Confirmed with Link: Gemel Smith - Waived by Boston 12/18

[dafoomie]

They tried to get Brashear first, but he wasn't available.

I was thinking more of the other center they could've had for free. Can't really complain though, different role. Hopefully.

 

[DominicT]

I posted the wrong pic

 

[Boston Bandit]

Well, by the reaction of Stars fans (not happy at all he is leaving), we might be pleasantly surprised.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

I was thinking more of the other center they could've had for free. Can't really complain though, different role. Hopefully.

Which one? Asking seriously.

The last few interesting guys that got waived (Zykov, Scherbak) were wings.

 

[Dr Hook]

Which one? Asking seriously.

The last few interesting guys that got waived (Zykov, Scherbak) were wings.

Could it be the name that begins with a B . . .

 

[GloryDaze4877]

I posted the wrong pic

You are ahead of me, I can't even attach stuff

What was Smith doing in the picture you meant to attach?

 

[HooperDrivesTheBoat]

Yeah, I believe Dom mentioned him in a thread a few days ago. I like this kids game.

He might be pushing Acciari out of the lineup, too.

Acciari, Kuraly or any of the other uninspiring 4th liners the Bruins have been trotting out this year. I haven't been this bored by a Bruins team in a very long time. A decade at least.

 

[EON]

Nice pickup for free. Really hope this pushes Acciari out of the lineup.

 

[Boston Bandit]

Hockey's Future - Gemel Smith

Talent Analysis

"Smith was one of the fastest players taken in the 2012 draft. He is an energy player that makes the Energizer Bunny look like a tortoise and is an annoying player, constantly in the opposition’s face. Despite lacking size he is physical and tenacious. His feet never stop moving and he wins a lot of battles by that virtue. Smith is a strong forechecker that can fly back to cover defensively. Most of his scoring comes from turnovers he forces. He doesn’t possess elite offensive skills but has some good passing ability. Smith won’t score any goals from far-out because of a lacking shot."

 

[DominicT]

You are ahead of me, I can't even attach stuff

What was Smith doing in the picture you meant to attach?

The pic I posted is of Givani Smith. But I have one of Gemel banging a goalie. I have about 4000 photos to go through to find it though.

 

[Healthy Wrap]

As others have said, if this means not having to watch Acciari and Wagner aimlessly skate around, I’m all for it

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Probably the most accurate description of Paille ever.

Don't forget about getting a breakaway every game and shooting right at the goalie - Dan Paille

 

[GloryDaze4877]

The pic I posted is of Givani Smith. But I have one of Gemel banging a goalie. I have about 4000 photos to go through to find it though.

I drafted Gemel years ago in the SIM League (based off your recommendation I believe? ) and Givani is on my AHL team now.

 

[Blowfish]

He is fast.

Perfect team needs it.

 

[Boston Bandit]

 

[TCB]

Smith telling the Boys.
"Hey it isn't all that bad they told me I''ll get a chance to play between Marchand and Pasta"

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

He is the older brother of Red Wings prospect, Givani Smith.

 

[BergyWho37]

*Slips Seguin in his hockey bag*

 

[dafoomie]

Which one? Asking seriously.

The last few interesting guys that got waived (Zykov, Scherbak) were wings.

The Pisek Pflash of course.

It's a good pickup, I'm just bitter he'll be one of 8 4th liners playing.

 

[Blowfish]

I like the move but I’m
Pretty sure the p bruins who kicked some arse last night can’t be very happy

 

[JCRO]

I believe I recall him standing out in the preseason. Haven't seen much or at all since.

I'm not against the pick up.

 

[KrejciMVP]

More 4th liners?

 

[KlausJopling]

with a move like this, how long would a player typically need before he can be on the ice with the big club? Is it just a matter of getting to where the team is to suit up? Maybe in time for the Leafs tilt?

If they needed him tonight to fill out the roster he would get their in time. I'd expect him at practice tomorrow.

 

[BruinDust]

What this team didn't have enough 4th line guys already? We needed to add one more?

But in all seriousness he's suppose to be a very good skater which is a plus. Then again, Sean Kuraly is a very good skater and is still mostly useless.

Just looking at his numbers not much upside there, but seems to be a bit more of an agitator and the Bruins could use some of that type as oppose to the type of more honest physical game brought by the likes of Acciari.

Also allows them to send both Donato and JFK back down when Bergeron returns and still have 13 forwards on the roster, which is likely where this is headed.

 

[ODAAT]

What this team didn't have enough 4th line guys already? We needed to add one more?

But in all seriousness he's suppose to be a very good skater which is a plus. Then again, Sean Kuraly is a very good skater and is still mostly useless.

Just looking at his numbers not much upside there, but seems to be a bit more of an agitator and the Bruins could use some of that type as oppose to the type of more honest physical game brought by the likes of Acciari.

Also allows them to send both Donato and JFK back down when Bergeron returns and still have 13 forwards on the roster, which is likely where this is headed.

if he is an upgrade on what the B`s are currently icing on a 4th line then I`m all for it. Haven`t seen him play from all I remember therefor, no opinion on the move