Providence Bruins General Discussion thread XIV

[DKH]

Interesting to hear you say this...Really too bad Leach was leeched away. I was hearing some good things about him.

Four Beliefs

1. Cassidy I believe in last year of contract

2. he’s not the guy to transition to next group

3. Cassidy needs to go deep to be considered for an extension

4. the next coach would be Providence College coach Nate Leaman with Jay Leach close second and wild card - Dave Quinn

 

[Over the volcano]

Interesting to hear you say this...Really too bad Leach was leeched away. I was hearing some good things about him.

If there’s a head coaching position he could be had…

 

[Saxon Eric]

Any chance Kop/Hughes ready?

I haven't seen anything either way

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[HustleB]

For those here that don’t know, Senyshyn and Cave were extremely close in Providence. Like, the closest two people can be without being related by blood. Just an amazing night for him with Emily in the house, really. <3

I love this.

 

[The National]

Any chance Kop/Hughes ready?

Other than putting in Keyser I wouldn’t change a thing from last nights lineup, that was the best they’ve played all year. Stick with whats hot for now.

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[BruinsNetwork]

Other than putting in Keyser I wouldn’t change a thing from last nights lineup, that was the best they’ve played all year. Stick with whats hot for now.

Seriously, it’s probably time to start rotating Koppanen in and out more frequently, anyways. He’s fine at this level, but clearly having a replacement with more of a pulse rubbed off through the lineup.

 

[Sevendust]

Four Beliefs

1. Cassidy I believe in last year of contract

2. he’s not the guy to transition to next group

3. Cassidy needs to go deep to be considered for an extension

4. the next coach would be Providence College coach Nate Leaman with Jay Leach close second and wild card - Dave Quinn

I dont know why more and more people question that Cassidy can develop youth? Where is that bullcrap coming from? He is holding them accountable and wants them to play the right way. What wrong with that? Managment thinks this team is a contender so he has to coach them to win not to develop. Besides that Cassidy integrated a lot of prospects and they are still big parts of the team. He made an superstar out of Pasta, McAvoy became a elite defenseman under him, Carlo, Kuraly, Clifton, Gryz. DeBrusk, Bjork and Heinen did well in the beginning but regressed after that. Still I dont think this is his fault. There wasnt much good prospects left he could work with because of bad drafting. Which prospect that Cassidy didnt play left and became a great player? I cant think of one. That Cassidy cant develop prospects is a myth and just wrong.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Any chance Kop/Hughes ready?

Kop = Koppanen? He should only play in Providence if injuries. He is such a mediocre player.

 

[DKH]

I dont know why more and more people question that Cassidy can develop youth? Where is that bullcrap coming from? He is holding them accountable and wants them to play the right way. What wrong with that? Managment thinks this team is a contender so he has to coach them to win not to develop. Besides that Cassidy integrated a lot of prospects and they are still big parts of the team. He made an superstar out of Pasta, McAvoy became a elite defenseman under him, Carlo, Kuraly, Clifton, Gryz. DeBrusk, Bjork and Heinen did well in the beginning but regressed after that. Still I dont think this is his fault. There wasnt much good prospects left he could work with because of bad drafting. Which prospect that Cassidy didnt play left and became a great player? I cant think of one. That Cassidy cant develop prospects is a myth and just wrong.

On Kyprios & McLean Friday show they brought this up and they were getting it around NHL Cassidy problem with kids

@Saxon Eric heard it as well we both listened and the kids like Studnicka DeBrusk Seny etc were alluded to or outright named

that’s 4 high end hockey people commenting

We see it differently that’s all happens here and remember 95% of the board disagrees with my views on Hockey so you got a nice big support group

 

[The National]

He was definitely mean. Both fights were taking exception for dirty hits, good to see.

The puck play is kind of concerning along with his foot speed, not quite at NHL pace yet.

 

[The National]

Kop = Koppanen? He should only play in Providence if injuries. He is such a mediocre player.

I haven’t minded him recently with Hall and Tralmaks!

But largely agree, he’s pretty slow lol. 4th line looked good without him, more pressure on forecheck.

 

[DKH]

If It’s fait accompli Nate Leaman or Jay Leach next coach I’m excited for DeBrusk, Senyshyn, and Zboril.

