the top 6 or someone who is gonna put up 50 but a really solid all around guy and great penalty kiler.

 

[Alicat]

Called this in our text group last night.

Would prefer DeBrusk taking a seat myself

 

[Chief Nine]

Edit: Looks like Donato in and Heinen out

I'm OK with this, he's got enough forwards that can all play and he's giving them all a good look to see who goes where. He's also rewarding Nordstrom for a solid game, I like the moves

 

[GloryDaze4877]

Would prefer DeBrusk taking a seat myself

I’m not saying this is why, but Heinen was not a Top 20 pick in a draft where other blue chip players were passed over.

I love DeBrusk, but IMO the B’s organization is totally invested in him doing well...for a number of reasons.

 

[Alicat]

I’m not saying this is why, but Heinen was not a Top 20 pick in a draft where other blue chip players were passed over.

I love DeBrusk, but IMO the B’s organization is totally invested in him doing well...for a number of reasons.

I know what your saying but they've got to get DeBrusk going.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

I know what your saying but they've got to get DeBrusk going.

I agree, but I don’t see them sitting him.

 

[NDiesel]

Krejci sucks

He almost waited to long before passing to Nordy

I’m 100% sure because he didn’t care not because he was waiting for the perfect time

Krejci is elite at being indifferent, has an indifference rate of 1/GP. One of the best all time

 

[Grimey]

Very nice to see Nords staying on the 2nd. Much deserved.

Never thought I'd say this but he deserves a longer look there. Thinking if Donato struggles on the third line after a handful of games, he should see time in Providence. It could do wonders for his confidence. In the meantime, if a guy like Cehlarik shows he's ready for a call-up, give him a shot.

 

[BMC]

Very nice to see Nords staying on the 2nd. Much deserved.

I agree. I was ready to blow a gasket when I first read Alicat's post then I took a closer look and saw he was still on the second line.

It's strange how chemistry works isn't it? Putting him on that line changed everything.

 

[Blowfish]

Don't think you are wrong in him not being a second liner, but I do think he just gels in the same way Riley Nash does (not just because he wears #20 & came from the Canes on a 2 year, ~$1mil aav contract when they were 26). He is a smart, utility guy who can slot in anywhere and be fine. Obviously not a guy you want to see in the top 6 or someone who is gonna put up 50 but a really solid all around guy and great penalty kiler.

Your short skirt bruin dancer gets me every time. Please never change that thing!

 

[MetM]

We should all know by now Cassidy is three steps ahead of all of us.

And sadly we still have fans who can't enjoy the past three wins cuz 'Washington is blocking our path"

The Caps lost 6-0 againt the Devils so the Devils is the new ennemy?

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Would prefer DeBrusk taking a seat myself

You serious ? At least he is noticeable unlike Heinen so far this year and has had chances.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Not liking that Heinen is out for Donato.

 

[Alicat]

You serious ? At least he is noticeable unlike Heinen so far this year and has had chances.

Yes.

I want him to sit because it will give him a kick that he needs to get going.

I hope he can get going without sitting but if Cassidy is willing to sit guys, why not sit DeBrusk early.

 

[Alicat]

Not liking that Heinen is out for Donato.

All we can hope for is that Donato's response to being out of the line up mirrors how DeBrusk handled it last year.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Debrusk hasn’t produced but he’s still noticeably playing hard and making a difference. Heinen hasn’t stood out much this year and it still not just because of his style.

It’s like last year when Heinen went on that drought but still played solid. That’s where Debrusk is right now for me.

 

[Clode]

Brandon Carlo has been phenomenal so far this season, most improved player from last year for sure in my book

 

[ON3M4N]

Debrusk hasn’t produced but he’s still noticeably playing hard and making a difference. Heinen hasn’t stood out much this year and it still not just because of his style.

It’s like last year when Heinen went on that drought but still played solid. That’s where Debrusk is right now for me.

DeBrusk is deceptively fast and I think hes done a solid using that to start this season

 

[LouJersey]

Not liking that Heinen is out for Donato.

Heinen seems to have a short leash for some unknown reason, gut feeling at some point he gets "Reilly Smith'd"

 

[Grimey]

Not liking that Heinen is out for Donato.

Not liking that anyone is out for Donato.

 

[Kate08]

I want to be on record as saying sitting DeBrusk at this point in the season to get him going is a terrible, no good, very bad idea.

 

[ON3M4N]

I want to be on record as saying sitting DeBrusk at this point in the season to get him going is a terrible, no good, very bad idea.

Whose talking about sitting DeBrusk?