Providence Bruins General Discussion thread XVI

[MerlotLineFan]

Another question that I have always wondered about: How much involvement does Boston's management and coaches have with Providence's management and coaches? Does Boston's management dictate who the players are that Providence plays? For example, does Sweeney tell Providence's coaches, "Hey, we want an extended look at Lysell for example, have him play more minutes." Does Montgomery have a say in how they are teaching puck retreveal? Did the teaching change when Montgomery replaced Cassidy?

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Another question that I have always wondered about: How much involvement does Boston's management and coaches have with Providence's management and coaches? Does Boston's management dictate who the players are that Providence plays? For example, does Sweeney tell Providence's coaches, "Hey, we want an extended look at Lysell for example, have him play more minutes." Does Montgomery have a say in how they are teaching puck retreveal? Did the teaching change when Montgomery replaced Cassidy?

everything Providence does is set forth in the PDC as it is with most affiliations at the AHL/ECHL levels, whether it's philosophy, etc... the only difference is Boston has no "official" ownership of the franchise as you see other franchises have on the development angle..... it is very limited at the ECHL Level where Boston doesn't own the affiliate here... it is strictly affiliation based, but coach Wallin basically follows the philosophy that Monty/Mougenel have in place, and typically, Sweeney has no influence as the GM.... IT WAS different when Sweeney was running Providence as the AGM...

Usually, it's an AGM working with the President of Hockey Operations, like what Maine had under the Rangers affiliation when Briere/Drury along w/ the coach, who doubled as the GM Before Briere was reassigned back to Philadelphia, who actually owns the ECHL Franchise

 

[Saxon Eric]

Providence won last night 4-2
Brazeau (13) Wagner and Lysell
Steen (11) Beecher and McLaughlin
Merkulov (10) Reilly and Brazeau
McLaughlin (8) unassisted
Bussi 30 saves and another win

Back at it tonight 7pm in Utica

 

[CellyHard]

For those that have been watching, what are the thoughts on Jack Ahcan? One thing I always like to do is compare a current prospects stats to a former and believe it or not Ahcan has produced at a .50 clip for some time in Prov, which is close if not better than Gryz’s time in Prov.

It’s clearly stat watching and doesn’t take much else into consideration but I’m curious to see what others think

 

[Saxon Eric]

For those that have been watching, what are the thoughts on Jack Ahcan? One thing I always like to do is compare a current prospects stats to a former and believe it or not Ahcan has produced at a .50 clip for some time in Prov, which is close if not better than Gryz’s time in Prov.

It’s clearly stat watching and doesn’t take much else into consideration but I’m curious to see what others think

Jack Ahcan is Providence's best defenseman
I feel he's ready,will it be here?

 

[Saxon Eric]

Another question that I have always wondered about: How much involvement does Boston's management and coaches have with Providence's management and coaches? Does Boston's management dictate who the players are that Providence plays? For example, does Sweeney tell Providence's coaches, "Hey, we want an extended look at Lysell for example, have him play more minutes." Does Montgomery have a say in how they are teaching puck retreveal? Did the teaching change when Montgomery replaced Cassidy?

Sweeney is in Providence quite a bit as is Evan Gold
The lineup is mostly up to Mougenel with the occasional input from Boston such as rehab assignments and potential trade targets
Montgomery has zero say right now, that's probably going to change over the next few years
I've said this before, the Forwards are talented enough to play which ever way,it's the D that's very limited and it's a talent issue not coaching
My opinion

 

[CellyHard]

Jack Ahcan is Providence's best defenseman
I feel he's ready,will it be here?

Better than Reilly?

 

[Saxon Eric]

Better than Reilly?

Reilly could be the best player on the team if he wanted to be,he's counting the days till March 3rd

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[Saxon Eric]

Abate wins a fight!

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[Mione134]

That was a

 

[BronxBruin]

Lysell looked like his pre-WJC self this weekend. Two points in two games and he was involved in several other good chances. He also drew 3 penalties tonight (including one where he sparked a scrum after the whistle that led to a PP) that translated, in part, to 2 PP goals. He still needs to clean up the turnovers but encouraging to see him find his game again.

Merkulov has upped his game as well since Lettieri got hurt. Probably not a coincidence that he is shooting more which is a good thing.

Shame Beecher got hurt last night. I didn't see an obvious injury but he had a very strong game before exiting. Hopefully he is back soon.

