Pre-Game Talk: Game 65 7:41 PM Dallas - NBCSN, SN, 98.5 WBZ-FM

[Number8]

Yeah, I am about to be done here. This place is getting stupider and stupider. You have a difference of opinion, you get called names- which has always been a bit of the vibe here, true- but now this rash of posters who rant and rave and complain all the time.

Hang tough Dr. Hook. Just the usual influx -- seems to me it happens every year around TDL, FA day, and Playoffs. It'll fade if history is any indication.

End of last season I went a bit more aggressive with the Ignore feature for the reasons you lay out. I worried I'd cut down on my ability to see flow of threads. Turns out that worry was not worth a second thought. Not an issue at all.

I think the youth call that "cancel culture" and that it has a negative connotation. I call it not letting assholes ruin something I enjoy -- and that has a positive connotation.

 

[Bruin]

Looking forward to seeing that 2nd line and if they can gel, should be fun. Let's go boys!!

 

[Clode]

Not sure if I’m a fan of Ritchie and Kase on a line. They were on a line with Getzlaf for a fair portion of the year in Anaheim and struggled. Hopefully krejci can be the difference maker, but I was really looking forward to seeing krejci with debrusk and kase

Henrique was their center not Getzlaf. From what I've heard from Ducks fans Ritchie and Kase have pretty good chemistry together and that line had been one of their better lines.

 

[TheReal13Linseman]

Finally showing Krejci some love with the deadline moves and the lines tonight

Seriously, does anyone know where I can buy a jacket like the one Bruce is wearing in this video? Is it for sale to general public?

 

[BB88]

That's where I'm at too. I don't love Ritchie on L2, but DeBrusk seems to play better w/ Bjork & Coyle.

Atleast DeBrusk-Coyle-Bjork should be a helluva 3rd line

 

[UncleRico]

Henrique was their center not Getzlaf. From what I've heard from Ducks fans Ritchie and Kase have pretty good chemistry together and that line had been one of their better lines.

dobbersports has Kase top linemates this year as steel, Jones, Ritchie and Getzlaf.

maybe dobbersports line combos are wrong

 

[Bruinaura]

It's all about the nap

Preferably pregame

 

[lopey]

It's all about the nap

Preferably pregame

LOL

 

[caz16]

I am excited to see these lines but I hope fans are patient (as well as Butch) and give them a bit of time to build some chemistry.

Time for a brand new winning streak!

 

[McDonald19]

Not sure if I’m a fan of Ritchie and Kase on a line. They were on a line with Getzlaf for a fair portion of the year in Anaheim and struggled. Hopefully krejci can be the difference maker, but I was really looking forward to seeing krejci with debrusk and kase

Ritchie and Kase had chemistry. I believe they played a lot better with Henrique as their center.

 

[Dr Hook]

It's all about the nap

Preferably pregame

That was a pretty Pasta-like statement

 

[GoBs]

Is there?

In Providence this season and last, Kuhlman has: 64 GP, 16 G, 19 A, 35 P (0.55 PPG)
For Senyshyn, it's: 102 GP, 19 G, 17 A, 36 P (0.35 PPG)

Also keep in mind the Bruins only get 4 non-emergency recalls the remainder of the season. I don't think Senyshyn is worth one.

We could certainly see Studnicka up at some point though if the middle 6 continues to struggle.

Kuleman in your top 6 and you are losing and they know it
We all know what Kuleman brings and it is not offense maybe for Providence

 

[22Brad Park]

People need to give this line about 10 games to work their timing out.

10 games? If it never worked then you are 8 games outside playoffs starting with a big problem.I say give them a couple games and you should know.They are practicing together as well so that should help.

 

[FONZIE]

That was a pretty Pasta-like statement

His personality is right in the middle between Krejci and Pasta!

 

[GoBs]

Is there?

In Providence this season and last, Kuhlman has: 64 GP, 16 G, 19 A, 35 P (0.55 PPG)
For Senyshyn, it's: 102 GP, 19 G, 17 A, 36 P (0.35 PPG)

Also keep in mind the Bruins only get 4 non-emergency recalls the remainder of the season. I don't think Senyshyn is worth one.

We could certainly see Studnicka up at some point though if the middle 6 continues to struggle.