 

[Sevendust]

On Kyprios & McLean Friday show they brought this up and they were getting it around NHL Cassidy problem with kids

@Saxon Eric heard it as well we both listened and the kids like Studnicka DeBrusk Seny etc were alluded to or outright named

that’s 4 high end hockey people commenting

We see it differently that’s all happens here and remember 95% of the board disagrees with my views on Hockey so you got a nice big support group

I am with those 5 % percent more often than with those 95 % just trying to make sense out of it this time. Is there a link on for the show on friday?

Still I dont see it. Cassidy developed a lot of youth. He was in Providence a lot of years. Maybe he is frustrated about the lack of quality this roster has. Maybe he reached his shell life. I dont know.

 

[BlackFrancis]

Did Leach have the guy on a leash? Wolff was a lumbering p***ycat since arriving in Providence. Now he's blowing dudes up and laying on beatings?

Coaching, or did he just have himself a come to Jesus moment about his hockey career over the summer?

 

[ODAAT]

On Kyprios & McLean Friday show they brought this up and they were getting it around NHL Cassidy problem with kids

@Saxon Eric heard it as well we both listened and the kids like Studnicka DeBrusk Seny etc were alluded to or outright named

that’s 4 high end hockey people commenting

We see it differently that’s all happens here and remember 95% of the board disagrees with my views on Hockey so you got a nice big support group

for what it`s worth friend, I`m part of the 5% not 95%

 

[Jim]

I am with those 5 % percent more often than with those 95 % just trying to make sense out of it this time. Is there a link on for the show on friday?

Still I dont see it. Cassidy developed a lot of youth. He was in Providence a lot of years. Maybe he is frustrated about the lack of quality this roster has. Maybe he reached his shell life. I dont know.

Maybe it’s up to the individual player to develop themselves. Maybe they need to take advantage of the time they get and force his hand. Maybe they are expected to take somebody’s job. Maybe McAvoy and Pasta successfully did this and the others haven’t to this point.

At any rate, if Cassidy is let go with the express intent of developing younger players, it is a self-fulfilling prophecy. It would signal management’s acceptance that the team is not going to be competitive, and it is a totally different scenario from now where the young guys have to take a veteran’s job.

Personally, though I don’t think these players have earned the chance with our current strategy, I would rather drop the act, sell the vets, and let the kids play….ready or not…until we can restock our prospect for one or two seasons.

 

[DaaaaB's]

I dont know why more and more people question that Cassidy can develop youth? Where is that bullcrap coming from? He is holding them accountable and wants them to play the right way. What wrong with that? Managment thinks this team is a contender so he has to coach them to win not to develop. Besides that Cassidy integrated a lot of prospects and they are still big parts of the team. He made an superstar out of Pasta, McAvoy became a elite defenseman under him, Carlo, Kuraly, Clifton, Gryz. DeBrusk, Bjork and Heinen did well in the beginning but regressed after that. Still I dont think this is his fault. There wasnt much good prospects left he could work with because of bad drafting. Which prospect that Cassidy didnt play left and became a great player? I cant think of one. That Cassidy cant develop prospects is a myth and just wrong.

Some people think the young players should just be handed playing time instead of earning it. Debrusk, Senyshen, Studnicka and Vaak have no one to blame but themselves.

 

[DaaaaB's]

On Kyprios & McLean Friday show they brought this up and they were getting it around NHL Cassidy problem with kids

@Saxon Eric heard it as well we both listened and the kids like Studnicka DeBrusk Seny etc were alluded to or outright named

that’s 4 high end hockey people commenting

We see it differently that’s all happens here and remember 95% of the board disagrees with my views on Hockey so you got a nice big support group

I wouldn't put much stock into anything Kypreos and McLean say. Quite possibly the two worst analysts I've ever listened to especially Kypreos. Who are the two other high end hockey people?

 

[DaaaaB's]

Sounds like it was an awesome game to watch last night. Makes me wish I live in Providence. I really hope Wolff becomes good enough to play for Boston. Would love to see that snarl on the back end.

 

[Saxon Eric]

Sounds like it was an awesome game to watch last night. Makes me wish I live in Providence. I really hope Wolff becomes good enough to play for Boston. Would love to see that snarl on the back end.

Best game in a few years, for me at least

 

[The National]

Good to see.

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[Gee Wally]

Before the game starts we are way overdue for a new thread.
Please give me a minute.