 

[GordonHowe]

Nicely done.

What's the read on Georgie and Fabian? The vague sense here is that Lysell didn't impress @ WJC and his stock has dipped. Mason?

Bummed that Marc McLaughlin wasn't up for long. I can check the stats; how has he performed in PO?

Any info or insight appreciated,

 

[08SeaBass08]

Nicely done.

What's the read on Georgie and Fabian? The vague sense here is that Lysell didn't impress @ WJC and his stock has dipped. Mason?

Bummed that Marc McLaughlin wasn't up for long. I can check the stats; how has he performed in PO?

Any info or insight appreciated,

Merkulov is developing really nicely, IMO. He's been one of the better forwards in each of the half dozen games I've been to.

Lysell has missed some time since the WJC, but he's been very good when in the lineup. WJC seems the negative outlier in his resume.

Mason? If you mean Mason Lohrei, he's still at Ohio State. If you mean Mason Langenbrunner, he's still at Harvard.

McLaughlin has been good enough that he absolutely deserved the Boston call-up. Not especially fancy or flashy, but I think he's a really damned good hockey player who can be a bottom six NHL player right now. Side note - he seems like a phenomenal kid from his interviews and my sole interaction with him at Meet the Players night a couple of weeks ago. I'm rooting hard for him. He and Ahcan are my binkies.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Nicely done.

What's the read on Georgie and Fabian? The vague sense here is that Lysell didn't impress @ WJC and his stock has dipped. Mason?

Bummed that Marc McLaughlin wasn't up for long. I can check the stats; how has he performed in PO?

Any info or insight appreciated,

It’s the usual suspects who think his stock has dropped after a poor WJC. Same people who think he’ll be worth three 1sts if he scores a hat trick in his first NHL game.

 

[slim399]

Has Merkulov been playing Center in providence? Are him, Lysell, Beecher and Mchlaughlin looking like possibilities for the Bruins next year?

If both Bergeron and Krejci retire and we don’t have the cap to add a Center. I wonder if we will see something like.

Marchand-Coyle-Debrusk
Hall-Zacha-Pastrnak
Frederic-Merkulov-Lysell
Foligno-Beecher-Mchlaughlin
Lauko/Grier

 

[DKH]

Outstanding

 

[neelynugs]

Outstanding

we need a DKH cliffsnotes version

 

[DKH]

we need a DKH cliffsnotes version

Msybe later it’s cleaning day

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[Saxon Eric]

Nicely done.

What's the read on Georgie and Fabian? The vague sense here is that Lysell didn't impress @ WJC and his stock has dipped. Mason?

Bummed that Marc McLaughlin wasn't up for long. I can check the stats; how has he performed in PO?

Any info or insight appreciated,

My read on Lysell is he's the 2nd best prospect in the organization and Merkulov is 3rd, both have had their ups and downs but are currently playing good hockey
Lysell is playing RW, Merkulov Center
Merkulov does most of his damage on the PP
Both have cannons and are dangerous anywhere in the O zone
Defensively both have shown good growth and understanding of their responsibilities, its not perfect as mistakes still happen

Lorhei who is my #1 prospect is still doing his thing at Ohio State and will turn pro about 7 minutes after his season ends, probably late March early April

McLaughlin has been playing well the majority of the year so far ,points wise slightly disappointing, he's just under .5 per game but has 9 points in the last 10 games, smart player that's trusted in all phases

 

[Saxon Eric]

Providence won 4-1 vs Utica last night
Lysell (9) Merkulov and Carrick
Merkulov (11) Carrick and Reilly
Lauko (9) Wagner and Koppanen
Asselin (5) empty net
Kinkaid 20 saves
Next game Friday home vs WBS 705pm

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

My read on Lysell is he's the 2nd best prospect in the organization and Merkulov is 3rd, both have had their ups
Lysell is playing RW, Merkulov Center
Merkulov does most of his damage on the PP
Defensively both have shown good growth and understanding of their responsibilities, its not perfect as mistakes s
Lorhei who is my #1 prospect is still doing his thing at Ohio State and will turn pro about 7 minutes after his season ends, probably late March early April

McLaughlin has been playing well the majority of the year so far ,points wise slightly disappointing, he's just under .5 per game but has 9 points in the last 10 games, smart player that's trusted in all phases

Is this opinion or is it a known fact?