Omg keep the Providence stats coming
They mean nothing to Kuleman or his lines performance in the nhl
He is there because his defensive play and hustle there is no offense there

 

[FONZIE]

10 games? If it never worked then you are 8 games outside playoffs starting with a big problem.I say give them a couple games and you should know.They are practicing together as well so that should help.

That will be nothing different than we've seen for the past few years

 

[EON]

Omg keep the Providence stats coming
They mean nothing to Kuleman or his lines performance in the nhl
He is there because his defensive play and hustle there is no offense there

Why did you quote my post twice?

I'm not saying Kuhlman should be in the top 6, not at all. It's clear that would be a team weakness. He seems very much like a capable 4th liner to me though, good defensively, skates well, advanced stats are pretty solid. He may have potential to develop into a solid 3rd liner as well, we'll see.

If Senyshyn had better offensive skills, wouldn't he play higher in the lineup in Providence? Why hasn't he earned more minutes there or produced better? Why hasn't he been given more chances at a call-up in Boston? Other kids in Boston have earned spots under Cassidy. I just don't think he has the talent. I'd be happy to be proven wrong but I just don't see it.

Studnicka could certainly come up to provide some offense but if they're healthy they don't really have a spot right now.

 

[weaponomega]

People need to give this line about 10 games to work their timing out.

10 games? They have one shift before they'll be tarred and feathered.

 

[BMC]

Seriously, does anyone know where I can buy a jacket like the one Bruce is wearing in this video? Is it for sale to general public?

Did you try looking on the Bruins pro shop web site? They might have it.

 

[TCB]

 

[yazmybaby]

Seriously, does anyone know where I can buy a jacket like the one Bruce is wearing in this video? Is it for sale to general public?

You have good taste.
I saw this as well and would love to know where to buy it from.

 

[BMC]

This is promising

 

[Over the volcano]

Why did you quote my post twice?

I'm not saying Kuhlman should be in the top 6, not at all. It's clear that would be a team weakness. He seems very much like a capable 4th liner to me though, good defensively, skates well, advanced stats are pretty solid. He may have potential to develop into a solid 3rd liner as well, we'll see.

If Senyshyn had better offensive skills, wouldn't he play higher in the lineup in Providence? Why hasn't he earned more minutes there or produced better? Why hasn't he been given more chances at a call-up in Boston? Other kids in Boston have earned spots under Cassidy. I just don't think he has the talent. I'd be happy to be proven wrong but I just don't see it.

Studnicka could certainly come up to provide some offense but if they're healthy they don't really have a spot right now.

Providence is a developmental team - kids like Studnicka were well trained and relied upon in defensive situations in Junior, he doesn't need that as his #1 development priority. Then there are kids like Senyshyn who were told to just go and get it in junior (which he did in spades). He was never taught or expected to look at the other end of the rink or to think defense much at all - that is his #1 priority and why he's getting fed those situations in Providence. Now whether he picks up enough to contribute we will have to wait and see, but IMO he looked like a legit NHL player in his most recent call ups and it's just a matter of time.

 

[Ladyfan]

Yeah, I am about to be done here. This place is getting stupider and stupider. You have a difference of opinion, you get called names- which has always been a bit of the vibe here, true- but now this rash of posters who rant and rave and complain all the time.

Hey don't leave us ! Just ignore the fools !

 

[Mantis]

Why did you quote my post twice?

I'm not saying Kuhlman should be in the top 6, not at all. It's clear that would be a team weakness. He seems very much like a capable 4th liner to me though, good defensively, skates well, advanced stats are pretty solid. He may have potential to develop into a solid 3rd liner as well, we'll see.

If Senyshyn had better offensive skills, wouldn't he play higher in the lineup in Providence? Why hasn't he earned more minutes there or produced better? Why hasn't he been given more chances at a call-up in Boston? Other kids in Boston have earned spots under Cassidy. I just don't think he has the talent. I'd be happy to be proven wrong but I just don't see it.

Studnicka could certainly come up to provide some offense but if they're healthy they don't really have a spot right now.

This. Even Senyshyns few NHL points are nothing special 2 fluky assists where the rest of the team did all the actual work and an empty net goal. People are so desperate for that wasted draft pick to not be a bust.